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By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Many times Israel has “won” in Gaza and then soon found itself fighting Hamas again. Deterrence and “mowing the grass” doesn’t defeat Islamic terrorists; you must liquidate them, one way or another. The Islamists who run Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon have a total disregard for the citizens of […]
Gathering Our Forces Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Steve Kramer, USA
Hitler’s fanaticism and the legacy of his henchmen in implementing his “Final Solution” against the Jews cannot begin to compare with the Islamic fanaticism of Hamas. Unlike the Nazis, who did their best to conceal their genocidal crimes against the Jews, the followers of Hamas take immense pride in carrying out their acts of mayhem against the Jew, as we saw in the recent October 7th attack against the Jews on Shabbat and during the holiday of Simchat Torah. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
Hamas Merged Nazi and Islamist Ideologies Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East
By Heidi Gantwerk and David Bark Dear friends, Later today, we will be sending a separate email with information on how you can personally help and become an integral part of our community’s efforts during this incredible time of need. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here’s
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 11 Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, USA
Let us call them out for what they are. They are Nazis. They are wannabe Putins. They are war criminals. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Worse than Nazism: It is Babi Yar All Over Again Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East
How had this happened? Where were our defense forces? Our intelligence network? Our government? The answer came to me in a flash, and I was not the only one to have these thoughts, though we have been told that this is not the time for calling the authorities to account. That will come later. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Disbelief, Horror, Anger Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Middle East
Jane Carol Ginsburg directs Columbia Law School’s Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts. Asked what she would like the civilian crew who will serve aboard the Ruth Bader Ginsburg to know about her mother, she replied in an email that they “might peruse two of her books: My Own Words and Justice, Justice Thou Shall Seek. The latter title was taken from Deuteronomy 16:20: Tzedek, tsedek, tirdof. For for a keepsake, or memento of her mother’s, she suggested the ship may wish to display the poster that accompanied the issuance in October 2023 of a U.S. Post Office stamp in Judge Ginsburg’s honor. [Donald H. Harrison and Emily Scalmanini}
A Ship for Justice Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, San Diego County, Technology, USABy Heidi Gantwerk and David Bark Dear friends, We want to invite you to two upcoming community events: Join our community as we show support and solidarity tonight, Tuesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. at the community Vigil for Israel. Tomorrow, October 11 at 10 a.m., we will have the opportunity to hear from Maia
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 10 Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, USA
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — As we learn from “The Parsha Song” from Torah Island by Suki and Ding, “With Bereishit we begin learning Torah, How precious we hold our Mesorah, Bereishis, Noach, Lech Lecha, Vayeira, Chayei Sarah, Sarah lived for 127 years…” And on we go. Yes, new beginnings often combine excitement
Parashat Bereishit: A Fresh Start Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
At times, you must have a quick break, if only for the reason of your mental sanity, from watching the horror on TV. I found the short breaks I needed in the clever, refreshing, short stories, of only a few pages each, in this anthology of semi-biographical Feingold pieces. [Donald H. Harrison]
Short Stories to Momentarily Distract Us from the Awful News Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Fiction
By Jacob Kamaras LA JOLLA, California — In San Diego and across the Jewish world, this past Simchat Torah holiday won’t be forgotten anytime soon. While I was on volunteer security duty at Congregation Adat Yeshurun during Shabbat/Shemini Atzeret, bits and pieces of the devastating news in Israel began to emerge. We heard that 100
Editor’s Notebook: Navigating an Unforgettable Sense of Limbo on Simchat Torah Read More »
Israel, Jacob Kamaras, Jewish Religion, Opinion, San Diego CountyBy Heidi Gantwerk and David Bark SAN DIEGO — Our thoughts continue to be with the people affected by this crisis, and we remain committed to providing you with accurate and timely information as it becomes available. Here’s what we have learned so far: More than 700 Israelis killed, over 2,300 wounded, and roughly 150
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 9 Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, USABy Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Let me say ahead of my remarks that Michal and I are fine at this time. We’ve spent time in our bomb shelter when sirens clamored, but Kfar Saba was spared any direct hits. I went shopping this morning. The only stores open in the small mall near
We are continuing to closely monitor the devastating situation unfolding in Israel, and want to take a moment to share the latest information. Here is what we know so far: [Heidi Gantwerk and David Bark]
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 8 Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County
Rich Leib knows a thing or two about chairing meetings. He was appointed by Gov. Gray Davis in 1998 to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, serving as its president from 2001 to 2003. In 2008, he was elected to the Solana Beach School Board, where he served for nearly 12 years, part of that time as that body’s president. In 2018, Gov. Jerry Brown named him to the UC Board of Regents. When the chair of that board, Cecilia V. Estolano, was not reappointed, Leib moved up from vice chair to chair. In July 2022, he was formally appointed to a one-year term as the Regents’ chairman. [Donald H. Harrison]