Approximately 550 members and friends of the Jewish community on Saturday evening, Nov. 16, attended a dinner sponsored by the Jewish Federation of San Diego that was dedicated to helping people in southern Israel to rebuild after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and to providing Holocaust education here in San Diego. [Donald H. Harrison]
After a year and a half of fabrication delays, the Mt. Nebo/Rosenwald Elementary School marker was finally dedicated on Nov. 10. The dedication took place almost 100 years to the day when Mt. Nebo opened its doors to its first students in racially segregated Monroe. The marker was funded by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation (JASHP). [Jerry Klinger]
Marker for Mt. Nebo/ Rosenwald Elementary School in Monroe, Louisiana, Dedicated Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) says her former Democratic colleague, now turned Republican, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, is unfit to serve as President-elect Trump’s National Director of Intelligence because she “is likely a Russian asset.” [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This biography of novelist Edna Ferber was written by her grandniece Julie Gilbert, who had access to Ferber’s journals, relatives, friends, and co-workers in addition to archival sources. The result is a splendid recounting of the high points in Ferber’s life, with particular emphasis on the research, production and success of “Giant,” both in its novel and movie forms. [Donald H. Harrison]
Getting to Know Edna Ferber by Following Her ‘Giant’ Odyssey Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastU.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs of San Diego and eight other Jewish members of Congress are among 88 Democratic and Independent lawmakers who have signed a letter urging President Joe Biden to sanction two top officials in the Israeli government, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. [Donald H. Harrison]
88 Members of Congress Seek Sanctions Against Smotrich, Ben-Gvir Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Yeh Yeh surprises her with a present: a new mezuzah, explaining that Zayde had told him that would be a good present for her new home. When they all sit down for Shabbat dinner inside the new apartment, Zayde gives Miri another gift: two small guardian lions that she can put on the chest of drawers by her bed. [Donald H. Harrison)
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The election results are finally in, and as Americans either celebrate or come to sad terms with the outcome, Israelis watch with equal intensity, evaluating the ripple effects from across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: American Election, Israeli Impact Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
When I returned recently from a camping trip at San Elijo State Beach, it was with Chanukah items from the nearby thrift shop of the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. They were gifts not only for us, but also for the critters because all proceeds go to feed and house the animals at the society. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Leaders of the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs all came out against Gaetz becoming the leader of the Justice Department which among its other duties prosecutes hate crimes. [Donald H. Harrison]
The Jewish Citizen: Several National Jewish Groups Oppose Matt Gaetz as Attorney General Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Chabad Rabbi Levi Raskin hosted Shohan Cohen, who survived the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas massacre at the Nova Festival. Speaking Wednesday night to a packed audience, the bright 21-year-old recounted the traumatic experience of witnessing death around him as cars and people were blown up. He survived by hiding under the concert stage with a plastic sheet he found. [Sandy Scheller]
Nova Festival Massacre Survivor Relates His Ordeal to Rancho Santa Fe Chabad Audience Read More »
Holocaust, Israel, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Laughter is good medicine. Ask Avraham and Sarah. After all, they dealt with the challenges of life through faithful laughter. Their son, Yitzchak, carries laughter within the root of his name, tzahok. We are taught to laugh to serve Hashem appropriately, Ivdu et Hashem b’simcha. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Vayeira: Laughter is Good for the Soul Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Why write a play about a topic that makes everyone uncomfortable, anxious or fearful? Because it is a journey many of us will take personally, or bear witness by accompanying a loved one. This frightening, frustrating and largely inevitable voyage is the road to dementia. [Eva Trieger]
‘Living After Midnight’ Depicts Dementia with Compassion and Humor Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastMatzah ball soup is also known as the “Jewish penicillin.” Whenever I am sick, that is what friends would tell me. “All you need is some matzah ball soup and you will feel so much better.” [Cailin Acosta]
Is Matzah Ball Soup Really a Cure-All? Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Two Jewish members of Congress may be in a projected three-way race on Nov. 19 to serve as a leader among Democrats for House members in swing districts. The position is being vacated by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia), who plans to run in 2025 in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. [Donald H. Harrison]