This isn’t about ignoring contradiction. It’s about becoming spacious enough inside to carry it. Where our minds seek resolution and certainty, our hearts—when open—can hold paradox without panic. It can live with tension without demanding it to dissolve. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Naso: Making Room in Your Heart for Opposites Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
ICE agents wearing masks and tactical gear raided an Italian restaurant in San Diego and arrested 19 workers for having counterfeit green cards. San Diegans felt relieved that they can now eat safely at local restaurants without worrying that their chefs and servers are illegal immigrants poisoning their meals. {Laurie Baron}
Satire: Policing the Padres Read More »
Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Mohamed Sabry Soliman must hate Jews more than he loves his wife and five children, to paraphrase Golda Meir. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Boulder Assailant Sacrifices Welfare of His Family Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
When I first heard of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition (ZRC), I wondered, “Is it necessary to have an organization for Zionist rabbis?” According to ZRC founder Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Rabbi Emeritus of B’nai Tzedek Congregation in Potomac, Maryland, I am not alone. He gets that question a lot. (Lisa Rothstein Goldberg)
A Report from the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition’s Conference Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
When I had my twins, I never played “kiddie music” as I called it. I wanted them to grow up listening to the rock classics found on 101.5 KGB and of course my favorite 91.1 91X. [Cailin Acosta]
Accustoming Young Teens to Appreciate Popular Rock Read More »
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Ruth Westheimer (June 4, 1928 – July 12, 2024), better known as Dr. Ruth, was a German and American sex therapist and talk show host. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish Celebrities, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
This book serves to introduce children to rhyming couplets and to the world of bagels—a different variety for every letter of the alphabet. [Donald H. Harrison]
Bagel Varieties in Rhymes and Alphabetical Order Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
After honing his craft as a hypnotist entertaining audiences in a number of venues including cruise ships for Royal Caribbean and others, in 2016 Asad Mecci sent an unsolicited email to improv TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” star Colin Mochrie suggesting they explore a way to work together. (Douglas Friedman]
Hypnotist and Improvisational Comedian to Team at San Diego County Fair June 18 Read More »
San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire
The vile, hateful rhetoric that is considered protected free speech is not normalizing a robust debate on policy — which we welcome — but instead is normalizing a hatred of Jews that inspires violence, pure and simple. [Heidi Gantwerk]
OpEd: San Diego Has Its Instances of Vicious Antisemitism Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Holocaust, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA
Most fear (or to be precise, anxiety) doesn’t come from what’s happening. It comes from what might happen — the what-ifs. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Having Faith in Yourself Will Banish Unreasonable Fear Read More »
Travel and Food
Harrison Bader (June 3, 1994), is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Mets. [Wikipedia]
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Sports & Competitions, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Beyond the culinary delights, the evening was a heartfelt homage to the JCC’s rich history. Engaging speeches and a captivating visual presentation chronicled the JCC’s evolution, tracing its roots from the 54th Street location in San Diego’s Rolando area to its vibrant present-day home in La Jolla. The success of the event was a testament to the dedication of its leaders, including event chairs, Adam and Amy Jacob, who addressed the gala guests, and Kira Finkenberg, who also spoke. [Barrett Holman Leak]
JCC: Celebrating 80 Years of Growing Community Together Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Ben Dishman, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Walking into the theater in the round at the Old Globe you can almost smell the curry, so well done is the scenic design of the Indian restaurant where House of India is set. [Sandi Masori]
‘House of India’ Addresses Immigrants’ Woes, Lagging Sales Read More »
International, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
In just the last three months, we’ve seen historic progress: unanimous votes to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism in El Cajon, the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission, and Chula Vista. More cities are preparing to bring this forward in the very near future. [Liat Cohen-Reeis]
OpEd: San Diego County Has Pro-Israel Record Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors