First introduced in 2023, the Blue Square has emerged as a powerful symbol for demonstrating allyship, ensuring that people around the world can show kindness and support to the Jewish community. [Press Release]
ADL to promote ‘Blue Square’ symbol to fight antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Press Release, USA
Sandi Masori, our theater and food reviewer, spotted this license plate, which in Hebrew means “one redhead.”
In recent days, the U.S. deployed the largest military build-up in the Middle East since the invasion that launched the Iraq War in March 2003. This extraordinary naval and aerial deployment suggests a full-scale attack on Iran could be imminent. [Halie Soifer]
Many questions remain about Trump’s Iran moves Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
His Haggada’s most distinctive feature is its rich visual presentation. The 156-page volume contains nearly four dozen colorful images drawn from the art, inscriptions, monuments, and iconography of ancient Egypt. These images are not decorative embellishments; they are interpretive tools. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Echoes of Egypt:’ A superb Haggada Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Willie Garson (February 20, 1964 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor. He appeared in over 75 films and more than 300 TV episodes. He was known for playing Stanford Blatch on the series Sex and the City, in the related films Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2 and in the spin-off And Just Like That…, Mozzie in the series White Collar from 2009 to 2014, Ralph in the 2005 romantic comedy Little Manhattan, Gerard Hirsch in the reboot of Hawaii Five-0, and Martin Lloyd in the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Willie Garson Read More »
Jewish Celebrities, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
We have the ability to create a container for our collective soul and our physical existence, which has been under attack. We are trying to build our own places of safety, a Mishkan, here in the United States of America. And it is hard. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: Building belonging and creating sanctuary Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
DOJ hasn’t even listened to many of the survivors, despite their efforts to give victim testimony and critical information. When my colleague asked the survivors in the room to stand and raise their hands if they had been ignored by the Justice Department, every single one of them did. [Sara Jacobs]
Congresswoman Jacobs: DOJ is engaged in an Epstein coverup Read More »
Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
David Mazouz (February 19, 2001) is an American actor, best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in Fox’s Batman-prequel TV drama Gotham (2014–2019). Mazouz started his acting career with several guest roles before joining the Fox TV series Touch (2012–2013), for which he was nominated for a Young Artist Award.
Today’s Jewish Birthday: David Mazouz Read More »
Jewish Celebrities, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
When we learn the parshiyot of the Mishkan, it’s easy to get caught up in measurements, materials, and blueprints. But the Torah isn’t giving us an engineering manual. It’s giving us a mirror. [Michael Mantell]
Parasha Terumah – The gold standard, inside and out Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
J7 Large Jewish Communities Task Force on Antisemitism—representing the Jewish communities of Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States— expressed its support for the call by numerous governments calling on Albanese to resign. [Press Release]
International Jewish group demands Francesca Albanese resign her U.N. post Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, USA
The president – our president, that is – tore into Herzog, who has held off on the pardon request. “The people of Israel should really shame him,” Trump told reporters at the White House, The New York Times reported. [Bruce S. Ticker]
The law and Donald Trump: Twisting it in America, then Israel Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
When the big day finally arrives, Brianna is a bundle of nerves. With encouragement from her friends, the cantor, and the rabbi, she’s reminded that she doesn’t have to be perfect—she just needs to do her best. [Cailin Acosta]
Bat Mitzvah saga shared in book for readers ages 8 through 12 Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Federation, in partnership with the Secure Community Network, is offering free emergency response trainings to empower individuals and organizations with the skills to react quickly and effectively in crisis situations. [Press Release]
Jewish Federation sponsors security conferences around the county Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County
Thousands of individuals across the United States, Canada, Israel, and around the world will unite at private residences, synagogues, and community centers on April 24, 2026, for “Shabbat for Israel,” a coordinated series of intimate Shabbat dinners hosted in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. [Press Release]
Jews around the world to celebrate ‘Shabbat for Israel’ April 24 Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA