What is Hezbollah? What exactly is its role in Lebanon? And how big a blow is Nasrallah’s death? The Conversation turned to Mireille Rebeiz, a Lebanon expert at Dickinson College who is writing her second book on Hezbollah, to help explain. [Mireille Rebeiz]
Hezbollah: A Primer in the Wake of Hassan Nasrallah’s Assassination Read More »
Israel, Middle East, The Moderate Voice
Carly Gammill, Director of Legal Policy at the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, said: “The expansion of the initiative into Massachusetts and New York comes at a time when antisemitism continues to plague students in our nation’s schools and will help ensure broader access to legal resources for students seeking to address attacks against their Jewish identity.” [Press Release]
California Tested Hotline for Harassed Jewish Students Now in Massachusetts and New York Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
There is a tradition in some Jewish communities wherein nuts are not eaten on Rosh Hashanah. What is the reason for this prohibition? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Rosh Hashanah Food Prohibition Read More »
Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Courtesy of Wikipedia Elie Wiesel (September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, written mostly in French and English, including Night, a work based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. In his political activities Wiesel became a regular speaker
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In 1916, Máté Zalka was taken prisoner in Russia. Passion for political radicalism, inherent in some part of the Jewish intelligentsia in Hungary in those years, determined Zalka’s path. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Máté Zalka, Commander in Two Civil Wars Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In a telephone interview I caught up with Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director of this nonprofit festival. This curious empath has a passion for films that encourage social consciousness and provocative issues that impact all people. To this end, the committee received 3200 film entries from 83 countries. Mark your calendars now for October 16-20th. [Eva Trieger]
A Preview of the San Diego International Film Festival Read More »
Eva Trieger, International, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The first performance at the Gaslamp Quarter trolley station showcased a group choreography where dancers interacted while preserving individuality through solos. Clad in leisure wear, they made dance accessible to all, even inspiring a child in the audience to join in the fun. The dancers creatively utilized the station’s three pillars, adding an engaging visual dynamic that drew the attention of passing commuters. [Nevo mathis-Masury]
Trolley Dances Unite San Diego Through Movement Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Madeline Gail Kahn (September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is known for comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks, including What’s Up, Doc? (1972), Young Frankenstein (1974), High Anxiety (1977), History of the World, Part I (1981), and her Academy Award–nominated roles in Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). Kahn made her Broadway debut in Leonard
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Jewish Celebrities, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Letting go is something we must learn to do in all aspects of our lives. Do you think that every time you get stuck in an unexpected traffic jam, or your flight is delayed for three hours causing you to miss your connection, or you get sick on a day when you simply can’t afford to miss work, do you really think you’re in control? [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard H. Rosenberg]
Let Go and Let God Read More »
Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday, Sept. 28, that he was signing three of JPAC’s top priority bills into law. These new laws counter campus antisemitism and expand Holocaust and genocide education in K-12 education. This announcement comes just days ahead of the Governor’s September 30th deadline to sign or veto bills. [Press Release]
Gov. Newsom Signs Three Education Bills Sought by Jewish Public Affairs Committee Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Lionel’s Legacy was founded in 2012 by Laura Oliver, and her family. Lionel was a 15-year-old pit bull that the Olivers adopted. He inspired them to start an organization that specializes in fostering and finding good homes for senior pets. [Mimi Pollack]
Mimi’s Ark: Saving Senior Dogs Read More »
Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Courtesy of Wikipedia Samuel Zell (September 28, 1941 – May 18, 2023) was an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist primarily engaged in real estate investment. Companies founded by or controlled by Zell include Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter. Click here to read more of the Wikipedia article. Tomorrow, September 29: Madeline Kahn
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The effect of a Selichot service can be quite moving. The mere gathering of people at a time when they are usually asleep is impressive. We sense the extraordinary nature of the prayer and turn introspectively within ourselves as the High Holy Days grow imminent. [Cailin Acosta]
Preparing for a Meaningful Selichot Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
A few weeks ago, I asked people to share with me the moments that have given them hope lately. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Hope Here in San Diego and in Sha’ar Hanegev, Israel Read More »
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