OpEd: Court ruling affects Jewish preschools

By Ryan C. McKim LOS ANGELES — In a remarkable opinion, a California appellate court held that the “ministerial exception” – a constitutionally based defense to employment claims brought against religious organizations – does not apply to religious school teachers.  The “ministerial exception” is intended to ensure the autonomy of religions to select and control those […]

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Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Caroline Rothstein’s poems enchant at LFJCC

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Caroline Rothstein’s poems were strong and brash, with unique imagery and vivid descriptiveness. She delivered them with the dramatic fervor of a seasoned actress.  They ranged in subject matter from love and personal trauma to world upheavals. The three dozen people who gathered in the Rehearsal Room of

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, San Diego County

AJC announces drive for Jewish- Muslim friendship

WASHINGTON, D.C . (Press Release)– An American Jewish Committee (AJC) delegation has visited the nation’s capital for a series of meetings to deepen engagement with American Muslim communities, institutions and leaders. The two-day visit included substantive encounters and candid dialogue with leadership from Masjid Muhammad, the Nation’s Mosque; the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center; the Islamic Society

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International, Middle East, USA

Iran, Turkey, Russia dismember Syria

By Shoshana Bryen  WASHINGTON, D.C. — It is amazing how little Bashar Assad and the Syrian government have to do with the disposition of Syrian assets and territory as the murderous rampage of the last eight years draws to a close. Syria’s “allies” — Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah — are taking what they want, cutting in Turkey as desired and

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International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA

Are Democrats going way of British Labour?

By Steve Kramer KFAR SAVA, Israel –I’ve just finished watching the Netflix hit, Fauda, on my iPhone. This gritty Israeli series has Hebrew and Arab dialogue with English subtitles. Fauda is a realistic portrayal of the intelligence services’ activities in Israeli and Arab towns to prevent terror attacks or to apprehend or “liquidate” terrorists. Fauda’s pace

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International, Middle East, Steve Kramer, USA