A pair of ‘We Are the Tree of Life’ programs, May 27, with Ali Viterbi interviewing Francesco Lotoro, and June 1, with Nuvi Mehta and Kate Hatmaker introducing nine Holocaust composers, were both impressive and informative. [Eileen Wingard]
Holocaust music showcased during ‘We Are the Tree of Life’ Programs Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
Published by Reuters By Andrew Chung -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to let immigrants who have been allowed to stay in the United States on humanitarian grounds apply to become permanent residents if they entered the country illegally, siding with President Joe Biden’s administration. The justices, acting in an appeal by a married
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USA
Published by AFP Guatemala City (AFP) – US Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday the United States hopes to work with Guatemala to address the root causes of illegal migration by creating “a sense of hope” in the poverty- and violence-plagued country, on her first trip abroad since taking office. Meeting President Alejandro Giammattei in
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USA
What was Korach openly displaying about himself when he was criticizing Moshe and Aaron? I believe he was saying, “It’s all about me.” He demonstrated what self-absorption and evil are all about. Korach could have been a vehicle of Hashem’s words. But he certainly was not. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
Last week a US District judge declared California’s ban on semi-automatic assault rifles unconstitutional by declaring, “Like the Swiss Army knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment. Good for both home and battle.” The more I think about it, the two are almost identical in their uses. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Attorney F. Lee Bailey died last week. Bailey gained fame for defending a wide range of controversial figures, including The Boston Strangler, Patty Hearst, and O. J. Simpson. He brought a very theatrical presence into the courtroom, and advocated strongly for his clients with a focus on the concept of reasonable doubt. What did Bailey say that offended many in the Jewish community? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: F. Lee Bailey Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
You can imagine my shock when the recent attacks on Jews in LA and NYC, coupled with the surge of uncloaked violent antisemitism were not enough to elicit even one response from my many non-Jewish friends and faith partners. Their silence has been deafening. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
Non-Jews Should Condemn Outbreak of Antisemitism Read More »
International, Jewish History, San Diego County, USA
Published by AFP Guatemala City (AFP) – US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Guatemala Sunday, bringing a message of “hope” to a region hammered by Covid-19 and which is the source of most of the undocumented migrants seeking entry to the United States. Harris, who will also visit Mexico, is making her first journey
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USA
A half hour before the end of his mandate, Yair Lapid announced to the President the formation of a government.
It’s something of a mess. Eight or nine parties, or portions of parties. Still some issues having to be sorted out. And Bibi is not going quietly, to be head of the opposition, accused of three crimes, and in a trial that may last for years, or until there’s an agreement about a plea bargain. [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]
Bye Bye Bibi — But Not Yet Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
A cardiovascular risk reduction symposium to be presented on Zoom from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17, focuses on strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk by utilizing proven lifestyle approaches. Prevention and optimizing cardiovascular health is as important as diagnosing heart disease. Wellness is not the absence of disease. More than 50% of heart attacks occur in people who otherwise appear well i.e. they are asymptomatic. [Dennis Goodman, M.D.]
Symposium June 17 to Explore Heart Health Read More »
San Diego Calendar, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Published by Reuters By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday a newly formed Israeli coalition that is poised to unseat him was the result of “the greatest election fraud” in the history of democracy. He made his sweeping accusation at a time when Israel’s domestic security chief has warned
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Middle East
Published by DPA Never before have so many offices been at stake on an election day in Mexico: Citizens of the Latin American country will be casting their ballots on Sunday for over 20,000 positions. All 500 seats of Mexico’s lower house of parliament are up for grabs, as are 15 of the country’s 31
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International
I am always surprised and rather dismayed whenever I hear my fellows disparage the vocal production of our avian cousins. Do you not know, I want to say, that many birds – from the nightingale to the song sparrow – are consummate musicians? The Lyrebird, that clears a patch of forest floor, prepares his stage on which to sing and dance. Is this not an artist, in the most complete sense? Birdsong is indeed music, a spontaneous expression of how a particular bird experiences and feels the world. So much so that some birds have been known to sing with such intensity and passion that their little hearts have burst in the very e ecstasy of the transport – as if their poor frames could not contain the overwhelming spiritual force of the music. [Sam Ben-Meir]
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Jewish Fiction, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sam Ben-Meir
Despite Israel’s strict adherence to international law and the use of limited proportionate force against the terrorist targets, the unrelenting global hate chorus accuses the IDF of war crimes. Hamas has been very clever in selling itself as the victim on social media, and the new battlefield front of multidimensional public opinion. [Nitsana Darshan-Leitner]
Hamas Winning Propaganda War on Social Media Read More »
International, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA