Jewish Leaders Promote School Board Resolution Against Antisemitism

SAN DIEGO — Jewish leaders in San Diego on Tuesday released the following action alert: Dear Advocates, Tomorrow, the San Diego Unified School District Board of Trustees will take up a proposed resolution condemning antisemitism and affirming the value of Jewish students, staff, and families. In recognizing the importance of teaching ethnic studies, the District

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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Can a Synagogue Feel Open with Locked Doors? Rabbis Reflect on Pittsburgh, 3 Years Later

By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) In a sense, the Jewish communal reactions to the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh and the coronavirus pandemic were diametric opposites. After Robert Bowers shot and killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, American Jews were urged to show up at services in droves the

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Jacob Kamaras, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, USA

March of Living Delegation Visits Ravensbruck, Bergen-Belsen

A March of the Living delegation from Britain embarked Monday, Oct. 25,on its first educational journey since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. The delegation included four Holocaust survivors and around 80 participants – Jews, and non-Jews – aged 20-90. The delegation visited Berlin, Ravensbruck women and children concentration camp, and Bergen-Belsen. [March of the Living news release]

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International, Jewish History

South African Billboards Promote Israel

Three billboards were placed on the major highways in Sandton, Kempton Park and Germiston, in Johannesburg, South Africa on Oct. 21, showcasing the impact that Israeli water, innovation, technology, and job creation has had on the well-being of South Africans. One billboard shows Former President Nelson Mandela’s positive and supportive stance towards Israel. [StandWithUs]

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International, Middle East

Israel Allocates $9 Billion for Arab Sector Improvements

The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday approved two five-year plans for the advancement of the country’s Arab sector. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, one plan involves the allocation of some 30 billion shekels ($9 billion) in total, to provide greater employment, innovation and housing opportunities. The other is a program to combat increasing violence in Arab-Israeli society. [JNS.org]

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Business & Finance, Middle East

When David Lee Roth Forayed Into Pop on ‘Goin’ Crazy!’

Published by Ultimate Classic Rock Following his kitschy Crazy From the Heatcovers EP, David Lee Roth made a triumphant return to blustering hard rock on his debut full-length Eat ‘Em and Smile— and foreshadowed his next stylistic departure with the poppy single “Goin’ Crazy!” Eat ‘Em and Smile gets off to a roaring start with

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Jewish Celebrities

Tori Spelling Advises ‘Trust The Timing’ As Rumored Divorce From Dean McDermott Looms Following Meeting With Attorney

Published by OK Magazine Accepting fate! With rumors mounting Tori Spelling and hubby Dean McDermott are heading towards Splitsville, the actress seems to be taking it in stride. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared a cryptic message via her Instagram Story on Sunday, October 24, that read, ”Trust The Timing Of Your Life,” as the

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Jewish Celebrities

Julianna Margulies ‘can understand criticism’ of her Morning Show role

Published by BANG Showbiz English Julianna Margulies “can understand” the criticism she’s received for playing a gay character in ‘The Morning Show’. The 55-year-old actress plays Laura, a gay reporter, in the hit TV series – and she understands why her casting has annoyed some people, when she herself is not gay. Julianna – who

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Jewish Celebrities

KISS’ Gene Simmons Says He Makes Money at an Olympic Level Now

Published by PopCrush Gene Simmons has so much money that getting more has become like an Olympic sport for the KISS bassist and co-vocalist — that’s how he recently illustrated it. The notion might not surprise KISS fans familiar with the musician’s previous pushback against modesty about his wealth. But with the rock icon now

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Jewish Celebrities

Jewish Federation Announces Effort to Help Seniors Remain in Their Homes

The Jewish Federation of San Diego County, which broadens and deepens engagement in Jewish life and works with many local partners to strengthen community, has established the “Kulam B’Bayit: Everyone At Home” Fund to provide emergency financial support to help seniors live comfortably in their homes.  [Jewish Federation of San Diego County]

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Lifestyles, San Diego County, USA

Thousands of Jews Across the World Participate in Shabbat Project

After more subdued celebrations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international Shabbat Project roared back to life last weekend with record-setting participation in the initiative’s ninth year, holding 1,166 citywide “unity events” in addition to thousands of private events across 1,511 cities worldwide.

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International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA