By Bonnie Davis LOS ANGELES — For most families, starting a search for the right type of senior living community for a loved one can be an emotional and complex experience. The need to account for specific dietary and cultural needs can further complicate the process. For those who follow kashrut, finding a senior […]
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Jewish Religion
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—Like child, like parent. Although that may seem to be the reverse of the adage, it appears to be the case in my family. Bar/bat mitzvah ceremonies have tremendous impacts on preceding generations. The latest example was when my grandson Shor became a bar mitzvah on Saturday, April 26, at Temple
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County
NEW YORK (Press Release) — In observance of Yom HaShoah, which begins Sunday evening, April 27, AJC issued the following statement: WE REMEMBER In the Jewish tradition, we are commanded to remember (zachor) and not to forget (lo tishkach). This week we commemorate Yom HaShoah, the Day of Holocaust Remembrance. On this solemn occasion, 69
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Jewish ReligionNEW YORK (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Wednesday condemned a new video produced by the missionary group Jews for Jesus, which portrays Jesus as being among those in the selection line at the entrance to what appears to be the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. In the video, which appeared about one week ago and
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Jewish ReligionWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–U.S President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry were among the public officials who have sent Passover greetings to the Jewish community. President Obama said in a statement: “Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Passover in the United States, in Israel, and around the world.
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Jewish Religion, USA
By Rabbi Nadav Caine POWAY, California — When I arrived in San Diego County in 2007 to serve Ner Tamid Synagogue, it didn’t occur to me to lead a First Seder at my synagogue. “Doesn’t everyone already have plans with family for the First Seder?” I presumed. It never occurred to me
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Jewish Religion, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California — When Thomas Cahill wrote his insightful book, The Gifts of the Jews, several years ago, he made the case that a group of Hebrew nomads changed the value system of this world. If you ask Jewish people who really understand that this is more of people of ideas than
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — ‘Let all who are hungry, come and eat.’ This invitation, part of the traditional Passover seder, inspired a call for Congress to provide nutrition support for seniors at the 6th annual National Hunger Seder in the U.S. Capitol. The event, organized by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and MAZON:
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Jewish Religion, USABy Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO — A General will sometimes need to sacrifice a battle in order to win the war. An expert chess player will sometimes sacrifice a chess piece in order to win the match. The manager of a baseball team will sometimes sacrifice a runner in order to win the game.
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By Regina Brett/JNS.org CLEVELAND — That first Passover was a tough one. I had been dating a Jewish man for the first time in my life and he invited me to celebrate Passover with a few dozen friends. He didn’t warn me about the four cups of wine. (I don’t drink.) He didn’t tell me
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Jewish Religion
KAIFENG, China (Press Release) – Nearly 100 members of the ancient Jewish community of Kaifeng, China, are expected to attend a first-of-its-kind traditional Passover Seder that will take place next Monday, April 14, at the start of the holiday in Kaifeng. The Seder, which is being sponsored by the Jerusalem-based Shavei Israel organization, will be conducted
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International, Jewish Religion
Editor’s Note: The Christian Broadcasting Network, in comment below the following story, says Pat Robertson was quoting Daniel Lapin’s book, and not voicing his own opinion. By Joe Gandelman SAN DIEGO — Televangelist Pat Robertson has struck again, recently saying Jews never fix their cars because they’re too busy polishing diamonds. Note that Robertson often
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Jewish Religion, Joe Gandelman, USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California –This past week, I watched the new movie Noah with considerable interest. The newest book of my Genesis commentary deals largely with the story of Noah and the moral questions raised by the Noah narrative. Naturally, whether a person writes a script or a commentary on a biblical story,
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiBy Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — A few years ago our congregation participated in a “Torah for the Troops” campaign that was spearheaded locally by Gary Jacobs. After making a lead gift, Gary encouraged San Diego Synagogues, the Jewish Federation, and the Jewish Community Foundation to contribute funds to commission the writing of a
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Jewish Religion, San Diego County, USA