This novel for young adults introduces a secret group of unique people who excel at science and art and who’ve self-exiled since Roman times because their ideas were considered heretical by successive authorities. [Donald H. Harrison]
Books: Torn Between Two Worlds, Teen Refines Her Super Power Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors
On the surface, a hip-hop musical about an American Founding Father might seem worlds away from the Counting of the Omer (which we are doing now, on our way to Shavuot). However, when we delve into the underlying themes of both, some intriguing parallels emerge, especially concerning progress, reflection, and the anticipation of something significant. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Parallels Between the Musical ‘Hamilton’ and Counting the Omer Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
There’s a common trap we all fall into – becoming so absorbed in our own lives that we lose sensitivity to the experiences of those around us. We stop hearing, stop seeing — not because we’re cruel, but because we’re too self-focused to notice. The Torah, with its eternal wisdom, confronts this human tendency head-on. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parashiot Acherei-Kedoshim: Share the light of Torah Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Naomi Klein (May 8, 1970) is a Canadian author, social activist, and filmmaker known for her political analyses; support of ecofeminism, organized labour, and criticism of corporate globalization, fascism and capitalism. In 2021, Klein took up the UBC Professorship in Climate Justice, joining the University of British Columbia’s Department of Geography. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Saake challenges readers to explore their knickknacks. Are they charming décor, beloved heirlooms, or travel impulses? Many of these trinkets have tales so Saake dives into some of the common tchotchkes found on vacation and what they might say if they could talk. [Cailin Acosta]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), the voice of California’s Jewish community to the state capitol, welcomed a record-breaking 600 Jewish leaders and allies to its annual Capitol Summit in Sacramento this week. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Despite posting an AI generated picture of himself as pope, Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social (aka False Asocial) post that he will not run for pope in the upcoming conclave. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Passing on the Papacy Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The true definition of “Holiness” is rational and practical. It means being separate or set apart. God, for example, is holy because God is different and set apart from everything that is not God, and people are holy when they set themselves apart from improper behaviors. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
May is known as mental health awareness month. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. [Cailin Acosta]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Sidney Altman (May 7, 1939 – April 5, 2022) was a Canadian-American molecular biologist, who was the Sterling Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Chemistry at Yale University. [Wikipedia]
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Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
On Saturday, May 18, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, the House of Israel warmly invites the San Diego community to our Annual Lawn Program in Balboa Park, just outside our cultural cottage. This free, family-friendly event is one of our most beloved traditions—an afternoon full of culture, connection, and celebration. [Press Release]
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Israel, Press Release, San Diego County
It is no surprise that Mel, a spokesperson for a pro-Palestinian group, would declare, “We were definitely surprised about the charges being filed.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Anti-Israel Demonstrators in N.Y. and L.A. Deserve to Be Prosecuted Read More »
Bruce Ticker, California, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The German violinist, Anne-Sophie Mutter; the Spanish cellist, Pablo Ferrandez; and the Russian-Israeli pianist, Yefim Bronfman, joined forces to deliver definitive performances of Beethoven’s Archduke Trio and Tchaikovsky’s Trio at the Balboa Theater last Saturday evening. [Eileen Wingard]
Beethoven’s ‘Archduke Trio’ Performed by an International Group of Musicians Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Motti and Mechal (Lena Kalisch) agree that their union is a match to please their over controlling mothers. Meanwhile, Motti begins talking with a non-Jewish student, Laura (Noemie Schmidt), and they go on a couple of dates. He knows his mother will not be pleased. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Motti Wolkenbruch’ Portrays Another Jew Falling in Love with a Christian Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast