Every survivor’s story is unique, each one a miraculous testimony to the resilience of the human spirit. Holocaust survivors have spent decades rebuilding their lives in the United States — raising families, starting successful businesses, and daring to celebrate life again after unimaginable loss. [Cailin Acosta]
Santa Clara County judge issued a rare order recusing Rosen and his entire office from retrying the case. Superior Court Judge Kelley Paul sided with defense attorneys who cited a range of concerns, including Rosen’s promotion of the case on a campaign website highlighting his efforts in “fighting antisemitism.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
In the late 1990s, on the 50th anniversary of his 1949 play, Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller confessed to an interviewer that Willy Loman and his family were intended to be Jews. Further, he said, the title character was inspired by one of his uncles and a suicidal colleague of his father’s, both of them salesmen. [Susie Rosenbluth]
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Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Effective June 1, 2026, Kindness Initiative will co-locate its Member Services case management division at the Jewish Family Service Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus in Kearny Mesa (8804 Balboa Avenue, 92123). [Press Release]
Kindness Initiative and JFS team up to provide some services to people in need Read More »
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After greeting the audience Edelman, who grew up Orthodox, opened with a groaner. “What’s the difference between a reform Rabbi and Donald Trump?” He asked. The answer, “Donald Trump has Jewish grandchildren.” As the crowd groaned in unison, he noted that yes, it was a bad joke, and yes, everyone would be repeating it. He wasn’t wrong on either count. [Sandi Masori]
Comedian Alex Edelman jokes about different streams of Judaism at JFEST opener Read More »
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Today, the above average financial position of many Jews continues but other aspects of normal life in American are deteriorating. This fact may not affect those who live in gated communities, but what about their grandchildren? Will they want to attend Harvard, Columbia, or NYU? Will they want to live in New York, where a Jew-hating mayor is eroding the position of Jews and their businesses? [Steve Kramer]
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Harvey Keitel (May 13, 1939) is an American actor and producer. Known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and “tough guy” characters, he rose to prominence during the New Hollywood movement.
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Important questions about morality, responsibility, and public awareness are at the center of the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit at Grossmont College. [Cailin Acosta]
Traveling Holocaust exhibit asks what Americans knew and how they responded Read More »
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Prinz’s address is remembered for its contention that in the face of discrimination, “the most urgent, the most disgraceful, the most shameful and the most tragic problem is silence.” [Cailin Acosta]
The Midrash (Genesis Rabbah 10:9) asks, “What was the world lacking? It lacked menuchah. When Shabbat came, menuchah came.” This suggests that rest isn’t just the “ending” of work; it is a spiritual entity we must actively invite into our homes. [Barrett Holman Leak]
The concept of ‘menuchah:’ Beyond the absence of work Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Singapore and Gaza present two of the most striking contrasts in urban development and resource management, despite both being small, densely populated coastal territories. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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animals, International, Israel, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
With the help of a remarkable West Haven, Connecticut, genealogist, John Doe’s unmarked burial site was identified. JASHP’s obligation was clear. The boy deserved a stone of memory. No longer, unintentionally, would feet stand on his grave. [Jerry Klinger]
Plaque donated for grave of mass murderer’s teenage Jewish victim Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Bernard Marcus (May 12, 1929 – November 4, 2024) was an American billionaire businessman. He co-founded Home Depot in 1978. He was the company’s first CEO and first chairman until retiring in 2002. [Wikipedia]
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Business & Finance, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Three local poets, Donna Rolfe, David Chait, and Betzy Lynch, will be featured in the final program of the 2025-26 season of Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices, Tuesday, May 19, 7 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. [Eileen Wingard}
Local poets Rolfe, Chait, and Lynch to be featured at the JCC May 19 Read More »
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