“May the Lord bless you and watch over you. May the Lord cause His countenance to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord raise His countenance toward you and grant you peace.” [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Naso: The Origin of the Priestly Blessing Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The silencing of his Jewishness has characterized his entire tenure as president. Mentioning his Jewishness became taboo. Benjamin Disraeli, a baptized Jew, was Prime Minister of Great Britain and openly discussed Jewish issues and wrote novels with Jewish characters. Léon Blum was Prime Minister of France and spoke freely about his Jewishness. Bruno Kraisky was Chancellor of Austria and made no secret of his Jewishness. Walter Rathenau was Foreign Minister of Germany and spoke proudly of his Jewish ancestry. None of them were ashamed of their Jewishness as Zelensky was. [Alex Gordon]
OpEd: Zelensky Keeps a Distance from His Jewishness and from Israel Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The rich traditions of those other Jewish cultures can be marginalized – or exoticized, if they are included at all. More importantly, the assumption that Jews are Ashkenazi and white can make Jews of color feel unwelcome or unsafe. [Samira Mehta]
Jews Come in Many Different Colors and Ethnicities Read More »
International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, USA
In her new role, Hackel works closely with JFS’s development, marketing, and volunteer engagement departments to enhance relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and the community in support of JFS’ vision and mission. [Press Release]
Tanya Hackel Becomes JFSSD’s Chief Advancement Officer Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County, USAYouth Summer Music Camp (6th-12th grade) with Sharon Katz will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 17 until Saturday, June 22 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19) at the San Diego Central Public Library. Katz is the founder of The Peace Train Project and Band and will direct this summer camp at the library. [Cailin Acosta]
Shavuot Wishes and Some Fascinating Upcoming Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Courtesy of Wikipedia Anne Frank (June 12, 1929 – February or March 1945) was a German-born Jewish girl who kept a diary in which she documented life in hiding under Nazi persecution during the German occupation of the Netherlands. She is a celebrated diarist who described everyday life from her family’s hiding place in an Amsterdam attic. One of the most-discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust,
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Anne Frank Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
In response to the conviction of his son for lying about his drug addiction when purchasing a gun, Joe Biden reiterated that he would “accept the outcome of this case and continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.” What he did not say was … [Laurie Baron]
Satire: What Joe Biden Didn’t Say Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
No guilt, no apologies, no regrets, no questions, not even confusion. Rescuing four of our brethren was worth everything Israeli forces needed to do Saturday morning. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: No Apologies for Freeing 4 Hostages from Terrorists Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Sullivan: “We can begin down a pathway of Israel’s full integration into the region including normalization with additional countries, including potentially Saudi Arabia, where the end result is Israel embedded in a regional security architecture that makes it more secure and that helps it work with other countries, including us, countries in the region, countries in Europe, against common adversaries.” [Press Release]
So, of course she tried to suppress the fact that she was physically stimulated by the touch of women and conversely deadened by the touch of men. She took no joy in marital sex; it was a duty imposed upon her by the expectation of the Gur community. The only benefit of having sex with her first husband was her two children, for whom her love knew no bounds. [Donald H. Harrison]
Lesbian Breaks Free from Gur Hasidim Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined ContributorsMany individuals did not want to watch alone the film about the horrific attacks on Jewish women during the Oct 7 massacre. Limiting the number of reservations to women-only, having mental health clinicians facilitate and not listing the location facilitated this event. [Cailin Acosta]
OpEd: ‘Screams Before Silence’ an Intense Documentary Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
As a senior ranking Jewish chaplain in the U.S. military, Bazer had a three-decades-long career that included both reserve officer and active-duty stints in both the Army and the National Guard. Most recently, he was the deputy director of the National Guard Bureau Office of the Joint Chaplain and simultaneously served, from 2020 to 2022, as chief of religious affairs for the Army National Guard. [Press Release]
Rabbi Laurence Bazer Named as Director of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council Read More »
International, Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA
At Jewish Federation of San Diego, we are deeply committed to investing in transformational experiences that ensure a brighter, stronger, and more connected Jewish community for generations to come. Our initiatives focus on inspiring a life-long love of Judaism, fostering a robust pipeline of future leaders, and deepening community bonds. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jewish Federation Invests in ‘Transformational Experiences’ Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As the academic semester ends, universities are still dealing with anti-Israel protests or their aftermaths. [Press Release]
ADL Report on Nationwide Campus Turmoil: June 11, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA