Imagine a restaurant that is so captivating that the only time people pick up their phone is to take pictures of the food. [Sandi Masori]
Le Petit Chef brings animation and fine dining together Read More »
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Editor’s Note: Following are news items of International and National importance to the Jewish community.
Jewish News Briefs: July 22, 2026 Read More »
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Albert Brooks (July 22, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the comedy-drama Broadcast News (1987) and was widely praised for his performance in the action drama Drive (2011). [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: Albert Brooks Read More »
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“Mayor Mamdani did not simply express a personal political opinion. He used the authority, symbolism and credibility of the mayor’s office to issue what amounted to an official public address declaring that the democratically elected leader of the world’s only Jewish state is a ‘war criminal’ who is ‘not welcome in New York City. [Press Release]
Simon Wiesenthal Center blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Read More »
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Against this backdrop, yesterday’s transfer of additional territory from IDF control to the Lebanese Armed Forces represents an important step toward restoring Lebanese sovereignty and reducing Iran’s influence. [Press Release]
AJC welcomes Trump’s meeting with Aoun Read More »
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…resolution to commemorate the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and demanding justice and accountability for those responsible for the attack. (Press Release)
Grossman, a professor of Bible at Bar-Ilan University, is widely known for demonstrating how careful attention to the structure and wording of the biblical text reveals layers of multiple meaning that are often overlooked. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Creation:’ The story of beginnings by Jonathan Grossman Read More »
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Jon Lovitz (July 21, 1957) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his tenure as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1985 to 1990, for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: Jon Lovitz Read More »
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From a soulful, song-filled sanctuary to a sweltering but triumphant march through the streets of Hillcrest, the San Diego Jewish community came together this past weekend to celebrate JPride in full force. (Barrett Holman Leak)
Jews worship, march, eat during San Diego Pride weekend Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe series emphasizes careful reading of the biblical text, literary structure, recurring themes, character development, biblical dialogue and narrative techniques, theological and ethical lessons, and connections between different parts of the Bible that aid in understanding their significance. (Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin)
Jonathan Grossman reveals who Jacob was and more Read More »
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After October 7, I sent him a message. Nothing dramatic. Just letting him know I was alive, that my family was alive, that I was thinking of him. He never answered. (Ari Melnik)
Warmest hug, coldest shoulder Read More »
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In 1865, Waldteufel was appointed pianist to Empress Eugénie and soon received the position of conductor and ball manager at the court of Napoleon III. He was also the conductor of the ball orchestra “Bals de l’Opéra” in Paris (1865). [Alex Gordon]
Jewish biography: Émile Waldteufel, waltz king of Paris Read More »
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Otto Warburg (July 20, 1859 – January 10, 1938) was a German-Jewish botanist. He was also a notable industrial agriculture expert and president of the Zionist Organization from 1911 to 1921. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: Otto Warburg Read More »
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The Jewish response to destruction has never been simply to mourn. It has always been to ask: What are we being called to rebuild? (Betzy Lynch)
Choosing repair over destruction Read More »
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