Rav Kook teaches that humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself. It means knowing that your worth is inherent, and that your strengths are gifts—not achievements of ego, but expressions of divine kindness. In this view, humility is a form of spiritual clarity. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Behaalotecha: Redirected, Not Rejected Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
LA MESA, California – On Wednesday, June 11, The Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation shared the good news that Lake Murray will remain open on weekdays. The San Diego City Council has approved modifications to the FY2026 budget that includes a restoration of weekday access to Lake Murray. This means Lake Murray will remain open
I had hoped Israel would seize the opportunity and turn it into an effective counter-move. Especially when these self-proclaimed “truth-seekers” refused to watch a documentary on the Hamas-led October 7 massacre, making their bias painfully clear. This could have been the perfect moment for Israel to show the world that it supports humanitarian aid to Gaza—so long as it doesn’t go through Hamas. {Yakov Nayerman}
“The bioengineered skin we’ve developed represents a true breakthrough in burn care. Made entirely from the patient’s own cells, it is strong, flexible, easy to handle, and significantly accelerates healing,” says Professor Yossi Haik of Sheba Medical Center. [Press Release]
Bio-Engineered Skin Grafts Treat IDF Soldiers Burned in Gaza War Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
This year it was all about Syria. I found it fascinating, not only to learn about the Jewish communities of Syria but also learning that some people I know from our local Jewish community are of Syrian descent- for example Morah Rachel Tawil Abraham whom I know from Hebrew Day … (Sandi Masori)
Syrian Jewish History, Music and Food Wrapped into One JFest Night Read More »
Jewish History, Lifestyles, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
I just lost two close friends. Now, in addition to mourning the passing of their steady and cheery companionship, I am confronted with unexpected questions about the decidedly different ways their lives ended. [Karen Galatz]
What is the ‘Right’ Way to Die? Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Gene Wilder (June 11, 1933 – August 29, 2016) was an American actor, comedian, writer, and filmmaker. He was mainly known for his comedic roles, including his portrayal of Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He collaborated with Mel Brooks on the films The Producers (1967), Blazing Saddles (1974) and Young Frankenstein (1974), and with Richard Pryor in the films Silver Streak (1976), Stir Crazy (1980), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) and Another You (1991). [Wikipedia]
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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
He blames Democratic Presidents Carter, Clinton, Obama and Biden, the New York Times, non-governmental agencies such as Amnesty International, and political liberals generally for forcing upon Israel a policy of accommodation for the Palestinians prior to Oct. 7, 2023. [Donald H. Harrison]
A Political Conservative’s View of Israel vs. the Palestinians Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Nationwide, the Middle East debate has poisoned the mechanics of local governments which are already overwhelmed by concerns over transportation, housing, homelessness, health, education and so on. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Gaza Intrudes Upon America’s Municipal Elections Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Boris was a talented scientist, an original thinker, a curious and persistent researcher. Upon arriving in the USA, during our joint work at Princeton University, Boris and I published three articles on biophysics. [Alex Gordon]
Boris Vugmeister, 77, Physicist Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Obituaries & memorials, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Robert Maxwell (June 10, 1923 – 5 November 1991) was a Czechoslovak-born British media proprietor, politician and fraudster. After escaping the Nazi occupation of his native country, Maxwell joined the Czechoslovak Army in exile during World War II and was decorated after active service in the British Army. [Wikipedia]
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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The two words of the Friday night poem/song “Shalom Aleichem” are a traditional Jewish greeting, meaning “may you have peace.” The poem has the reciters and singers greet angels and ask them for blessings of peace and protection. [Rabbu Dr. Israel Drazin]
A New Translation of the ‘Shalom Aleichem’ Prayer Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
ICE men wearing masks
When they go on raids
Going into schools
It makes kids afraid. … {Laurie Baron}
Satire: California Dragnet (Melody: California Dreaming) Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Jennifer Coburn told a Tifereth Israel Synagogue audience Thursday, June 5, she long has been fascinated with Nazis and concentration camps. She is the author of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory. [Cailin Acosta]
Author of Holocaust Novel Spent Research Time at Theresienstadt Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors