Reports in the Israeli and international media accuse Netanyahu of actively attempting to undermine any potential deal. But despite all that public outcry, Netanyahu’s grip on power appears to be as strong as ever. [Shai P. Ginsburg]
OpEd: Why Netanyahu and His Coalition Are Able to Hold on to Power Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, The Moderate Voice
This (Oct. 7) tragedy has prompted a profound reassessment of Jewish identity, highlighting a transition from what Cosgrove terms “Genesis Jews” to “Exodus Jews.” This shift signifies a move from an identity grounded in divine blessing and cultural belonging to one shaped by external threats and the need for self-defense. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Are You a ‘Genesis Jew’ or an ‘Exodus Jew?’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I had multiple texts from my husband about Freckles acting weird. She was stomping her back feet and the kids were scared since she had never done that before. In the rabbit world, that behavior either means she is upset about something, or she is alerting her rabbit friends there is danger, a predator nearby. [Cailin Acosta]
The Bunny Rabbit and the Shofar Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USA
Hill’s most disgusting comment was to justify Hamas’ massacre of 1,200 Israelis in southern Israel. He insisted that his “moral code” is against maiming, raping and slaughtering innocent people and kidnapping another 250, but… “As a non-Palestinian, it is not my job to tell people how to liberate themselves. It is not my job to tell people how to be free,” Hill said. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Leftists Try to Falsely Link Black Americans’ Plight with Palestinians’ Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
According to the researchers, “A significant portion of cancer cells are aneuploid, and this trait distinguishes them from healthy cells. Our work focuses on the vulnerabilities of aneuploid cells, with the aim of promoting new strategies for eliminating cancerous tumors. In our studies, we found that aneuploidy increases the sensitivity of cancer cells to certain types of anticancer drugs.” [Press Release]
Before leaving on holiday, we handed in our current car and were told that the ship bringing the fresh batch of vehicles would be reaching Israel in our absence, the procedure for registering the change in ownership would be undertaken by the company, and for that purpose we were told to leave our ID cards there. This we did willingly, glad to be relieved of at least one bureaucratic headache. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Lost ID Card the First Trouble with New Car Company Read More »
Business & Finance, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors
It was all so horrific, and I think back to the weeks following October 7th. I remember that fear within me each time I turned on my phone right after Shabbat (and often during the week as well). What new information will the news bring? Has Israel entered Gaza yet? Have they found any of the hostages? And our precious chayalim (soldiers). Please tell me they are all safe, that there were no casualties over Shabbat. [Ilanit Zakowski]
Reading the News with Trepidation and Resolve Read More »
Ilanit Zakowski, Israel, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, does not want a ceasefire. His goal, Plesner said, is to touch off a general war from the countries and regions surrounding Israel – Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, the West Bank, and Yemen – in which Iran might also participate as it did for the first time with a missile and drone attack on Israel in April. [Donald H. Harrison]
Yohanan Plesner: Ceasefire or Continued War: Israel at an Inflection Point Read More »
Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A new study by a researcher at the University of Haifa, published in the prestigious journal Molecular Psychiatry, part of the Nature group, has found for the first time that 75% of the genes associated with autism are also associated with schizophrenia. [Press Release]
Researchers Find Genetic Similarities Between Autism and Schizophrenia Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Larry and Marisa Simpson from San Diego waited their entire lives to be part of Israel and its diverse society. When Marisa found out she is a second cousin of Gadi Moses, 80, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7th, the couple realized that it was time to make Aliyah. Though they had never met Gadi, this newfound connection made the events feel deeply personal. [Press Release]
Their Fight is Our Fight: American Cousins of Hostage Make Aliyah Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
The initiative is designed to unify Jewish communities across the globe and confront the rising tide of antisemitism head-on. In a moving conversation with renowned Israeli actress Gal Gadot, President Herzog affirmed the resilience of the Jewish people, echoing Gadot’s sentiment that “We will prevail.” [Press Release]
Herzog, Gadot Launch ‘Voice of the People’ Initiative Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAResearchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) in cooperation with three major Israeli medical centers have developed a new method for detecting protein aggregation in cells, a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. The technology can enable diagnosis up to 20 years before the first motor symptoms appear, facilitating treatment or even prevention of the severe disease, which is currently incurable. [Press Release]
Tel Aviv University Develops Methodology for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology
“One Tribe/ One Star” cofounders Isa Marcus and Laurence Mechali said they formed their dance group in April to show support for Israel which had been suffering the traumatizing after-effects of the Oct. 7 massacre for a half year. [Donald H. Harrison and Nevó Bowne Mathis-Masury]
SF Bay Area Flash Dancers Put on Pro-Israel Performance in San Diego Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Nevó Bowne Mathis-Masury, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Two reserve Israel Defense Force officers, speaking for themselves only, are touring the United States discussing the statuses of the military war and the propaganda war against Israel. Maj. Ilan Shulman discussed Israel’s precarious military and strategic situation, and Lt. Col. Amit Grinfeld described Palestinian techniques in creating blatantly false propaganda against Israel. [Donald H. Harrison]
Reserve IDF Officers, Speaking for Themselves, Describe Israel’s Situation Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Fred Kropveld, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA