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The Jerusalem Post noted that U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that Phase Two of his Gaza peace plan “is moving along; it’s going to happen pretty soon.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Moshe teaches us that greatness doesn’t come from good intentions alone- it comes from turning compassion into concrete action. A true leader, and a true member of Klal Yisrael, is someone who shows up, who takes responsibility and asks: “What can I do to help?” Every one of us has daily opportunities to be a “do-er”- to step in, support others, and make a difference. Even small actions, when done with sincerity and courage, can have an everlasting effect. [Ilanit Zakowski]
When Memory Becomes Action Read More »
California, Ilanit Zakowski, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAHa’aretz reports that MKs Yuli Edelstein, Ofir Sofer, and Sharren Haskel are the only members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition who are sure votes against making permanent the Haredi community’s exemption from military service. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
December has arrived, and the end of 2025 is upon us. Some of my friends say that if they didn’t follow through with their Rosh Hashanah resolutions, they get a re-do on December 31st. [Cailin Acosta]
A Second Chance Coming for New Year’s Resolutions Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
IF (Imaginary Friends) cast, from left: Steve Fitzgerald, Mary Friedel, Galadriel Bessette, Tara Romanczyk, Jo Darlene Reardon, Sean Liberan, Ali Impey, Lance Pate (Photo: Megan Goyette)
IF (Imaginary Friends) Come to Life at the Trinity Theatre Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastOn Truth Social, Trump called upon Israel to “maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous state.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, News Media, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Once Trump rids us of the scourge of alien terrorists, will he apply the same logic to domestic terrorists? If he does, we can anticipate the following actions and rationales from him. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Rotten Apples Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
In February 1940, Adolf Eichmann proposed to the Soviet leadership to transfer two million Jews, which was the majority of Polish Jewry, to the USSR. This step would have allowed most Polish Jews to be saved from destruction. The Soviet Union responded to this proposal with a refusal. [Alex Gordon]
On the Soviet Union’s Involvement in the Holocaust Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined ContributorsHa’aretz reports that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a 107-page petition on Sunday with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog asking that he be pardoned in three long-running cases charging him with corruption. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Author Jane Eisner wasn’t able to secure an interview with the reclusive King, nor with members of her family, so she had to rely on what was already published by other writers or said by King, herself, in her memoir and in preserved broadcast interviews. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biographer of Carole King Lacked Access to Singer/ Songwriter Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAA committee of the City Council in Dublin, Ireland, has approved a resolution to drop the name Herzog from a park in the Rathgar neighborhood and to debate in the future how the park should be renamed. [Jerusalem Post]
Jewish Political Briefing: Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2025 Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAs I looked on Facebook, I was thrilled to see La Mesa neighbors posting they were gifting plates of Thanksgiving turkey. I am vegan, but I thought it was so generous of neighbors to give to those who do not have a place to go or are struggling to make ends meet. [Cailin Acosta]
Thanksgiving a Harbinger of Chanukah Tikkun Olam Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Travel and FoodAndriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resigned Friday after law enforcement officials searched his office and residence as part of their ongoing investigation into corruption at the highest government levels. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In a brief speech he admitted that he did not know what ‘the secret of longevity’ was despite having been asked many times, but obviously his mental capacity and maintenance of physical activity have contributed. Mainly, I would say, it is his indomitable spirit and open-mindedness that has kept him alert and active in so many spheres for so long. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Celebrating a Centenarian: Meir ‘Frank’ Loewenberg Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors