JPlate: TANTAP
A Yiddish-influenced license plate {bears} the legend TANTAP, translated to mean AUNT P. [Melanie Rubin]
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Jewish Women of Color to enjoy a retreat in Escondido
It is precisely against this backdrop of collective trauma that the JOC Women’s Retreat 2026: A Joyful, Restorative Retreat for Jewish Women of Color becomes essential. Scheduled midweek from August 25–27, 2026, this gathering offers a vital time away—a dedicated space to heal, relax, and build spiritual resilience. (Barrett Holman Leak)
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Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodSymbolism of red, white and blue on the nation’s flag
Red is commonly associated with courage, valor, and passion. It represents the sacrifices made by those defending freedom and evokes energy, determination, and emotional strength. (Cailin Acosta)
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAWhat I learned in London in June 2026
Attacks on Jews have set alarm bells ringing in Jewish communities around England, and especially in London. Though from what I see in the media physical violence seems to be far more prevalent in England today than it was in the past. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Antisemitism, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodPolicy committees approve 3 bills sponsored by Jewish California
All three bills now move to their next legislative checkpoints: AB 1853 and AB 395 head to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with a deadline of August 14, while SB 549 advances to the Assembly Floor, with a deadline of August 31. Jewish California and its coalition partners will continue advocating for all three bills as they move through the remainder of the legislative session. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and FoodJewish communal executives from 50+ countries compare notes in Amsterdam
Participants examined the growing security, political, and societal challenges facing Jewish life worldwide, with particular attention given to the continued rise of antisemitism, violent extremism, online radicalization, developments in AI, and relations with national governments. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Travel and FoodAllies of Jewish community to receive appreciation awards
This evening will honor Nicole Murray-Ramirez and Pastors John and Julie Sorrentino for their work and dedication in fighting antisemitism. [Cailin Acosta]
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Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodOur journey from U.S. residents to Israeli citizens
In the summer of 1991, we sold our house and car and made Aliyah with our two young sons. Our sons struggled at first in school but by the following September they were acclimated and had many friends. They were speaking Hebrew ok by then; Michal and I still speak only simple Hebrew, but English is quite common.
We moved from our 1st-year rental in Ra’anana and bought a house in Alfe Menashe, just over the Green Line, the informal border separating Israel from Judea and Samaria – the Jewish homeland. [Steve Kramer].
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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food, USANovel paints picture of celebrities of the pre-World War II era
This novel spins a story of Einstein and Chaplin taking the luxury Santa Fe Super Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles, along with fellow historical personages J. Robert Oppenheimer, Charles Lindbergh, Mickey Cohen, Lena Horne, and Fritz Duquesne, a Nazi spy. {Donald H. Harrison}
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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish Fiction, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAJNF-USA plans national get-together in Chula Vista
Jewish National Fund USA announces its “Global Conference for Israel: Unite for Israel’s Future” Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista.
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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAADL encourages fighters of antisemitism to apply for fellowships
The program provides an insider’s look and a deeper understanding of the cutting-edge strategies employed to confront antisemitism and hate. [Cailin Acosta]
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Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodFederation appoints Heather Wolfson as senior director of leadership and belonging
Jewish Federation of San Diego has welcomed back Heather Wolfson as Senior Director of Leadership and Belonging. (Cailin Acosta)
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodThe Matzo Chronicles: Keep It Simple? Not Me. Not Ever!
You can talk about current affairs and the weather, even books, with anybody. That’s the stuff of today. But the past, that’s special. Pausing to provide a preamble and context to a family joke or reminiscence is no fun. It kills the punch line or the mood. [Karen Galatz]
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Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodThe Rebbe taught in every Jew there is an indestructible soul
A few days later, he received a response from the Rebbe: “There is no such thing as ‘a small Jew,’ and a Jew must never underestimate his or her tremendous potential.” [Rabbi Shmuly
A few days later, he received a response from the Rebbe: “There is no such thing as ‘a small Jew,’ and a Jew must never underestimate his or her tremendous potential.” [Rabbi Shmuly Begun]
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