Tuesday’s election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor prompted immediate sharp reactions from the Anti-Defamation League and from the Republican Jewish Coalition. [Donald H. Harrison]
Reactions to Mamdani’s Victory in New York City’s Mayoral Contest Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has issued a statement mourning the Nov. 3 death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and the San Diego Region of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) marked the 60th anniversary of the Vatican’s issuance of the groundbreaking Nostre Aetate report at a joint observance at a Catholic Church in Poway. [SDJW staff]
Roundup: Various Jewish Organizations Tell Their Activities Read More »
International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In statements to Politico and to its own members, it expressed regret for “hurt feelings” and for not researching JPAC’s activities, but failed to confront the deeper issue: the suggestion that Jewish organizations are somehow harmful or suspect, and the dangerous message that Jewish participation in civic life can be treated as conditional. [David Bocarsly]
OpEd: California Faculty Association’s Apology to Jewish Community Falls Short Read More »
California, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
What struck me is the disparity between Bazrouk’s light sentence and the ongoing harassment and violence against Jews no matter what they have to do with Israel’s response in Gaza after terrorists slaughtered 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, in southern Israel. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Antisemitism: A Worldwide Phenomenon that Must be Taken More Seriously Read More »
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The book’s core thesis is that by delving into fundamental Jewish concepts—God, Torah, Prayer, Kindness and Charity, Shabbat, and Tikkun Olam—we can transform our lives in profound ways. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Six Key Elements of Judaism Presented in Book by Rabbi Mark Wildes Read More »
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Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company’s first president from 1945 to 1975. [Wikipedia]
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Kai, an elementary school student, is constantly disappointed. When he wants sunny days, it rains; when he wants pancakes for breakfast, his dad serves him oatmeal, and when he wants to play soccer in school, the teacher choses gymnastics. [Donald H. Harrison]
Children’s Book: Doing Good Deeds Dissipates Personal Feelings of Gloom Read More »
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“Workplace antisemitism is one of the most urgent yet overlooked forms of discrimination in today’s society,” said David Fish, Founding Partner of Workplace Law Partners. “Through this partnership, we’re ensuring that employees who face antisemitism have strong legal advocates by their side—and that justice is pursued wherever intolerance takes root.” [Press Release]
$1 Million Grant to StandWithUs to Combat Workplace Antisemitism Read More »
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As the crew of 31/ATLAS disembarks, Pete Hegseth meets them. Behind him stands a brigade of soldiers aiming rocket launchers at the ship. He shouts through his bullhorn, “Stop! You are dealing with heavily armed white men who no longer are weakened by having diverse inferior backgrounds, facial hair, or homosexual inclinations. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Take Me to Your Leader Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
This response is based on the book of Tanya, a work of the Chasidic movement. It is a book that calls upon the individual to allot a place for pain, but only for discrete periods of time. To control the pain instead of allowing it to control us. [Cailin Acosta]
Challah Bakers Meditate on Controlling Pain Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
The BRIDGE Initiative—Building Resilient Identity & Deep Global Engagement—honors that [Chortek family] legacy by investing in the next generation. Over the next five years, the initiative will house a portfolio of high-impact programs at Federation … (Heidi Gantwerk)
Federation Extols 5-Year ‘Bridge’ Program for Jewish Teens Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
One of the major holidays in Hinduism is Krishna Janmashtami, which Israeli Hindus will celebrate next year on September 3 and 4, including the offering of 108 vegetarian meals in honor of the birth of Lord Krishna. What are people who follow both Jewish and Hindu traditions called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Hindus in Israel Read More »
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The movie 31 Candles stars Jonah Feingold as 30-year-old Leo Kadner, who is short and dyslexic, and the woman of his romantic fantasies, Eva Shapiro (Sarah Coffey), who at 6’ 1 ½ is too tall for most male partners as well as for the roles she seeks on Broadway. [Donald H. Harrison]
’31 Candles’ is a Comedy about a Man’s Bar Mitzvah at 31 Read More »
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