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Exclusive of depictions of the Holocaust, there are two major types of Jewish stories in the comic book universe, according to panelists at Comic-Con on Friday, July 26. [Donald H. Harrison]
Finding Jews and Jewish Stories in Comic Books Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Fiction, Jewish History, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Israel and the United States have different democratic structures, yet both face the danger of authoritarianism. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: The Threat of Would-Be Dictators Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“I went through the unpleasant experience of being machine-gunned in the water, after we had been sunk, by four very persistent Junkers 87 diver bombers. They even dropped incendiary bombs in an attempt to catch any floating oil on fire. They have not got much mercy, those Germans. I then had to swim for seven hours towards a place that was already occupied by Jerry and eventually got back to England in charge of a French fishing boat, dressed as a French sailor, only to be arrested as a spy!” [Jerry Klinger]
An Historic Plaque for a Jewish Hero of the Dunkirk Evacuation Read More »
International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Graphic artist Trina Robbins, who died earlier this year, was saluted by Comic-Con panel members who recalled Robbins’ salute to Lilly Renée, another woman pioneer in the comic book industry. Both Jewish women had a hand in World War II comic book stories in which the evil Nazis were given their comeuppance.
[Donald H. Harrison]
Women Artists, Survivors, and Victims who Fought the Nazis Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors
A car stopped and a voice shouted: “Nazis! Nazis! Go back to Germany!” I couldn’t see the car or the driver, so I don’t know whether anyone said or did anything in response. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
A Passing Motorist Shocks Demonstrating Pro-Ceasefire Israelis Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Pinchas’ extraordinary longevity wasn’t supernatural, but a direct result of his inner harmony, his mindfulness, and his ability to not disturb himself. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Pinchas: The Benefits of Inner Peace Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Author Adina Allen finds tension between the millennia of rabbis and scholars who create and pontificate biblical interpretations and Moses’ exhortation to the wandering Israelites that understanding Torah is not beyond anyone’s reach (Deut. 30:11-14) [Fred Reiss]
Torah Study Method: Inquiry, Intention, Exploration, Reflection Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Israeli citizens were lulled by the overconfidence of our leaders, who disparaged the Arab enemies who nearly surround Israel. They were convinced that Israeli brain power could overcome the jihadists. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Defensive Posture Insufficient; Israel Must Go on the Offensive Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
SAN DIEGO – The most anticipated event of the year is here through this weekend in San Diego. Or maybe not a “big deal” for us locals. But Comic Con is here whether we attend or not. My husband and kids have gone for years and now my brother in-law and family are also “big fans”. I hope to see some pictures of Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) look a-likes. [Cailin Acosta]
Comic-Con and Other Fun San Diego Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
The local initiatives that emerge from the intensive personal and community analyses are strongly associated with sustainability because they reflect the objectives of the participants. [Yossef Ben-Meir]
“Israel does not seek to resettle Gaza but for the foreseeable future, we must retain overriding security control there to prevent the resurgence of terror to insure Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel,” he said from the rostrum of the House of Representatives as its Speaker, Republican Mike Johnson, and the Democrat who heads the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ben Cardin, sat behind him. [Donald H. Harrison]
Netanyahu Lays Out Vision for Gaza, Broader Middle East Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
David Remez worked closely with Golda Meir in the Histadrut, where she served on the executive committee before leading the political department of the Jewish Agency in 1946. Remez and Meir were joined at the hip for many years. As Remez’s grandson Gideon Remez, a Sokolov (Israel’s version of the Pulitzer) Prize winner, explained, their relationship was “the most guarded, and yet most well-known, state secret.” [Gedaliah Borvick]
Who Is the Man Second from the Left as Ben-Gurion Declares Independence? Read More »
Gedaliah Borvick, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Mothers across the country, from non-college educated to professional women, are suffering a brutal fate at the hands of the American family courts as they beg judges to protect their young children from unstable, and often substance-abusing, fathers. Grandparents, likewise, suffer as they watch with agony as their grandchildren are subject to injury and, sometimes, death at the hands of dangerous fathers. Kamala Harris can change that, and she can begin today.
[Amy Neusein and Michelle Etlin]
OpEd: Kamala Harris May Protect Mothers from Discriminatory Family Court Decisions Read More »
Amy Neustein, California, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAJewish Federation of San Diego and Entwine announce that Thursday, August 1, is the deadline to apply for inclusion in the “Inside Jewish Italy” trip happening Monday, November 18 until Monday, November 25. This travel opportunity is intended for young adults ages 23-39! Click here to apply. [Cailin Acosta]
Local Events and Jewish Summer Travel Opportunities Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA