By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — Many people are under the impression that the brothers Cain and Abel built an altar with Cain burning fruit of the ground, and Abel offering the firstlings of his flock and that God only accepted Abel’s offering. Actually, there is no mention of an altar or […]
An Unusual But Sensible Interpretation of the Cain and Abel Tale Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion
By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) With the latest wave of Palestinian terrorism, the tensions that surround the Temple Mount and the firestorm of unverified allegations against Israel that followed the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the leadup to this year’s observance of Jerusalem Day on May 28-29 has been tumultuous. Yet as they
From Jerusalem to Shusha: Jewish and Muslim Allies Can Stand Together Read More »
International, Jacob Kamaras, Middle East, Opinion, USA
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — There’s a national gun crisis when: The NRA has more influence than the PTA. Russia’s bombing of markets and schools generates bipartisan cooperation on aiding Ukraine, whereas domestic massacres result in partisan polarization over common sense gun regulation. You can purchase a rifle privately without a background check when
Guns and Poses: Reflections on the Uvalde Shooting Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Opinion, USA
Published by DPA Israel and Turkey want to strengthen their economic ties through diplomatic rapprochement, the countries’ foreign ministers said at a historic meeting on Wednesday. Closer cooperation could also help to better deal with differences of opinion, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said at a meeting with his counterpart Yair Lapid in Jerusalem. Çavuşoğlu
Israel, Turkey to Strengthen Ties After Meeting of Foreign Ministers Read More »
Middle East
Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – The US pointman on Iran warned Wednesday it was more likely than not that talks would fail to revive a nuclear deal as he vowed no let-up in pressure if Tehran clings to its demands. Rob Malley, who has led more than a year of indirect talks with Iran
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Middle East
By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — A new play to top the absurdity of “Springtime for Hitler:” “Rashida Resurrects the Nakba Legacy.” Or, “A Night at the Nakba.” Leave it to Rep. Rashida Tlaib to inspire a play that ennobles and validates the Arab failure to massacre Israel’s Jews 74 years ago — through America’s
(JNS Wire) A group of 71 graduate students from North America and Israel came together at Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, IL, as part of The iCenter’s Master’s Concentration in Israel Education program, iFellows, which nurtures and challenges the next generation of knowledgeable and passionate educational leaders committed to the integral role of Israel
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — Did you know that the coveted Tony award is named for actress-producer Antoinette Perry, and will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this year? Each year since 1947 this honor has gone to the actor/actress who has demonstrated excellence in live theater. Thanks to Broadway San Diego, our local aspiring
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — This week’s parasha is the 33rd weekly Torah reading we’ve been learning from this year. With this parasha, we complete the reading of Sefer Vayikra, the book of Leviticus. It reads with a direct — or so it seems — promise that if we follow Hashem’s commandments, we will
Parashat Bechukotai: Learning Continuously From Every Experience Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — “Kleptomania” in Greek is a morbid craving for theft, “kleptocracy” is the power of thieves, “kleptopatria” is the theft of the homeland, the taking away of the country from people born and raised in it, whose ancestors have lived in it for generations, people brought up on its culture,
Burden of High Expectations, or Kleptopatria: That Was in Kiev Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History
By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Klezmer Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library will be presented Wednesday evening, May 25, 7 p.m. Register here. This third program from the three-part series, Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library, will once again be hosted by me, Eileen Wingard,
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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — An Arab woman, a member of Meretz, announced her resignation from the government. Her situation is complex. She’s not likely to be attracted to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and she’s not committing herself to vote to disband the government. She indicates that the government hasn’t done enough
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion
By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — The Roustabouts Theater Co often selects plays that are provocative, sometimes dark, but always riveting. The upcoming West Coast Premiere of Iron will surely be even more compelling as it stars two of San Diego’s finest actresses. Rosina Reynolds and Kate Rose Reynolds, an actual mother/daughter duet, will inhabit
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Former NBA all-star Amar’e Stoudemire started his professional career in 2002 with the Phoenix Suns, where he won the NBA Rookie of the Year honor. He later played for the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Miami Heat. He retired from the NBA in 2016, and
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Amar’e Stoudemire Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire