Nechemta. A word of comfort, of peace, often heard as a sermon closes. But it’s more than a closing phrase—it’s a lifeline. And in a year marked by pain and tragedy, from growing antisemitism throughout the world, nechemta isn’t just welcomed—it’s needed. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In a small pet store in New York City lived a large cockatoo. The owner placed him right at the entrance to attract customers. And to be honest, he did a fine job — squawking rhymes and phrases at passersby all day long. [Yakov Nayerman]
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The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego and Leichtag Foundation’s philanthropy team – Impact Cubed – are reuniting! [Press Release]
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Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Kristi Noem has floated the idea of producing a reality show called “The Americans” in which immigrants compete for the prize of being granted a fast-track path to citizenship. Only Afrikaners and white Australians and Europeans will be eligible to participate. Trump plans to follow up “The Americans” with these other political game shows. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Political Game Shows Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Practicing patience is often seen as a gift. Some people have more of this attribute than others. [Cailin Acosta]
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Lisa Edelstein (May 21, 1966) is an American actress and artist. She is known for playing Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the Fox medical drama series House (2004–2011). [Wikipedia]
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The Torah frequently teaches respect for all people. Deuteronomy 23:25 warns employers that their employees must be allowed to eat while they work in the fields. This law also applies to non-Jewish employees. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Antisemitism, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Rachel Platten (May 20, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter and author. After releasing two albums independently in 2003 and 2011, she signed with Columbia Records in 2015 and released her mainstream debut single, “Fight Song”, which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA, topped charts in the UK and peaked within the top ten of multiple charts worldwide. [Wikipedia]
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A clause in U.S. House Resolution 409, Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian Refugees’ Rights, urges Congress to “reject bigoted efforts to question, dismiss, or otherwise deny the existence of Palestinians and their humanity.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
Tlaib Vilifies Israel in Resolution to Recognize the Nakba Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The State of California agreed in federal court on Monday, May 19, to stop excluding Jewish schools from special education funding that helps children with disabilities. [Press Release]
Disabled Jewish Children to Receive State Support to Attend Orthodox Schools Read More »
California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
In his act at the San Diego Fringe Festival, comedian Steve Budd asked, “Why can I not find a nice Jewish woman that my mother would love? Where is my bashert (soul mate)? I am 50 years old, and I am still looking for love, what am I missing?” [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Another prominent Jewish prisoner at Alcatraz was Meyer Harris “Mickey” Cohen, whose parents had immigrated to Los Angeles from Kiev. Before he was 10 years old, Cohen was sent to Reform School for petty theft and shoplifting. He continued his criminal activities, working with Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel among others. Among his criminal activities were bookmaking, tax evasion, and a number of violent crimes. He went to Alcatraz in 1961 for tax evasion, where he was the only prisoner there who was ever released on bail, with his bond signed by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. What else is true of Mickey Cohen? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Alcatraz Read More »
California, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
More than 300 people attended a gala Sunday night, May 18, honoring the legacies of Rabbi Simcha Weiser and his late wife Betty, respectively the former headmaster of San Diego Hebrew Day School and the developer of the school’s Judaic program especially for girls. [Donald H. Harrison]
Hebrew Day School Gala Fetes Weisers; Quizzes Aharoni Read More »
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Joey Ramone (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001), was an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist and founding member of the punk rock band Ramones, with Johnny Ramone and Dee Dee Ramone. His image, voice, and tenure with the Ramones made him a countercultural icon. [Wikipedia]
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