Jewish tradition teaches that, like Esther, we all face moments when our action—or inaction—can make a vital difference. We can either seize the moment or turn away. Our tradition calls on us to seize the moment. [Dana Toppel]
Purim Teaches the Necessity of Stepping Up Read More »
Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. EL CAJON, California — This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, provides us a powerful reflection on human nature, faith, and the psychological challenges we all face in our lives. The events surrounding the creation of the Golden Calf teach us about the consequences of our being impatient, inflexible and lacking
Parsha Ki Tissa: Bend or Break, Adapt to Advance Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Mikaela Shiffrin (March 13, 1995) is an American World Cup alpine skier who has the most World Cup wins of any alpine skier in history (men or women) and is considered one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time. [Wikipedia]
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Sports & Competitions, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
– For activists pushing a cause, this book offers nine tips for success. It was written by one of the nation’s foremost advocates for inclusion in all walks of life of people with disabilities. [Donald H. Harrison]
A ‘How To’ Book for Activists Pushing a Noble Cause Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
As a six-year-old child, Samuel went from an agrarian religious life in Ethiopia to urban Israel of 1984. She reviewed the culture shock that she and her family experienced upon arrival to Israel and the prejudice that still exists towards Ethiopian Jews. [Robin Dishman]
Ethiopian Jew’s Personal Journey Fascinates San Diego Audience Read More »
International, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Israel’s softheartedness is a big problem. I’m not advocating that Israelis copy the inhuman, atrocious behavior of our enemies, but there must be a change from Israel trying to please the UN (won’t happen), the EU (won’t happen), the International Red Cross (won’t happen), and so many other individuals and groups (won’t happen). [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Israel Must Be Prickly Like a Porcupine Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer
There are many psychological, historical and political approaches to why antisemitism is on the rise these days. But it took Seth MacFarlane to provide the best explanation. [Thomas Hoffman]
OpEd: Among Youth, It’s ‘Cool’ to Support the ‘Bad Guys’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Opinion
“The Department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite U.S. campuses continue to fear for their safety amid the relentless antisemitic eruptions that have severely disrupted campus life for more than a year. University leaders must do better,” said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. [Press Release]
List of 60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
The Center is situated overlooking the beach at the point where Jaffa joins Tel-Aviv and where young Shimon Persky (later Peres) disembarked from the ship bringing him from Belorussia to Mandatory Palestine in 1934. After studying agriculture at the Ben Shemen school and helping to found Kibbutz Ma’alot in the Jordan valley, Peres was selected by Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben Gurion, to acquire arms for the nascent State of Israel. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
A Tour of the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Travel and Food
Rabbi Soille davened at the Beth Jacob synagogue which was located at the time in North Park. While the synagogue did not have a mechitza, Rabbi Soille would daven in the front area by the bimah which was surrounded by a metal rod iron wall. Rabbi Soille was very close with the Rabbi of the synagogue, Rabbi Baruch Stern, and they would eat over at each other’s homes on Shabbat. [Avraham Dimenstein]
The Soille Family Makes an Impact in San Diego Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Ron Jeremy (March 12, 1953) is an American former pornographic actor, and actor. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
As violence escalates in Syria, Israel has announced its readiness to protect the Druze community, a minority group that has found itself caught in the crossfire of the country’s ongoing turmoil. The move highlights Israel’s longstanding ties with the Druze and underscores its concern for regional stability and humanitarian protection. [Miriam Gershenson]
Israel Vows to Protect Druze in Syria Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Torah High School senior, Rebecca Leeman, launched the recent Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices program Tuesday evening, March 4, in the Astor Judaic Library of the Lawrence Family JCC. [Eileen Wingard]
Student, Rabbi, Musician & Lyricist Recite Their Poetry Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, Holocaust, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
It has been said that war is a drug – and indeed the same may be said for music, and certain forms of musical experience. Music, it is well known, has an intoxicating power. [Sam Ben-Meir]
Music, Conflict, and Social Transformation Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA