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Being counted is one thing, being counted upon to give an offering to Hashem is another. Some believe that they “must” be counted by, approved of by others. Others see more deeply and understand that being approved of, being counted by Hashem, has far more meaning. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parasha Ki Tisa: Counting and Being Counted Upon Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Much is written in the Talmud and in later rabbinic writings about embryos, fetuses, artificial insemination, IVF, abortion, and other related issues of pregnancy and childbirth. Which of the following is a true statement with regard to the Jewish perspective on these issues? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Frozen Embryos Read More »
Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Einstein … believed that chess was not Lasker’s goal, but rather his profession. He drew a parallel between chess in the life of the second world champion and the grinding of lenses in the life of Spinoza. He argued that lenses for Spinoza and chess for Lasker were a means of livelihood. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Emanuel Lasker, World Chess Champion Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The word “Jew” appears in Oliver Twist, 326 times. The name “Fagin” appears 306 times, almost always linked to the word Jew. The linkage was intentional. [Jerry Klinger]
Was Novelist Charles Dickens an Antisemite? Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Rabbi Meir … forbade the Jewish community to pay ransom for himself – he feared that it would set a dangerous precedent and lead to other kidnappings. [Alex Gordon]
Talmudic Authorities Cautioned Against Paying Too High a Price for Hostages Read More »
Alex Gordon, Israel, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
At the Shoppes at Carlsbad, Kay Jewelers is located on one floor and Zales on another – a physical manifestation of multilevel marketing. Both are owned by Signet Jewelers which changed its name from Ratners after its CEO, Gerald Ratner, made an unfortunate speech that gave rise to the expression, “Doing a Ratner.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Parent Company of Kay Jewelers, Zales Once Suffered from CEO ‘Doing a Ratner’ Read More »
Ben Dishman, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, International, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The story begins with Lenny’s big break. He was the Assistant Conductor of the New York Philharmonic when, just before a concert at Carnegie Hall that was broadcast live on the radio, the conductor took ill. They had zero rehearsals together, but the depth of his knowledge and passion for the music shone through. After that, folks in the industry knew his name and he was a hot-ticket item. [Eric George Tauber]
‘Maestro’ Looks into the Soul of Leonard Bernstein Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
I, Josephus Flavius, born as Yosef ben Matityahu, a historian of the 1st century, once a deserter to my people but now repentant, narrated the first Jewish-Roman war to speak of my people’s struggle. I became a historian, and today, two thousand years later, I take up the pen again to recount the new wars of the 21st century. [Jose Galicot]
The Jewish War 2.0 Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Jose Galicot, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Embryo: I have a test tube number, but no name, and, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m a long way from being born. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
Satire: Cross Examining an Embryo Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The International Program offers English-speaking students from around the world the opportunity to obtain a prestigious academic degree, coupled with immersive Torah study. [Jacob Kamaras]
Jerusalem College of Technology Recruits Local Orthodox High Schoolers Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jacob Kamaras, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Travel and Food, USASAN DIEGO — Israel’s former ambassador to the United States met with Sandi Masori of San Diego Jewish World following his appearance at a luncheon on Wednesday, Feb 21, sponsored by Jewish National Fund-USA at the Bayfront Hilton. A companion story by SDJW publisher and editor Donald H. Harrison may be accessed via this link.
Video: Michael Oren on Why Israel Must Not Accept a Permanent Ceasefire Read More »
International, Israel, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA, Videos
Several art works adorn the library’s walls and spaces, both inside and outside the building, serving to underline the Jewish people’s connections with the Bible and other writings, as well as echoing aspects of the Land of Israel. The library also contains collections of books, manuscripts and other documents bequeathed or donated by Jewish and Israeli intellectuals, as well as unique collections such as Albert Einstein’s letters, Isaac Newton’s contemplation of the Bible, and the unique Gershom Shocken Collecetion of Kabbalah and Hasidism. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
A Visit to Israel’s New National Library Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
“If they impose a ceasefire on us, guess what, Hamas wins!” he said. “Hamas gets away with mass murder. Those 200,000 Israelis (who have been relocated from towns and communities near the Lebanese and Gaza borders) will not be able to come back to their homes. Our enemies in the region will internalize that they can hit us with impunity and…we will not be able to strike back because we will be slapped with a ceasefire.” [Donald H. Harrison]
JNF San Diego Luncheon Hears of War in Gaza, Reconstruction in Southern Israel Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Suozzi’s victory inspired confidence that Democrats can prevail next Nov. 5 in the presidential and congressional elections, and Fitzpatrick’s legislation appears to be a sign that many Republicans feel so vulnerable that they are terrified. Most of Fitzpatrick’s seven co-sponsors, like himself, represent swing districts. Fitzpatrick’s district, mostly Bucks County, borders Northeast Philadelphia, which is one mile north of my residence. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: House Republicans Stunned by Suozzi’s Victory in Long Island Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA