Torah for Children: Helping Family and Friends 

Last week’s Parshah ended with Joseph accusing Benjamin of stealing Pharaoh’s cup. Benjamin would not be allowed to return home because of it. In this week’s Torah portion, called Vayigash, we see  Joseph’s brother, Judah, pleading to be the one who stays behind. Since Benjamin means so much to Jacob, Judah is afraid their father will die if they return without their youngest brother. [Marcia Berneger]

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Jewish Religion, Marcia Berneger

Thoughts of a Jewish educator on Christmas

It’s Christmas Day in America, but for me, just a normal Erev Shabbat. I decided to write to you while my Challah is rising to share some thoughts about Jewish education and the role of NewCAJE.

Like most teenage girls, I thought it might be cool to be a cheerleader in high school, but that didn’t happen! Instead, I chose to be a cheerleader for Jewish education—something I deeply believe in– and for Jewish educators like you.

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Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Pakistan court orders release of mastermind behind Daniel Pearl murder

A court in Pakistan on Thursday ordered the release of a British-born militant convicted of murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and beheaded in the southern city of Karachi in 2002. The decision by Sindh High Court comes months after it sparked outrage for overturning the murder conviction and death sentence of Ahmed

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International, Jewish History, USA

A Siddur for the Holocaust

This new groundbreaking work helps a generation of Jews, many of whom have felt incapable of expressing prayer when speaking about the evils and horrors of the Holocaust. At last, somebody has come up with a way to help survivors, the children of survivors, and ordinary thoughtful people who have felt as if they were wandering in the wilderness of silence. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]

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Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

Tunisia refuses normalisation with Israel, says ‘global changes’ won’t affect stance

Tunisia will not normalise relations with Israel and its position will not be influenced by any international changes, the foreign ministry said after Morocco formally signed a normalisation agreement with the Jewish state. “Tunisia respects the sovereign positions of all states. However, we reaffirm our firm and principled position and we will never be affected

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Middle East

Algeria Islamist party slams Morocco PM as ‘traitor’ after Israel normalisation deal

The head of Algeria’s Movement for a Society of Peace (MSP) party, Abderrazak Makri, has slammed Morocco’s prime minister as a “traitor” over his country’s decision to normalise ties with Israel. Makri’s remarks followed Moroccan premier Saad Eddine El Othmani’s signing of a formal deal with Israel in Rabat on Tuesday. “The Head of the

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International, Middle East

US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks

Washington (AFP) – Republicans on Thursday blocked an effort to amend the hard-won pandemic relief package to more than triple direct payments to struggling Americans, something demanded by President Donald Trump. After months of partisan bickering, legislators late Monday finally approved a $900 billion stimulus package to help families and businesses struggling to survive the

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USA

US opens ‘virtual’ presence in Western Sahara ahead of consulate

Washington (AFP) – The United States will open a “virtual” diplomatic post in Western Sahara ahead of a consulate, the State Department said Thursday, after recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory earlier this month. Announcement of the virtual presence follows US President Donald Trump’s surprise declaration in early December supporting Morocco’s control of the

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International, USA

A Word of Torah: Diplomacy?

This week’s portion is titled VaYigash, which translates as “And He Approached.” Contextually this portion takes place after Benjamin is accused of having stolen the chalice of Joseph. Of course we know the truth – the chalice had been planted in Benjamin’s sack on Joseph’s orders. Joseph had purposely framed his brother (who did not yet realize that the Viceroy of Egypt was actually his older, full-brother) as a way of testing his older half-brothers. He had to ascertain if they had changed their ways and if they had repented for their betrayal of him some 20+ years previously. [Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort]

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Jewish Religion, Yeruchem Eilfort-Rabbi

Rep. Davis, Sara Jacobs visit Jackie’s Jams

Other items in today’s column include: *Shirley Weber says she will run for election when term as Secretary of State is up *ADL Center on Extremism Links Proud Boys to AntiSemitism *Tijuana, San Diego Mayors Pledge Cooperation, Urge People to Stay Home During Pandemic *National Security Awards Conferred Upon Americans Who Aided the Abraham Accords

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Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA

Satire: ‘You’ll Never Heed the Law Again’

Tune: I’ll Never Fall in Love Again

What must you do to get a pardon?
It’s not required that you’ve repented.
Or that your lying has not relented.                                                                                                                    
Don’t ever heed the law again! 
Don’t ever heed the law again!         (Laurie Baron, Ph.D)                                                                                                  

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Religious Freedom and Azerbaijan’s Victory in Nagorno-Karabakh

When former Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni sent birthday wishes on December 23 to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, she praised Aliyev for leading Azerbaijan “through national and international challenges.” Given the recent events in Eurasia’s South Caucasus region, Livni’s words carry far more than ceremonial meaning. [Jacob Kamaras]

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International, Jacob Kamaras, Jewish Religion, Middle East