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There are moments in the Jewish calendar that feel as though they arrive right on time—not just in sync with the Torah cycle, but with the emotional and spiritual needs of the world. Parsha Emor feels like one of those moments. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Emor: The Healing Power of Gentle Speech Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The Ofakim Lion, a joint project of the Jewish American Society and the City of Ofakim, was sited on Wednesday May 14. [Jerry Klinger]
Ofakim, Israel, Sites A Symbolic Lion Sculpture Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Rebecca Rosenberg’s account of the life of Rose Mary Echo Silver Dollar Tabor is fictional, although such an improbably named person was the actual daughter of a Colorado silver baron, former Republican U.S. Sen. Horace Tabor, and his second wife, Elizabeth “Baby Doe” McCourt Tabor. [Donald H. Harrison]
‘Silver Echoes’ A Good Read Despite Taking on Too Much Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors
All our bribes are here.
Call them gifts.
For the president who takes grift. … [Laurie Baron]
The Gifts (Melody: Leaving on a Jet Plane) Read More »
Business & Finance, International, Lawrence Baron, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to take a few minutes for yourself. Many of us have children and professions that demand our attention and sometimes that “me time” gets pushed to the back seat. [Cailin Acosta]
Keeping Minds Active with Zentangle Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
At 88, Myrna Weitzman is still full of energy with a zest for life. While her husband was alive, she devoted most of her time to taking care of him. Today, she enjoys many activities, including volunteering at the Humane Society once a week. She greets people as they come in and directs them to where they need to go. [Mimi Pollack]
Volunteer of the Month: San Diego Humane Society’s Myrna Weitzman Read More »
Lifestyles, Mimi Pollack, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Hillel’s enduring maxim, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14), urges Jewish communities to stand firm against the rising tide of antisemitism, a deadly threat that has plagued Jews from ancient massacres to modern hate crimes. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Jews of All Movements Should Support Trump’s Measures against Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Symphonic Orchestra comprised of 7th and 8th graders performed three pieces. One of these pieces was titled Minecraft composed by Daniel Rosenfeld and arranged by Ralph Ford. [Cailin Acosta]
Middle School Students Entertain in Prelude-to-Summer Concert Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
I am convinced that judging others harms us. Judging others means criticizing them or complaining about them. It is a serious crime. It is the opposite of the basic principle of the Torah. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The Harm of Criticism Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
This film was difficult to watch and even though he was winning boxing matches, he was not getting much sustenance of protein. With a diet of only a small piece of bread, he struggled to stay healthy enough to compete. [Cailin Acosta]
‘The Champion’ Tells of Boxing Matches in Auschwitz Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Rabbi Roy Furman’s Torah Wrestling is a masterful and engaging exploration of the Torah’s timeless wisdom, offering readers a fresh and dynamic approach to understanding its teachings in the context of modern life. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
‘Torah Wrestling’ Tackles Broad Philosophical Questions Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
This novel, written completely in verse, tells of a girl in middle school who sees ghosts, prompting her classmates to tease and taunt her and her parents to disbelieve her. But Anna actually does see them. [Donald H. Harrison]
Eidolism and Judaism Figure in This Novel for Middle Schoolers Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The ovation for Banks’ expressive playing was such that he returned to the stage for an encore, Sarabande, by Johann Sebastian Bach. It confirmed that this timeless Baroque music was as profoundly beautiful played on an unconventional instrument as on the string instrument for which it was originally written. [Eileen Wingard]
Soprano Saxophonist Steven Banks Delights SDSO Audience Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsEight weeks have come and gone and my time to donate blood reoccurred this week. A few weeks before I am eligible, my cellphone starts ringing with pleas to make an appointment. I am always so honored to receive these calls since it shows how much I mean to the San Diego Blood Bank. [Cailin Acosta]
Blood and Comic-Con Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA