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The number three is often used in the Bible. Jewish tradition is built on three founding fathers: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Christianity is centered on God existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Abraham and the ubiquitous number 3 Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
San Diego Jews of Color (JoC) will convene Jews of African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin, Mizrahi, and Sephardic descent will gather at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Lawrence Family JCC for an afternoon of rich storytelling, deep connection, and historic revelation. [Cailin Acosta]
Jews of Color to convene meeting exploring history of disparate groups Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The full troupe of Improvability consists of four women and four men. These talented folks are gifted with quick wit, an excellent sense of timing, good humor and the desire to make people laugh. (Eva Trieger)
Laughter is the best Medicine … and ‘Improvability’ has got it in spades! Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire
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)
Jewish Women of Color to enjoy a retreat in Escondido Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
The strings played the suite, “Boker Tov,” “Yom Tov,” and “Erev Tov,” with light-hearted grace under the direction of Zelickman. {Eileen Wingard}
Amos, Zelickman wield batons in June 28 performance of Jewish Community Symphony Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Before World War I, Haber devised a method for synthesizing ammonia from hydrogen and atmospheric air under high pressure. By oxidizing the ammonia obtained from the air, nitric acid, fertilizers, and explosives were produced. For this invention, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918. [Alex Gordon]
Albert Einstein and Fritz Haber: Friends despite differences Read More »
Alex Gordon, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsRed 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)
Symbolism of red, white and blue on the nation’s flag Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Whether it is Jewish extremists invoking rodef, Shia radicals hastening the Mahdi through chaos and terror, or any ideology that loses sight of human dignity in pursuit of “divine” goals — the pattern is the same. When people assume they fully understand God’s will and that the ends justify any means, tragedy follows. (Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel)
Parsha Pinchas: Zealotry, fanaticism, and the elusive covenant of peace Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
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]
What I learned in London in June 2026 Read More »
Antisemitism, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Jews were given a gross of hate-filled, antisemitic lemons. They took the lemons and made lemonade. They faced the challenge and gave back to America incredible gifts to the arts, culture, sports, economics, and more. The Jewish Borscht Belt gifts to America reflected the best of the ideals of America and what American life could be. [Jerry Klinger]
Historic marker dedicated in the ‘Borscht Belt’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
We stood admiring the drawing for quite a while before my teenager gave me a big hug and said she loves being Jewish and cherishes the traditions and heritage that have been passed down to her. [Cailin Acosta]
Art projects at SD County Fair imbued with Jewish symbolism Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Growing up observing how differently abled individuals may struggle and triumph caused Rubio to create a non-profit to benefit and “enrich the lives of children and adults with special needs.” [Eva Trieger]
Mt. Helix Amphitheatre hosts musical ‘Tarzan, Beat of the Jungle’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Melat Kiros in Denver and Darializa Avila Chevalier in Harlem and the west Bronx could be the two most dreadful people to ever serve in Congress. Both come close to inciting genocide – of Israelis, that is. They are so far the worst of the worst of democratic socialists who bear no love for Israel or sensitivity toward American Jews. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Chevalier and Kiros to join ranks of Israel’s enemies in Congress Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Visitors entering the main exhibit hall were greeted by giant, life-sized displays of beloved classic books, award-winning titles, and famous authors. [Cailin Acosta]
County fair highlights books and the fun of reading Read More »
animals, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors