As Shavuot is almost here, we eagerly anticipate the receiving of the Torah. Below I mention a few events around our town because making the journey to Mount Sinai is out of many of our budgets and that is a long plane flight. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Cheesecake’ Refers to Dessert on Shavuot Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
“The illegal strike by UAW Local 4811 is tied to the antisemitic Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement, the goal of which is to demonize Israel, undermine its existence and ultimately seek the elimination of the only Jewish state. The strikers and other allied groups conducted a walking tour to show which research centers ‘get money from Zionists.’ [Press Release]
Jewish Agencies Denounce Anti-Zionist Walking Tour at UCSD Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Israel’s military on Monday announced the deaths of four more hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas during its Oct. 7 surprise attack that sparked the latest Mideast war. They were identified as Chaim Peri, 80, Yoram Metzger, 80, Amiram Cooper, 84, and Nadav Popplewell, 51. (SDJW: Cooper’s son, Rotem, is a resident of San Diego County.)
Israel Confirms 4 More Hamas Hostages Are Dead Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Nordot, San Diego County
“Some are born great. Some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Weiser then turned to the man who will succeed him: “Dear Rabbi Geiger: we are thrusting greatness upon you tonight!” [Donald H. Harrison]
San Diego Hebrew Day School Gala Applauds Rabbi Weiser, Welcomes Rabbi Geiger Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
It’s not every day you can say you are now best friends with a 105-year-old. I am happy to tell you on Friday, May 31, I can report I now have a new best friend named Charlotte Marx. I attended Marx’s 105th birthday lunch at Seacrest Village in Encinitas with a contingent from Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood. [Cailin Acosta[
Becoming “Besties” with a 105-Year-Old Seacrest Village Resident Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
So far, Biden’s reticence has contrasted with the rhetoric of at least two Jewish California Democrats, who believe they can turn Trump’s felony conviction to their advantage in the upcoming November 5 elections. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Scene: Democratic Candidates Feast on Trump’s Criminal Conviction Read More »
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Black manages to integrate Jewish theology, history and culture into his lyrics. The cadence and flow of his music is similar to Jay-Z and Ice-T. He even weaves in some humor. There is a definite gospel vibe. It was spiritually transforming, transporting us out of the tension we in the Jewish community have been living under for eight months. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Rocking, Rolling and ‘Mothaland Bouncing’ at the JCC Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsA little Jewish humor is good for the soul. [Cailin Acosta]
Three Orthodox Rabbis Share Some Favorite Jewish Jokes Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) raised $1.9 million at its annual Heart and Soul Gala at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California on May 18. The signature benefit highlighted the nonprofit’s work to provide resources and support to San Diegans of all ages, faiths and backgrounds. (Press Release)
Refugee Organizations, Donors are Honorees at JFS Gala Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Each Holocaust survivor paused silently and then spoke about their family members who perished before signing. San Diego Holocaust survivors who participated were Ben Midler, Gerald Szames, Violet and Ben Gurfinkel, Lubbock Geller, and Freda Sheykhet. [Sandra Scheller]
Holocaust Survivors Ink Letters in Torah Reclaimed from the Shoah Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday, May 22, and held a special ceremony to memorialize Ofir Libstein, z”l, a former WJC Israel board member who was tragically killed on Oct. 7 defending his community from Hamas terrorists. [World Jewish Congress]
World Jewish Congress Memorializes Slain Sha’ar Hanegev Mayor Ofir Libstein Read More »
International, Israel, San Diego County, USA
To have close girlfriends at any point in our lives is a gift, but there is a quality to our more mature relationships that either did not or could not exist in our young adulthood. They tend to be real, easy, and honest, mirroring our maturation and growth. And, unlike in past decades, our topics of conversation are increasingly about us, and our midlife evolution, as opposed to our kids or careers. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Embracing Midlife Friendships Read More »
Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Currently, an ADHD diagnosis is based on questionnaires and other exams that can be vulnerable to bias, backed up only 10% of the time by computerized tests that have proved to be inadequate. MindTension’s device employs a proprietary algorithm that quantifies the patient’s attention levels and deficits objectively and precisely, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and treatment. [Press Release]
Company in S.D. Sister City in Israel Develops Test for ADHD Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology, USA
This year’s events demonstrated the San Diego Jewish community’s resilience and unity. Despite geopolitical tensions, anti-Israel protests across our college campuses, and the rising tide of antisemitism, we showed up for each other, affirming our shared identity and commitment to our heritage. [Heidi Gantwerk]
A Word from Your Federation: A Month of Togetherness & Community Commemorations Read More »
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