Read through the biblical Book of Job, Leviathan becomes a rigorously anti-consolatory work, approaching nihilism only to expose the conditions that make nihilism plausible. [Sam Ben-Meir]
The movie ‘Leviathan’ counters the biblical Book of Job Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish Religion, Sam Ben-Meir, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
With the tagline Our Voice in Sacramento, the new name and brand reflect the organization’s evolution into the nation’s largest statewide coalition of Jewish organizations and reaffirms its mission: to amplify Jewish voices through strategic statewide advocacy and coalition-building to better the lives of Jews and all Californians. [Press Release]
Jewish Public Affairs Committee renames itself ‘Jewish California’ Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA
In Southern California, six Jewish women are proving that the best of America isn’t found in a headline, but at a dinner table. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Building bridges, one matzah ball at a time Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Jewish Religion, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
P-Cure’s compact proton therapy system, which delivers a beam of radiation that precisely targets tumors, thereby preventing damage to nearby organs and healthy tissue, grew out of a two-year collaboration with oncologists, physicists, and physicians at Hadassah. [Cailin Acosta]
Hadassah reports lung cancer treatment progress Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
The party planning committee of Judy Rosenthal, Seth Krosner, Phil Johnson, and Lisa Berman-Hernandez shared heartfelt words about their love for the community and the importance of celebrating together as a congregational family. [Cailin Acosta]
Tifereth Israel Synagogue celebrates its 120th anniversary in style Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
DMFI PAC’s Majority Project is the only effort focused on electing Democrats who stand with Israel as a democratic ally, are committed to confronting antisemitism and extremism, and recognize the U.S.-Israel relationship as a vital national security partnership — while remaining squarely focused on winning back the House. [Press Release]
Pro-Israel Democrats endorse SD City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert for Congress Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Press Release, USA
Young men and young women — some not so young — responded
full-heartedly to the military call-ups after October 7. Yet although the
religious Zionist community comprises roughly 20–22% of Israel’s population, its sons account for approximately one-third of the fallen in this war — far beyond their demographic share. [Stephen M. Flatow]
I assumed Shabbat was a noun, a day, a box on the calendar, something you observe with candlelight and delicious food while still answering emails. How did I not know that Shabbat is a verb? [Betzy Lynch]
An apology to a Shabbat Soul Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAFor example: Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “British Purim Invasion” at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 3. The event will include horse-drawn queen’s carriage rides, professional portraits, scavenger hunt, bounce castle, Megillah reading, fish and chips shoppe, pub food including shepherd’s pie, bangers, and mash, tearoom, gin cocktails, and scones. [Cailin Acosta]
Congregations, schools, plan unique Purim programs Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I, like many, many people, have experienced a type of generosity that no bank account can quantify. I remember a moment when my little girl decided to “give back” to me. She didn’t have money, but she gave me her resources: She went into her room and emerged later with a crinkled drawing and a polished stone she had picked with a ribbon. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: Crazy poems, gold, stories and time Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
I have spent my life writing Holocaust books, curriculum, articles and teaching Holocaust studies but soon the survivors will be gone, and the revisionists will go to work with vigor. [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg]
What is the future of Holocaust memory? Read More »
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His Haggada’s most distinctive feature is its rich visual presentation. The 156-page volume contains nearly four dozen colorful images drawn from the art, inscriptions, monuments, and iconography of ancient Egypt. These images are not decorative embellishments; they are interpretive tools. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Echoes of Egypt:’ A superb Haggada Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWe have the ability to create a container for our collective soul and our physical existence, which has been under attack. We are trying to build our own places of safety, a Mishkan, here in the United States of America. And it is hard. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: Building belonging and creating sanctuary Read More »
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When we learn the parshiyot of the Mishkan, it’s easy to get caught up in measurements, materials, and blueprints. But the Torah isn’t giving us an engineering manual. It’s giving us a mirror. [Michael Mantell]
Parasha Terumah – The gold standard, inside and out Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors