As women, so much of our lives can be spent caring for others. We remember birthdays, answer messages, make plans, offer support, and notice what everyone else needs. We often carry more than anyone realizes. [Cailin Acosta]
A message for women on Yom Kippur Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
On Friday, September 13, 1991, a couple of days before Yom Kippur, it suddenly hit me: next Monday, September 16, was the Day of Atonement. I don’t observe most religious holidays or rules, but on Yom Kippur I don’t eat, I don’t work, and I go to the synagogue for the Yizkor memorial prayer. Even back in the Soviet Union, I was Jewish twice a year: on Passover and Yom Kippur. [Yakov Nayerman]
Becoming a Russian Jew Read More »
Business & Finance, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA, Yakov Nayerman
Steinem inspired me to join the National Organization for Women, march for the Equal Rights Amendment, fight for abortion rights, demand equal pay, understand that rape victims never “ask for it” or deserve it, keep my own last name, not be embarrassed by my 5-foot 10-inch frame, pay my own way, and speak up for justice, human rights and deeply held values. [Marsha Sutton}
Gloria Steinem was her role model Read More »
Jewish Celebrities, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsTo think about how we have lived this past year, how we want to improve ourselves in the year to come, and who we want to be. [Cailin Acosta]
Self-reflections during the Days of Awe Read More »
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Remember Us The Holocaust (RUTH) is entering an exciting new chapter with a new exhibit slated to open on September 29 at the San Diego Central Library downtown, new leadership and a renewed commitment to establishing a permanent Holocaust museum in San Diego. (Press Release)
Two-year residency at Central Library begins for Holocaust exhibit Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller
Who doesn’t remember those awkward high school years? Thinking that you’re the only lonely kid in the school while everyone else is feeling just as awkward and lonely. Dear Evan Hansen currently playing at Cygnet takes those feelings and multiplies them by 1000. [Sandi Masori]
Cygnet’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is the Olympics of awkwardness… but in a good way. Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
May regret deepen into wisdom,
failure open us to humility,
and gratitude teach us to notice
the blessings already before us. … (Betzy Lynch)
Memories of Rosh Hashanah 5787 (secular year 2026) Read More »
Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
We shared moments of joy and celebration. We learned together, moved together, laughed together, and showed up for one another. We gathered around Jewish culture, ideas, music, stories, holidays, and traditions. We watched children grow, friendships deepen, families connect, and people of every age find a place to belong. [Liz Nederlander Coden and Hannah Cohen]
Wonderful feelings of togetherness and learning at JCC Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Rav Nahman of Breslov taught: The whole world is a narrow bridge— and the essential thing is not to be afraid. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
High Holiday wisdom in poetry and prose Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAShould you take a nap on Rosh Hashanah? It is a praiseworthy custom not to sleep during the day on Rosh Hashanah, as the day is considered the “New Year” and a time for spiritual preparation. The Talmud notes that if one sleeps at the beginning of the year, “his good fortune also sleeps.” [Cailin Acosta]
It’s a custom to refrain from napping on Rosh Hashanah Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
During the ceremony, representatives from the two organizations presented the first responders and members of the United States Navy with a certificate featuring Jewish National Fund-USA and KKL-JNF’s 9/11 Living Memorial in Jerusalem — the only memorial of its kind outside the United States that lists the names of all those who perished on that infamous day. [Press Release]
JNF-USA and Chabad Hebrew Academy team to honor first responders Read More »
International, Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Segal said that he has a team of 50+ data scientists and engineers online every day to detect and get ahead of attacks and minimize the impact of hatred. [Robin Dishman]
Educate against hate, urge Catholic priest and senior ADL staff member Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This year, and I hope for the next 90, we want to work toward a San Diego where every Jewish person, and everyone connected to our community, can find a place where they feel seen, valued and heard, and where they can come together with others around a shared purpose. {Heidi Gantwerk]
To build our Jewish community, extend an invitation to a stranger Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsAnti-Defamation League of San Diego announces “Confronting Extremism: Oren Segal in Conversation with Father Brent Kruger” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, in Carmel Valley. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish, Catholic perspectives on extremism to be aired Sept. 9 Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA