She commented that if Israel doesn’t believe it has committed war crimes in Gaza, it should welcome an investigation by the International Criminal Court. [SDJW staff]
Sara Jacobs Challenges Israel to Submit to ICC Trial Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
It is hard enough to abide high school and college students who bash Israel without bothering to learn all the twists and turns in its conflict with Hamas, but some public-school teachers and college professors have injected themselves into disruptive protests. [Bruce S. Ticker]
The exhibit, RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust, will close at the Rancho San Diego Library on Thursday, June 20. After a hiatus, it will be installed at the La Jolla Library in time to be exhibited throughout the year 2025. [Sandy Scheller]
Holocaust Exhibit Wrapping Up in Rancho San Diego; Next Year in La Jolla Read More »
Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Published by Benzinga Ivan F. Boesky, a prominent figure in the 1980s Wall Street insider trading scandals, died Monday at the age of 87. His daughter,Marianne Boesky, confirmed the news, according to The New York Times. An inspiration for the character Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone‘s movie “Wall Street” and its sequel, Mr. Boesky amassed
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Business & Finance, Nordot, San Diego County, Shanda File, USAPrior to Lag B’Omer, I would start receiving invitations to weddings and upsherin (when a three-year-old boy receives his first haircut, allowed on Lag B’Omer). Families also plan picnics and outside gatherings as the weather has warmed up and enjoying a bonfire with smores makes the occasion more festive. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County
The last seven months on campus have been filled with harassment and discrimination for Jews at UC San Diego, and we have unfortunately learned the extent to which our classmates and professors are brazen in their Jew-hatred. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Hearing about Mah Jongg lessons reminded me of a Seinfeld episode of George Constanza moving back to his parents’ house and hearing his mother playing Mah Jongg in the living room. He had to listen to his mother’s friends call out tiles and his mother yelling “Mah Jongg!”[Cailin Acosta]
This brazen display of hate against a minority group, utilizing official City resources, is unprecedented in San Diego. Mayor Todd Gloria, the City Council, and the Parks & Recreation Department have failed to remove it despite multiple requests for immediate action from San Diego Jewish community leaders since May 12, 2024. [Kerry Schlossberg]
OpEd: Antisemitism on Official Display at San Diego’s Chicano Park Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
We’re not sure what the “W” stands for, perhaps “woman,” or “winner,” or a first name or surname. But we do know what “mensch” means, and we’re glad that Sandi Masori spotted the car lauding the concept of a wonderful human being. [SDJW staff]
We made our rounds checking out the different booths and activities. We sought out some and discovered others. The avira (atmosphere) was incredible. People were happy, children were running around laughing, everyone was just enjoying the festivities. In the center of the field, there was still a reminder that we are waiting for our hostages. [Miriam Gershenson]
Being a Kid Again at the JCC’s Israel Festival Read More »
Albert Kreimerman, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Under Dennis Floyd’s direction this fast-paced, silly adventure depicts the return of the once-admired Broadway director, Anthony J. Lefcourt, presenting his newest whodunit–not a thriller!–that features an aging starlet, a dewy-eyed ingenue, a doddering actor who can’t learn his lines, a street kid attempting to pass as a schooled butler, and an out-of-work actor-cum-detective. [Eva Trieger]
‘The Butler Did It’ Offers Plays Within Plays Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
He knew, right then and there, that those boots were the only items that he would find of his once-known and beloved Hanover family. [Shuli Hanover]
From Poland to Russia to Israel: A Holocaust Survival Story Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Published by Radar Online (CA) Lily Greenberg Call, a former special assistant to the chief of staff in the Department of Interior who resigning from her position, is the daughter of a wealthy weapons exec helping Israel. Her resignation was a direct response to what she perceived as President Joe Biden’s unwavering support for Israel.
Rebbetzin Chaya Andrusier shared a story of her grandfather telling everyone he came in contact with that he was a survivor and how she lovingly dreaded going places with him but now realized it was to remind people never to forget. [Cailin Acosta]
One More Visit to RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County