Israel’s Coalition Chairwoman Resigns, Calls for Right-Wing Government

By Yehuda Shlezinger, Ariel Kahana and JNS staff (Israel Hayom via JNS) Coalition chairwoman and Yamina Knesset member Idit Silman on Wednesday confirmed her resignation, and called for the establishment of a right-wing government. The immediate cause of her resignation was a dispute with Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz over the entry of leavened bread and

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Middle East

‘Schlepping and Schmoozing Along the Interstate 5’ Tells Fascinating Jewish Stories at Every Exit

Schlepping and Schmoozing Along the Interstate 5 by Donald H. Harrison, with special architectural photography by Ben Dishman; San Diego, California: independently published (c) 2022; ISBN 9798441-789226; 308 pages; $19.95. By Dorian de Wind AUSTIN, Texas — According to Google Maps, the distance between San Ysidro, Calif., and Exit 18B off the Interstate 5 (the

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorian de Wind, San Diego County, Travel and Food

Hybrid Threats: The Baltic Experience With Russian Aggressive Behavior

By Rihards Kols (JNS) Since regaining our independence from the Soviet Union in 1990, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have been under constant Russian pressure. This pressure has manifested itself through conventional military threats, punctuated by ongoing airspace violations by Russian military aircraft and the Russian Navy, unannounced large-scale military exercises of inherently offensive nature along

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International, Opinion

Religion Can Be Fair Game in Judicial Nominations — When Relevant

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, imposed a religious test upon Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court hearing, thus violating Article 6 of the Constitution. This begs the question of whether the subject of religion should be raised at all when someone aspires to public

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Bruce Ticker, Opinion, USA

Israeli-American Naval Medical Personnel Drill Sets Up ‘Hospital at Sea’

By Yaakov Lappin (JNS) A 10-day, large-scale American-Israeli navy drill recently included joint activities by medical personnel from both fleets, including the setting up of a hospital at sea onboard Israel’s largest type of sea vessel. The Deputy Surgeon General of the Israeli Navy, Lt. Cdr. Dr. Y, told JNS in recent days that the

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Middle East, USA

Parashat Metzora-Shabbat Hagadol: Pass Over the Lashon Hara

By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — In less than one week, our approaching celebration of liberation, Passover, will be within us. This Shabbat, Shabbat Hagadol, brings with it an opportunity for even more preparation than we’ve already been doing for the holiday, a special preparation, one that is spiritual. Our Torah is called

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell

Student Poetry Reflects Wisdom, Deep Feelings, Nurturing Teachers

By Eileen Wingard   LA JOLLA, California — Seventeen middle school and high school students from the San Diego Jewish Academy, the Portland Jewish Academy, and Temple Solel were featured during the Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices Student Showcase on Sunday afternoon, March 27. Their works reflected their wisdom, their deep feelings, and the dedicated teachers who

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

To Whom Was the Promised Land Promised?

By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — Professor Abraham A. Sion — author of the interesting, significant, and eye-opening book “To Whom Was The Promised Land Promised?” — knows the subject of the Israeli and Arab claims to the land of Israel better than most people. He served as deputy state attorney for

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Middle East

A Simple Paver, Jews, the Environment, and Oceanography

By Jerry Klinger HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Florida — The Florida Coast Oceanographic Center is located on picturesque Hutchinson Island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. It is the home of the Florida Oceanographic Society, whose mission is to “inspire environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy.” The environment of tomorrow

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Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, USA

Marti Gobel: Scripps Ranch Theater Show About More Than ‘Just the Black Director’

By Eva Trieger SCRIPPS RANCH, California — It seems it is not possible to pigeonhole Marti Gobel, the multifaceted, highly talented San Diego native. Aside from film credits such as Game Day, Chicago PD, Gettin’ Kicks, and Spare Change, Gobel is a director, cinematographer, adjunct professor at three universities, and a public speaker! Local audiences

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

What’s Behind the Latest Wave of Terrorism in Israel?

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — Last week four Israelis were stabbed to death in Beer Sheva; two Border Police officers were shot to death in Hadera; five Israelis, including one Christian Arab police officer, were shot to death in the Haredi city of Bnei Brak; another Israeli was stabbed and seriously injured while riding

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion