By Isaac Yetiv, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California –On the Great Seal of the United States, on coins and currency,the motto “E pluribus, unum” has guided the nation since 1782. Its meaning, “Out of Many, One,” was intended by the Founders tocreate “a cohesive single nation.” Now, more than two centuries have elapsed , and the […]
The balkanization of America Read More »
USA
TORONTO — Our Jewish-interest license plate spotter, Michael Glassman, found this one, proclaiming the driver to be a Yiddishe Mama.
Jewish-interest license plate: YDSHMAMA Read More »
Jewish ReligionEditor’s Note: This is the second in a series of interviews with congressional candidates conducted by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County. In the 50th Congressional District, Republican incumbent Duncan Hunter is opposed by Democratic challenger David Secor. We’ll start with the incumbent’s interview and move on to
50th Congressional District ~ Q& A with the JCRC Read More »
USA
By Carol Davis CORONADO, California — Hang on to your hats, join in on the fun and get ready for an 80 day around-the-world adventure that will only take a little over two hours of your time, but it will be time well spent. Forget about the balloon and put on your imagination caps for
“Around The World in 80 Days” “Oh! The places you will go!” Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO– Hashem (G-d) commanded Noach to build an ark because He wanted people to have the opportunity to see what was going on and repent. Noach’s job was not just to build a boat, but to lead people back to the proper path. The Seforno (Gen. 6:8) teaches that Noach failed
The Chofetz Chaim and the Sabbath sinner Read More »
Jewish Religion
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Philanthropist, business leader and Democratic activist Murray Galinson on Wednesday evening, Oct. 17, decried the lack of civility among political candidates in contests for offices up and down the ballot. He told a meeting of the Beth Israel Men’s Club that it wasn’t always like that, citing his experiences as
Combating the nastiness of politics Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonArab Lawyers Union honors terrorist who killed 21 Israelis in Haifa (JNS.org) The Palestine Committee of the Arab Lawyers Union recently bestowed its “highest honor” on female suicide bomber Hanadi Jaradat, who killed 21 Israelis in a 2003 attack on Maxim’s restaurant in Haifa, Palestinian Media Watch reported on its website here. Jaradat, who worked as
JNS News Briefs: October 18, 2012 Read More »
International, Jacob Kamaras
By Bruce Kesler ENCINITAS, California — The actual respect held by an organization of anti-Israel California professors who want to Boycott, Divest and Sanction (BDS) toward academic freedom and open exchange of views is contradicted by their actual activities and speech. On November 6, the electorate of Californians will vote on whether to increase their
Pro-BDS professors hypocritical on academic freedom Read More »
Travel and FoodLA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — The Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, announced the launch of the U.S. – Israel Center on Innovation and Economic Sustainability, supported in part by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego’s Israel Studies Fund. The center will promote collaboration between
UCSD’s Rady School to partner with Israeli universities Read More »
Travel and FoodEditor’s Note: The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County interviewed candidates for San Diego area Congressional seats. Over the coming week, San Diego Jewish World will present the texts of these Q&A sessions, race by race. We start today with the 49th Congressional District, presenting the answers of Republican
The 49th Congressional District – Q&A with the JCRC Read More »
USA
By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — A lot of things flash before you as you anticipate the event: the time another man, much less worthy than the one she’s marrying, toyed with her heart; the late night call she made from London, quivering with anxiety about academics, the distance, the sense of loneliness,
A rabbi’s thoughts as he officiates his daughter’s wedding Read More »
Jewish Religion
By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — The unwillingness of the Obama administration to label the September occupation of American diplomatic facilities in Cairo and Benghazi, and the murder of an American diplomat “acts of war” make this an opportune moment to consider two lessons emanating from more than a decade of warfare in the Arab
The changing nature of war Read More »
Shoshana Bryen, USABy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –After the first debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, I wrote how pleased I was that it had been a civil exchange, in contrast to those nasty political commercials that fill the airwaves. But the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul
Street brawlers for President? Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Einav Lulian . PETACH TIKVAH, Israel — The day I made my way through the frantic atmosphere of the recruitment base, waiting for my new green IDF uniform, I never thought that with a little pinch of a needle at theEzer Mizionbone marrow sample testing booth, I could save a human life. They took
IDF soldier tells joy of saving a life Read More »
Science, Medicine, & Education