An Expressively Gripping World War II Graphic Memoir

“The English GI: World War II Graphic Memoir of a Yorkshire Schoolboy’s Adventures in the United States and Europe;” Edited by Jonathan Sandler and illustrated by Brian Bicknell; Graphic MEMOIR.co.uk, April 2022; ISBN: 9798793377874. By Michael R. Mantell SAN DIEGO — The author, a resident of Golders Green, London, notes in his preface to this […]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Michael Mantell

After Buffalo Shooting, Jewish Groups Lament Dismal Shared Experience of Late

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS) While no Jewish people were victims of Saturday’s shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., in which 10 people were killed and three injured, Jewish communal organizations reacted strongly to the incident, which was allegedly inspired by the suspect’s racist and anti-Semitic views. At about 2:30 p.m., 18-year-old Payton Gendron of

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USA

Does Netflix’s ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ Live Up to the Hype?

By Alan Zeitlin (JNS) When Michael Aloni’s agent told him about “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,” he was a bit confused. “Since when is there a beauty pageant in Jerusalem?” Aloni recalled asking at the time, at an event last week at Temple Emanu-El’s Streicker Center in New York City. He’d just finished filming the

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Jewish Celebrities, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Israel’s UN Ambassador Turns to Food Tech to Win Hearts, Minds, and Stomachs

By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Israel is sick and tired of the way it is treated by the United Nations. And so, it’s going to make member states an offer they can’t refuse. Food. It sounds a bit silly on the surface, but food insecurity in a deadly serious and growing problem. That’s why Israeli Ambassador

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International, Middle East, Travel and Food

Satire: The Threat From Without (and Within)

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Congress is holding its first hearing on Unidentified Flying Objects in over fifty years, but the UFO (Uncompromising Fascistic Oath-Breakers) Caucus is intent on exposing the radical agenda pursued by extraterrestrials. Here’ s a preview of their questions and comments: Marjorie Taylor Greene: Am I mistaken, or did I

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Lebanese Elections Take Away Hezbollah’s Majority From Parliament

Published by DPA The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement and it allies lost their majority in the Lebanese parliament in weekend legislative elections, as opposition groups and rival political factions scored gains, according to official results on Tuesday. The elections, which came while the country is suffering from its worst economic crisis, dealt a blow to Hezbollah

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Middle East

LA Jewish Young Professionals Go ‘Back to Camp’ to Ignite Ideas, Inspire Curiosity, Build Connections

LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — Young Jewish leaders from across Los Angeles joined together May 12 for an experiential, day-long, camp-style gathering hosted by Trybal Gatherings designed to ignite professionals with new ideas, inspire curiosity, and build connections. Supported by the generosity of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and in partnership with the

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California, Lifestyles

Hundreds Celebrate Israel’s 74th Birthday at House of Israel, Hosted by Jewish Federation

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — People from across San Diego joined together this weekend at the “Celebrate Israel San Diego” festival, highlighting Israel’s diversity, culture, heritage and people on its 74th birthday.  The festival, held by Jewish Federation of San Diego County in partnership with House of Israel, celebrated the theme of Israel’s human tapestry,

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Middle East, San Diego County

Stan Andrews: A Foolish Hero?

Some will call Stan Andrews a hero because he fought and gave his life for Israel during that country’s War of Independence.  Others will call him a fool because he lusted after combat with the same recklessness that he pursued and casually bedded women. The truth lies somewhere in between the two assessments.  Through meticulous research, the authors pieced together a complex portrait of a young man who was an accomplished writer, portraitist, and pilot.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Middle East, USA

‘In Every Generation:’ Playwright Ali Viterbi Out to Show That Jewish Stories Are Worth Telling

By Eva Trieger   SAN DIEGO — Ali Viterbi has been on my radar ever since I attended my first performance of Women of Valor at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. Viterbi co-authored that play with Artistic Director Todd Salovey, Leah Salovey, Sarah Price-Keating, and Rebecca Myers. It continues to showcase San Diego’s very own

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Shireen Abu Akleh Death Shows Israel’s Marginal Place Amidst Animosity

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D   JERUSALEM — Shireen Abu Akleh was a journalist associated with Al Jazeera, who was shot to death during a confrontation between Palestinian and Israeli forces near Jenin last week. She then became the centerpiece of a media and political obsession involving both communities. Who shot her? And was her death

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion

Arab Leaders So Sure — Yet So Secretive – About Cause of Al Jazeera Reporter’s Death

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Amid the varied dissections of Shireen Abu Akleh’s death, the Palestinian Authority was consistent. To paraphrase Israeli diplomat Abba Eban, they did not miss an opportunity to miss the opportunity to sound credible. The authority’s opportunity was to allow Israeli officials to inspect the bullet that killed the veteran

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Bruce Ticker, Middle East, Opinion