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Although living in the southern kingdom of Judea, he felt called by God to prophesy in the northern Kingdom of Israel during a time of the latter country’s enormous prosperity and demeaning inequality (c. 760 BCE). (Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin)
‘Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric’ is superb Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
He approaches the Torah not as an infallible divine dictation but as a profoundly human document shaped by historical context, one that still radiates divine sparks and enduring ethical power. This perspective grants him the freedom to question, reinterpret, and reclaim troubling narratives that have challenged readers for generations. {Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel}
‘Torah Wrestling’ grapples with the Bible’s most troubling episodes Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
We got a little scatter of rain this morning; hopefully, all the exciting bonfires scheduled tonight around the county will not have their fires extinguished by any surprise rain pockets. But the rain is so welcome and needed. [Cailin Acosta]
Lag B’Omer bonfires unlikely to be doused in San Diego County Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
The painting of Frances Scott Key on the back cover of the passport has been replaced by John Trumbull’s “Declaration of Independence” to emphasize that the United States doesn’t have to heed anything England wants, particularly when its king lectures Congress about subversive ideas like an independent judiciary, separation of powers, and checks and balances. (Laurie Baron)
Satire: Defacing American passports Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
I told the butcher that I was Israeli and looking for medical help for my daughter. He found the address of a Jewish pharmacy and directed me there. At the pharmacy, I introduced myself, which caused excitement among the Jewish pharmacists. They were thrilled: we are Jews, we are from Israel, and my grandfather was a pharmacist. Miraculously, a prescription for antibiotics for our daughter appeared. Jewish solidarity worked even when the city was idle. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish visitors do not feel at home any longer in France Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
After Beth Israel moved in 2001 to a campus in the University City neighborhood, Ohr Shalom moved in, rescuing the historic building from the wrecking ball that preceded intended site redevelopment. The congregations may have changed over the years, but the Jewish heart never left. [Sandi Masori]
Building at 3rd and Laurel marks a century of service to the Jewish community Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors
One day, when Yoshi, mom, Laggie, and Grillo were beach combing for brightly colored sea glass, they found a shiny green object that stood out from all the other pieces. When they brought it home, dad said it looked like a gem, more valuable than the others. [Donald H. Harrison]
Girl’s family and pets make a discovery on a local beach Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Currently, SRT is partnering with Roustabouts to produce Noel Coward’s Private Lives. This arrangement is not unusual, and area theatres often share set designers, props, wigmakers. (Eva Trieger)
The book chronicles Israel’s transition from a confederation of tribes led by judges to a united monarchy under kings, covering the lives of Samuel (the last judge), Saul (the first king), and David’s rise to power. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Book on I Samuel combines religious scholarship, easy-to-read writing Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Suddenly an unexpected gale force wind came along and lifted me from the sidewalk and hurled me 15 feet into the street, right into the path of oncoming traffic. I tried to stand up but my right leg collapsed, feeling like an empty airbag. My hip joint shattered from the fall and I was now stuck on the ground. [Amy Neustein]
A Special Mother’s Day of hope: A message gleaned from a very serious wind accident Read More »
Amy Neustein, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Speakers Olga Worm, Dr. Shayna Kaufmann, and Andrea Schneider each shared their deeply personal experiences with cancer—how it impacted their lives, and how it ultimately strengthened them. [Cailin Acosta]
Three Jewish women describe their fights against cancer Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsI once read a piece that hit me like a truck. It said: If you’re around 35, after subtracting sleep, work, commuting, scrolling, eating, bathroom breaks, doctor visits, and all the other necessary nonsense… you’ve only got about 500 days left of truly free, usable life in the next 35 years. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Parsha Emor: Stop counting days. Start making them count Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined ContributorsOhr Shalom Synagogue presents its “Centennial Celebration and Gala” at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3. The event includes a rededication ceremony, cocktails, a gala dinner, music, an auction, and a paddle raiser. [Cailin Acosta]
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The number of those “killed” in Gaza is totally unreliable because it is circulated by the Gaza Health Ministry, which is under the control of Hamas. (Steve Kramer)
Israel is the intended victim, not the perpetrator, of genocide Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA