George Allen (March 8, 1952) is an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States senator from Virginia from 2001 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 67th governor of Virginia from 1994 to 1998. [Wikipedia]
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For two weeks, we were transported into a place more “foreign” than anywhere else I have visited, yet every encounter was positive, welcoming, and gracious. Through our modern Western lens, we kept asking about antisemitism, historically or today. It simply isn’t there, and I cannot express how refreshing that was to hear. [Heidi Gantwerk]
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Edmonds was the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in a German POW camp. Over 1275 American POWs, captured during the Battle of the Bulge, were held there. [Jerry Klinger]
David Baltimore (March 7, 1938 – September 6, 2025) was an American biologist, university administrator, and 1975 Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine. He was a professor of biology at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he served as president from 1997 to 2006. [Wikipedia]
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Now you’re deposed because you disclosed
That POTUS approved breaking the laws.
Fish stink from the head; left two citizens dead.
All for a nativist cause. … [Laurie Baron]
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Daylight Saving Time is upon us. I don’t mind when we “fall back” in the Fall since we get more sleep. When we “spring forward” in the Spring, it cuts out an hour of sleep, which can be devastating to teenagers who enjoy sleeping in. [Cailin Acosta]
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Rabbi Dr. Andrea Weiss passed away on March 3, 2026—the day of Purim—at her home in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, following a year-long battle with cancer. Her passing on a holiday defined by courage and the “reversal of fate” mirrors her own life’s work of transforming the rabbinate. [Barrett Holman Leak]
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Following are statements and analyses submitted to San Diego Jewish World by recognizable Jewish individuals and institutions about the Middle East war. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish community and the Mideast war: March 6, 2026 Read More »
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The agreement, reached on February 27, resolves claims brought by Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., SCLJ, and a majority of the student plaintiffs. [Press Release]
Jewish students, Columbia University, settle lawsuit Read More »
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Under the direction of Mario Jativa, the orchestra performed Reverie by John Corigliano, an American contemporary classical and Jewish composer. [Cailin Acosta]
Grossmont Union School District showcases its music programs Read More »
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Robert Reiner (March 6, 1947 – December 14, 2025) was an American filmmaker and actor. He directed a series of acclaimed studio films in a career that spanned comedy, drama, romance, and documentary. Reiner received numerous accolades, including winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Hugo Award, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and nine Golden Globe Awards. [Wikipedia]
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Recently, I discovered that my name appeared among more than 885,279 selected entries in Grokipedia, Elon Musk’s AI generated encyclopedia competing with Wikipedia. The message came from a machine-scale archive. The number struck me. [Jacqueline Semha Gmach]
Thought on the preservation of memory Read More »
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Today much of the hostility Jews, especially Jewish students on campuses, encounter is expressed through the language of anti-Zionism. Students are frequently targeted not simply as Jews but as “Zionists,” and the protests and slogans surrounding Israel have become one of the primary ways hostility toward Jewish identity now appears on campuses and in public life. A student may not be called a “dirty Jew,” but a “dirty Zionist.” The rhetoric has changed. The hostility has not. [Karen Klein]
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California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAFollowing are statements and analyses submitted to San Diego Jewish World by recognizable Jewish individuals and institutions about the Middle East war. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish community and the Mideast war: March 5, 2026 Read More »
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