Mainstream media reporting about Israel often inflames Jews, but they must not worry only about what the media cover but also what they do not cover. Maybe more so. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Mainstream Media Often Omits Key Facts About Israel-Palestinian Conflict Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Due to the sheer scale of burials that occurred during World War I and II, hundreds of American-Jewish servicemembers killed in action were improperly buried under Latin Cross grave markers, rather than Stars of David. It is estimated that as many as 900 remain that way today. [Press Release]
Why do some Turkish Jews dip their apples in sugar rather than honey on Rosh Hashanah? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Apples Dipped in Honey Read More »
International, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Today's Jewish Birthday
Five years ago, on September 15, 2020, President Trump convened leaders from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Bahrain to sign the Abraham Accords—a historic agreement rooted in mutual understanding, coexistence, and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East. By year’s end, the Kingdom of Morocco had also joined the Accords. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee Celebrates Abraham Accords’ 5th Anniversary Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
Whole-brain MRI scans were performed before and after the 18-month trial to track changes in brain health. Using advanced brain-age prediction models based on brain MRI data, researchers estimated each participant’s brain age before and after the dietary intervention. [Press Release]
What You Eat May Affect How Your Brain Ages Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food
Irving Jaffee (September 15, 1906 in New York City – March 20, 1981 in San Diego, California) was an American speed skater who won two gold medals at the 1932 Winter Olympics, becoming the most successful athlete there along with his compatriot Jack Shea. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Irving Jaffee Read More »
Sports & Competitions, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
On July 7, 1936, Einstein wrote to Mathisson: “I am extremely pleased that you have found such a wonderful sphere of activity in Soviet Russia.” He ended up in Kazan on the recommendations of Albert Einstein, Paul Langevin, and Jacques Hadamard. All three were honorary members of the USSR Academy of Sciences and vouched for Mathitsson’s loyalty. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Myron Mathisson, Polish Physicist Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
There were no histrionics or choreography in his playing, only sincere, concentrated musical beauty, performed with the confidence of a seasoned artist. Matathias injected these qualities into all four movements of the Cesar Franck Sonata which followed. [Eileen Wingard]
No Histrionics from Violinist Asi Matathias, Just Superb Playing Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The story follows German-Jewish immigrant Rose’s arrival in San Diego in the mid- 1800s, and his experience being an integral part of the early days of San Diego. He faced plenty of antisemitism in the process, but thanks to his geniality he was elected to myriad public offices including the presidency of the city’s board of trustees and the county’s board of supervisors. [Sandi Masori]
A Rose by any other Name is a ‘Thorn & Petal’: Dramedy Depicts Early San Diego Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
After wrestling for several years with the less-than-ideal delivery of TV services by one of the two main providers in Israel, we decided to take the fateful step (once again) of changing over to its principal rival. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Switching TV Providers in Israel No Easy Matter Read More »
Business & Finance, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Wim Polak (September 14, 1924 – October 1, 1999) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA) and economist. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Wim Polak Read More »
Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
This journey was part of a program created nearly five years ago by the San Diego Jewish Federation to strengthen our nearly 25-year relationship with our sister region in Israel, Sha’ar HaNegev. Federation’s CEO, Heidi Gantwerk, had the vision to ensure this sacred partnership wasn’t held by Federation alone, but shared and nurtured across all our Jewish organizations. Out of that vision, the Gesher Project, “gesher” meaning bridge in Hebrew, was born. [Betzy Lynch]
Sha’ar HaNegev and San Diego Crossing a Metaphoric Bridge Together Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Cyrus Adler (September 13, 1863 – April 7, 1940) was an American educator, Jewish religious leader and scholar. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Cyrus Adler Read More »
Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
“We know that jewels are precious and are formed over many years of intense exposure to pressure and environmental factors. Yet, when we look beyond the rough edges, polish them and craft them, we discover something beautiful and priceless. “ [Eva Trieger]
Formerly Incarcerated Playwrights Bring Hindsight and Insight to the Stage Read More »
Eva Trieger, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast