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My desire to help him he perceived as a plot against his freedom, against his personality, against his human dignity. My acquaintance was offended that I was messing with her head. [Alex Gordon]
My Matchmaking Disaster Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In Israel, he joined the board for Aguda, which is the association for the LBBTQ+ equality. This led to meeting and marrying his husband. [Cailin Acosta]
Portrait of a Gay Man’s Life in Jerusalem Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
As we approached the vessel, we started noticing the beautiful details such as the roses at the front of the boat and the gold horses on the side. Nico took us on a spectacular ride which in itself was so joyful, the bonus was being able to look at these giant single-family homes that are right on the water each with a yacht parked in front. Nico serenaded us with an authentic Italian song and made great conversation. [Miriam Gershenson]
Gondolas in Coronado Prompt Thoughts of Jews in Venice Read More »
Albert Kreimerman, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
German Jewish philosopher Hermann Cohen (1842-1918) was a neo-Kantian philosopher. Jewish Virtual Library describes him as “probably the most important philosopher in the nineteenth century.” His book Religion of Reason: Out of the Source of Judaism has been praised by many thinkers. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Maimonides Had Better Ideas than Hermann Cohen Did Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
From across the seas and across party lines, past and present Jewish public officials denounced the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Officials, Past and Present, Condemn Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In this novel, the adult human characters are either good or bad, with few shades of gray. The animals, of course, are all good, although sometimes they can’t restrain their natural urges. The behavior of the children improves over the course of the novel, as they come to understand what is at stake. [Donald H. Harrison]
Animals Protest Zoo Mismanagement in Novel for Youngsters Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
In Revolutionary Optimism, Zeitz outlines seven steps that can help individuals change the world for the better. While the specific steps are not explicitly detailed, the book emphasizes cultivating self-compassion, embracing love as a guiding principle, and engaging in meaningful activism. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Book Review: ‘Revolutionary Optimism’ Must Be Tempered with Reality Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
As for the plot, basically the red team and blue team are at war and are competing in acrobatics and aerial tricks. The only problem is that one of the blue girls is in love with one of the red boys. The two keep trying to come together, only to be pulled away by their teams. [Sandi Masori]
Romeo and Juliet Story Spices Up Acrobatic Competition Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
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]
Man Tells Hadassah Group of His Journey from Being Outwardly Female Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
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]
How the Mossad Assassinated a Latvian Murderer Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
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]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Read More »
Business & Finance, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA
Sorel Bennett (Susan Branch), a quirky actress and Edward Bennett (David Dartt), her playwright husband, have a combative relationship. They alternately spar and coo, while mixing it up with their unanticipated visitors. [
‘Death By Design’ is Humorously Lively at PowPac Theatre Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
He said that he is trying to arrange for Arab governments including Egypt and Saudi Arabia to “keep the peace in Gaza without Israeli forces staying in Gaza.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Biden: No Israeli Troops in Gaza after War is Over Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
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]
Summer is the Season to Try New Jewish Experiences Read More »
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