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It has been one week since Donald Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. There are rumors that he wanted to rename it the Golf of America since he owns three golf courses in Florida and the new name was intended to increase business. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Name Game Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The Old Globe Theater usually gets really talented professional equity actors for its shows. Tony award winner ‘Appropriate’ is no different. The all-star cast deliver a compelling performance; every single one of them deserves recognition. [Sandi Masori]
‘Appropriate’ at Old Globe is Unsettlingly Thought-Provoking Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is being held at the Lawrence Family JCC. I love going to the movies but since having twins, those typical date nights with my husband are not very common anymore. [Cailin Acosta]
Taking in the Movies at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, California, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
SAN DIEGO — What can I say about Some Like It Hot at Broadway San Diego? Not much except; Wow! Wow! Wow! I loved every bit of it and it’s easily in my top 5 fave shows. [Sandi Masori]
Some Like It Hot and Some Love It at Broadway San Diego Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
I began my intervention by stating that I did not choose to be Jewish, that I was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, to Jewish parents, and that I was not asked for my opinion on religion when I was born, nor was I consulted about being circumcised at 8 days old. So, I suppose it was God’s will that determined my religion and, in part, my destiny. This automatically connected me with the audience because, like all religious people, they believe in God’s will, which allowed them to empathize with me. [José Galicot]
Grace Church Pastors Tell Why They Choose to Stand with Us Jews Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Jose Galicot, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The house at 263 Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal) in Amsterdam was built in 1635, more than three centuries before its most famous resident—Anne Frank–lived and hid there from the Nazi occupiers. [Donald H. Harrison]
Book Traces History of the Anne Frank House from Its Construction in 1635 Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The return of our hostages from the abyss of their captivity in Gaza to the exhilarating reunion with their families enabled most Israelis, as well as Jews and supporters everywhere, to share in their happiness. We sat shedding tears of joy as we watched the events on our television screens. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Hostage Release Greeted in Israel with Intense Emotions Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Parsha Bo’s greatest lesson is to never accede, to never give in, to never give up. A wonderful lesson on Mental Health Awareness Shabbat in the UK, a day dedicated to promoting good mental health within the Jewish community. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Bo: Come With Me Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Amos explained his choice of piece, noting that the symphony played a significant role during World War II, with the first four notes famously symbolizing the Morse code for “V” — the letter for “Victory.” This symbolic connection made it a particularly poignant selection on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Sandy Scheller)
TICO Concert at LFJCC Captivates with Beethoven’s 5th and Romero Read More »
Holocaust, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Watching Sallah Shabati at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival at the Lawrence Familiy JCC — accompanied by Professor Laurie Baron’s insightful historical context — left me reflecting deeply not only on the film’s satirical brilliance but also on how it portrays Mizrahi immigrants, particularly those from Yemen. [Shahar Masori]
‘Sallah Shabati’: A Story of Satire, Stereotypes, and My Family’s Reality Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The relationship between Israel and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has reached a breaking point following staff involvement in the October 7 terrorist attacks and longstanding criticisms of its operations. These events have resulted in Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA from operating within its territories. [Miriam Gershenson]
Israel’s and UNRWA’S Relationship Reaches the Breaking Point Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAWe all breathed a sigh of relief with the little bit of rain that came in over the weekend to help extinguish the fires in Los Angeles and around San Diego County. As I checked my alerts on my phone, these fires are still not 100% contained. They are still active. [Cailin Acosta]
Rain, Human Kindness Give Hope Amid Wildfires Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Dr. Shapiro reveals Rabbi Kook’s surprising, sometimes radical, and breathtaking ideas, prompting us to rethink what we have accepted as sensible. It is the best book I have read in years. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Rav Kook’s Unique Vision Told by Author Marc B. Shapiro Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
What could President Trump could be thinking? Jews worldwide should celebrate the release of not only Israeli Emily Damari but also Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio? [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Proud Boys Bear No Equivalence to Israel’s Hostages Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors