The establishment of the Office of Civil Rights is a key component of AB 715 and an important step toward strengthening California’s ability to prevent and address discrimination in schools, a statement by the American Jewish Committee said. (Press Release)
Jonathan Pollard (August 7, 1954) is an American-born Israeli spy and former intelligence analyst who was jailed for spying for Israel. [Wikipedia]
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Comic-Con has been over for a while, but some of its most useful panels have gone mostly unreported. Room 3 is the convention’s primary classroom, where working professionals teach the crafts behind their work. [Shor M. Masori]
Learning to craft and protect a story Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
I want Democrats to retake the Senate majority, but not at the expense of electing a troublemaker who contributes to the dangerous environment facing Jews worldwide. President Trump and his Republican majorities in Congress will surely lose the House of Representatives majority and the careers of at least half dozen GOP Senate candidates are threatened. They can thank in part the severe damage to the economy and for waging an unwinnable war with Iran. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
With elementary, middle, and high schools all heading back for a fun and adventurous new year, be mindful on the road, look for kids with backpacks, and watch your speed. [Cailin Acosta]
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Am I shocked? Not really. From the very beginning, I was told that Stage-IV cancer is considered manageable but not curable. (Though I still reject the absoluteness of that statement. I know firsthand that anything is possible.) And truthfully, before the scans and biopsies confirmed the reoccurrence, I knew it was back. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Compassion, as outlined in her book, helps Kaufmann cope with cancer’s return Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors
An accountant doesn’t guess. He or she opens the books and looks at the numbers as they are, not as he wishes they were. Elul asks us to do the same with our lives. Where have I grown this year? Where have I stood still? What habits are bringing me closer to Hashem, and which ones are quietly pulling me away? (Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.)
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Author Deming and illustrator Teplow take us through the process of decorating a sukkah, with especial attention to such kid-friendly activities as hanging fruit and vegetables from the support beams of the ceiling; making paper chains; indulging passions for many colors; and participating in the ancient ritual of shaking the etrog and lulav to the east, south, west, north, above and below. [Donald H. Harrison]
Book explains holiday of Sukkot to tykes Read More »
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Jonathan Silverman (August 6, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the comedy films Brighton Beach Memoirs, Weekend at Bernie’s, and its sequel Weekend at Bernie’s II as well as his starring role in the TV series The Single Guy. Silverman was born in Los Angeles, California, to a Jewish family. [Wikipedia]
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As a person of color, I can say without hesitation: if the Black or Brown community had experienced what the Jewish community experienced at this year’s Pride, statements and action would have been immediate. Silence, in the face of antisemitism, is not neutrality. It is complicity. [Nicole Murray Ramirez]
An open letter to San Diego Pride Read More »
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Following are reactions from various Jewish organizations to the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election in Michigan for U.S. Senate. [SDJW staff]
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Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release, USA
Months of planning led to an incredible turnout of members of the Jewish and greater community—those who had been to Israel and those who had not—all coming together to support HOI and celebrate its 78th birthday. [Lisa Rothstain Goldberg]
Profile of the House of Israel and its 2026 lawn program Read More »
Holocaust, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Naum Gabo (August 5, 1890 – August 23, 1977) was a Russian and American constructivist sculptor and theorist. He was a key figure in the Russian avant-garde and the subsequent development of 20th-century sculpture. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
It seemed strange to associate Schoenberg, known for his atonal music, with the lighthearted, accessible melodies of Strauss’ waltzes, but apparently, Schoenberg loved Strauss’ music. [Eileen Wingard]
Strauss, Schoenberg paired at Summerfest concert Read More »
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