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Man Tells Hadassah Group of His Journey from Being Outwardly Female

When Ben Greene was 14-15 years old, he started to notice “things were different.” Born a female, Greene would look in the mirror and note that the image there did not match the feeling inside. Later, Greene, who now identifies as a man, learned this was called “disassociation.” [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

How the Mossad Assassinated a Latvian Murderer

The author must have had privileged access to Mossad documents and/or agents to be able to describe in such great detail precisely how the agent managed to gain Cukurs’ confidence to such an extent that, although suspicious of being traced by hostile Jewish elements, he agreed to fly to Montevideo in Uruguay, where the Mossad considered the conditions for assassinating him would be more favorable. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

An Israeli-American Perspective: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The U.S. benefits from a large domestic market, which allows startups to scale more easily within the country before expanding internationally. In contrast, Israel’s small domestic market forces startups to think globally from day one, often seeking international partnerships and markets to grow. [Shahar Masori]

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Business & Finance, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA

Summer is the Season to Try New Jewish Experiences

As I tell many people, you are never too old to learn something new, whether it be a new art medium or listening to a discussion about someone’s life experiences. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food

Parsha Chukat: When Moses’ Emotions Undid Him

Moshe’s outburst – his harsh words and the physical act of striking the rock – can be viewed as a manifestation of accumulated stress, grief, and possibly burnout. It highlights the crucial need for leaders to develop robust emotional resilience and self-care practices to maintain their equilibrium in challenging times. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Drexel Prof. Arrested on Charge of Stealing Pro-Israel Signs

Mariana Chilton, PhD is a college professor in Philadelphia by day and a suspected thief in the night in a wealthy suburb. She faces charges in Montgomery County Court for swiping pro-Israel signs from a neighboring synagogue and a private home. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Louis Towne, Cantor, Medical Doctor, World Traveler, Laid to Rest

Louis Cy Towne, 85, a medical doctor, cantor, travel enthusiast, and opera lover, bequeathed those great loves to his three children, his daughter Danielle Towne commented Tuesday at well-attended graveside services at the Home of Peace Cemetery. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

High Atlas Foundation Aids in Recuperation after Morocco Earthquake

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck central Morocco in September 2023, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting affected communities through water, sanitation, and agricultural initiatives aimed at food recovery, benefitting around 3,350 people. [Yossef Ben-Meir]

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International, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Yossef Ben-Meir

Jewish Agency’s Head of North America: Israel Needs ‘Character Witnesses’ on Campus

Given the surge in anti-Israel and antisemitic incidents with the growth of the BDS movement and the ongoing war, The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Campus Israel Fellows are supporting Jewish college students by maintaining an authentic and engaging Israeli presence on campuses. [Jacob Kamaras]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Hounding the Headlines: The Aging Alpha Dog Choices

Every four years in the United States, dogs choose an alpha dog to lead them.  In the past both candidates were sufficiently tame and thus caused no alarm.  That is not the case this year.  Two old dogs are competing for the office. [“Elona Baron” as Barked to Laurie Baron}

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Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

‘Left for Dead’ Prompts Rabbi’s Exposition of Jewish Ethics

Eric Jay Dolin is a well-known master storyteller who paints a gripping historical narrative set against the backdrop of the early 19th century. The story not only revolves around an American sealing expedition during the War of 1812 but also delves into the themes of survival, conflict, and moral dilemmas, adding depth and intrigue to the story. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors

San Diego County Fair Evokes Memories of Another Fair in Tel Aviv

Twenty years later on July 7th, I’m in San Diego going to the last day of the county fair with my husband. This time, going by car. Coming in, I thought it was so grand. Honestly, Luna Park has nothing on the set up of the San Diego County Fair. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Albert Kreimerman, Israel, Lifestyles, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA