Bibi has to cope with the Court. And with conflicts among his Ministers. Most prominent is the case of Ariyeh Deri. He’s been ruled by the Supreme Court as unsuitable for serving as a Minister, and Bibi has been told by the Legal Advisor to the Government that Deri must be fired. [Ira Sharkansky]
Netanyahu Ordered by Court to Sack Ariyeh Deri Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Israel
Julie Potiker, Robert Nejmias, and Lisa Schwartz were the featured poets for the second evening of Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices’ 15th season on January 17 at the Astor Judaica Library in the Lawrence Family JCC. They all read their own works and the audience was totally engaged by the creativity and beauty of their poems, as well as their self-assured presentations. Examples from each are at the end of this article. [Eileen Wingard]
Three Jewish Poets Share Their Creativity at the JCC Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard
Having been “retired” as editor and publisher of San Diego Jewish World for more than a year, I find myself wanting to write occasional opinion columns in addition to the book reviews and features which I’ve continued to submit to our publication’s new leader Jacob Kamaras. So, with the indulgence of you readers, I’m going to sound off periodically on issues of concern to me as a Jew. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday Soundoff: Transgendered Women, Christening Ceremonies, and Israel Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Celebrities, Lifestyles, Opinion, San Diego County, USA
New Village Arts is continuing its groundbreaking mission with the West Coast premiere of Jez Butterworth’s The Ferryman. Kristianne Kurner will direct this show for its first foray in the US outside of Broadway, where the show earned the 2019 Tony Award for Best Play. This epic piece of theatre will serve as the debut show for the newly renamed Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center. [Eva Trieger]
‘The Ferryman’ Warns What Can Occur When Peoples are Divided Read More »
Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Tanks for our infantry.
And missiles that shoot drones, before they hit our homes.
The weapons you can loan; why not the Iron Dome?
We need jets right now… [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
Potential volunteers for the House of Israel (HOI) will be offered training at 9 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, at the cottage located in the complex across from Balboa Park’s outdoor organ pavilion. [Press Release]
Training for Potential House of Israel Volunteers Jan. 29 Read More »
California, Israel, San Diego County, USA
Pianist Iegor Romanenko from Kharkiv, Ukraine, sat down to give an impromptu recital last Sunday afternoon at the home of Solana Salons’ hostess, Monique Kunewalder. Although arranged just days before, Romanenko’s performance drew fifty guests to listen to this talented refugee musician. [Eileen Wingard]
Ukrainian Pianist Romanenko Delights at Impromptu Recital Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
Horrifying statement from a newly elected MK: “Our banner is one of unambiguous war on progress. The status-quo has to be changed, ensuring that Judaism is acknowledged in every corner of the life of the State. Israel will be a country that observes the Sabbath in public, homosexual families will not be given recognition, and women will not serve in the army; their contribution will be to marry and produce a family. We will not be like countries that are for all their citizens. Heaven forfend. The values of Judaism supersede all individual rights. Look, I’m getting tools and budgets, I’m here to work, and we will clean up the public systems. Watch me, I’m patient, this is just the beginning of the beginning.” [Dorothea Sherfer-Vanson]
A Case of Theological Thuggery in Israel Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Jewish Religion, Opinion
By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel –The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation website says about her: “A freedom-loving woman in a world in which women were not free; an intellectual in a world in which only men were considered educated and intelligent; a political leader in a world in which men ruled; a socialist in a world of
Jewish Biography: Rosa Luxemburg, the ‘Red Rose’ Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History
“The exhibit … aims to combat bigotry and hate by investing in greater education and understanding of the history of hate and racism towards the Jewish community and other victims of the Holocaust,” Fletcher continued. “The United States Institute of Peace emphasizes the role that memorialization plays in reconstructing social fabric and relations following conflict. It is important that the initiative is led by those with personal connections to the Holocaust, as well as with the San Diego community, to encourage authentic representation and meaningful engagement.” [Donald H. Harrison]
County Supervisors to Vote Jan. 24 on Funding Holocaust Exhibit Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County
The Bible commentator Don Isaac Abarbanel (1437-1508) suggests that God wanted the Israelites to borrow objects from Egyptians to give the Egyptians an additional reason to pursue the Israelites when they realized they were trying to escape. God, according to Abarbanel, wanted the Egyptians to rush into the water to catch the Israelites, where they would be punished by drowning. They killed Israelite male children and tossed the carcasses in the river. Now they will be thrown. Is this how we want to picture God acting? [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Obscure Items in Parasaha Va-ayra (Exodus 6:2-9:35) Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion
Beginning at 5 p.m. tonight, there will be six presentations in UCSD Library’s Holocaust Living History Workshop series, an education and outreach program cosponsored by the Jewish Studies program that aims to preserve the memories of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. [Press Release]
Six Remaining Holocaust Presentations in UCSD Library Series Read More »
California, Holocaust, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Until Tuesday, our first “Jew-ish” Congressman established himself as a serial liar, a possible criminal suspect and a punchline. Now it is far worse: George Santos is scary, and maybe dangerous. The Washington Post reports a web of connections that begs questions as to what he is capable of, in or out of Congress. It compounds other disturbing elements of the controversy. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Santos, the ‘Jew-ish’ Congressman: How Perilous is He? Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Opinion, USA
“Our findings seem to provide the first evidence that there was also an ‘Israeli Silk Road’ used by merchants along the international trading routes. This route branched off from the traditional Silk Route that passed to the north of Israel, crossing the Arava and connecting to the main historical trade routes that crossed the country, as well as to the main ports of Gaza and Ashkelon that served a major gateways to the Mediterranean world.”
Archaeologists Find Evidence of Asian Trade Route Through Israel in 8th Century Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Travel and Food