Numerous Jewish congregations are hosting community Passover seders. Here, from our San Diego County Jewish Calendar, are the listings that have been sent to us. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: As Passover Approaches Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Published by The Western Journal The Jewish holiday of Passover will be celebrated beginning next week against a background of rising threats that has drawn the attention of the FBI. Passover, which celebrates the Old Testament deliverance of the Jewish people from Egypt under the leadership of Moses, begins on Monday evening and ends on
FBI Issues Passover Warning to Jewish Community: ‘Very Real Threats’ Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jewish Religion, Nordot, USA
This year’s National Hunger Seder was held in conjunction with the House Hunger Caucus, and eight Members of Congress attended the event: Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). [Press Release]
8 Members of Congress Join MAZON Pre-Passover Seder Read More »
Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA
The first Passover is a unique event celebrated by the Israelites in Egypt just before their exodus. It is described in Exodus 12:1-11. It stands out from the subsequent Passovers mandated by the Torah. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Why was the first Passover different from all other Passovers? Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
We learn in the Talmud in Baba Metziah 58b, that one who shames another in public, around a Seder table for instance, is as if he/she spilled that person’s blood. One who does so has no share in the World to Come, according to our teachings. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Metzora-Shabbat Hagadol: Eschew Lashon Hara Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Recently, a Rabbi facing a shortage of living water devised what plan to assure sufficient water for the local mikveh? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Question: Mikveh Waters Read More »
Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Picture this: we all dress up as Israelite slaves to really feel what it was like back then. Then, we listen to the story with our very own Moses and Pharaoh. After that, Moses crosses the Red Sea for us and we follow him hiking into the desert. Okay – not for 40 years—but just for a family-friendly 1-mile hike. But it’s about the experience, right? (Naomi Chen)
The Exodus Reenacted in San Diego by Israeli American Council Read More »
Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Albert stuck the mezuzah to the door frame and said the prayer. Just like that, the process was done. Is this what we waited for? As a matter of fact, yes. While the physical aspect was so quick, it is the spiritual side that was filled and is overflowing. [Miriam Gershenson)
On the Doorpost of Your Home: Mezuzah’s Meaning Told Read More »
Jewish Religion, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Northbound Interstate 5’s last exit in San Diego County is Cristianitos Road, Spanish for ‘the Little Christians.” How did it get such a name, and what might Jewish history have to do with such a place? [Donald H. Harrison]
I have learned that coming into Passover many of you feel depressed. Some feel angry with the world. Many are unemployed and too many are seeking someone to love of find someone to love them. My thoughts are with those who have health problems. [Rabbi Bernhard H. Rosenberg]
OpEd: Optimism Required Before Passover; Pessimism Can be Self-Fulfilling Read More »
Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The movie explores the concepts of “freedom to” and “freedom from;” Passover customs; unplugging on Shabbat; why Orthodox Jewish men refrain from touching women who are not part of their families; Torah attitudes towards homosexuality; why Orthodox women cover their hair; and sexual practices within an Orthodox Jewish marriage. [Donald H. Harrison]
Contest Will Provide Input for Jewish Movie’s Sequel Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Sefaria will add more than three dozen volumes by Rabbi Sacks to the library, released in stages over several years. The April 2024 release is the first batch of these works. The entire collection of Rabbi Sack’s writing that will be accessible on Sefaria is made possible through the support of the William Davidson Foundation. [Press Release]
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ Works to be Digitized, Disseminated for Free Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish Religion, USA
This past Sunday, Tifereth Israel Synagogue hosted its First Annual Artists’ Showcase. Many talented artists came out to proudly display their creations which ranged from art, books, music, photography, woodworking, other crafts and Israeli stamp collecting. The event was jointly sponsored by the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Men’s Club and Sisterhood. [Mimi Pollack]
Artists’ and Artisans’ Show Lures Her to a Synagogue Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Fred Kropveld, Israel, Jewish Religion, Mimi Pollack, Music and Visual Arts, News Media, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USA
Thirty-five Jewish men and women contributed short essays to stimulate participation. One points out that Moses tried to persuade God not to send him to Egypt by saying, “I am not a man of many words.” However, tonight, we read how he led the Israelites from slavery. Doesn’t this show that limited words can achieve great things? Can you think of examples? [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
A Very instructive Haggadah Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors