Max, born prematurely, had to spend some time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), causing his creative sibling Louise to become impatient. She wanted badly for her role of “big sister” to begin already. [Donald H. Harrison]
Children’s Story Relates Imaginative Plans to Speed Little Brother Home from the NICU Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The tale, as the name suggests, is a celebration of confusion and chaos. Antipholus of Syracuse (Brandon Michael Hall) and his servant Dromio (Will Blum) somehow find themselves in Ephesus where they are mistaken for their own long-lost twin brothers, Antipholus of Ephesus (Joshua Echebiri) and Dromio (Daniel Petzold), because, of course, all long-lost twins are given the same names. [Sandi Masori]
‘Comedy of Errors’ is a Stress-Free Way to Sample Shakespeare Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Lesley Ann Warren (August 16, 1946) is an American actress, singer and dancer. [Wikipedia]
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Upon arriving at Buchenwald, the Allied prisoners were not placed in the main camp. They were destined for special treatment. The Nazi Commandant sent them to the “Little Camp,” the Jewish Camp. They slept on the ground for days, no food, clothing – rags like Jewish prisoners. [Jerry Klinger]
American Jewish Group Supports New Zealand Memorial to Airmen Imprisoned at Buchenwald Read More »
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American support of Israel should not be about rubber-stamping the agenda of Netanyahu, just as American patriotism should not be equated with blind devotion to Trump. With strong disapproval of both leaders among a majority of Jewish Americans and Democrats, we need to broaden the definition of what it means to stand with Israel outside the narrow lens of what serves Netanyahu and Trump’s political agendas. [Halie Soifer]
OpEd: On Being a Democrat and a Supporter of Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
We studied Jewish text designed to guide us in thinking through our responsibilities in relation to Israel, what is happening in Gaza, and the rising threats to the Jewish people. [Heidi Gantwerk]
It’s a Jewish Time for Soul-Searching Read More »
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After Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called to “bury the idea of a Palestinian state,” Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, released the following statement from his office in New York. [Press Release]
International Jewish News: August 15, 2025 Edition Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, USA
This book is more complex than the typical board book. Instead of telling one story, it has three objectives. [Donald H. Harrison]
Multiple Depictions in a Baby Book of a Jewish Family through the Generations Read More »
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Edna Ferber (August 15, 1885 – April 16, 1968) was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright. Her novels include the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat (1926; made into the celebrated 1927 musical), Cimarron (1930; adapted into the 1931 film which won the Academy Award for Best Picture), Giant (1952; made into the 1956 film of the same name) and Ice Palace (1958), which also received a film adaptation in 1960. [Wikipedia]
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Thursday’s UN designation validates the substantial evidence that Hamas used rape and sexual violence systematically as part of a coordinated attack intended to dehumanize and destroy Israelis, both on Oct. 7, 2023, and against hostages thereafter. [Press Release]
AJC Praises U.N. Secretary-General for Blacklisting Hamas for Use of Sexual Violence Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release
If you like corny humor, then Shucked is the perfect show for you! It’s the latest musical to hit the Broadway San Diego stage and while it’s got everything a Broadway musical needs to have, it’s real power is in its zingy one-liners- some of which you’ll get right away, and some of which might come to you later that night as you reminisce about the show. [Sandi Masori]
‘Corn’ Musical Replete with Corny Jokes Read More »
San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
If the person is older, I count the years they outlived me and cheer their longevity. I read their obituary avidly for insights, hints, and clues about how they made it to such a long life. Good for them! If they can do it, I “reason,” so can I! [Karen Galatz]
The Matzo Chronicles: By the Numbers Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The difficulties we encounter aren’t signs of abandonment. They’re spiritual training. Like a coach who pushes athletes beyond their comfort zones, Hashem invites us to grow past where we thought our limits were. Without that friction, our souls would stay soft, our values underdeveloped. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Eikev: Growing Through Love and Limits Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Herzl Rosenblum (August 14, 1903 – February 1, 1991), was an Israeli journalist and politician. A signatory of the Israeli declaration of independence, he worked as editor of Yedioth Ahronoth for more than 35 years. [Wikipedia]
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Israel, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia