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StandWithUs Gala Draws 750+ San Diegans in Support of Israel

Israeli-American actress, producer, author and social media influencer Noa Tishby told over 750 StandWithUs supporters on Sunday night that the fight against anti-Israel haters is “a marathon not a sprint” but predicted that “at the end of the day we’re going to be okay.” (Donald H. Harrison)

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Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

OpEd: Local San Diego County Elections Saw Jewish Allies Prevail

The recent election season has been both challenging and polarizing across the country. However, here in San Diego, there were many encouraging results that offer hope and strength to the Jewish community and its allies. With candidates supported by “San Diegans Against Hate” achieving significant victories, our community can look toward a future fortified by leaders who stand unequivocally for inclusion and against discrimination. [Jared Sclar]

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Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

International Shabbat Prompted Jewish Mingling Among Four Cultures

On a memorable evening at the JCC this past Friday, community members gathered to celebrate Shabbat in a unique and vibrant way, honoring four distinct Jewish cultures: South African, Mexican, Israeli, and American. Organized by SAJAC, KEN, IAC, and the JCC, the event brought together about 150 people—adults and children alike—for a potluck-style gathering full of music, fun, and fellowship. [Miriam Gershenson]

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International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Jewish Trivia Quiz: Matt Gaetz

Gaetz’s ‍nomination ‍for ‍attorney ‍general ‍has ‍been ‍criticized ‍or ‍opposed ‍by ‍the ‍Jewish ‍Council ‍for ‍Public ‍Affairs, ‍the ‍American ‍Jewish ‍Committee, ‍and ‍the ‍ADL. ‍What ‍else ‍did ‍Matt ‍Gaetz ‍do ‍that ‍has ‍led ‍to ‍criticism ‍by ‍Jewish ‍organizations ‍and ‍individuals? [Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Jewish Biography: Bernard Lazare, An Early Defender of Alfred Dreyfus

At the beginning of his literary career he spoke in defense of French Jews against the attacks of antisemites. Socialist in his views, Lazare, fascinated by Jewish history, interpreted the social views of the prophets as an expression of the aspirations of working people (Social Ideals of the Jewish People, 1893). [Alex Gordon]

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The Jewish Citizen: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Accuses RFK Jr. of Fatally Spreading Vaccine Misinformation in Samoa in 2019

Hawaii’s Democratic Gov. Josh Green, a physician formerly affiliated with the National Health Service Corps, says if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, he will scare people from being vaccinated and many people, as a result, will die. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Naomi Chazan

Courtesy of Wikipedia Naomi Chazan (November 18, 1946) is an Israeli academic, activist, and politician. As a legislator, Chazan championed the causes of human rights, women’s rights, and consumer protection. Chazan is a past president of the New Israel Fund. Today, Chazam heads the School of Government and Society at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo, and sits on

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International, Israel, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Vegans May Celebrate Thanksgiving with Tofurkey Dinner

I read that November is the “Month of Veganism.” A movement that started a few years ago was “Meat-less Mondays.”  I think I decided to be vegetarian when I was about six or seven years old. My mom was not a good cook. Eating dry/burnt chicken and steaks that tasted like charcoal fueled my decision. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

S.D. Jewish Community Supports Shattered Israeli Sister City While Developing Holocaust Education Program Locally

Approximately 550 members and friends of the Jewish community on Saturday evening, Nov. 16, attended a dinner sponsored by the Jewish Federation of San Diego that was dedicated to helping people in southern Israel to rebuild after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and to providing Holocaust education here in San Diego. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA

Marker for Mt. Nebo/ Rosenwald Elementary School in Monroe, Louisiana, Dedicated

After a year and a half of fabrication delays, the Mt. Nebo/Rosenwald Elementary School marker was finally dedicated on Nov. 10.  The dedication took place almost 100 years to the day when Mt. Nebo opened its doors to its first students in racially segregated Monroe. The marker was funded by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation (JASHP). [Jerry Klinger]

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Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

The Jewish Citizen: Wasserman Schultz Denounces Gabbard as a ‘Russian Asset’

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) says her former Democratic colleague, now turned Republican, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, is unfit to serve as President-elect Trump’s National Director of Intelligence because she “is likely a Russian asset.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Lee Strasberg

Courtesy of Wikipedia Lee Strasberg (November 17, 1901 – February 17, 1982) was an American theatre director, actor and acting teacher. He co-founded, with theatre directors Harold Clurman and Cheryl Crawford, the Group Theatre in 1931, which was hailed as “America’s first true theatrical collective”. In 1951, he became director of the nonprofit Actors Studio in New York City, considered “the

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Getting to Know Edna Ferber by Following Her ‘Giant’ Odyssey

This biography of novelist Edna Ferber was written by her grandniece Julie Gilbert, who had access to Ferber’s journals, relatives, friends, and co-workers in addition to archival sources. The result is a splendid recounting of the high points in Ferber’s life, with particular emphasis on the research, production and success of “Giant,” both in its novel and movie forms. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast