The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, under the direction of Chorus Director, Arian Khaefi, delivered an impressive reading of Felix Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Elijah, in the final program of their 2024-25 season at Mandeville Hall on June 8. [Eileen Wingard]
‘Elijah,’ Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Impressive in La Jolla Read More »
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Three teens – two of them Jewish, one of them Christian – so enjoy each other’s company that they promise they shall always be friends, no matter what. [Donald H. Harrison]
Novel Tells WWII Fates of Three Friends Read More »
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The film is a dark comedy that asks the timely question of how Frank can be marketed to the Gen Z generation. [Cailin Acosta]
Making Gen Z Aware of Anne Frank’s Story Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Kellett who is the writer of Netflix’s reboot of One Day At A Time wrote the play with delightful sitcom-like fast-paced dialogue and high LPM (laughs per minute) … [Sandi Masori]
‘One of the Good Ones’ Plays for Laughs Yet Deals with Serious Issues Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The issue with Kehlani is not that they are pro-Palestinian, it is that they explicitly incite violence and have called for the eradication of Jews. [Sara E. Brown, Times of San Diego]
OpEd: Pride Organizers, UCSD Administration Indifferent to Jewish Community Fears Read More »
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David Franco (June 12, 1985) is an American actor and filmmaker. He began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad (2007) and Charlie St. Cloud (2010). Following a starring role in the final season of the comedy series Scrubs (2009–2010), Franco had his film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street (2012). [Wikipedia]
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Rav Kook teaches that humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself. It means knowing that your worth is inherent, and that your strengths are gifts—not achievements of ego, but expressions of divine kindness. In this view, humility is a form of spiritual clarity. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Behaalotecha: Redirected, Not Rejected Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
LA MESA, California – On Wednesday, June 11, The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation shared the good news that Lake Murray will remain open on weekdays. The San Diego City Council has approved modifications to the FY2026 budget that includes a restoration of weekday access to Lake Murray. This means Lake Murray will remain open
I had hoped Israel would seize the opportunity and turn it into an effective counter-move. Especially when these self-proclaimed “truth-seekers” refused to watch a documentary on the Hamas-led October 7 massacre, making their bias painfully clear. This could have been the perfect moment for Israel to show the world that it supports humanitarian aid to Gaza—so long as it doesn’t go through Hamas. {Yakov Nayerman}
“The bioengineered skin we’ve developed represents a true breakthrough in burn care. Made entirely from the patient’s own cells, it is strong, flexible, easy to handle, and significantly accelerates healing,” says Professor Yossi Haik of Sheba Medical Center. [Press Release]
Bio-Engineered Skin Grafts Treat IDF Soldiers Burned in Gaza War Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
This year it was all about Syria. I found it fascinating, not only to learn about the Jewish communities of Syria but also learning that some people I know from our local Jewish community are of Syrian descent- for example Morah Rachel Tawil Abraham whom I know from Hebrew Day … (Sandi Masori)
Syrian Jewish History, Music and Food Wrapped into One JFest Night Read More »
Jewish History, Lifestyles, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
I just lost two close friends. Now, in addition to mourning the passing of their steady and cheery companionship, I am confronted with unexpected questions about the decidedly different ways their lives ended. [Karen Galatz]
What is the ‘Right’ Way to Die? Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Gene Wilder (June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, including his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974) and Young Frankenstein (1974), and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991). [Wikipedia]
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He blames Democratic Presidents Carter, Clinton, Obama and Biden, the New York Times, non-governmental agencies such as Amnesty International, and political liberals generally for forcing upon Israel a policy of accommodation for the Palestinians prior to Oct. 7, 2023. [Donald H. Harrison]
A Political Conservative’s View of Israel vs. the Palestinians Read More »
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