On the appointed date, we arrived at the theatre and found the foyer lit by what seemed like thousands of candles (which we later found were electronic, but looked very realistic), creating a quite magical effect. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
A candlelit concert Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Lobell notes that Judaism did not ask her to believe first, but to learn, to question, and to practice. Where Catholicism had been imposed, Judaism was discovered. Where faith once felt compulsory, it now felt invitational. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Young woman atheist describes her conversion to Orthodox Judaism Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
What I am really looking for are the signs that what we created was not simply an experience, but an invitation, an invitation into something far more aspirational: a genuine sense of belonging. [Betzy Lynch]
Join historian Marc Dollinger for a live conversation on his groundbreaking book “Black Power Jewish Politics”, with an afterword by Ilana Kaufman, the CEO of Jews of Color Initiative. Susannah Heschel, a preeminent scholar and the daughter of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (z’’l), also joins the conversation. [Barrett Holman Leak]
On February 12, 1909, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was founded by a group including W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Mary White Ovington, and Moorfield Storey. It was on the 100th birthday of former President Abraham Lincoln. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Jewish and African American Joint Justice – Celebrating The NAACP’s 115th Anniversary Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, News Media, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
What took place before San Diego’s recent Jan. 19 “All Peoples Celebration” to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a startling example of what can happen when a single word that reflects a simple objective can become hijacked. [Marsha Sutton]
OpEd: How did Zionism become a dirty word in San Diego? Read More »
Antisemitism, California, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, News Media, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The idea to create the Pediatric Nephrology-Urology Center grew out of the shared vision of the two Hadassah Medical Organization specialists who will be its co-directors, Oded Volovelsky, MD, and Guy Hidas, MD. Dr. Volovelsky heads the hospital system’s Pediatric Nephrology specialty and is President of the Israeli Association for Pediatric Nephrology, while Dr. Hidas heads Pediatric Urology and is President of the Israeli Pediatric Urology Society. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl: New treatments at Hadassah Medical Org. and Winter Olympics Update Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
For two years, we’ve carried the words “we will dance again” in our hearts. And to close out FED360, we did just that. We danced. Joyfully, energetically, breathlessly, unapologetically. Together, we celebrated the strength and resilience of our community and the impact of building belonging and connection. [Heidi Gantwerk]
This promises to be a memorable program, giving insights into the lives of famous Jewish conductors and listening to the beautiful music they produced. [Eileen Wingard]
February 19 Great Jewish Conductors program Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Our sages teach that there are four mitzvot on Purim. We gather to hear the story of Esther and how our people were saved. We give matanot la’evyonim to ensure that those in need can celebrate with dignity. We share in a festive meal filled with joy. And we give mishloach manot—gifts of food to one another. [Rabbi Hanan Leberman]
Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B’Simcha Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Bad Bunny said it best at the Super Bowl (Go Hawks!): THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE. [Karen Parry]
What do Bad Bunny and Bret Stephens have in common? Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
My cancer journey is far from over (I am “in the middle,” with a big surgery this coming Wednesday, and have no idea what will happen after.) Nevertheless, where I am at this moment is borderline miraculous. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Alive in the middle Read More »
Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology
To help our community respond with strength and clarity, Jewish Federation of San Diego has launched the Standing Up to Antisemitism Toolkit, a comprehensive online resource designed to equip you with practical tools to respond effectively, report incidents, and speak up with confidence. [PRESS RELEASE]
Jewish Federation of San Diego: What Can You Do to Stand Up Against Antisemitism? Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
For many years, I would introduce the singing of zemiros and emphasize the spiritual impact and the sanctity of the time as Shabbos ebbs steadily away. During the quarantine period of COVID, I made it a point to open my windows and sing Shalosh Seudos zemiros at the top of my lungs so everyone could hear me and understand that we still need to sing. [Rabbi Avraham Bogopulsky]
Parshas Mishpatim – Highlight the Positive & Ignore the Negative Read More »
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