SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The International Association of Jewish Free Loans, along with 17 of its member agencies throughout the U.S., are joining together to provide over $3.4 million in an interest-free loan for emergency financial assistance to Israeli individuals and families. Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego contributed $27,700 to the efforts, fundraising […]
Zachary enlisted the help of more than 40 Ph.D.s and in just 10 days, the group had built an AI that scans social media, checks for posts that violate the terms of service of the platform where it appears, and reports such posts on the spot. [Press Release from Technion]
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Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology
And then there is the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) which shirks its legal and moral responsibilities and pretends there is a legitimate justification as to why it has abandoned us Israelis during these dark hours. [Nitsana Darshan-Leitner]
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International, Israel, Middle East
Shabbat Vayechi 5784 By Rabbi Daniel Reich LA JOLLA, California — One of the oldest and most cherished customs of the Jewish people is the parental blessing bestowed upon their children on Friday nights. It provides a precious moment of profound connection between parent and child, offering heartfelt blessings for the realization of their full
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Daniel Reich-Rabbi, Jewish Religion
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — While most Christians were wishing everyone goodwill and peace, Donald Trump posted the following message on Truth Social (which really should be renamed Truth Antisocial): “Merry Christmas to all, including Crooked Joe Biden’s ONLY HOPE, Deranged Jack Smith, the out-of-control Lunatic who just hired outside attorneys, fresh from the
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Published by Mirror By Alex West Kanye West has apologised for his vile antisemitic remarks. In an Instagram post, he made a statement that was written in Hebrew with this apology. The post was simple with only the text itself against a white background. Kanye said: “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any
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Antisemitism
Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], December 26 (ANI/TPS): Papua New Guinea is set to become the first nation to open an honorary consulate in the biblical heartland, after inaugurating an embassy in Jerusalem earlier this year, Israel’s foreign minister announced on Monday. The move by the strongly Christian Pacific nation is a mix
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International, Israel
BEVERLY HILLS, California (Press Release) — On Dec. 14 in Beverly Hills, Israel Bonds Platinum Society hosted a lecture by noted activist Yoseph Haddad, who shared the story of his passionate advocacy for Israel from the perspective of an Israeli Arab during the current war. From his vantage point as an Israeli Arab, Haddad is
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — What sustains you through inevitable setbacks in life? Is it your self-confidence? After all, pop psychology would have us believe that what it takes is simply true belief in yourself. But this week’s parasha, Vayechi, teaches us that what strengthened and motivated Joseph was a genuine understanding
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
SAN DIEGO — Veteran journalist Donald H. Harrison has reacquired ownership of San Diego Jewish World and will resume as its publisher and editor as of January 1, 2024, it was jointly announced by Harrison and Jacob Kamaras, the current publisher. In a celebrated $1 sale effective January 1, 2022, Kamaras became the publisher and
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Donald H. Harrison, Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County
To some people, real or fictional, office-holder or voter, the presidency of a synagogue is the most important and desirable position of responsibility in reach. [Joel H. Cohen]
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Joel H. Cohen, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
By Jerry Klinger YOKNEAM, Israel — The Wilfrid Israel Memorial was an idea proposed by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation (JASHP) over a year ago. JASHP was going to pay for it. The hard part was getting permission to site it. JASHP has a message that needed to be said: Jews rescued Jews
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Holocaust, International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Opinion
By Prof. Dr. Jeton Kelmendi The French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak, has officially approved the decree conferring the esteemed title of “Officer of Arts and Letters” upon the celebrated poet from Kosovo, Tafa. This distinction, the highest accolade in the realm of arts and literature bestowed by the French government, marks a historic
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International
By Mark D. Zimmerman Rudy Giuliani was recently found liable for defamation after making false claims against two Georgia election workers, following the defeat of Donald Trump in the last presidential election. Last week Giuliani was ordered to pay retribution of $148 million to the victims, which led him to declare bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Giuliani continues
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire