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By Heidi Gantwerk SAN DIEGO — Almost 30 years ago, my husband and I moved from New York to San Diego for a quick two-year post-doc. Clearly, our plans changed, and we have made a rich, rewarding life for our family here in San Diego. Through our synagogue, chavurah, the JCC, San Diego Jewish Academy
The Special Relevance of Passover This Year Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, San Diego County
By Sandi Masori SAN DIEGO — My friend Ami and I went to see Tootsie produced by Broadway San Diego at the San Diego Civic Theatre on Wednesday night. We had both seen the movie starring Jewish actor Dustin Hoffman back in the 1980s, so we really weren’t sure what to expect. How could they adapt
Civic Theatre’s ‘Tootsie’ Proves the Movie Was Worth Adapting Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — The renowned Jewish scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine tells us the truth about the parables associated with Jesus in her “Short Stories by Jesus.” It is an excellent, eye-opening, and thought-provoking easy to read book. She is a University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at
Are Jesus Parables Jewish? Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr.
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — As Passover approaches the word “tradition” assumes increasing prominence in the lives of Jews — and Israelis. Each ethnic group, and each family, has its own traditions regarding the way the festival is celebrated (cue musical interlude “Tradition” from “Fiddler on the Roof”). This was brought home to
By Sandra Scheller CHULA VISTA, California — Holocaust survivor Harry Rosen passed on April 7, 2022. Born on August 9, 1923, he is now next to his wife, Zipporah Rosen, in Israel. He is survived by his son, Amnon who lives in Israel. This video shows his final days and now burial in Israel: For
‘Always Sunshine in the Sky:’ Remembering Holocaust Survivor Harry Rosen Read More »
Holocaust, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller
By Jerry Klinger Though elected by a very distinct, minority of the American people, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States, March 4, 1861. The population of the country was just north of 31 million. The country consisted of 33 individual states forged into a common, increasingly tenuous union since
Cancel Abraham Lincoln? Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, USA
By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — The second program of the three-part series, Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library, “Liturgical Treasures from the Music Collection,” will be aired on Zoom, Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m. This is the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeiqqz4vG9Ol6VM-vbIaHEDF07Bl1JRV I will once again host the event and
‘Liturgical Treasures from the Music Collection’ Set for April 20 Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, while serving as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war as well as grappling with a wave of terrorism in Israel and the collapse of his governing coalition, has dealt with anything but “good news” in the weeks leading up to Passover. But just in time for
First Rehabilitation Hospital in Israel’s Negev Poised to Put Region ‘On the Map’ Read More »
Jacob Kamaras, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Terror attacks in Israel are so alarming that the first fatal assault could well have inspired a copycat crime 5,400 miles west — in Lakewood, N.J. Four people, all reportedly Orthodox Jews, were injured when a suspect embarked on a violent crime spree Friday in Lakewood and neighboring Jackson
Tracking the Trail of Terror Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Middle East, Opinion, USA
(Read Part 1 here) By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Our friend Jimmy came to Israel for the first time a few weeks ago. He combined staying with us and several days each in Tel Aviv-Yafo (Jaffa) and Jerusalem, as well as two tours when we traveled together. The previous article covered the Judean
Israel Through a Tourist’s Eyes (Part 2) Read More »
Middle East, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food
“Choosing Hope: The Heritage of Judaism” by David Arnow; The Jewish Publication Society: March 2022; ISBN 9780827-615205; 352 pages; $30. By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — In less than one second, searching for the word “hope” brings almost 2.5 billion references through Google. Wow! That’s a popular topic, and for good reason. I’ve
Book on Hope Through a Jewish Lens Comes Just in Time for Passover Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Michael MantellBy Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Congressional candidate Summer Lee warned Pittsburgh Jews that they cannot trust her if she is elected next November to represent the city and some of its suburbs. Lee did not issue her warning in stark terms, but she sent citizens at least two telling signals. She gave herself away
Summer Lee: More Like Winter for Pittsburgh’s Jewish Voters Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Opinion, USA
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Vladimir Putin miscalculated when he expected Russia to rapidly defeat and occupy Ukraine. His mistake stems from the misinformation he received from advisors and intelligence agencies who feared disputing his decisions. My mole in the Kremlin, a waiter named Pinkus Pinsky, has sent me copies of the briefing materials
Satire: Russian Un-Intelligence Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — In 1982, when the film Tootsie was released, it seemed Larry Gelbart, Barry Levinson, Elaine May, and Murray Schisgal had birthed a winning story delivered by a star-studded cast. Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, and Dabney Coleman told the story of a talented but volatile actor who had
Reimagined ‘Tootsie’ Poised to Delight San Diego Audiences Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast