JPlate: RUACH LV
Roni Breite spotted this one in Fallbrook. “Ruach” is the Hebrew word for spirit. “LV” is anyone’s guess. The driver’s initials? Las Vegas? Love?
Judaism
AJC commends U.S., Israel and Lebanon for peace talks
American Jewish Committee welcomes Tuesday’s direct talks between Israel and Lebanon as an important and constructive step toward reducing tensions and advancing stability along their shared border. (Press Release)
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Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USABlame for civilian deaths shared by all belligerents in Middle East war
We have strong reason to be concerned about Israel’s military response to Oct. 7. Thousands of civilians were killed in bombing in large part because Hamas built its operations where the people of Gaza live, attend school and receive medical care, so civilian deaths were all but guaranteed. However, it very much appears that Israel went way too far with its attacks, and in the current war American planes killed an estimated 160 schoolgirls, presumably by mistake. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThis year’s inductees into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the athletes and media personnel who will be inducted later this year as the class of 2026, joining over 500 sports figures who have been so honored since 1979. [Press Release]
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International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Sports & Competitions, USAMy Dad, Nathan Drazin, was a Hero
The board of Shaarei Tfiloh begged Dad to allow the synagogue to move uptown, but Dad said it was wrong; it was immoral and disrespectful. By the early 1960s, after many Jews fled to the suburbs, there were only about 500 congregants on the High Holidays, down from 1500. Dad’s salary was severely reduced, but he still refused to move. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA‘Tis the time of the Yoms
It’s that time of year again with the many Yom observances. Jewish Federation of San Diego has a few coming up that are always meaningful. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAJewish rescuers recognized during Yom HaShoah ceremony in Jerusalem
During the ceremony, the “Jewish Rescuer Citation” was presented to four rescuers who operated in the Netherlands, Poland and France. The citation—a joint program of the B’nai B’rith World Center-Jerusalem and the Committee to Recognize the Heroism of Jewish Rescuers during the Holocaust—has recognized 667 heroes since its inception in 2011. The awards were presented to the rescuers’ family members by Alan Schneider, director of the B’nai B’rith World Center; Katz; and Gerbi. [Press Release]
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Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press ReleaseAnti-Israel protester stickered matzah box at grocery store
A small square sticker had been placed in the center of the box: “ZIONISM IS FACISM.”
My mind started to spin, my arms moved in slow motion as I tapped my card and walked out of the store. After sitting outside for a few minutes, I went back in, still holding the box, now damp from my tears. I found the manager, a young woman wearing a large gold cross around her neck. I didn’t know exactly what to say, so I just showed her. She gasped and was immediately apologetic …” [Karen Klein]
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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAEl Al provides passengers with yahrzeit candles to commemorate Yom HaShoah
Passengers on El Al flights on Monday night and Tuesday are receiving take-home yahrzeit candles with individual biographies of a Holocaust victim to commemorate Yom HaShoah. (Press Release)
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Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, Travel and FoodMideast War report: April 13, 2026
Israel & the United States at War with Iran Special Update from Israel Prepared by and sent from Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel Office Ceasefire between Iran and Israel + the US holding, even as negotiations break down Fighting with Hezbollah continues as talks between Israel and the Lebanese Government begin Unrelenting rocket attacks
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Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA‘Americans and the Holocaust’ exhibit opens Tuesday at Grossmont College Library
Americans and the Holocaust will be on display at the Grossmont College Library, along with a series of related special events, from April 14-May 21, 2026. [Press Release]
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Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAChildhood of Judy Blume reimagined in poetry
Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume by Selina Alko; New York: Christy Ottaviano Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company; © 2026; ISBN 9780316-570633; 42 pages; $18.99. By Donald H. Harrison in San Diego Children’s author Judy Blume (née Sussman) was born in 1938 and through her 7th
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined ContributorsTrump lauded for signing legislation making it easier for families to recover art seized during the Holocaust
RJC CEO Matt Brooks said: “It is deeply meaningful that on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, President Trump signed the HEAR ACT—landmark legislation to extend and improve the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016—into law. The HEAR Act empowers family members, who have fought for decades, to recover artwork stolen from Jews by the Nazi regime during the Second World War. (Press Release)
An excellent book about Maimonides
Maimonides composed his landmark philosophical work, The Guide for the Perplexed (Moreh Nevukhim in Hebrew), in Judeo-Arabic, written in Fustat (Old Cairo), Egypt. The treatise aimed to reconcile Jewish theology with Aristotelian philosophy and was addressed to his student, Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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