Pride Month and Pride celebrations are always a highlight every summer for my family. This year is different. [Cailin Acosta]
Pride Festival versus San Diego’s Jewish Community Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and its member organizations—representing the broad mainstream of American Jewry—stand united in support of Israel’s defensive actions against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. [Press Release]
Major American Jewish Organizations Stand With Israel Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
A rare pink triangle, a symbol used by the Nazis to identify homosexual prisoners during the Holocaust, is now part of the permanent collection of RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust. [Sandy Scheller]
Pink Triangle, Designating Homosexuals, Donated to Holocaust Exhibit Read More »
Holocaust, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors
With everything happening in the news right now, what we really need is some laughter. Luckily, for the past two nights, JFest has provided just that, with the comedy show of Alex Edelman. And oh yes, laugh we did. [Sandi Masori]
Giggles Aplenty at JFest Comedy Show Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Carol Kane (June 18, 1952) is an American actress. She gained recognition for her role in Hester Street (1975), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
At Birkenau, we stood in Barrack #C-26, the very place where survivor Rose Schindler once endured the camp’s horrors. We stood with two of her children, Jeff and Roxanne, who read a passage from their parents’ book, Two Who Survived. [Shelley Zimmerman]
Since October 7th, Israel has undergone a transformation. For years, it lived with the threat of surrounding enemies—Hezbollah in the north, Hamas in the south, Iranian proxies across the region—trusting in deterrence. That strategy collapsed the moment Israelis realized that their enemies weren’t deterred by death, rather driven by it. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
Israel-Iran War, Antisemitism in U.S., Transform Jewish Community Attitudes Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
While the Iranian regime continues targeting Israeli civilian areas and the pace of incoming missile fire has slowed, the situation remains volatile. Our friends in Israel are weary, and they deeply appreciate the moral support from our San Diego community. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jewish Federation Offers Resources for Staying Informed about Israel-Iran War Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Jewish community and San Diego native Kvashny shines in her role of Laurey. Wood, a staple in San Diego theater, once again shows why he is one of the most-cast local musical theater actors. Linda Libby is nothing short of phenomenal as Aunt Eller, and Genovese’ Ado Annie is adorable. [Sandi Masori]
Cast in ‘Oklahoma’ is More than OK Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Adon Olam is one of the dearest songs sung during synagogue services. It is recited or sung at different times in different countries, usually at the end of the Shabbat and holiday morning service. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
History and Translations of ‘Adon Olam’ Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
After decades of warning about the dangers of Iran’s nuclear weapons ascendance, Israel’s long-time prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted. While some, including me, had doubts that he would ever fulfill his promises to stop Iran’s growing power, Israel’s substantial victories after the October 7 debacle changed the equation. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Israel-Iran War Was Inevitable Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
Sammy Fain (June 17, 1902 – December 6, 1989) was an American composer of popular music. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he contributed numerous songs that form part of The Great American Songbook, and to Broadway theatre. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
President Donald Trump’s apparent willingness to extend a lifeline to Iran’s Ayatollah, despite the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) being on the brink of collapse, represents a grave misjudgment, arguably surpassing even the strategic errors of President Barack Obama’s Iran policy. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Please register for the webinar Operation Rising Lion: Update from Israel and Sha’ar HaNegev and learn first-hand from friends in Israel and our partners on the ground in Sha’ar HaNegev how they are being affected, and what needs are emerging. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jewish Federation Reactivates Israel Emergency Campaign, Schedules Webinar for June 17 Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA