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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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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Parashat Mishpatim shows how lofty spiritual experiences can become daily living. After the thunder and awe of Sinai in last week’s parasha, the Torah now turns to the details of life: laws of justice, business ethics, personal responsibility, compassion, and integrity. No fewer than fifty-three mitzvot appear here, teaching that holiness is built not only through inspiration, but through conduct. [Michael Mantell, PhD]
Parashat Mishpatim – We Wander, Wing It, and Wonder Why We’re Late Read More »
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Benito is from Vega Baja – the very same town my father and family come from – so this was very personal for me. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
As we finish up all the Super Bowl treats, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, have started and will continue for two weeks.
There are 16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to keep an eye on in the next two weeks. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl: Super Bowl is over, now onto the Winter Olympics Read More »
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This week’s Torah portion focuses on an old but familiar theme: the social laws known as Mishpatim. In this Parsha, we discover that the God of Exodus is the God of history and of political liberation more than he is the God of nature. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Parshat Mishpatim 2026 Read More »
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This brief story captures the heart of the Jewish value of arevut, shared responsibility. In life, we often imagine that we are accountable only for ourselves, that “our seat” is private. Judaism insists otherwise. What we do affects those around us. Our fates are intertwined. We rise or fall together. [Betzy Lynch]
Something neither of us could build alone Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsTuesday, Feb. 3, the La Mesa City Council broke ground on the construction of the La Mesa downtown district sign in the village. I could not attend. But we purchased tiles many years ago, and Ceramic Café at Grossmont Center hosted a tile event for those who purchased tiles to be painted and would be fired for the district sign. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl: leaving a legacy Read More »
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San Diego is proud to have hosted 6 POM units in individual homes, providing a rewarding week for host families to give back to our veterans and a healing week for the veterans receiving therapy as a unit in a supportive, safe environment. [PRESS RELEASE]
The San Diego Symphony, conducted by its Artistic Director, Raphael Payare, whose contract was just renewed until the 2029-30 season, delivered a stunning performance of Gustav Mahler’s 7th Symphony to a full house on Sunday, February 1, in the newly named Miller Family Theater of the Jacobs Music Center. [Eileen Wingard]
Review of Gustav Mahler’s 7th Symphony concert perfomance to a full house Read More »
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