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A few things were different about this production, first the non-fairy actors wore modern dress, the part of Hermia’s father was turned into that of her mother, and the show we saw had swing actor Ruth Russel filling in for the role of Demitrius. [Sandi Masori]
Shakespeare with Some Contemporary Twists at Coronado Playhouse Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Four areas of interest have shaped the life of Cantor Larry Kornit of Congregation Beth Tikvah: Religion, music, politics, and sports. In addition to serving as a spiritual leader of what he described as his Conservative/ Reform/ Eclectic congregation, he also has volunteered as a member of the City of Oceanside’s nine-member Housing Commission. The commission meets in the City Council chambers the fourth Tuesday of each month. [Donald H. Harrison]
Larry Kornit: Cantor in Shul, Social Justice Advocate Outside Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Satire and Purim go together like peanut-butter and jelly. Purim Torah stands as a unique and vibrant facet of Jewish literary tradition, showcasing the playful side of rabbinic intellect. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
Get Ready for Some Purim Torah Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Purim 2024 begins at nightfall Saturday, March 23, and ends after sunset Sunday, March 24. A list of Purim activities may be found in our San Diego County Jewish Calendar. Anticipation of Purim is keeping the rabbis and rebbetzins of the many Chabad Houses in San Diego quite busy. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Purim Preparations Read More »
Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Working together, we can create a San Diego Jewish community that is not only stronger and more vibrant but also more inclusive, engaging, and enduring for years to come. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Shaping Our Jewish Future Together Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The dialogue is fast-paced and funny, both because of Rajiv Joseph’s writing and the animated faces of Foote and Echebiri. San Diegans can especially appreciate how upset and betrayed Matt and Shawn feel when James moves to the Miami Heat and leaves his hometown. I saw many in the audience nodding emphatically as Matt and Shawn lament the perceived betrayal, as memories of our own Chargers’ betrayal with their move to LA still feels fresh. [Sandi Masori]
‘King James’ Uses Sports Metaphor to Explore the Ups and Downs of a Friendship Read More »
Sandi Masori, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
The satiric comedy was originally written and performed in French, but fortunately for English-speaking audiences, it was translated by Richard Wilbur, and later, by others. The play is written and performed in rhyme. The actors are nothing short of incredible in their ability to speak the lines with meaning, each delivered naturally and logically. [Eva Trieger]
‘Tartuffe’ Pokes Fun at Our Frail and Base Tendencies Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Even as we remain shaken by the events of a few months ago we try to continue to keep hope in our hearts, to stay positive, permit ourselves to take pleasure in the good things of life. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
OpEd: Trying to Stay Positive in the Aftermath of the Oct. 7 Massacre Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
It’s a cute, little fast-casual restaurant that does a brisk lunch hour. Owner Avi Gerassi prides himself on making everything they can in house. That includes all the salads and spreads, the pita and even the challah that they use for the weekend French toast. The menu features Israeli comfort food- shawarma, kabobs, falafel, pita, humus, etcetera. [Sandi Masori]
At Pita 22 It’s about Good Homemade Food Not Politics Read More »
Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Stories of the “wise people of Chelm” abound in Jewish literature. Chelmites always jump to the wrong conclusions and their attempts to solve perceived problems often compete in silliness. [Donald H. Harrison]
Chelmites, as Usual, are Foolish, But in This Tale, Their Children are Smarter Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Gloria Gervitz, of blessed memory, the acclaimed Mexican-Jewish poet, had her poetry read, the first of three featured writers at the Tuesday, March 5, Jewish Poets–Jewish Voices program.[Eileen Wingard]
Jewish Voices/Jewish Poets Features Gervitz, Lewis and Schwartz Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, International, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Actually, the more food, fuel, and water sent into Gaza, the more Hamas steals to enrich its supplies. Most of the shipments are commandeered by Hamas for itself, either to supply its supporters or to resell on the black market to the hungry citizens. This is not so much a problem of insufficient supply of goods, but a lack of enough money to buy food at vastly inflated Hamas/black market prices. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Concerned about the People of Gaza? Blame Hamas! Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
Although Moses and Bezalel were beyond suspicion, they set an example about using public funds. They felt the Israelites were entitled to a reckoning since the donated materials had initially belonged to them. As a result of their example, many people learn to do likewise. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Thoughts Prompted by the Tabernacle in Parasha Pekudei Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The parasha hints at something quite illuminating. While we built the Mishkan, the process of doing so, the unity we experienced, our undistracted singular focus and purpose, our following Hashem’s plan, actually built us, says the Malbim. By building something, the builder changes. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parashat Pekudei: Fulfilling God’s Sacred Plan in Unity Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors