Albert stuck the mezuzah to the door frame and said the prayer. Just like that, the process was done. Is this what we waited for? As a matter of fact, yes. While the physical aspect was so quick, it is the spiritual side that was filled and is overflowing. [Miriam Gershenson)
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Albert Kreimerman, Jewish Religion, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsIn addition to the Jewish responses to Iran’s missile and drone attack that were posted Saturday night, April 13, other Jewish organizations weighed in on Sunday, April 14. They are printed below in the order received
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International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In the moment, I’m writing while rockets and drones from Iran have just attacked Israel. The American president’s “Don’t” didn’t deter Iran from unleashing 300 drones, rockets, and missiles against “the little Satan,” Israel. Now is the time for Israel to switch from its defensive posture to an active offense against Iran. There will never be a more opportune time! [Steve Kramer]
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Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
In one scene, for example, Hanney is once again trying to escape the police and a local farm woman (Weisz) tells him to go out through “the rear window” and hands him an empty picture frame which he then puts over his head and shimmies through as he climbs out. [Sandi Masori]
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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Northbound Interstate 5’s last exit in San Diego County is Cristianitos Road, Spanish for ‘the Little Christians.” How did it get such a name, and what might Jewish history have to do with such a place? [Donald H. Harrison]
In his 18-year MLB playing career, Ausmus played as a catcher for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also managed the Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, and Israeli national baseball team. [Wikipedia]
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Israel, Sports & Competitions, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA, Wikipedia
A steady stream of Jewish reaction to the Iranian missile and drone attack on Israel on Saturday, San Diego time, has been received by our publication. Here, in the order received, is what individuals and organizations had to say. {SDJW]
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International, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Her Uncle Abe, the younger brother of her father, played the trombone in the NBC Symphony Orchestra, so a family tradition was to sit quietly around the radio listening to the broadcast of the concerts conducted by Arturo Toscanini, whether or not Uncle Abe had an important solo. Her Bubbie told Abe that he should invite the maestro over to sample her blintzes, but somehow the conductor never realized that pleasure. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
As a frequent collaborator of film director Guillermo del Toro, he has had roles in the del Toro films Cronos (1993), Blade II (2002), Hellboy (2004), Pacific Rim (2013), Asher (2018), Nightmare Alley (2021), and Pinocchio (2022). [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA, Wikipedia
The young actors, adorned in period costumes and armed with enthusiastic performances, brought to life the excitement, challenges, and dreams of the Gold Rush era miners and settlers. From the jubilant discovery of gold nuggets to the struggles of frontier life, the play effectively captured the essence of this transformative period in American history. [Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School]
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California, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
San Diego Congresswoman Sara Jacobs commented, ” … In San Diego, AAPI and Middle Eastern communities are routinely wrapped up in FISA’s collections of communications just for talking with their family members abroad.”
I have learned that coming into Passover many of you feel depressed. Some feel angry with the world. Many are unemployed and too many are seeking someone to love of find someone to love them. My thoughts are with those who have health problems. [Rabbi Bernhard H. Rosenberg]
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Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Prof. Wigderson, currently a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study School of Mathematics, was a Hebrew University faculty member for nearly 15 years. Much of his acclaimed research was conducted during his tenure at Hebrew University. [Press Release]
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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology
She was twice nominated for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for the “Broad City” series. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia