Two Mysteries for Price of One in ‘Trouble’

Hella Mauzer is a fictional former policewoman in Helsinki, who now works as a private investigator.  She is asked by her old colleagues to do a background check on a man who is under consideration to head the homicide bureau.  She agrees upon the condition that she might also review the records from 1942 in which members of her own family were killed by a hit and run truck driver. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison

Jewish Trivia Quiz: Jimmy Carter

By Mark D. Zimmerman The Carter Center issued a statement that following recent hospital stays by President Jimmy Carter, the 98-year-old former president “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.” Among President Carter’s greatest accomplishments was the 1978 Camp David Accords, agreements

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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Protests Continue in Israel. What’s Next?

By Ira Sharkansky   JERUSALEM — For the seventh consecutive week, as Sabbath ended, hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested what the government is proposing on judicial reform. Seeing it as politicians taking over the judicial process by increasing their control over nominations to the Supreme Court, and limiting the Court from overturning Knesset enactments.

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Ira Sharkansky, Israel, Opinion

Victory, Not Stalemate

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Israel has not achieved a clear cut victory over its existential antagonist, the Palestinian Arabs. That’s right, NO EXISTENTIAL VICTORY yet. In fact, the last clear battlefield victory against the Palestinian Arabs was more than twenty years ago. Why existential? Because our enemy wants to erase the Jewish

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Israel, Opinion, Steve Kramer

Protesters ‘Fight for Israel’s Soul’ as Parliament Readies Judicial Overhaul

Published by Reuters By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The Israeli opposition vowed to “fight for the soul of the nation” with fresh protests as parliament prepared to hold a first reading on Monday of judicial changes promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist government. Wielding 64 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, Netanyahu looked likely to

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Israel

In La Jolla, Steven Schick Ascends the Podium in New Role as Conductor Emeritus

By Eileen Wingard   LA JOLLA, California — Steven Schick, celebrated conductor, master percussionist, and distinguished UCSD professor, has commissioned over 150 new works. His latest was awarded to UCSD alumnus, Mary Kouyoumdjian for her piece, “Walking with Ghosts,” the opener of the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus’ February 11 concert at Mandeville Hall. Schick,

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Holocaust Survivor Rose Schindler, 93, Laid to Rest

The very fact that we Jews can gather today is because of Rose Schindler and those like her.  Our standing here is a testament to just how durable she was, and how resilient Jewish civilization is.  Rose could record her story and tell it over and over again because she survived it.   And we can tell it today because we’re still here. [Rabbi Mathew Marko]

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California, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, USA

Sunday Soundoff: Dianne Feinstein, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl

Congratulations and Kol Hakovod to California’s senior U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, who announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14, she will retire at the end of her term.  She was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 after having served as a county supervisor and mayor of the City/County of San Francisco.  By the time of her scheduled retirement in January 2025, she will have served 32 fruitful years in the Upper House of Congress, a record for women legislators. [Donald H. Harrison]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Sports & Competitions, USA

US Opposes UN Bid to Denounce Israeli Settlements

Published by AFP United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United States on Thursday voiced opposition to a proposed UN Security Council resolution that would demand Israel end settlements in the disputed territories, despite Washington’s criticism of its ally on the issue. Days ahead of a Security Council meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a draft

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USA

Judo-Loving Israel Cheers the Return of the World Tour

Published by Euronews (English) Just three months after Israel hosted the prestigious Masters’ tournament in Jerusalem, the World Judo Tour has returned to Tel Aviv, and was welcomed in typical fashion with a stadium full of judo-crazy fans eagerly anticipating each fight. Canadian rivalryAt -57kgs, Jessica Klimkait finally secured victory over her teammate and rival

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Israel

San Diego Jewish Academy Launches Camp Carmel Creek

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Camp Carmel Creek, which will launch this summer at the beautiful 56 acre campus of San Diego Jewish Academy, aims to fill childhood summers with joy, curiosity, adventure, and community. Campers from kindergarten to 5th grade will get to experience classic camp activities and engaging Jewish experiences, while also tailoring

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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education