The question many readers are asking is not whether Gaza deserves coverage; it is why this conflict receives such singular, repetitive attention while other humanitarian catastrophes are treated as footnotes or ignored altogether. [Helene Ziman]
An open letter to the editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune Read More »
International, Israel, News Media, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Police have not acted quickly enough, and they have not prosecuted to the max, if at all. Forceful enforcement of the law is the only way to deter these lawbreakers. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Opinion: Anti-Israel rhetoric, demonstrations get a free pass Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Domestic terrorists carry cell phones to video ICE operations [operations in the literal sense of removing cancerous dissenters)). Since you can never be sure if their cell phones aren’t lasers or tasers, you should incapacitate the people holding them, confiscate their phones, and stomp on them. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The ICE handbook Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Reich began with Sarah Imeinu, whom she described as the matriarch of resilience. Sarah’s life was marked by immense trials. She left her homeland for an unknown land, endured famine, was abducted not once but twice, and suffered years of barrenness. Even after the birth of Yitzchak, she faced the painful situation involving Hagar and Yishmael, which ultimately led to their being sent away. [Cailin Acosta]
Rebbetzin Brooke Reich: Painful experiences can transform us Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Golda Meir, drenched in cold sweat, knows exactly what that call means: war is coming, lives are hanging by a thread, and the weight of a nation rests on one trembling hand reaching for the receiver. Do you answer? Or do you let it ring, pretending the nightmare hasn’t begun? [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
History that reads like a heart-stopping suspense novel Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Goodman Ace (January 15, 1899 – March 25, 1982), was an American humorist, radio writer and comedian, television writer, and magazine columnist. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Goodman Ace Read More »
Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
“Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jews in the news: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Pharaoh embodies the classic addict’s cycle, swearing after every devastating “hangover” (plague) that he’ll change—”I swear I’ll never do it again!”—only to relapse the moment the pain subsides, as he did time after time. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
‘Disabled’ people throughout history have been the most able Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Garry Winogrand (January 14, 1928 – March 19, 1984) was an American street photographer, who portrayed U.S. life and its social issues in the mid-20th century. Photography curator, historian, and critic John Szarkowski called Winogrand the central photographer of his generation. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Garry Winogrand Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The plagues themselves are not acts of revenge. They are acts of moral clarity. Pharaoh believes power comes from domination. Hashem reveals that true power flows from justice, accountability, and truth. Va’eira teaches that when lies go unchallenged, cruelty flourishes. Silence enables oppression. Moral clarity requires voice, even when speaking is uncomfortable. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Va’eira: Growing through the hail Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Because multiple bystanders were exercising their First Amendment rights by filming ICE’s actions on their cell phones, we all saw her brutal murder with our own eyes — which makes the Trump administration’s immediate and ongoing attempts to gaslight the public and cruelly twist the truth even more outrageous. [Sara Jacobs]
Rep. Sara Jacobs: Renee Nicole Good murdered by ICE agent Read More »
Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Each tree presented its strengths. The oak offered strength, the pine brought a commanding presence, the maple dazzled with magnificent colors, and the fig and date trees provided nourishing, sweet fruit. But what about the olive tree? [Cailin Acosta]
Children’s author Eric Kimmel produces another classic Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Peter Wertheim, co-CEO of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, welcomed the proposed legislation as a first step toward creating a safer, more unified Australia. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jews in the news: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Yeah, some people won. And some people un-won. The victorious had a wonderful evening and a step-up in their respective careers. The mere nominees, a little less so; but merely to be nominated is a huge compliment and boon. [John E. Finley-Weaver]
Opinion: A few thoughts on the Golden Globes Read More »
Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA