As we age, we frequent the Land of Good-byes. The good-byes are sometimes large. Sometimes small. Sometimes subtle or merely annoying. Others hit like tsunamis. We lose keys. We lose mobility. We lose loved ones. [Karen Galatz]
The Matzo Chronicles: The Land of Good-Byes … and Hello’s Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Zabar’s just made another cultural connection outside of the food world in conjunction with the U. S. Open Tennis tournament which just ended in Flushing Meadows, New York. The Upper West Side shoe store West NYC is offering for sale a version of the iconic Adidas Rod Laver sneaker with colors matching the color theme of Zabar’s. [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Zabar’s Read More »
Business & Finance, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
His main research was in number theory, analytic function theory, differential equations of mathematical physics, and mechanics. He developed the set theory. He owns seminal works in the theory of integer analytic functions. In the theory of differential equations, his work on Augustin Cauchy’s problem for hyperbolic equations is particularly important. In classical analysis and function theory, Hadamard’s inequality and his theorem on power series are well known. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Jacques Solomon Hadamard, Mathematician Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Tilly’s Jewish family hosts an Iraqi Muslim family for a week while the community readies an apartment for the refugee family to occupy. [Donald H. Harrison]
Children’s Book Omits Key Details in Story of Interreligious Harmony Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
One attendee, who asked to remain anonymous, described a disturbing encounter in which protestors blocked her car and even jumped onto the hood, clinging on until eventually tumbling off. By the end of the program, police presence around the property was heightened, with patrol cars and a helicopter circling above. Despite this, the event itself was marked by unity, inspiration, and resilience. (Miriam Gershenson)
Protesters Fail to Mar Expressions of Christian and Jewish Support for Israel Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The $43.5M reinvigoration will provide a permanent home for Cygnet Theatre, as well as providing an urban hub for endless arts including Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and Malashock Dance, San Diego Women’s Chorus and Write Out Loud. The Joan anticipates seeing more than 50,000 visitors enter the auditoriums and explore all that Liberty Station has to offer. [Eva Trieger]
The Joan: San Diego’s State of the Art Performance Venue Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva Trieger, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The sounding of the Shofar during the month of Elul, a ribbon cutting, a shot of whiskey to wish everyone l’chaim, and the placing of a mezuzah on the door of 7189 Navajo Road were some of the ceremonies attending the grand opening of Chabad of East County’s permanent home on Sunday, Sept. 7. [Donald H. Harrison]
East County Chabad Celebrates Opening of its Permanent Headquarters Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Many lies are told to avoid punishment, embarrassment, or criticism. Students may lie about finishing an assignment, or employees may hide a mistake to protect their job or reputation. These lies are rooted in fear of consequences. They are harmful and immoral. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Why Do People Lie? Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In this book, written for children aged 4 through 8, Shira is a puppy that loves to sing but is thwarted by her human family who dismiss her singing as howling. [Donald H. Harrison]
Difference Between Singing and Howling is in the Ear of the Listener Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Perhaps too late, the indigenous citizens have belatedly recognized the disastrous consequences of demographic changes to their homeland, caused by wholesale legal and illegal immigration from the Levant (eastern Mediterranean) and North Africa. [Steve Kramer]
Western Europe’s Population is Becoming More and More Muslim Read More »
International, Israel, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer
One of the book club meetings was hosted at the Goldschneider residence, and afterwards, Bill showed me his wood-carved works around the house and showed me his workstation in the garage. I have no idea how long I stayed marveling at his work, but we connected speaking the language of art. [Cailin Acosta]
A Tribute to Bill Goldschneider, z”l Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Scholar-activism in the sense of politically aligned teaching and research or social justice in the sense of remaking society through undemocratic means cannot be goals, nor should they be publicly funded. [Asaf Romirowsky]
OpEd: Defund Scholar Activism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Rona Epstein [is] the daughter of the current Sha’ar HaNegev mayor Ori Epstein and the niece of the previous mayor, Ofir Libstein (z”l). She is 20 years old, and a lifelong resident of the kibbutz. She led us on a tour of the worst day of her life, with stops at the spots where two of her uncles, her grandmother, her cousin, and her brother died that day. [Heidi Gantwerk]
700 Days Too Many which Hostages Have Suffered Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
South African musician Sharon Katz learned about the importance of giving back to others. This is something her mother instilled in her. In addition, growing up during the period of Apartheid, Katz also learned about racism and social inequalities. [Mimi Pollack]
Sharon Katz: A Life of Music and Service Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Mimi Pollack, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA