The term denotes a type of Jew who has borrowed the universal image of a person who rises above the “insignificance” of Jewish problems and discards Jewish identification in order to achieve global, often revolutionary goals. [Alex Gordon]
The Non-Jewish Jew as Defined by Isaac Deutscher Read More »
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That assessment was made by Jonathan Conricus, former spokesman for the IDF in a webcast interview Sunday with Michael Dickson, the StandWithUs director, who spoke with him from Jerusalem. [Donald H. Harrison]
Report: IDF Now Avoiding Maneuvers in Gaza Areas Where Hostages Being Held Read More »
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He was Maharaja of Nawanagar from 1933 to 1966, North Western India. Jam Sahib personally saved over 1,000 Polish refugee children. He supported them. He sheltered them. He loved them. He opened his own house and funded them himself. He educated them in Polish language, culture, patriotism, and with the help of Polish priests, Catholicism [Jerry Klinger]
Jam Sahib, the Maharajah who Protected Polish Jewish Children, Honored in Israel Read More »
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City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera (District-9) shares the locations of cool zones in the area and reminds citizens to take care of themselves, keep hydrated, stay out of the sun and check on your relatives and neighbors. Cool zones are a great place to escape the heat, get work done with accessing free WiFi and giving your house a rest from running the air conditioning. [Cailin Acosta]
Some Heat Wave Advice from Council President Sean Elo-Rivera Read More »
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As curator and moderator of these programs, I am pleased to have as my guest the outstanding scholar of the Yiddish Theater, Ron Robboy, who will share in the introductions of the 14-selection playlist. [Eileen Wingard]
Great Songs of the Yiddish Theatre to be Highlighted Sept. 12 at the JCC Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastPanelists who focused Thursday on Israel’s Haredim, often described as the “ultra-Orthodox,” opined that more must be done to induce Haredi men to enlist in the Israel Defense Force. [Cailin Acosta]
Panelists: Haredi Men Need Practical Education, Inducements to Join IDF Read More »
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The Tacos and Tequila Festival at the Handlery Hotel San Diego on Sunday, Sept. 22, is an event that holds a special place in my heart. Not only is my husband, Albert, the general manager of the hotel, but this celebration also reflects a beautiful blend of cultures that resonates deeply with me—particularly the Mexican-Jewish community and my own connection to Hispanic culture. [Miriam Gershenson]
Viktor Frankl, a cheerful and loving doctor, found joy in life’s simple pleasures despite experiencing unimaginable suffering in concentration camps. At 19, the author, Frankl’s grandson, Alexander Vesely-Frank, discovered the extent of his grandfather’s suffering through Man’s Search for Meaning.” [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
‘Embracing Hope’ Brings Back Viktor Frankl’s Life-Affirming Philosophy Read More »
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The California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced on Friday that four bills from its 2024 Priority Bill Package have successfully passed the State Legislature. If signed by Governor Newsom, these bills will help protect Jewish students on campus, better educate young people about the Holocaust and modern forms of antisemitism, and address the concerning rise in hate crimes. [Press Release]
Four Bills to Curb Antisemitism Await Governor Newsom’s Signature Read More »
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Findings indicate that, contrary to a widespread myth, the Roman army’s siege of Masada in 73 CE lasted no more than a few weeks. [Press Release]
Archaeologists: Masada Fell in a Few Weeks, Not Years Read More »
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The news in Israel was dominated by a handful of personalities who became household names. These were not just journalists but figures of authority, often blurring the lines between reporting, politics, and activism. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: The Media’s Power Read More »
Israel, News Media, Opinion, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAJewish Family Service of San Diego urges donations from the community for its annual High Holy Days Food Drive. It will start Monday, September 30 and conclude Saturday, October 12. [Cailin Acosta]
Approaching High Holy Days Prompt Philanthropic Campaigns in Jewish Community Read More »
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Dershowitz was involved as a defense and appeals court attorney in so many memorable cases – those that filled our newspapers and nightly television news – that in attempting to enumerate them all, biographer Schmidt could devote only a few pages to any one of them. This resulted in the biography providing broad coverage of Dershowitz’s life and career but with only limited depth. [Donald H. Harrison]
Dershowitz Biography Skims Over Some Famous Cases, Concentrates on Trump, Epstein Read More »
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Questioning weapons for Israel is fair game. However, I do not hear anyone telling Iran to cease its endless supply of weapons to its proxies close to Israel’s borders – like Hamas, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Britain’s Mideast Arms Policy Penalizes Israel; World is Silent About Iranian Arms Read More »
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