The Sages notice something remarkable about Moshe’s words. When Moshe recalls Israel’s past failures, he does so indirectly. Rather than publicly recounting every sin, he refers to places whose names evoke memories the people would immediately recognize. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Devarim: When wisdom speaks softly Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
A proposal by lame duck U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to cut off all aid to Israel failed Wednesday in a 104-314 vote in the House of Representatives, with 10 lawmakers voting “present.” Besides Massie, more than 100 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, whereas all other Republicans voted against it. (SDJW staff)
Bill defeated to cut off U.S. aid to Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In a telephone interview I was able to speak with Chatwin, who holds a doctorate in music, about her comprehensive non-profit and its recent expansion into El Cajon’s Fletcher Hills neighborhood. The new venue at 2382 Fletcher Parkway is near the intersection with Navajo Road. It neighbors the Barbecue Pit. [Eva Trieger]
A second home for Villa Musica Read More »
Business & Finance, Eva Trieger, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
His work appeals to readers across a broad spectrum of Jewish backgrounds because he seeks to demonstrate that many profound ideas emerge from paying close attention to the Torah’s own language before consulting later commentators.[Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Textual analysis of Deuteronomy offers little-known facts Read More »
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Leon Max Lederman (July 15, 1922 – October 3, 2018) was an American experimental physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1988, along with Melvin Schwartz and Jack Steinberger, for research on neutrinos. [Wikipedia]
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Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
According to federal prosecutors, the defendant stated, “You’re a bunch of Jewish f**ots… I’ll find you and I’ll f**ng kill you.” The defendant was arrested on 09 July 2026. (Press Release)
Feds prosecute antisemites based on information supplied by the Secure Community Network Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
He argued that by defending Jewish writers against coordinated cultural boycotts, the organization was unethically restricting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which he views as constitutionally protected political speech. [Barrett Holman Leak]
PEN America president’s resignation is in service to BDS movement Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Following Argentina’s victory over Algeria, posts targeting Lionel Messi falsely claimed that he is Jewish, controlled by Jews or benefiting from alleged Jewish influence over FIFA and the World Cup. The posts drew on the longstanding antisemitic trope that Jews secretly control institutions and manipulate outcomes from behind the scenes. [Press Release]
JCRC and our partners have discussed pressing issues related to antisemitism with the congressman. We shared increasing concerns that his repeated use of the phrase “Epstein class,” and attacks on AIPAC as a shadowy organization, are being used by antisemitic individuals and groups to further conspiracy theories that harm the Jewish community. [Press Release]
JCRC Bay Area remonstrates with Congressman Ro Khanna Read More »
California, Israel, News Media, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA
Gertrude Goldhaber (July 14, 1911 – February 2, 1998) was a German-born Jewish-American nuclear physicist. She earned her PhD from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and though her family suffered during the Holocaust, Gertrude was able to escape to London and later to the United States. [Wikipedia]
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Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Bloch transferred Durkheim’s anti-dogmatism to historical science, abandoning the description of “great men” in favor of the analysis of collective thinking. Bloch was deeply influenced by Durkheim, who also believed that links between historians and sociologists were more significant than their differences. (Alex Gordon)
Jewish biography: Marc Bloch, social historian Read More »
Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Naomi Shemer (July 13, 1930 – June 26, 2004) was an Israeli songwriter, composer, and performer, widely described as the “first lady of Israeli song”.She became one of the most influential figures in modern Hebrew music, writing numerous songs that became cultural touchstones, most notably “Yerushalayim Shel Zahav” (“Jerusalem of Gold”), which gained prominence after the Six-Day War and is often regarded as a second national anthem. [Wikipedia]
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Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Monroe’s trove is a spellbinder with opportunities for many discoveries about intellectual growth, social connections, political views and the literary milieu between author, publisher, and reader. Monroe, an autodidact, self-directed her education aided by purchases, gifts from authors and friends, and World Literature extension courses at UCLA. She visited Powell Library before it was called the Powell Library. Marilyn did not graduate high school, she wanted to “better” herself. [Oliver Pollak]
What did Marilyn Monroe read? Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Oliver Pollak, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
The Hezbollah missile killed 12 children and wounded 42 others. The children were 10-16 years old. [Jerry Klinger]
Monument pending to the 12 Druze children who just were playing soccer Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Middle East, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA