Other items in this column include:
*Jewish community coronavirus news
*Political bytes
*Recommended reading
*In memoriam
SAN DIEGO — Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore released on Earth Day the movie, Planet of the Humans, in which he raises the issue of whether the Green Movement has been taken over by capitalists, who have fooled us into believing that wind, solar, and biomass energy will help the planet regenerate. In the final analysis, it’s not a question of climate change so much as it “human change” that is required. The full documentary may be seen above.
Closer to home, lots of folks were getting out in nature to celebrate Earth Day, albeit while taking such precautions as social distancing and in some cases wearing masks. At top right, for example, Stephanie Millman Dorsch and her infant Ziva Dorsch enjoy their tree-studded back yard. Below left, our Seacrest Village Retirement Community correspondent Jeanne Shenkman enjoyed the plants in the patio area of the home for seniors operated under auspices of the Jewish community. Below right, Shayna Gothard Kaufmann, with mask over her left arm to put on when other hikers come by, hiked Kwaay Paay peak at Mission Trails Regional Park with her dog, Nola, named for Shayna’s hometown of New Orleans. At bottom of photo collection, Karen Beth Pearlman gets up close and personal with a horse at Tir Na Nog in Guatay.
Jewish community coronavirus news
*StandWithUs continues its web programming during the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, April 26, attorney Cary Leman will tell the story of Judge Louis Brodsky of New York City who “dared to confront the Nazi regime in Germany. Six members of a politically active seamen’s union stole aboard a luxury German cruise ship, the SS Bremen, and tore down a swastika flag. They were arrested. Judge Louis Brodsky presided over the defendants’ preliminary hearing, and his judgment and opinion sparked a diplomatic crisis between the United States and the Third Reich.”
*Temple Emanu-El has cancelled its normal fundraising gala . Instead at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 2, it will do it own version of Saturday Night Live. “That night,” writes Rabbi Devorah Marcus, “we will gather as a congregation electronically to watch a special Havdallah live-stream, hear some music, and celebrate our congregation . … We hope that everyone will join us for our special May 2nd SNL Havdallah so that we can share together in a moment of unity, beauty, and harmony as we affirm our love and devotion together for our synagogue family.”
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Political bytes
San Diego City Council President Georgette Gomez says “we can’t let up in the fight to protect those who are protecting us,” so she is co-sponsoring “a national petition demanding our health care workers receive: Protective gear (PPE) like N95 respirator masks and face shields; Child care so they can do their jobs knowing that their child is safe; and Paid sick leave to ensure they don’t won’t lose pay if they need time off.” Gomez is a candidate in the 53rd Congressional District from which Congresswoman Susan Davis is retiring.
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Recommended reading
*Dorian de Wind on The Moderate Voice writes about Holocaust rescue in the Dutch area known as Friesland.
*Marsha Sutton writes in Times of San Diego that public entities such as the board of the San Dieguito Union High School District are voting themselves raises when most people’s attention is elsewhere due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In memoriam
Josephina Reh died April 18, leaving her husband George Reh, it was announced by Chabad of La Costa.
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Donald H. Harrison is editor of San Diego Jewish World. He may be contacted via donald.harrison@sdjewishworld.com. Obituaries in San Diego Jewish World are sponsored by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.