It augments the narrative with supplemental pages explaining such terms and concepts as World War II, antisemitism, ghettos, partisans, the Holocaust, collaborators, the righteous among the nations, the camps, and resistance. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biography Explains the Holocaust to Children Ages 8 to 12 Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is being held at the Lawrence Family JCC. I love going to the movies but since having twins, those typical date nights with my husband are not very common anymore. [Cailin Acosta]
Taking in the Movies at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, California, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
More than 60 students gathered in Price Center to hear the extraordinary story of Holocaust survivor Benjamin Midler. The event, organized by Chabad at UCSD, led by my husband Rabbi Shmulie Cunin and me, was co-hosted by AEPi, the Jewish fraternity. [Mushka Cunin]
Ben Midler, Holocaust Survivor, Imparts Unwavering Positivity at Chabad at UCSD Event Read More »
Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
I began my intervention by stating that I did not choose to be Jewish, that I was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, to Jewish parents, and that I was not asked for my opinion on religion when I was born, nor was I consulted about being circumcised at 8 days old. So, I suppose it was God’s will that determined my religion and, in part, my destiny. This automatically connected me with the audience because, like all religious people, they believe in God’s will, which allowed them to empathize with me. [José Galicot]
Grace Church Pastors Tell Why They Choose to Stand with Us Jews Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Jose Galicot, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The house at 263 Prinsengracht (Prince’s Canal) in Amsterdam was built in 1635, more than three centuries before its most famous resident—Anne Frank–lived and hid there from the Nazi occupiers. [Donald H. Harrison]
Book Traces History of the Anne Frank House from Its Construction in 1635 Read More »
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Parsha Bo’s greatest lesson is to never accede, to never give in, to never give up. A wonderful lesson on Mental Health Awareness Shabbat in the UK, a day dedicated to promoting good mental health within the Jewish community. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Bo: Come With Me Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Watching Sallah Shabati at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival at the Lawrence Familiy JCC — accompanied by Professor Laurie Baron’s insightful historical context — left me reflecting deeply not only on the film’s satirical brilliance but also on how it portrays Mizrahi immigrants, particularly those from Yemen. [Shahar Masori]
‘Sallah Shabati’: A Story of Satire, Stereotypes, and My Family’s Reality Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The relationship between Israel and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has reached a breaking point following staff involvement in the October 7 terrorist attacks and longstanding criticisms of its operations. These events have resulted in Israel’s decision to ban UNRWA from operating within its territories. [Miriam Gershenson]
Israel’s and UNRWA’S Relationship Reaches the Breaking Point Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAWe all breathed a sigh of relief with the little bit of rain that came in over the weekend to help extinguish the fires in Los Angeles and around San Diego County. As I checked my alerts on my phone, these fires are still not 100% contained. They are still active. [Cailin Acosta]
Rain, Human Kindness Give Hope Amid Wildfires Read More »
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Dr. Shapiro reveals Rabbi Kook’s surprising, sometimes radical, and breathtaking ideas, prompting us to rethink what we have accepted as sensible. It is the best book I have read in years. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Rav Kook’s Unique Vision Told by Author Marc B. Shapiro Read More »
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What could President Trump could be thinking? Jews worldwide should celebrate the release of not only Israeli Emily Damari but also Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio? [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Proud Boys Bear No Equivalence to Israel’s Hostages Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
As AJC Europe Managing Director Simone Rodan-Benzaquen points out in her piece published today, those engaging in the antisemitic Holocaust inversion trope by disgustingly portraying Gaza as the new Auschwitz is not only absurd, but also perpetuates the very same Jew-hatred that led to the extermination of six million Jews. [Belle Etra Yoeli, American Jewish Committee]
Holocaust Inversion Latest Example of Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
These Jewish communities have been extensively impacted. According to the reporting of 27 organizations, we know so far: 446 families (approximately 1,353 individuals) have lost their homes completely. 451 families (approximately 1,514 individuals) have damaged/uninhabitable homes. 47 families have lost their businesses. Approximately 20 professionals who work in the Jewish community have lost their homes. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Update on Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts Read More »
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As third-generation Holocaust survivors, we carry a sacred duty: to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and ensure its lessons resonate through time, touching the hearts and minds of future generations. [Montana Tucker and Sacha Roytman]
3rd Generation Holocaust Survivors Vow to Keep Memory and Lessons Alive Read More »
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