Herb Kohl, former U.S. Senator and Milwaukee Bucks Owner, Dead at 88

While Kohls Department Store co-owner Herb Kohl served in the U.S. Senate for four terms, a sign on his door read “The Bucks Stop Here” – a pun on Harry Truman’s old saying that combined the Jewish senator’s political career with another great love.  Kohl also was the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team. [SDJW staff]

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Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Sports & Competitions, USA

Opinion: Clamor for a Gaza Ceasefire Is Disingenuous

Activists on the street as well as members of the United Nations insist on a cease-fire, but they do not say how it should work or how it will help anyone besides Hamas. Does the cease-fire mean that Hamas can hold 120-plus Israelis hostage while Israel suspends military action? [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Turkey’s Erdoğan compares Netanyahu to Hitler, slams ‘silent’ Germany

Published by DPA Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday again attacked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel’s actions in Gaza, drawing a parallel between him and Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. “How are you different from Hitler?” Erdoğan said at a science awards ceremony in Ankara, referring to Israel’s bombing of the besieged Gaza

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Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego Helps Provide $3.4 Million Loan for Humanitarian Needs in Israel

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

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Israel, San Diego County

Being Happy for Others: Insights From Menashe

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

Satire: Infusing Trump’s Christmas Message With Holiday Spirit

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

Kanye West apologises for his vile antisemitic outbursts in message to Jewish community

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

Papua New Guinea plans consulate in Israel’s Biblical heartland

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

Israeli Arab Social Media Star Shares Perspective on War, Israel Advocacy in Southern California

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

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California, Israel