As we enter Shabbat, our hearts and minds are heavy with the loss and devastation in Los Angeles. We are praying diligently for all those who are affected by the wildfires, and those who are working so hard to keep people, animals, and homes safe. [Eileen Levinson]
A Shabbat Prayer for Los Angeles Read More »
California, International, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
JDCA was launched in the aftermath of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville in 2017, as neo-Nazis marched through the streets with tiki torches and chants of “Jews will not replace us.” We came into being with a voice rooted in Jewish and Democratic values, speaking truth to power, combating extremism, and opposing the dangerous policies of Donald Trump that are – at their core – antithetical to Jewish values. [Susie Stern]
Susie Stern Introduces Self as New JDCA Board Chair Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I live the struggles of the Jewish people,
every day,
anywhere they happen.
Aren’t Jews one wherever they are?
Aren’t we one with the Jewish state of Israel? … {José Galicot}
Jewish Poetry: I Live Here Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Jose Galicot, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
While this fire follows a string of others that have ravaged large swaths of America’s west coast, we need not let this become “the new normal.” We are not powerless to confront this reality. We can demand changes that will reverse the trend toward more frequent and extreme climate disasters. [Rabbi Jennie Rosenn]
OpEd: Los Angeles Fires Result from Dependence on Fossil Fuels Read More »
California, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Donald Trump is livid over Biden being chosen to deliver the eulogy at Carter’s funeral instead of him. He claims the selection was rigged. After all, Trump is not only the president elect but also the only legitimately elected president for the past four years. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Trump’s Eulogy for Jimmy Carter Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
StandWithUs released a comprehensive report titled “Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP): A Shield for Hate, Not a Voice for Peace,” exposing the extremist ideology, dangerous alliances, and harmful actions of JVP. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Issues Report on ‘Extremist’ Jewish Voice for Peace Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
In 1966, a fire that started on a top floor of the 10-story Jewish Theological Seminary building in New York City destroyed 70,000 books and other written items. Many were extra copies of the books stored below; others were irreplaceable items such as the Torah scrolls sent for safekeeping from Danzig during the Holocaust. [Donald H. Harrison]
They’ve got bagels, they’ve got “corned beef”, they have “pastrami” and “bacon”- pretty much everything you would expect, except it’s all made from wheat and plant protein. [Sandi Masori]
Ben & Esther’s Vegan Jewish Deli Enchances San Diego’s Culinary Variety Read More »
Business & Finance, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Ralph Lauren is a fashion designer, businessman, and philanthropist who is particularly known for his Polo line of menswear and women’s fashions. His philanthropic support has largely focused on cancer research, education, and support. Which of the following is a Jewish fact about Ralph Lauren? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Presidential Medal of Freedom Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USASan Diego University President’s ecumenical statement expressing sympathy for the loss of life on 10/7 and the ensuing war in Gaza was condemned as “hateful and divisive” by the school’s chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, I composed an innocuous template for such presidential statements in the future. [Laurie Baron]
A Satiric Review of 2024 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
I read somewhere that people stick to their New Year’s Resolutions for only two weeks. Two weeks after New Years Day, people give up. I found that a little sad.[Cailin Acosta]
New Year’s Resolutions Are Kept for an Average of Two Weeks Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Alas, the best-laid plans of mice, men, and holiday hostesses often go awry! This I recently learned. We were scheduled to host eight Algerian exchange visitors for a “traditional” Thanksgiving meal. The group was in town for a few days as part of a multi-state tourism education program sponsored by the U.S. State Department. [Karen Galatz]
Matzo Chronicles: Halal and Back Read More »
Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
It is crucial to influence the public about Jews and Israel. Americans and other people worldwide have regularly bashed Israel, and that must be changed to diminish antisemitic actions. However, the Jewish people face steep obstacles to this end. I can run down a series of steps along different tracks that can help us, but no amount of money is going to boost Israel’s standing so long as the present government remains in power. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Israel’s New PR Effort Hampered by Fact Netanyahu is Still PM Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
After the kids took some rides, we made it to the Menorah Candle Lighting Ceremony with Elmo at Big Bird’s Wave Pool Lawn. Courtney Adams, Assistant Supervisor of Talent Operations, sang the brachot and since Oscar the Grouch was not invited to the lighting, he unplugged the menorah. A quick fix from the crew, the menorah was lit for the sixth night celebration. [Cailin Acosta]
Elmo and Friends Celebrate Chanukah at Sesame Place Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA