Donations of O- blood are at critical levels. I also saw it on the news. Now is the time to boost up my iron intake and supplements and “answer the call”. To me, it is the easiest Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) service I can offer. [Cailin Acosta]
Blood Drives Offer Opportunities to Give of Yourself Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The last dog I met on my visit was a cute little white terrier mix named Alf. He was rescued 15 minutes before he was going to be put down at a shelter in the LA area. They thought nobody would adopt him because of a bad cough. TAP stepped in and brought him to San Diego where he was treated and is now healthy and waiting for his forever home. [Mimi Pollack]
Mimi’s Ark: All Breeds and Needs at The Animal Pad Read More »
California, International, Mimi Pollack, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
My early 20s in Florentin, a neighborhood in south Tel Aviv near Jaffa, were truly magical. I was part of a local band, living in the bohemian heart of the city, feeling carefree and immersed in the moment. We were a generation connected by shared experiences, yet separated by the vast cultural currents flowing through our lives. Most of us were fresh out of the IDF, eager to enjoy the freedom we had fought for. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Navigating Youth Culture in Both Countries Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
First, there was an introductory video with photos of the featured composers and Barnatan speaking about their lives and why he connected them. [Eileen Wingard]
Summerfest Director Barnatan Pairs Mozart and Pärt in Creative Concert Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Like a Jewish wedding, at which celebration is mixed with sad remembrance of the destruction of the Temple (as symbolized by the breaking of a glass under the groom’s foot), so too was this year’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, August 7, celebrating cooperation between the Jerusalem Zoo and the San Diego Zoo tinged with sadness. [Donald H. Harrison]
Memorial Mixes with Celebration at Jerusalem-San Diego Zoos’ Fete Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USA
This week’s parsha relates that when first instructed to leave Mount Sinai and head towards Canaan, the Israelites were overcome with fear and mistrust, interpreting Hashem’s actions as hatred rather than love. This reaction demonstrates how trauma can distort perception and hinder progress. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Devarim, Shabbat Chazon: Lessons of Trauma, Dignity Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
With a friend, software engineer Austin Weisgrau, whom he met in his high school B’nai B’rith chapter, Lantry decided to research whether tefillin – the phylacteries which observant Jews utilize in morning prayer – could be made from plants instead of animal hides. [Donald H. Harrison]
Vegan Tefillin, Mezuzot, and Someday a Vegan Torah Read More »
Business & Finance, California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, TechnologyA full house greeted the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra’s Director, David Amos, as he welcomed the audience in Tifereth Israel Synagogue’s Cohen Social Hall for TICO’s Annual Pops Concert last Sunday afternoon, August 4. [Eileen Wingard]
Amos and TICO Send Happy Audience Home from Pops Concert Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe month of Av has started which is known as the saddest month in the Hebrew calendar. This month encompasses the sin of the golden calf, the destruction of both Temples, the long subsequent exiles, the expulsion from Spain, the beginning of World War 1 and so many other terrible things in Jewish history. [Cailin Acosta]
The Tragedies of Av; the Triumphs of U.S. Jewish Olympians Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
After the Shoah one would have expected Rabbi Dr. Joseph B. Soloveitchik, the Rav, to analyze and lecture on this unique tragedy and period of Jewish suffering. Although the Rav refers to the Shoah, he does not provide his students with a comprehensive explanation for this horrific period. [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg]
Analyzing Rav Soloveitchik’s Views on the Holocaust Read More »
Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Holocaust, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
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]
From Bachfest to Bookfest Read More »
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