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My father would bring the chickens home, where the real work began. He would meticulously defeather, clean, and cut the chickens, ensuring they were ready for my mother’s culinary expertise. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Home-Cooked Meals Here and There Read More »
Israel, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
A wildlife sanctuary, Critter Encounters rescues animals that cannot be released back into the wild or have been relinquished by private owners who can no longer care for them. This 501(c)3 Non-Profit sanctuary provides a loving, forever home for all these animals. [Mimi Pollack]
Mimi’s Ark: A Forever Home in Ramona for Abandoned or Injured Animals Read More »
Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Imagine being handed a golden ticket and complaining it’s not platinum. That was Korach in a nutshell. His dissatisfaction bubbled and boiled, a cauldron of ambition and discontent that would eventually overflow, scalding not just himself but those around him. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Korach: Portrait of an Envious, Self-Aggrandizing Man Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
On Monday, July 1, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria with other San Diego representatives declared July as Pride Month in San Diego. Many other states consider June as Pride Month, but San Diegans have declared July as Pride Month. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Community Schedules LGBTQ+ Pride Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I was filled with awe and appreciation for the critical yet sticky issues its writers have tackled over the decades, such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, abortion, equal rights, and other women’s issues historically sidelined in mainstream media. Wow! I felt like I was in a sacred space – a sort of ground zero for women’s rights. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Embracing Midlife Sisters Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, Shayna Kaufmann, USA
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that presidents are above the law, that they are endowed by Jesus with certain inalienable rights, that among these are killing domestic and foreign enemies and unfettered liberty for economic enterprises and the pursuit of wealth. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Declaration of Subservience, July 4, 2024 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Since October, some of these objections to the academic study of Israel have escalated to soft boycotts sometimes led by professors in important departments related to the study of modern Israel and to current events. At the same time, students across the board have expressed increased desire to learn about Israel and the region. Registration in Israel-related courses, including courses taught by MGSDII professors is at its highest levels ever. [Susan Lapidus]
OpEd: Value of Israeli Professors on U.S. College Campuses Read More »
Ben Dishman, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Bowman’s credibility, along with his colleagues, is severely damaged by their fact-free accusations of Israel, which in turn makes it difficult for any reasonable person to take them seriously. If they put forward bills to improve life for vulnerable Americans, the proposed legislation stands less chance of success because of their pariah status. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Pro-Hamas Legislators Not Taken Seriously on Domestic Issues Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
July will be a busy month at various Jewish congregations around the county. Other Jewish venues will also be busy with programming. Here’s lookahead. [Cailin Acosta]
Busy July at the Congregations and Other Jewish Venues Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Israel’s Haredi community is warning of a religious war after the Supreme Court ruled that the government must start drafting yeshiva students into the military. Some Haredi have threatened to fight this decision if the Israeli government attempts to draft their students. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
Challenges Israel Must Face in Drafting the Haredim Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The music of Take Me Out To The Ball Game was written by Albert Von Tilzen, a Jewish man from Indianapolis. The lyrics were written by his Christian friend, Jack Norworth. [Jerry Klinger]
A Proposal to Memorialize the Men Behind ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAlthough he denounced the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision, Biden should consider invoking it if Trump wins the election. Then he should implement these policies: [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Good for the Gander Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Henry David Thoreau advised people not to work. This is a mistake. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The Torah vs. Henry David Thoreau Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Staff and Bylined Contributors
When we asked her what the best Georgian dishes on the menu were, she recommended the Chakhokhbili – which they called Georgean Eagle in the menu – It’s a Georgean chicken stew with tomatoes, basil, parsley, mint and cilantro. And the Chakapuli – which is a Georgian lamb shank stew with white wine, sour plum, onions, tarragon. Both were delicious. [Sandi Masori]
Pomegranate Restaurant Has Dream-Worthy Chicken Dish Read More »
International, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food