The Jewish Holiday of Tu B’Shvat has come and gone. It was celebrated on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 12 this year. My 12-year-old twins love this holiday since it celebrates the birthday of the trees. [Cailin Acosta]
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In survey after survey, teens in the U.S. report increasing levels of anxiety, depression, bullying (in person and online), traumatic experiences, and even suicidal thoughts. Ninety-two percent of teens report extended use of screens on a daily basis. And, over 40% report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. [Heidi Gantwerk]
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Heidi Gantwerk, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAThis past weekend, I participated in Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood’s Havdalah service on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8. I carried the Torah as we closed out the service. [Cailin Acosta]
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Antisemitism has reached a tipping point in America, threatening American Jews and casting an ominous shadow across our society. [Ted Deutch, American Jewish Committee]
Survey: 77% of U.S. Jews Feel Less Safe in U.S. in Post-Oct. 7th Era Read More »
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My first reaction to Perfect Strangers, shown Thursday morning, Feb. 6, at the San Diego International Film Festival was thinking, “what a witty and funny film!” [Robin Dishman]
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Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAWith Tu B’Shvat coming on Feb. 13, I found these coloring pages from Joanne Fink Judaica to be printed and colored. As the weather seems to be a bit dreary with possible rain, I thought a fun indoor activity would be nice to share with you all. [Cailin Acosta]
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This book serves a double purpose: it is a tribute to the author’s Austrian Jewish grandmother and an introduction for children ages 4 to 8 to the exciting world of chess. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Four Hours a Day shown Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, at the San Diego International Film Festival is a documentary film directed by Ayelet Dekel in which she interviews mothers and daughters who lived on different kibbutzim in Israel. The subjects commented on the kibbutz ideology of having their children raised communally in a “children’s home.” [Cailin Acosta]
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End of Love Season shown Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, at the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival is a documentary film directed by Shai Gal in which he interviews his parents Geula and Arik. [Cailin Acosta]
After 55 Years of Marriage, Couple Literally Divides Their Home Read More »
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Seeing Israel through the Momentum lens had me hooked and I became a madricha (guide) in 2022 and 2024. In 2023, I participated in the Momentum Fellowship for Jewish women leaders in Orlando as well as in San Jose in 2024. [Alissa Haroush]
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Ruth Kaplan is the volunteer I will be writing about for February. She has gone above and beyond helping newly arrived immigrants and refugees. (Mimi Pollack)
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All proceeds from the Gala will support the Seacrest Village Resident Assistance Fund which provides charitable care for residents in need. These critical funds will provide housing, healthcare, and supportive services to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the residents. [Press Release]
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The audience at the Jewish Community Center who attended Breaking Silence: The Story of Janis Ian truly got a special treat, with the singer/ songwriter herself in attendance to answer questions from the crowd. [Sandy Scheller]
People in my generation (and younger) don’t really trust those in power or our institutions. And we have good reason for that. I was in 7th grade when the September 11th attacks happened, and then I watched the U.S. spend billions of dollars – and deploy millions of servicemembers – to fight endless wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. … (Congresswoman Sara Jacobs)
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