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Star Trek’s New Generation Confronts the Future—and the Past

When Star Trek Academy asks whether the next generation can fix what’s broken, I’m invested. I want to believe in that future. But I hope the show doesn’t just default to the idea that old ideals, however noble, can solve new challenges without serious rethinking. [Shor M. Masori]

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Opinion, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Roll Call of a Century of Prominent Jews Who Influenced the World of Comic Books

In a Comic-Con panel, Mark S. Zaid, Esq. (Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide advisor; comic book historian, author, GI’s Rabbi) presented a PowerPoint on “The Jewish Experience in Comics: Characters and Creators.”[Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Local JPride Festival Attracted North of 1,000 Celebrants

Yet, even in this moment of rising engagement, many in our community still feel disconnected and unsure of their place in Jewish life. This is without a doubt a moment of opportunity to extend the feeling of belonging to the more than 100,000 Jews that call San Diego home.  [Heidi Gantwerk]

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Antisemitism, Heidi Gantwerk, Lifestyles, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Tisha B’Av Approaches Saturday Evening, August 2

Tisha B’Av is approaching and is observed for the first nine days of the new month of Av. During the nine days, there are several additional observances, which are meant to demonstrate sadness and internalize the sense of loss due to the destruction of the Holy Temples. [Cailin Acosta]

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Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego Calendar, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food

Reiner and Feig Ponder Their Successes as Movie Directors

In a Comic-C0n panel that mixed deep industry insight with sharp comedic timing, directors Rob Reiner and Paul Feig took to the massive Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center to reflect on their careers, their craft, and the chaos of filmmaking. [Shor M. Masori]

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Business & Finance, Jewish Celebrities, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Comedy Central Panel Brings Together Creators of ‘South Park,’ ‘Beavis and Butthead’ and ‘Digman!’

If the lineup felt like a Mount Rushmore of misbehavior, the vibe onstage was more comedy writers’ room than walk of fame. Samberg, the youngest of the crew, said his comedy inspirations were literally sitting next to him. “(In middle and high school) We used to have South Park watch parties,” he said. “Now I’m on a panel with them.” [Shor Masori]

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San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire

AJC: Macron’s Recognition of Palestine Removes Hamas’ Incentive for a Ceasefire

Three months ago, the President declared that France might recognize a Palestinian state — but only under certain conditions: the release of the hostages still held in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. Today, those conditions have not been met. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release

Did Epstein Think He Was Saving the Jewish Community from a Shanda?

A protracted trial, or a stringent plea agreement for that matter, would have landed him in prison for years. The swarm of press stories would have inevitably damaged the name of the Jewish community, using Epstein as the emblem of a Jewish sex trafficker. [Amy Neustein, Ph.D.]

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Amy Neustein, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Shanda File, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Doing a Mitzvah at Comic-Con

Among those superheroes are the ones who donate blood at the San Diego Blood Bank, which was held inside the Hyatt Hotel, two hotels down from the Convention Center. I became eligible to donate at the beginning of July, but I was waiting to schedule an appointment during Comic Con since the available “swag” is limited edition. This year’s shirt is promoting the Marvel Comics film Fantastic 4, which is in theatres this summer. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Jewish National Fund Provides Gifts and Hugs for IDF Soldiers

As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug. [Press Release]

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Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA