When a sane governor from a state with many lakes/ Becomes the candidate to be VP/ Appealing to women with children, cats, or both / Campaigning to save democracy. … [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Walz and Kamala Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
I was lucky enough to be able to participate in the first annual Bookfest, held in the nearby village of Gouzon and organized by two enterprising young women, Judi Alexander Castille and Vicky Eveleigh. The event enabled authors to display and sell their books, and also to give a reading to the assembled audience. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In this story, Papa who has been traveling on business in Europe sends a letter to his wife and children, Aaron and Leah, that he has purchased in Corsica a beautiful etrog (citron), and that he hopes to be home in time for the High Holy Days. However, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur go by and he still hasn’t arrived. [Donald H. Harrison]
Judaism in Colonial America Pictured in Story Book about Sukkot Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Women were expected to obey their fathers while they lived in his house or their husbands when they married, as indicated in Numbers 30:2-17. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Exempting Women to Ignore Some Commandments Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Specifically, children are dying because the courts are proving, in case after case, that they are giving custody of young children to men who are active drug-users, and alcoholics, while also being violent and sexually and physically abusive to their young children. [Amy Neustein and Michelle Etlin]
Schumer’s Challenge to Courts Should Inspire Mothers in Child Custody Cases Read More »
Amy Neustein, California, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Playwright Noelle Viñas tells of the struggle of first-generation American Eugenia (Ashley Alvarez) to balance her desire for upward mobility and achieving the American dream against her responsibility to her people and heritage, especially as she prepares to run for local office. [Sandi Masori]
‘Derecho’ Dramatizes Conflict Between Assimilation and Loyalty to Immigrant Culture Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
He is a strong supporter of Israel but very critical of the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What is one example of social justice and political leadership that Shapiro showed when he was still young? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Josh Shapiro Read More »
Israel, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Boris Mikhailovich Borisov loved the Soviet power. It lifted him up from the bottom of society and equalized him with its many multinational subjects in rights and lack thereof. Boris Mikhailovich could not pray, but he often and almost prayerfully thanked the dear power for the good life. To succeed, he joined the Communist party, received a law degree, and began seeing a speech therapist to correct his embarrassing Yiddish pronunciation. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Fiction: The Education of Boris Mikhailovich Borisov Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Jewish Fiction, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
She founded and operates her own business, Janet Heller Fine Jewelry, specializing in custom pieces. She doesn’t consider herself and artisan but rather a person with the ability to transform vision into story through jewelry, with meticulous skill and precision. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Former San Diegan Fashioned Simone Biles’ Goat Necklace Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As a kid and even in college, I looked forward to this day, to learn new things, see friends I hadn’t seen since last term and “get back to work.” On the other hand, my kids are not happy about summer ending but I think once they start and see their friends and make new ones, it will be a fun time for them. [Cailin Acosta]
Some Advice for Parents with Children Returning to School Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireDonald Trump shocked the National Association of Black Journalists by revealing that Kamala Harris has identified as Indian until recently. His highly developed sense of ethnicity and race detects the actual backgrounds of the people he loathes. Here are some of the frauds he has exposed. {Laurie Baron}
Satire: The Arbiter of Biracialism Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
What if Sherlock Holmes lived in modern times and were a woman? And what if Watson were also a woman and the two met accidentally when Watson answered an ad for a flatmate? That seems to be the inspiration for Kate Hamill’s reimagining of the Sherlock Holmes story in Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B now playing at the Old Globe. [Sandi Masori]
Holmes and Watson Reimagined as Modern Women Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
This week, I found my attention torn in so many directions. We marked the unthinkable 300th day of war in Israel since October 7 and the heartbreaking 300th day of captivity for the remaining hostages. The terrible attack in Majdal Shams, the increasingly tense situation in the North of Israel, and our own divisive election cycle competed for views with the pageantry, patriotism, and moments of incredible athleticism of the Olympics. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Woeful News from Israel; Mixed News from Olympics and at Home Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, International, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I’ve just celebrated my 70th birthday. This transition to a new decade is undoubtedly a milestone. You might wonder, do I have angst about aging? Well, a little. But mostly I’ve been celebrating the occasion and looking forward to the years ahead. [Karen Galatz, The Matzo Chronicles]
70 and Counting … Joyfully Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food