By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — During the past weeks since the October 7 massacre of Israelis, the world has heard and watched many condemnations of Israel throughout the media universe. The following short summaries describe some of the most virulent organizations who constantly vilify Israelis and Jews. Their common strategy is the dissolution […]
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Israel, Opinion, Steve Kramer
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — The Israeli government issued a travel warning for all Israelis going abroad. The animosity towards Israel, the massive pro-Palestinian (and hence anti-Israel) demonstrations all over the world threatened the welfare of Hebrew-speakers everywhere. But we had booked long ago to spend a week in London in November and
By Eric George Tauber CINCINATTI, Ohio — We all know these names: Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks Ruby Bridges Malcolm X These are the Civil Rights figures of the history books. Their images appear on murals and monuments. Their stories have been told in biographies, films, plays and operas. Likewise, we have all heard
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Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Three outstanding poets will be featured in the opening Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices program of the 2023-24 season, Tuesday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. [Eileen Wingard]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, Israel, San Diego County, USA
Unprovoked shootings are never justified, no matter what the world situation may be. I would like to extend my sympathy to Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, as well as to their families. It is outrageous that a gunman would commit such a horrendous act anywhere, and especially here in the pluralistic United States. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, Opinion, USA
Kahana exhibits an impressive command over world history, showcasing a deep understanding of the classical texts and historical narratives that have influenced what is commonly referred to as “Western Civilization,” extending even to the earliest civilizations predating the West. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi
These NICUs as well as Rady Children’s Hospital itself are named for Jewish businessman and philanthropist Ernest Rady, a native of Winnipeg, Canada. He and his wife Evelyn moved in 1966 when he was 29 to San Diego and proceeded to make a fortune in banking, finance insurance, oil and gas, and real estate. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
Anthony Davi has been leading tours in Little Italy in one form or another for 26 years. As a resident and member of the community, he knows everyone’s stories and history. And most importantly, he knows every restaurateur, their stories, their history, their best dishes and everything else. [Sandi Masori]
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Business & Finance, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and Food, USAAn anti-Israel, anti-American cartoon that appeared in the Bonita Vista High School newspaper has sparked a controversy that has escalated to the point that San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan has said her office will look into whether a hate crime has been committed. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Chanukah, is a minor holiday in our calendar that has been made into a major holiday by Hallmark and Mattel toys over the years. Nevertheless, even …though Chanukah is a minor holiday like Purim it has a very and important lesson for us particularly as Jews in America today. [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg]
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Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Israel, Jewish Religion, Opinion
In all of this you’re probably wondering where my Jewish angle is… well I couldn’t find one. I guess the real answer here is that even though it’s a show that’s about a holiday we Jews don’t celebrate, theater is still fun and a good time can be had by all. [Sandi Masori]
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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
In Judaism, there’s a saying in the Talmud, “Who is rich? He who is happy with his lot” (Pirkei Avot 4:1). This wisdom resonates deeply with the spirit of Thanksgiving. It’s about recognizing the fullness of our lives, even when there are ‘holes’, or missing pieces. It’s about finding joy and gratitude in what we do have – the ‘bagel’ – the blessings, the opportunities, and the hope that surrounds us. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Travel and Food
By Jessamyn Dodd (JNS) During recess at Alcott Elementary School in San Diego recently, Danielle Wisdom heard a child from a different class shout “Free Palestine.” The fourth-grade teacher, who is Jewish, questioned the child about the phrase and learned that the student’s mother uses it. Wisdom has since become aware that many of the
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Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Published by Reuters GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let in aid and free at least 50 hostages held by militants in the Palestinian enclave in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in Israel. The first truce in a brutal, near
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