IF (Imaginary Friends) cast, from left: Steve Fitzgerald, Mary Friedel, Galadriel Bessette, Tara Romanczyk, Jo Darlene Reardon, Sean Liberan, Ali Impey, Lance Pate (Photo: Megan Goyette)
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On Truth Social, Trump called upon Israel to “maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution into a prosperous state.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, News Media, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Once Trump rids us of the scourge of alien terrorists, will he apply the same logic to domestic terrorists? If he does, we can anticipate the following actions and rationales from him. [Laurie Baron]
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Recently, scientists have had success creating lab-grown milk by inserting certain genes into a yeast or fungus. What is the current thinking about the kosher status of that product? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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In February 1940, Adolf Eichmann proposed to the Soviet leadership to transfer two million Jews, which was the majority of Polish Jewry, to the USSR. This step would have allowed most Polish Jews to be saved from destruction. The Soviet Union responded to this proposal with a refusal. [Alex Gordon]
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Bette Midler (December 1, 1945) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author. Throughout her six-decade career Midler has received numerous accolades, including four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaHa’aretz reports that Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a 107-page petition on Sunday with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog asking that he be pardoned in three long-running cases charging him with corruption. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 Read More »
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Author Jane Eisner wasn’t able to secure an interview with the reclusive King, nor with members of her family, so she had to rely on what was already published by other writers or said by King, herself, in her memoir and in preserved broadcast interviews. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biographer of Carole King Lacked Access to Singer/ Songwriter Read More »
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Sharon Brous (November 30, 1973) is an American rabbi who is the senior rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish congregation in Los Angeles. She was one of the founders of IKAR in 2004, along with Melissa Balaban, who currently serves as IKAR’s Chief Executive Officer, and others. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish Religion, Judaism, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaA committee of the City Council in Dublin, Ireland, has approved a resolution to drop the name Herzog from a park in the Rathgar neighborhood and to debate in the future how the park should be renamed. [Jerusalem Post]
Jewish Political Briefing: Saturday evening, Nov. 29, 2025 Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Today, for the first time in Jewish history, we have two strong, thriving centers of Jewish life: Israel and the Diaspora, especially North America. We enrich and depend on each other in new ways. Our relationship must evolve accordingly. [Betzy Lynch]
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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Joel Coen (November 29, 1954) is an American filmmaker. Working alongside his brother Ethan, he has directed, written, edited and produced many feature films, the most acclaimed of which include Blood Simple (1984), Raising Arizona (1987), Miller’s Crossing (1990), Barton Fink (1991), Fargo (1996), The Big Lebowski (1998), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), No Country for Old Men (2007), A Serious Man (2009), True Grit (2010) and Inside Llewyn Davis (2014). [Wikipedia]
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As I looked on Facebook, I was thrilled to see La Mesa neighbors posting they were gifting plates of Thanksgiving turkey. I am vegan, but I thought it was so generous of neighbors to give to those who do not have a place to go or are struggling to make ends meet. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Travel and FoodAndriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, resigned Friday after law enforcement officials searched his office and residence as part of their ongoing investigation into corruption at the highest government levels. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Political Briefing: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA