As exposed in this morning’s Politico article, the California Faculty Association (CFA) asked candidates to reject endorsements or donations from JPAC – claiming that we “harm working families.” [David Bocarsly]
CSU Faculty Union Asks Political Candidates to Reject Jewish Campaign Contributions Read More »
Antisemitism, California, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
King Jeroboam of the Kingdom of Israel forced the people to participate in idolatrous practices, King Ahab of Israel built a temple for Baal, and Kings Zimri, Jehu, Shallum, Menahem, Pekah and many more became kings by assassinating their predecessors. What was Athaliah, whose reign followed the assassination of King Ahaziah in the Kingdom of Judah, known for? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Ancient Jewish Kings Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
The narrative is gripping and intense—a true “wild ride.” With so many names and situations to follow, it demands the reader’s full attention, yet it’s nearly impossible to put down. For anyone interested in World War II history, this is a must-read. [Sandra Scheller]
Women Who Led Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Profiled in New Book Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Georg Solti (October 21, 1912 – September 5, 1997) was a Hungarian-British orchestral and operatic conductor, known for his appearances with opera companies in Munich, Frankfurt, and London, and as a long-serving music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Georg Solti Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
It all spells out a truism that should surprise nobody: Trump is too dangerous to trust to decide the Middle East’s fate or direct the implementation of his program. Millions of Americans can attest to Trump’s abuse of power and his habit of contradicting himself on a wide range of issues. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Trump Backs One Palestinian Faction and Then Another Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“Rabbi Hauer was an exemplar of what it meant to be a Torah Jew. Torah framed his life, and he used Torah to frame our lives,” said Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the OU, who spoke in both Jerusalem and New York. “I have lost a brother,” Joseph said, describing his close working relationship with Rabbi Hauer as they led the OU together for the past five years. [Press Release]
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Executive VP of the Orthodox Union, Dead at 60 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, USA
Their findings may serve as the basis for developing innovative treatments for severe neurological disorders involving myelin damage, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and certain neurodevelopmental syndromes. [Press Release]
Israeli Researchers Find Clue for Stopping Neurological Disorders Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
In an atmosphere of utmost secrecy, work was being carried out in Sarov, culminating in the successful testing of the first Soviet atomic (August 29, 1949) and hydrogen (August 12, 1953) bombs. The name and surname of the chief designer and scientific leader of the Nuclear Project, Yuli Khariton, were classified. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Yuli Khariton, Soviet Nuclear Physicist Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Jess Glynne (October 20, 1989) is a British singer. She rose to prominence in 2014 as a featured artist on the singles “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit and “My Love” by Route 94, both of which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Jess Glynne Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Formal funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at El Camino Memorial Park. More than 100 people gathered informally Sunday in the social hall of Tifereth Israel Synagogue to share their memories for more than an hour. Here’s a partial summary of what was said about Phil in a session moderated by Rabbi Hanan Leberman, who described him as “a role model of kindness and chesed.” [Donald H. Harrison]
As I watched the audience, I noticed that no one moved—everyone was completely captivated. The film evoked every emotion imaginable: sadness, anticipation, and yes, even laughter—something rarely experienced when viewing stories connected to the Holocaust. [Sandra Scheller]
‘The Stamp Thief’ Documentary Screened at Temple Adat Shalom Read More »
Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
This crushing blow meted out to the young Israeli gymnasts who trained round the clock, often missing family events, parties, and even a good night’s sleep, resonates with me for a very personal reason. [Amy Neustein, Ph.D.]
Indonesia’s Bar of Israeli Gymnasts Recalls 1936 Tragedy of Gretel Bergmann Read More »
Amy Neustein, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Peter Max (October 19, 1937) is a German-American artist known for using bright colors in his work. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Peter Max Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
On Thursday, Oct. 30, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC, I will present “Great Jewish Cellists,” a program of recorded music featuring 13 of the greatest performers on that instrument… {Eileen Wingard]
LFJCC Programs Recordings and Anecdotes about Great Jewish Cellists Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors