The Due Process and Safety Ordinance [is] a landmark policy aimed at protecting civil liberties, restoring public trust, and drawing firm legal boundaries against discriminatory and warrantless federal activity. [Press Release]
Today the tomb is divided between Jewish and Muslim sectors and is used as a place of worship and gatherings. Inside the Jewish areas are six large memorial markers for the three couples (patriarchs and matriarchs) buried far below. It has special opening hours. “Isaac’s Hall” is normally reserved for Muslim prayer but ten days a year, on Jewish special holidays, it’s reserved for Jewish worship. Wherever there is enough space, there are worshippers saying prayers. [Steve Kramer]
A Tour of the Machpelah and the Jewish Section of Hebron Read More »
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I should first say that I am fully healed. What sent me to the ER was not failure of the body itself but a severe reaction to medication. It was frightening in the moment, but I’m grateful to share that I’m back to normal now. [Shahar Masori]
Living in the Spirit of the ‘Modeh Ani’ (I Thank You) Prayer Read More »
Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The Jewish Future Promise (JFP), a global movement inspiring Jews and allies to commit at least 50% of their charitable giving in their estate plans to Jewish causes or the State of Israel, on Friday announced its 130,000th signer: Professor Jack Wertheimer, one of the foremost scholars of American Jewish life. [Press Release]
130,000 Promise Half Their Estates to Jewish Causes, Israel Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Randy Schoenberg (September 12, 1966) is an American lawyer and genealogist, based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in legal cases related to the recovery of looted or stolen artworks, particularly those by the Nazi regime during the Holocaust. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Randy Schoenberg Read More »
Holocaust, Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced critical legislation to combat antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools in a bipartisan 4-1-2 vote on Thursday, sending Assembly Bill 715 to the Senate Floor for consideration on Friday. If the Senate passes the bill, it will return to the Assembly for a concurrence vote. The Assembly and Senate each announced Thursday that they will extend the end-of-session deadline to Saturday, September 13. [Press Release]
Bill Guarding Against Antisemitism in Public Schools Advances to State Senate Floor Read More »
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Just doing mitzvot is not enough. Doing so with gladness of heart is the proper way. Remembering where we come from, not “who we are,” but “whose we are,” expands our gladness. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Ki Tavo: To be a Jew is to be Grateful Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Yesterday, we were again reminded of how fragile freedom can be. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only an attack on a prominent public figure but on the very principles he sought to defend—open dialogue, free debate, and the courage to confront difficult truths. [Press Release]
Mourning 9-11 Victims and Charlie Kirk Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, USA
Miss Leive, takes Beatrix to Catholic Mass every Sunday to prove she is not Jewish. The Gestapo, unfortunately, raids Miss Leive’s house and sends her to a concentration camp, but Beatrix escaped, and Lars and Hans find her hiding and do more to keep her safe by keeping the blinds closed and not letting her leave the house. [Cailin Acosta]
Historical Fiction Celebrates Righteous Gentiles Saving Little Girl from the Nazis Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Since 2022, antisemitic incidents in Spain have reportedly risen by 567%. In the aftermath of the October 7th atrocities by Hamas, the Spanish government has fanned the flames of antisemitism by falsely accusing Israelis of genocide, participating in lawfare against Israel, and seeking to impose arms embargoes that would deny the world’s only Jewish state the ability to defend itself. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Urges Travel Boycott to Spain; Cancels its own Trip There Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Press Release, Travel and Food
So here I am, a year later—not shining on television but sitting in a chair receiving my third chemo infusion. And you know what’s helping me walk through this most unwanted, awful, terrifying chapter? Embracing it. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Embracing My Cancer Healing Read More »
Lifestyles, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors
We tried the Smoked Nova Salmon, Pastrami Smoked Salmon, the wild-caught Smoked Whitefish salad, and the wild-caught Herring in Cream Sauce. All of them are Kosher. [Sandi Masori]
Smoked Fish Taste Test: 2 Kinds of Lox, Whitefish, and Creamed Herring Read More »
Business & Finance, International, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
From providing basic needs like food assistance and mental-health support services to offering large-scale education and cultural experiences. From developing student leaders to bringing Torah study – our Hillel of San Diego supports every aspect of life for our Jewish students while also serving as a community center, giant Shabbat table, synagogue, and beacon of light for the broader campus community. [Mitch Siegler, Hillel of San Diego]
World’s Fastest Growing Hillel Promotes Karen Parry to CEO Read More »
Antisemitism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Before Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon on July 21, 1969, Jewish religious authorities were debating whether Jews were permitted to go to space. Naysayers cited Psalms 115:16 which is rendered by the Stone edition of the Tanach: “As for the heavens, the heavens are Hashem’s, but the earth He has given to mankind.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Halakhah Challenged by Space Travel, Documentary Explains Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA