Political Protests are Unavailing. At Least, We Can Escape into Music

The political situation in Israel is a cause for concern for most of the people I know. The right-wing government is in thrall to the extremist views of war-mongering, messianic elements whose ultimate aim is territorial expansion. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Showing the Shinshinim American Baseball

The recently renovated Western Metal Rooftop area is a fine place for an event such as this. Of the 323 Jewish Federation guests, about half stayed in the gathering area near the buffet lines, which had a mixture of seating options, stand-up tables, a fire pit, big screens, and a cornball area and running room for children. [Phil Lorang]

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California, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Bipartisan Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution Passes the House

“As we celebrate the 20th year of Jewish American Heritage Month, I am proud to open the doors of understanding to everyone about all the remarkable contributions that generations of Jewish Americans made to shape our nation’s history, culture and society,” said Wasserman Schultz. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish History, Press Release, USA

‘Silver Echoes’ A Good Read Despite Taking on Too Much

Rebecca Rosenberg’s account of the life of Rose Mary Echo Silver Dollar Tabor is fictional, although such an improbably named person was the actual daughter of a Colorado silver baron, former Republican U.S. Sen. Horace Tabor, and his second wife, Elizabeth “Baby Doe” McCourt Tabor. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Keeping Minds Active with Zentangle

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to take a few minutes for yourself. Many of us have children and professions that demand our attention and sometimes that “me time” gets pushed to the back seat. [Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Volunteer of the Month: San Diego Humane Society’s Myrna Weitzman

At 88, Myrna Weitzman is still full of energy with a zest for life. While her husband was alive, she devoted most of her time to taking care of him. Today, she enjoys many activities, including volunteering at the Humane Society once a week.  She greets people as they come in and directs them to where they need to go. [Mimi Pollack]

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Lifestyles, Mimi Pollack, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share

Jews of All Movements Should Support Trump’s Measures against Antisemitism

Hillel’s enduring maxim, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14), urges Jewish communities to stand firm against the rising tide of antisemitism, a deadly threat that has plagued Jews from ancient massacres to modern hate crimes. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA