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For a juror to be totally unbiased in Trump’s hush money trial, he or she or they must be … (Laurie Baron)
Satire: The Perfect Unbiased Trump Juror Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO) tackled Schostakovich’s 5th Symphony at their April 14 and 16 concerts at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. If that were not challenging enough, Conductor David Amos, paired it with Beethoven’s 5th Piano Concerto, the “Emperor,” performed by Pianist Ines Irawati. [Eileen Wingard]
‘Fifths’ of Schostakovich and Beethoven Presented by TICO Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors
At first glance, the Tree is a giant, massive, dead olive tree. But, like the Jewish people, when you get closer to it, scan the upper truncated Tree arms, and coming out of them is life, renewed, fresh shoots of green leaves. Atop the highest of the tree arms, on the highest branch of green leaves, is a Dove. The Dove is the most heartfelt symbol of peace all recognize and desire in this contentious land. [Jerry Klinger]
A Tree of Life is Sculpted in Ma’ale Adumim, Israel Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Much of the content for this one-woman show came from Bromka’s extensive research. She armed herself with the 800+ page diary of Lady Bird, autobiography and diaries of Betty Ford, and writings of White House press secretaries. The multi-talented actress told me that “librarians are my heroines/heroes.” [Eva Trieger]
Elaine Bromka Portrays First Ladies Johnson, Nixon, and Ford in ‘Tea for Three’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Phillip confronted West during an interview last Thursday night after he announced the appointment of his running mate, Melina Abdullah, who appeared with him. They both blamed Israel for the war in Gaza and refused to condemn the terror group Hamas, which touched off the war with its Oct. 7 invasion of southern Israel. Maybe they blame Israel for Iran’s massive bombing attack on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Cornel West Evades CNN’s Question about Whether Israel Should Exist Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The La Jolla Music Society’s performing arts center, The Conrad, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. It is the recent recipient of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology’s 2024 Architecture Honor Award for its Baker-Baum Concert Hall, recognized as one of the most acoustically excellent venues in the world. [Eileen Wingard]
Joshua Bell to be Featured May 6 at Baker-Baum Concert Hall Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
After October 7th, it was natural for her to organize a Community Healing Circle for the Jewish community which she facilitates with Keren Zuzan. With event organization and mastering the journey of self-healing and finding belonging, it was fitting that Pinhas facilitated the Alignment Retreat. [Miriam Gershenson]
Russian-Israeli Immigrant to U.S. Leads Weekend ‘Alignment Retreat’ Read More »
California, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The first Passover is a unique event celebrated by the Israelites in Egypt just before their exodus. It is described in Exodus 12:1-11. It stands out from the subsequent Passovers mandated by the Torah. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Why was the first Passover different from all other Passovers? Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
We learn in the Talmud in Baba Metziah 58b, that one who shames another in public, around a Seder table for instance, is as if he/she spilled that person’s blood. One who does so has no share in the World to Come, according to our teachings. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Metzora-Shabbat Hagadol: Eschew Lashon Hara Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
I can envision a museum shaped like a Magen David, with six exhibit areas emanating from a central reception area. [Donald H. Harrison]
OpEd: San Diego County Needs a Jewish Museum Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Let’s talk about the songs- this cast can sing! It’s hard to focus my accolades on any particular actor because the entire cast is so incredibly talented. Even with all the talent, Ceja’s wonderfully playful expressions telegraphed much about her character and made her stand out in the lead role. [Sandi Masori]
Out of This World Singing in ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Recently, a Rabbi facing a shortage of living water devised what plan to assure sufficient water for the local mikveh? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Question: Mikveh Waters Read More »
Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
And so we try to stay optimistic and carry on as before as much as possible, but with the constant nagging awareness that the situation is probably going to go from bad to worse before there can be any improvement. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Israelis’ Sense of Confidence, Optimism Go Up, Down as Peace Hopes Vanish Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In 1878, Bernstein read Friedrich Engels’ just-published book Anti-Dühring, under the influence of which he became a Marxist and entered into correspondence with the author of the book, who later became his friend. Engels accused the philosopher Eugene Dühring of “Judophobia exaggerated to the point of caricature.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Eduard Bernstein, Socialist Reformer Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors