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Why did these sources, which were accepted as accurate by many Jews, teach that there are Torah laws that people are unable to understand?
Unfortunately, this mistranslation is necessary. It acknowledges that many Jews cannot understand even some very sensible laws. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Why Did Judaism Mistranslate an Important Word? Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Alexander Kimel, who survived the Holocaust, initially wrote a memoir brimming with anecdotes. To this work, his son, Martin Kimel, appended extensive annotations compiled from histories, oral testimonies, and contemporary memoirs. The result is a grander work that has academic rigor and a personal touch. [Donald H. Harrison]
Holocaust Memoir a Cut Above Others Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
After the establishment of the Nazi regime, Klemperer began keeping a diary about the “language of the Third Reich” – Lingua Tertii Imperii (Latin titles). After the war, based on these diaries, he compiled a book dedicated to LTI, which he called The Philologist’s Diary. This book brought him fame and became a “monument of Holocaust literature.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Victor Klemperer Embraced Germany But His Love Was Unrequited Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors
I am excited to attend the San Diego County Fair this week with my “super cool teenagers” and check out the animals. My heart will melt if there are any rabbits to pet. However, I will get stared down when we get home from the smell of someone she hasn’t met, and she might ignore me until I change my clothes. [Cailin Acosta]
The Ruler of Her House Just Might Be a Rabbit Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
He spent Oct. 8, 2023, neglecting to condemn Hamas’ massacre of 1,200 Jews in southern Israel but issued a statement that “a just and lasting peace can begin by ending the occupation and dismantling apartheid.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
Mamdani Candidacy Anathema to Pro-Israel Voters Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
‘Take Me Out To The Ball Game’ was the 1908 team effort of two friends, Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer. Both men had musical backgrounds; Norworth’s Dad was the Choir Director at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. Von Tilzer was a Jewish man from Indianapolis who composed popular songs. [Jerry Klinger]
Historic Plaque Honoring Baseball’s Theme Song Finally Gets a Hit Read More »
Antisemitism, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Opinion, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
TICO opened with a spirited reading of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla, under the baton of their founder and conductor, David Amos. The violins scampered up and down the fingerboard in rapid runs and the cellos sang out their Slavic folk melody with confidence. [Eileen Wingard]
Varied TICO Program Delights JCC Concertgoers Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Holocaust, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The Sages ask, “Korach was a wise man, what led him to such foolishness?” From a psychological standpoint, it was envy unchecked, ego unexamined. Despite his status and privilege, Korach felt threatened. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Korach: Ego and the Power of Humility Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Ever since Donald Trump entered the American political scene, I have been terrified. It’s not Trump that scares me. Since I live only 30 minutes from the Mexican border, I have worried about being assaulted, kidnapped, killed, or robbed by armed illegal aliens released from insane asylums and prisons to invade the United States at the behest of hostile countries. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Reasons I Am Terrified Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Beautifully illustrated, Chutzpah Girls tells the stories of remarkable Jewish women from biblical times through the present with six continents represented. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Women Around the World Have Demonstrated ‘Chutzpah’ for Millennia Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The goal of this exhibition is to stand for creative freedom, the right to read, and the power of art to challenge and inspire. Being a feminist bothered by the repression felt in the workplace, in society, and from the current presidential administration, this exhibit spoke to me. [Cailin Acosta]
Banned Books Celebrated at San Diego’s Central Library Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Fiction, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAJune is recognized as Men’s Health Month, and it is essential to establish a connection with a primary care physician and undergo a physical examination. [Cailin Acosta]
Some Advice for Men Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USANine students and a teacher were slaughtered at a school in the city of Graz on June 10. Eight days later, the government of Austria announced that it will likely enact strict gun-safety laws. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Mass Shooting Prompts Austria to Consider Gun Safety Legislation Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIn the prior portion, in Numbers 15:32-36, the Torah describes the event of a man who was discovered violating the Shabbat by gathering wood on the holy day. He was brought to Moses, Aaron, and the entire assembly and was placed in custody because it was unclear what should be done to him. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Why Did Korach Rebel against Moses? Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors