According to the worldview of Nuchem Shtisel, one of the lead characters in the newly released series Kugel, it’s important to distinguish between the important and petty matters in life — and always focus on the petty. [Jacob Kamaras]
In ‘Kugel,’ Nuchem Shtisel is a Must-Watch Haredi Version of Larry David Read More »
International, Israel, Jacob Kamaras, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The Santa Ana decision came 18 months after a coalition of organizations sued the district in Sept. 2023, accusing it of violating California’s open meetings Brown Act and not protecting the public, including members of the Jewish community, from intimidation and harassment at board meetings. [Marsha Sutton, Times of San Diego]
California Court Strikes Down Prejudiced Ethnic Studies Courses Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Times of San Diego
This year making Oscar predictions is difficult for several reasons. Oscar prognosticators originally thought that Emilia Perez was the frontrunner in many of the 13 categories for which it was nominated. Then past Islamophobic and racist social media posts by it its transgender lead Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced undermining its Oscar chances. [Laurie Baron]
Oscar Predictions 2025 Read More »
California, International, Israel, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Where did February go? It is the shortest month of the year but seems to be packed with the most events and celebrations. One of those being Black History Month. Below are a few African-American Jewish entertainers. [Cailin Acosta]
A Few African-American Jewish Entertainers Noted During Black History Month Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges Jerusalem Coffee House violated Radice’s civil rights under both federal and California law. [Press Release]
Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House Sued by Anti-Defamation League Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The weekend of February 21-23 was one to remember for me as an African American, as a Jewish American, as a woman. It was deeply rewarding to be affirmed on multiple levels by the teaching and preaching of Dumisani Washington, Pastor and CEO of Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel on the Stronger Together Weekend. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Dumisani Washington Rebuilds Bridge Between San Diego’s Black and Jewish Communities Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The phrase used by the announcer to describe the event was that the three victims “died in captivity.” Yes, those were her exact words! Not ‘murdered’ but ‘died.’ Those words were obviously a feeble attempt to be ‘politically correct,’ and not to point a finger of blame at Hamas. How pathetic can you get? [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
The Media and Gaza Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, News Media, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The procession commenced in Rishon LeZion, with mourners lining the streets, many holding orange balloons—a symbol representing the red hair of the Bibas children. The route passed through several towns, culminating in a private burial ceremony near their family home in Sha’ar HaNegev. [Miriam Gershenson]
Israelis Line the Streets to Mourn Bibas Family Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, Obituaries & memorials, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This is the true story of a Jewish mother-daughter team who have been summiting the world’s mountains ever since Nikki, at the age of 5, climbed Mount Masada in Israel following her mother, Cheryl Bart. [Donald H. Harrison]
Mountain Climbing Mother and Daughter Celebrate Pesach on Top of the World Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Up to and including the present, the Palestinian Arabs in Gaza have been prevented from escaping the war zone, except for some thousands who successfully bribed their way over the border with Egypt. (This reminds one of East Germany, where citizens were also prevented from leaving the country.) [Steve Kramer]
No Nation Wants the Gazans Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
“Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by terrorists in cold blood,” Israel Defense Forces Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said, according to The New York Post. “Contrary to Hamas’ lies, Ariel and Kfir were not killed in an airstrike. They killed them with their bare hands. Afterwards, they committed horrific acts to cover up these atrocities.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
Israel Should Not Hold ALL Palestinians Accountable for Bibas’ Murders Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
I feel as though I have absorbed a body blow. The recent news includes agonizing information: the Bibas babies were strangled to death by Hamas savages (too weak a word!), and their mother’s body was only returned to Israel after Hamas broke another deal with Israel. [Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort]
Sadness, Anger, & Various Swirling Emotions Read More »
Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA, Yeruchem Eilfort-Rabbi
After 503 days, the news we dreaded – the news we knew on some level was coming – finally arrived last week. And all our hearts, which have been broken over and over for the past 16 months, broke open once again. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jews Look to Each Other for Solace in Face of Bibas Family Murders Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The behavior exhibited by Hamas should raise alarms for all civilized individuals, demonstrating that such groups and their supporters are unworthy of statehood. When a society revels in human brutality and instills these values in its children, it poses a significant threat to humanity. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Islamic Fanaticism is a Reincarnation of Nazism Read More »
Israel, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors