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Old man Biden/ That old man Biden./ He’s not a hater,/ Would be dictator/That old man Biden./ Why’s he polling behind? [Laurie Baron]
Satirical OpEd: Old Man Biden Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Photographer Fred Kropveld visited Tifereth Israel Synagogue on Friday, June 14, Flag Day. [SDJW staff]
U.S. Flag Day at Tifereth Israel Synagogue Read More »
Fred Kropveld, Israel, News Media, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Basically, the show takes us through both Johnny and June’s beginnings, the way they met, how they started touring together and eventually fell in love, though both were married to others at the time. [Sandi Masori]
Songs in ‘Johnny and June’ Memorable, but Narration Lacks Something Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Tenenbom also mocks practices that rational thinkers would consider strange. For example, pious men feel that it is wrong to look at a woman lest they be driven to lust, but women can look at men because they are not so distracted. Also, married women cover their hair so that men do not become attracted to them. However, many buy wigs that make them more beautiful than they ever were before they wore them. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Careful Beauties Ahead!’: Laughing at the Pious Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In Israel, Shabbat is more than just a religious observance; it is a national rhythm that influences the entire country. The word “Shabbat” itself stems from the Hebrew root “shin-bet-tav,” which means to cease or to rest. For Israelis, Shabbat is a time to “sit” and relax, to pause the hectic pace of life and find peace. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Shabbats in Both My Countries Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
“May the Lord bless you and watch over you. May the Lord cause His countenance to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord raise His countenance toward you and grant you peace.” [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Naso: The Origin of the Priestly Blessing Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The silencing of his Jewishness has characterized his entire tenure as president. Mentioning his Jewishness became taboo. Benjamin Disraeli, a baptized Jew, was Prime Minister of Great Britain and openly discussed Jewish issues and wrote novels with Jewish characters. Léon Blum was Prime Minister of France and spoke freely about his Jewishness. Bruno Kraisky was Chancellor of Austria and made no secret of his Jewishness. Walter Rathenau was Foreign Minister of Germany and spoke proudly of his Jewish ancestry. None of them were ashamed of their Jewishness as Zelensky was. [Alex Gordon]
OpEd: Zelensky Keeps a Distance from His Jewishness and from Israel Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastYouth Summer Music Camp (6th-12th grade) with Sharon Katz will be at 1 p.m., Monday, June 17 until Saturday, June 22 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19) at the San Diego Central Public Library. Katz is the founder of The Peace Train Project and Band and will direct this summer camp at the library. [Cailin Acosta]
Shavuot Wishes and Some Fascinating Upcoming Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastIn response to the conviction of his son for lying about his drug addiction when purchasing a gun, Joe Biden reiterated that he would “accept the outcome of this case and continue to respect the judicial process as Hunter considers an appeal.” What he did not say was … [Laurie Baron]
Satire: What Joe Biden Didn’t Say Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
No guilt, no apologies, no regrets, no questions, not even confusion. Rescuing four of our brethren was worth everything Israeli forces needed to do Saturday morning. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: No Apologies for Freeing 4 Hostages from Terrorists Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
So, of course she tried to suppress the fact that she was physically stimulated by the touch of women and conversely deadened by the touch of men. She took no joy in marital sex; it was a duty imposed upon her by the expectation of the Gur community. The only benefit of having sex with her first husband was her two children, for whom her love knew no bounds. [Donald H. Harrison]
Lesbian Breaks Free from Gur Hasidim Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined ContributorsMany individuals did not want to watch alone the film about the horrific attacks on Jewish women during the Oct 7 massacre. Limiting the number of reservations to women-only, having mental health clinicians facilitate and not listing the location facilitated this event. [Cailin Acosta]
OpEd: ‘Screams Before Silence’ an Intense Documentary Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
At Jewish Federation of San Diego, we are deeply committed to investing in transformational experiences that ensure a brighter, stronger, and more connected Jewish community for generations to come. Our initiatives focus on inspiring a life-long love of Judaism, fostering a robust pipeline of future leaders, and deepening community bonds. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jewish Federation Invests in ‘Transformational Experiences’ Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Last week, I was both shouting and dancing to the most marvelous violin music. There is a saying that the greatest compliment a Jewish violinist can receive is to say “Your violin really spoke to me.” We must say that to violin maven Alicia Svigals, who is releasing a new CD after more than 20 years. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Music Review: The Queen is Afire! Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors