For 90 minutes, Clausen brought us through the full gamut of human emotions. The actor experiences and delivers everything from fear, rage, tenderness, anger, grief, and peace. [Eva Trieger]
An Unchartered Journey- Donna Orbits the Moon at Scripps Ranch Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter. That is unfortunate for our friends and family on the East Coast since those of us in San Diego are looking at highs in the 70’s for the next two weeks. No rain forecast for the next 10 days. [Cailin Acosta]
That pesky Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter, summer like conditions in SoCal Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, California, Holocaust, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured $14,184,000 in federal funds for 14 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package passed by Congress. [Press Release]
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects Read More »
California, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Donald H. Harrison, editor of the San Diego Jewish World, is in the hospital for tests and care. I will be acting editor for the time being. [Cailin Acosta]
Stepping in as Editor Read More »
Cailin Acosta
Ralph Asher Alpher (February 3, 1921 – August 12, 2007) was an American cosmologist who carried out pioneering work in the early 1950s on the Big Bang model, including Big Bang nucleosynthesis and predictions of the cosmic microwave background radiation. [Wikipedia]
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Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Kate Douglas’s The Apiary doesn’t waste time easing you into its premise. It’s 20+ years in the future. Honeybees are nearly extinct. What remains of them exist in synthetic apiaries providing palliative care to a species we’ve failed to save. No bees means no honey, no almonds, no avocados. The food chain collapses one pollinator at a time. [Sherrie Rose]
‘The Apiary:’ A Cautionary Buzz Read More »
Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food
As might be expected after Kristallnacht, for American Jews the fate of European Jews during the Holocaust was of little interest, a secondary issue. No Jewish solidarity was shown by them. Their reaction was “disproportionate,” ignoring the dangers facing the Jewish people in Europe. [Alex Gordon]
American Jews in the face of Jewish catastrophes Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Eric Arturo Delvalle (February 2, 1937 – October 2, 2015) was a Panamanian politician. He served as Vice President under Nicolás Ardito Barletta. Following the disputed 1984 election, and after Barletta’s forced resignation, Delvalle served as President of Panama from 28 September 1985 until 26 February 1988. [Wikipedia]
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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Von Wilpert emphasized the critical role education plays in the prevention of hate crimes and announced she will fight for the Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit to be a traveling exhibit throughout all San Diego libraries. (Press Release)
Hitlamdut asks us to return with fresh eyes, without shame, without a final verdict. The sages understood that learning thrives when judgment for others and for ourselves is suspended, when we question not only what is before us, but what stirs within us as well. [Betzy Lynch]
Learning without pre-judgment Read More »
Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Todah means “thank you” in Hebrew and as you read to the little pride and joy sitting on your lap, it’s not too early to teach the tot some of the everyday activities for which we should be grateful to God. [Donald H. Harrison}
Board book teaches tots to be grateful Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Pauly Shore (February 1, 1968) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his performances in 1990s comedy films. Shore began as a stand-up comedian at the age of 17, before becoming an MTV VJ in 1989. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports two Major League Baseball developments with Jewish athletes: Third baseman Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million pact with the Chicago Cubs, and Alon Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer in Israel, will become the head pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jews in the news: Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2026 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Celebrities, Lifestyles, News Media, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress known for her roles in theatre, film, and television. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia