Researchers from San Diego, Jerusalem, and New York have been awarded the 2024 Brain Prize by the Lundbeck Foundation for their advancement of the study of neuroscience. [SDJW staff]
The past two weeks have been a testament to the spirit of k’lal yisrael that is so powerfully realized here in San Diego, and to the boundless generosity and warmth of our own Jewish community. San Diego had the privilege of hosting 130 courageous teens from Sha’ar HaNegev along with 20 staff members, providing them all with much-needed respite and a home away from home. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Israel-Diaspora Jewish Unity Showcased with SDJA’s Hosting Sha’ar Hanegev Teens Read More »
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In a conversation with Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, on the floor of the House of Representatives, a “hot microphone” picked up President Biden telling the senator that he had told Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu that they needed to have a “Come to Jesus” conversation — which is slang for a blunt conversation — over the issue of humanitarian aid to Gaza. [SDJW report]
Israel-Gaza-U.S.-Global Roundup — March 8, 2024 Read More »
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From Sept 1991 through September 2013, he served as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. In 1995, he won the Jerusalem Prize for his contribution to diaspora Jewish life. In 2005 he was dubbed a Knight Bachelor for his work in interfaith relations. In 2009, the House of Lords announced that Sacks was recommended for life peerage with a seat in the House of Lords. He took the title of Baron Sacks. He was also the recipient of an honorary doctorate of divinity conferred by the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, to mark his first ten years as Chief Rabbi. [SDJW staff]
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Benjamin, however, was critical of such commercial photographic studios, noting with derision their paraphernalia and ‘props’ intended to enhance the impact of the image or portrait. In the exhibition an enlarged photo of young Franz Kafka illustrates this concept, with the serious young boy holding a stick and a large black hat, surrounded by heavy, dark furniture emphasizing the gravity of the situation. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Walter Benjamin’s ‘Little History of Photography’ Read More »
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President Joe Biden announced to a Joint Session of Congress assembled for his State of the Union speech on Thursday night that he has “directed the military to lead an emergency mission to establish a temporary pier in the Mediterranean off the coast of Gaza that can receive large shipments carrying food, water, medicine and temporary shelters.” [SDJW staff]
U.S.-Israel-Gaza Roundup: March 7, 2024 Read More »
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The incident occurred a few hours before the Associated Students adopted a resolution calling upon UC San Diego to divest from companies doing business with Israel – a demand promptly rejected by UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla. [Donald H. Harrison]
Counter-Protester Seeks to Press Charges against Assailant at UCSD’s Anti-Israel March Read More »
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“It was the most amazing experience to meet new people,” said Mia Kraus, a student from Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel near the border with Gaza. “What the families gave us is just incredible. It took us away from the tragedy and pain of the past few months.” [Jacob Kamaras]
SDJA Students Bid Emotional Farewell to Peers from Sha’ar Hanegev Read More »
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To illustrate the various periods in Jackson’s life, there are three versions of Michael, “MJ” (Banks) is the Michael of the 90s, “Michael” (Brandon Lee Harris) is a teen Michael, and “Little Michael” (Josiah Benson) covers the childhood and young Jackson 5 version. [Sandi Masori]
In ‘MJ’ the King of Pop Rises Again Read More »
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When he was passed over to succeed Diller at Paramount, he moved over to Walt Disney Studios, where he served as chairman and CEO. Under his watch, Disney released such films as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Little Mermaid and acquired Miramax Films, ABC, most of ESPN, Fox Family, and The Muppets. [SDJW staff]
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An estimated crowd of between 800 and 1,000 people demonstrated peacefully Wednesday against Israel and the war in Gaza. They were monitored by beefed-up security personnel of UC San Diego, students wearing green neon vests and some kaffiyehs, and the San Diego Police Department. The demonstration was organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, which claimed it had assembled the largest protest crowd on campus ever. [SDJW staff]
Our license plate maven (expert) Melanie Rubin received from “an anonymous source” this photo that could describe the relationship between Rubin and our readers. Rubin is on a never-ending quest to find Jewish-interest license plates, or as we call them, JPlates. [SDJW staff]
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, says he plans to introduce a $66 billion omnibus foreign aid bill to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
[SDJW staff]
Israel-Gaza-US-Global Roundup: March 6, 2024 Read More »
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U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) said Wednesday that “bringing home federal dollars to San Diego is one of my biggest responsibilities, so I’m incredibly proud that I secured $13.5 million for local projects across California’s 51st district—especially during such a politically fraught time in Congress.” [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Rep. Sara Jacobs Brings Home ‘The Pork’ Read More »
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