Skeletons in the future messiah’s closet
By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin […]
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Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Middle East‘The Last’ imagines Nazi who posed as a Jew
The Last, a film by Jeff Lipsky, to be shown July 12 at the Reading Cinemas Town Square on July 12. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – In Jeff Lipsky’s film The Last, Joshua, a modern Orthodox Jew, and his recently converted wife, Olivia, are sitting in beach chairs, having what started as a
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San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastEstee Lauder’s family company
In honor of Estee Lauder, founder of the beauty company bearing her name. She was born on this date (July 1) in 1906.
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Travel and FoodMemorial sought for U.S. liberators of Buchenwald
By Sergio Carmona Florida Jewish Journal Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach [Florida] is on a mission to make sure that American liberators of the Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald are honored with a memorial. Buchenwald, a Nazi camp established on Ettersberg Hill near Weimar, Germany, was liberated by Lt. Gen. George S. Patton’s United States Third
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International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, USA‘Just kidding:’ Trump orders cough suppressor
By Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — Still angry over an aide coughing while he was answering a television correspondent’s question, President Trump has contracted with an Israeli company for a system to repress natural body noises in the Oval Office. The company, Sha Shtil (“Shh, quiet”) Research, Ltd., headquartered near Tel Aviv, is regarded
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireNoshing with Sandi: Rei do Gado
Rei Do Gado,939 4th Avenue, San Diego, California 92101 By Sandi Masori SAN DIEGO — Right across from Horton Plaza is a family owned churrascaria, or Brazilian Steakhouse, called the Rei do Gado (King of Cattle). It’s a cute all-you-can eat restaurant featuring meats that are barbecued on the spit in the Brazilian style, using salt,
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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and FoodWhy Jews should distrust Cory Booker
By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — One of the Democratic candidates running for President is Cory Booker, the former Newark mayor who later was elected to the U.S. Senate. Booker has had a long relationship with the Jewish community. He once headed Jewish student societies while a student at the University at
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, USAClimb, chop, saw — an Alaskan competition
By Donald H. Harrison KETCHIKAN, Alaska – A lot of Americans find themselves seemingly rooting for a Canadian team against an American one, and vice versa, during the “competition” at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, but it’s all in fun with no real assault on national pride actually intended. Audience members on the right side
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Donald H. Harrison, Sports & Competitions, Travel and FoodBuddy Hackett ~ Going to Get a Pizza Pie
In honor of comedian Buddy Hackett (here appearing with Dean Martin), who died on this date (June 30) in 2003 at the age of 78.
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Travel and FoodDemocratic opposition to Israel’s government grows
By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Democrats are in denial when they claim that Israel’s perception within the party is solid. Its image has ebbed among Democrats and other Americans, primarily on the liberal side, and it is difficult to determine how much. Israel’s image can be revitalized, though the conditions for it will
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Middle East, USAUsing the law to fight for Israel
By Steve Kramer KFAR SAVA, Israel — I recently attended the first day of a two day ‘Law & War’ conference in Jerusalem held by Shurat HaDin, a terrific organization that fights Israel’s battles by legal means, using court systems around the world to go on the offensive against Israel’s enemies. Its motto: “Bankrupting Terrorism
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International, Middle East, Steve Kramer, USAIrving Wallace’s ‘The Chapman Report’ ~ Jane Fonda
In honor of writer Irving Wallace, author of The Chapman Report, which was made into a movie starring, among others, Jane Fonda. Wallace died on this date (June 29) in 1990 at the age of 74.
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Travel and FoodMemories of post-war Venice
By Natasha Josefowitz LA JOLLA, California — In October 1939, the SS Saturnia brought my family over to America as frightened and hopeful refugees from war-torn Europe. Tragically, the ship was torpedoed on her return trip. In March 1948, I was on her sister ship, the SS Vulcania, with my parents returning to Europe for
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Natasha Josefowitz, Travel and FoodProudly Blueish
By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Continuing Jfest 2019, the Lyceum’s Main Stage was nearly filled to capacity for Blueish: Jews & The Blues. Not too shabby for a Monday night. This concert featured a Jfest favorite, ethnomusicologist Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi. They were joined by three special guest artists: Blues mavens Robin Henkel,