After a 35-year career at Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, President and CEO Pam Ferris has announced her retirement, effective June 2024. [Press Release]
Pam Ferris to Retire as Seacrest Village President and CEO after 35 Years of Service Read More »
Business & Finance, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
The book’s strength lies in its combination of poetic moments and solid policy arguments, reflecting Golden’s diverse background as a professor and nonprofit director. These elements are woven together to form a narrative that is both magical and logical, showcasing Golden’s range as a writer. His varied experiences lend credibility and depth to his insights, making the book not just another spiritual guide, but a substantial piece of literature that offers real, implementable solutions. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
‘Reclaiming the Sacred’ Shuns Materialism in Favor of Love Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
As a Democratic candidate, Pritzker finished third in a 1998 bid for the congressional seat won by Jan Schakowsky, and 20 years later, he ran successfully for governor of Illinois, spending an estimated $42 million of his own money through the primary and $171.5 million to defeat Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the general election. He was easily reelected in 2022. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: J.B. Pritzker Read More »
Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA
Have you ever met a couple who say, with a smile, that this is their tenth wedding anniversary, but in actuality have been married 40 years. They are not lying, just bending the truth a little bit. These are the couples who were married on February 29, which comes around only once in four years — the leap year. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Leaping Into Marriage? Read More »
Holocaust, Israel, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Spivak said that commissioners and five staff members, including herself, carefully watch candidates for city offices and elected city officials to make certain the rules are followed for above-board campaigns and interactions with lobbyists. [Donald H. Harrison]
Like Clean Government, Ethical Campaigns? Apply for City Ethics Commission Read More »
San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Citing newly released evidence that faculty at the University of California campus here are using their official faculty positions and resources to promote anti-Israel propaganda, in violation of University policy and California law, 115 non-profit advocacy organizations called on the University of California Regents to investigate. [Press Release]
Coalition of Jewish Groups Urge Investigation of UC Santa Cruz Department Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release
Mojja joined a group of 22 Jewish volunteers from a diverse group of countries including Brazil, France, Uruguay, Spain, U.S, Germany and Argentina. The volunteer experience really brought them together as friends. “Most volunteers knew English but we taught some to whoever didn’t know.” Mojja recalled with a laugh, “Even the Russian and the Ukrainian got along well!” [Shoshana McKinney]
Israel’s Bell Pepper Crop Picked by International Corps of Volunteers Read More »
International, Israel, Shoshana McKinney, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Most of Kaye’s films were light-hearted including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Inspector General, White Christmas, On the Riviera, The Court Jester, and the biographical Hans Christian Andersen and The Five Pennies about jazz musician Red Nichols. But he also had a serious side, playing a Holocaust survivor in the TV film Skokie. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Danny Kaye Read More »
Holocaust, Jewish Celebrities, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA
Those who blocked the Brooklyn Bridge would have prevented ambulances getting through to the hospital on an already congested highway. A motorist waiting there could have a heart attack. In Pennsylvania, a suspect could be charged with reckless endangerment.
[Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Disrupters Should Be Prosecuted to the Full Extent of the Law Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Zuckerman’s last trip to Israel was in October. On that occasion, he visited an IDF reserve unit near the Lebanese border, which had no trucks to move around the reservists’ gear. He promptly contributed $2,000 for the unit to purchase a trailer for hauling its equipment. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Israel-bound Rabbi ‘Zucky’ Returns to San Diego Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The Arts, The World We Share, Travel and Food, USA
According to the complaint, AU was fully aware of the pervasive and hostile environment for Jewish students, and not only ignored it, in some cases, it chose to subject Jewish whistleblowers to harassment and disciplinary proceedings. [Press Release]
American University in D.C. Accused of Violating Civil Rights of Jewish Students Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
In 1960, the NBC network signed her for The Shari Lewis Show, which stayed on the air through September 1963. Among her many puppet friends were Lamb Chop, a sock with eyes; Charlie Horse and Hush Puppy. [SDJA Staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Shari Lewis Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA
Editor’s Note: Sandi Masori covered the appeal some members of Israeli families made Monday evening, Jan. 15, for the release of their relatives who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7. Their appeal was made in interviews with San Diego media and at a panel discussion that followed at Congregation Adat Yeshurun. [SDJA staff]
Israeli Families Appeal in La Jolla for Help to Release Hostages Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA, Videos
Dave and Sylvia Roth travelled thousands of miles from San Diego to Israel in December just so they could have the opportunity to cut vegetables, sweep floors, pack up groceries, and perform stoop labor picking kohlrabi in the fields. [Donald H. Harrison]
San Diegans Volunteer in Israel for Manual Labor Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA