Responding to Loved Ones Who Are Thinking of Suicide

Freedenthal says that most people who have suicidal thoughts are not in immediate danger of attempting to kill themselves.  Most are giving serious consideration to the idea but have not gotten to the point where they want to actuate their thoughts.  They are still debating with themselves, and that’s when a supportive friend, family member or partner can help them navigate toward making a life-saving choice. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education

Dutch Police Probe Antisemitic Message on Anne Frank House

Published by AFP The Hague (AFP) – Dutch police said on Friday they were investigating the projection of an antisemitic laser message onto the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam — an incident the prime minister condemned as “reprehensible”. The message referenced a far-right conspiracy theory that the teenage Holocaust victim was not the author of

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Holocaust

Appreciation: Burt Bacharach Was a Music Legend Who Spoke Out

Published by The San Diego Union-Tribune As one of the greatest and most innovative songwriters in pop-music history, Burt Bacharach inspired several generations of fans and fellow musicians alike. Beyond the great art he created, two of my fondest memories of Bacharach — who died Wednesday of natural causes at the age of 94 —

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Jewish Community Foundation Introduces Climate Change Initiative

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Jewish Community Foundation is excited to introduce giv4 climate san diego, a new way to support local nonprofits having an impact on climate change in San Diego. After a five-month deep dive with climate experts, we curated a fund of nonprofits working on (1) immediate physical impact; (2) advocacy

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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Kindness Initiative Now Managing the G’mach San Diego Jewish Gift Closet

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — On February 1, the Kindness Initiative assumed managing the G’mach San Diego Jewish Gift Closet warehouse operations and furniture exchange program. G’mach, also known as the San Diego Jewish Gift Closet, is an organization that collects and distributes household goods such as clothing, furniture, and baby supplies to Jewish households

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San Diego County

Research Reveals Wikipedia’s Intentional Distortion of the History of the Holocaust

ORANGE, California (Press Release) — Wikipedia is one of the few trusted sources of reliable information left on the Internet. This, of course, is exactly why governments that want to promote a particular perspective have incentive to manipulate it. New research by Chapman University and the University of Ottawa shows how a small group of

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California, Holocaust, Science, Medicine, & Education

Federation Raising Funds for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — We are heartbroken by the news of the two devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. Right now, the death toll is over 20,000 and over 1 million have lost their homes. While an overwhelming number of buildings, homes and businesses have been destroyed, rescuers work around the clock to

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Middle East, USA

Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer of Catchy Pop Songs, Dies at 94

Published by NJ.com Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural

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Jewish Celebrities

Palestinian Tries to Stab Israeli Soldiers in West Bank, Shot Dead

Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian who tried to stab them in the West Bank on Thursday, the army said, and Palestinian officials confirmed the man’s death. Among areas where Palestinians seek statehood, the West Bank has seen a spike in violence since Israel intensified raids last year in response

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Israel

A Military Strike Would Not Guarantee a Nuclear-Free Iran

Published by Chicago Tribune Washington has signaled that when it comes to Iran, diplomacy is out, and hostility is in. The U.S. began conducting joint air exercises with Israel on Jan. 23, employing more than 100 aircraft including strategic bombers and advanced F-35 fighter jets. This comes after President Joe Biden stated, “We’re going to

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Opinion, USA

Lashon Hara in the Political Arena: The Consequences of Ilhan Omar’s Antisemitic Remarks

By Leah Golembesky In today’s society, words hold immense power, and it is important to understand the consequences of what we say. This is particularly true for elected officials, who hold a platform that can reach millions and shape public discourse. The actions and words of these individuals can have far-reaching impacts and therefore, they

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Israel, Opinion, USA