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I agree with the Torah, Hillel, Akiva, Ben Azzai, and others that the first basic principle is to treat others as you want them to treat you. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
My List of Three Basic Principles of Judaism Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Like Moshe, burdened by his flock, we often wear ourselves thin in service. But just as Yitro offered wise counsel to Moshe to share the burden, remember that neglecting your own wellspring weakens you and those you serve. Self-care isn’t indulgence, it’s sacred stewardship. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parasha Yitro: Care for Yourself, as Yitro Instructed Moses Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
License plate maven Melanie Rubin spotted 4UBubby on a California-licensed car in San Diego. We figure the owner of the car is one happy grandma.
Beginning January 1st when I resumed my former position as publisher and editor of San Diego Jewish World, we have been taking steps to expand and improve our coverage of the Jewish communities in San Diego, elsewhere in the U.S., Israel, and around the world. [Donald H. Harrison]
Letter from the Editor: How San Diego Jewish World is Changing Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, San Diego Calendar, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA
Which of the following is true about Levi Strauss and Levi’s jeans? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Levi Strauss Read More »
Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
The Jews know not to create idols, but what about idols they did not create! What friends and allies they have not ascribed to themselves in their long history of torment! It is a tragic trait of a persecuted people to seek real and imaginary supporters. [Alex Gordon, Ph.D]
Napoleon and the Jews Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The movie viscerally reenacts the wrenching of Edgardo from his home, the anguish it caused his family, and the divisions it created among Italian Jewish leaders who worried that overt protests would jeopardize their already precarious position in the Papal States. [Laurie Baron]
SD International Jewish Film Festival Preview: ‘Kidnapped’ Read More »
Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
“They shouldn’t have sent him out of prison,” Koubi said. “I knew that he would make a lot of trouble. Sinwar had murderous eyes. He hates Israelis, Jews, and the ‘infidels’ — a very deep hating. He knew the Koran by heart and the charter of Hamas by heart. He told me even that they were planning to kidnap more Israeli soldiers. He was right unfortunately.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Former Shin Bet Interrogator Profiles Hamas Leader Yahya al-Sinwar in SDJW Interview Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“I’m not adding to the vitriol. My goal is to do my small part to help move the HRC away from that and into the effective, on-the-ground work that it was meant to do.” [SDJW staff]
Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, both far-right ideologues in Netanyahu’s cabinet, have never tried to hide their wish to exile the Palestinians from Gaza. In their thinking, such an expulsion of the Palestinian population would allow Israel to return to its biblical borders. Then they would rebuild Gaza solely with Jewish inhabitants. [Amy Neustein, Ph.D]
OpEd: Israel Must Beware of Hard-Right’s Messianism Read More »
Amy Neustein, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
After he decided to market the ties on his own, executives at Bloomingdale’s wanted him to narrow the tie slightly and Lauren daringly refused. Although winning Bloomingdales’ account, in anyone else’s eyes, would have been a big victory, Lauren had larger ambitions to become himself a name brand. Lauren found other stores to sell the wide tie to, and as their popularity increased, Bloomingdale’s resistance correspondingly decreased. Whereas thin ties sold at the time for $5, Lauren’s ties commanded between $7.50 and $15. The more people paid for them, the more they valued them. [Donald H. Harrison]
Ralph Lauren Willed Himself Into the Good Life Read More »
Antisemitism, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Ever wonder how many theatre egos can fit in one Manhattan hotel room? Well, PowPac has the answer in Terrence McNally’s very clever It’s Only a Play. The premise for this witty, fast-paced show reveals the anxiety and fragile relationships of writer, actor, producer, director, critic and wannabes as they await the New York Times review of opening night on Broadway. [Eva Trieger]
‘It’s Only A Play’ Deals with Theatre Egos Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The anchors of the Festival were the excellent Raanana Symphonette Orchestra, its Music Director, Maestro Omer M. Wellber, its talented Concert Master, Nitai Zori, and Conductor-in-Residence David Sebba. One or more of them was present at nearly every event. [Steve Kramer]
A Musical Escape to Eilat Read More »
Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food
He has published over one hundred professional articles and authored three very excellent and very different books. The first, A New Wrinkle, details how to embrace the second half of our lives. The second, The Art of Eric Z. Shapira, is the thrilling result of a five-year labor of love. This stunning collection is a 60-year retrospective of this self-taught artist’s drawings, paintings and sculptures. The most recent publication is a textbook entitled Geriatric Dentistry: Gateway to Longevity and Life-Long Health. This is a valuable resource for geriatric dentistry and medicine. [Eva Trieger]
Eric Shapira Is a Man of Many Accomplishments Read More »
Eva Trieger, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA