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Between the time a Jew utters the Vidui (confessional prayer) on his or her deathbed and is buried in any of seven Jewish areas at El Camino Memorial Park, there is a flurry of activity involving groups of people intent on complying with Jewish rituals for the proper treatment of the deceased. [Donald H. Harrison]
From Death to Burial: A Jewish Ceremonial Primer Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County
City Councilman Raul Campillo has called on “everyone who has a camera on their home or front door” in his 7th Council District “to review their footage if a flier was dropped near you, to help identify these hateful people and to help prevent the next hate incident and crime.” [Donald H. Harrison]
San Diego Officials Grapple with Increasing Antisemitism Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — For the last few months, Israel’s long-suffering population has been subjected to a double barrage of government legislation on the one hand and demonstrations protesting said legislation on the other. Anyone living in Israel who is not completely cut off from the news media is unable to avoid
In this fictional story, Rube Goldberg is a 6th grader, living in modern times, and he is obsessed with building novel machines. You might think of the story as a guess about what the real Rube Goldberg might have been like if he were a kid today. [Donald H. Harrison]
With Heirs’ Permission, Rube Goldberg Reimagined as a Modern 6th Grader Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Fiction
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — Wow! Talk about a special Shabbat. First, this is Shabbat Nachamu, the Sabbath of Comfort, based on the first verse of the Haftarah reading that says, “Console, console my people, says your G-d.” This, of course, follows Tisha B’Av in which we deeply re-experienced a litany of tragedies
Parashat Va’etchanan/Shabbat Nachamu: Comfort at a Time of Hardship Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
An Orthodox rabbi’s tzitzits were torn from the woolen garment he wears under his shirt and thrown on the floor by a man who cussed Jews and Israel. The rabbi said the incident on Monday near San Diego State University is a reflection of the hateful rhetoric spouted by some American political figures and celebrities. [Donald H. Harrison]
Orthodox Rabbi Relates Assault on Him in the College Area Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
If you go by the Civic Theater around 9:30 pm on the next four nights, you may notice people coming out with big smiles on their faces, a beat in their step and a song on their lips. Such is the end of the emotional journey audience members were taken on at the Broadway San Diego performance of TINA. The rockumentary tells of the life and rise to fame of the legendary Tina Turner, who sadly passed just last May. [Sandi Masori]
Rocking, Cheering, and Emoting with TINA Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — One of the top flamenco artists in the world today, Lakshmi Basile, “La Chimi,” will be featured in the Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. Intersections Concert Series at Park and Market, curated by Yale Strom. She will be joined by her quintet, Souls on Fire, and by Hot
Preview: Top Flamenco Artist to Perform in Intersections Concert Series Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
When the position of ADL Regional Director opened with the departure of Tammy Gillies, Perlov said she felt motivated to apply for the job, to which she was appointed last October. “With antisemitism being at historic high levels, I felt like I could not stand on the side and not put my experience forward,” she said. [Donald H. Harrison]
ADL’s Perlov Has History of Fostering Inter-Communal Relations Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County
By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — “There is nothing progressive about racism,” said. U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas. It was a shit-hits-the-fan moment last week when the U.S. House of Representatives reacted to Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s (D-Wash.) “racist state” dig against Israel. It was an empty resolution, officially having nothing to do with Jayapal. For
Censure Rep. Jayapal Over Dig Against Israel? Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, USA
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — The new African American history curriculum for Florida public schools requires teaching that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit” and that acts of black-on-black violence are the equivalent to white collective violence against blacks. The textbook companies are now scrambling to publish
Satire: Uncle Tom’s Mansion Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Michal and I recently returned from a mini-vacation in Jerusalem, which featured the annual Jerusalem Film Festival. While much of Europe and the U.S. is sweltering, Israel is “enjoying” its usual hot summer weather, with no rain expected until the end of September or early October. So,
Summertime Films in Jerusalem Read More »
Israel, Steve Kramer, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food
With writers and actors on strike and prohibited by SAG/AFTRA and WGA from promoting upcoming productions, this year’s Comic-Con was without many people who normally would have participated on panels. What was left at times seemed slapdash and makeshift, leaving most attendees wanting more, a harbinger of the content-cold year that the strikes will mean for fans around the world. [Shor M. Masori]
Comic-Con 2023 Panels Indicate Bleak Entertainment Future Read More »
Jewish Celebrities, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Eva Trieger POWAY, California — Thank you PowPac Theatre for bringing us Witness for the Prosecution, the edgy murder mystery penned in 1925 by Dame Agatha Christie. While I am not quite certain the author would recognize her play with PowPac’s treatment and influence, I do think she would have loved the performance I
Should You See ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at PowPac? It’s No Mystery Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast