Following are reactions from various Jewish organizations to the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election in Michigan for U.S. Senate. [SDJW staff]
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Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release, USA
We soon learn that all is not as it seems and everyone has secrets that they have held back in the name of family harmony or not rocking the boat. [Sandi Masori]
Asian American family dynamics resemble those of Jewish Americans Read More »
Lifestyles, Opinion, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By the morning after Comic-Con, the giant studio wraps and offsites had been dismantled. The Gaslamp sign over Fifth Avenue, which had spent the weekend disguised as an Eastern European gateway for Avengers: Doomsday, was once again the familiar entrance to the Gaslamp Quarter’s main street. More than 135,000 fans had come and gone, taking their costumes, props and collective, humidity-enhanced body odor home. (Shor M. Masori)
A tale of three cons Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Opinion, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Our tenacity has enabled us, generation after generation, to find our way back, to Shabbat tables, holiday celebrations, Torah, prayer, acts of kindness, and one another. We may wander, but we never lose the invitation to return. (Betzy Lynch)
Observing Shabbat brings spiritual healing Read More »
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I attended the House of Israel’s 75th birthday celebration Sunday on the Balboa Park international cottages lawn. Many organizations participated in the celebration. (Robin Dishman)
House of Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary in Balboa Park Read More »
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While you are clearly very good at refocusing your own demons, you are pretty terrible in your methods of attack. As America’s Rebbitzman, I feel obligated to help you be a better antisemite. This isn’t for your benefit, mind you, it’s for the rest of us. If we are forced to constantly engage with you, we want it to be a challenge. (Joshua Kail)
Jewsplaining antisemitism to antisemites Read More »
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U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania proved this week that an advocate for Israel can confront an Israel-basher, shake him up and still stand firm and unyielding. Or stand tall, as John Wayne or Ronald Reagan might word it. [Bruce S. Ticker]
El-Sayed shouldn’t have threatened Fetterman metaphorically or in reality Read More »
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Sometimes the hardest part isn’t getting someone on stage. It’s getting them to leave it. [Joe Gandelman]
Torah and America’s founding fathers anticipated grandiose leaders Read More »
Jewish Religion, Joe Gandelman, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Not for the first time, Israel is the favorite punching bag for left-wingers and the far right. We remember how good it was to be Jewish in the aftermath of WW2. It turns out that it was an aberration. [Steve Kramer]
Historic Jew-hatred reasserting itself in U.S. Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USAMany American Jews are unwittingly playing a dangerous game. They are much too critical of Israeli policies and Israel’s prime minister, and they are often loud about it. Progressive Jewish politicians take stands against Israel, playing to anti-Israel sentiment among voters including some hyper-critical Jewish ones. “Genocide” is bandied about when no such thing happened in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]
Gaza genocide didn’t happen; American public duped by Palestinian propaganda Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USAShould we toss off our chains and march through the desert into the GOP’s arms? Many have probably done that already and more will follow. However, it is not necessary. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Democrats support for Israel aid cutoff a boon to GOP recruitment efforts Read More »
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He argued that by defending Jewish writers against coordinated cultural boycotts, the organization was unethically restricting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which he views as constitutionally protected political speech. [Barrett Holman Leak]
PEN America president’s resignation is in service to BDS movement Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAn invitation begins with a guest list. Someone decides who is included and who is not. A welcome begins with an open door. [Betzy Lynch]
The difference between ‘inviting’ and ‘welcoming’ guests Read More »
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In a society where army service forges a common Israeli identity and shared destiny, this divide breeds resentment, deepens polarization, and—most tragically—brings chillul Hashem. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Parshiot Matot-Masei: Fist, fellowship, and frailty of unity Read More »
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