The Jewish Agency established the Roaring Lion Fund to provide immediate financial assistance to those impacted by missile fire, including individuals who have lost loved ones, been injured, or lost their homes. [Press Release]
Jewish Agency for Israel details its Middle East war tasks Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release
SPR SHLP, we believe, refers to someone who is constantly on the move, ferrying kids to their myriad appointments, carrying bulky bargains home from Costco; and shlepping quantities of fast food to substitute for the family dinner the owner of this license plate didn’t have time to prepare. [SDJW staff]
An armed assailant rammed his truck on Thursday into Temple Israel, a large Reform congregation in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield. He was subsequently killed in a firefight, according to officials. Here are some comments by recognizable Jewish individuals and organizations. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish reactions to attack on Michigan synagogue Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
These Members represent the best of the House Republican majority, and the RJC is committed to ensuring that they are reelected in 2026. In particular, we are proud to endorse four Jewish Republican Members of Congress, who together represent the largest Jewish GOP delegation in the House since the 1980’s. [Press Release]
RJC endorses 16 congressional incumbents, including 4 Jews Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
The five-day Brahms Festival included the German Requiem, the four symphonies and the violin concerto, all under the direction of the San Diego Symphony’s Music Director, Raphael Payare. [Eileen Wingard]
Brahms Festival features Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos Read More »
Eileen Wingard, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Miller has served on the Council since his appointment by President Trump in 2021 and has played an important role in the Museum’s national outreach and fundraising efforts. [Press Release]
Jeffrey Miller appointed as chair of national Holocaust Museum Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Every year I predict the Oscar winners in major categories based on surveys of what the Hollywood trade publications are predicting. I name a likely winner if my prediction is wrong. [Laurie Baron]
However, our strategies are not exactly aligned. The U.S. president wants a quick “victory” and Israel wants to destroy its two jihadi opponents, the Iranian government and Hezbollah. “Quickly” won’t accomplish it. [Steve Kramer]
More ‘Red Alerts’ in Kfar Saba than ever before Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
There are portions of Torah that move quickly. And then there are those that linger. Vayakhel and Pekudei linger. They return repeatedly to the details of constructing the Mishkan, to names, to measurements, to repetition. It’s fair to ask: Why spend so much time on this? [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parshiot: Vayakhel-Pekudei: Gather and rise Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Steve Levy (March 12, 1965) is an American journalist and sportscaster for ESPN. He is known for his work broadcasting college football, Monday Night Football and the National Hockey League. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Steve Levy Read More »
Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
On Shabbat, we receive an expanded vitality: heightened joy, deeper peace, expanded capacity for gratitude, and a profound sense of wholeness. It is as if God breathes fresh life into us anew, allowing our souls to “catch up” and even surpass the pace of the week. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Parsha Vayakhel: Shabbat brings with it an extra soul Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Effective Thursday, February 26, the Kansas state government passed a law that invalidated the drivers licenses of transgender people in the state overnight and ordered them to surrender their IDs. This law is harmful and unconstitutional; the ACLU filed a lawsuit in Kansas state court, working to overturn it, or at least buy time for transgender residents. [Press Release}
Transgender people ordered to surrender their Kansas drivers’ licenses Read More »
Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Jewish Federation of San Diego President & CEO Heidi Gantwerk has been invited by Jewish Federations of North America to be featured in a special national briefing tomorrow morning, March 12, on the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. [Press Release]
Heidi Gantwerk to participate in national hookup about Mideast War Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams with matches June 11 to July 19, 2026. Competing in its 13th World Cup, Switzerland will be based in San Diego and will play in the group stage against Qatar in Santa Clara on June 13, a UEFA playoff winner in Los Angeles on June 18, and against co-host nation Canada in Vancouver. [Press Release]
SD Jewish Academy to serve as base camp for Swiss national soccer team Read More »
International, Press Release, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, USA