During his mission, Somerset Maugham tried to play the Jewish card. He operated through the Jewish channel according to the classic views of British leaders about the exaggerated role of the Jews in history. [Alex Gordon]
History: Somerset Maugham Sought to Enlist Jews Against the Bolsheviks Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Melvin changed his name to make it in the entertainment industry. He was always a jokester, even as a kid. Melvin was never very tall, being only 5’ 5”, not counting his socks with the big holes in them from when his older three brothers wore them. [Jerry Klinger]
Borscht Belt Signage Pays Homage to Melvin James Kaminsky Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Lawrence Family JCC sponsors “Tkiya Interactive Shabbat” at 6 p.m., Friday, August 2 at Liberty Station Playground. The JCC invites you to join for an interactive musical Shabbat picnic with special guest Carla Friend from Tkiya. Best for ages 0-5 and their families. Bring your own picnic dinner and blanket. Click here to rsvp. [Cailin Acosta]
August Treats: Shabbat for Kids, ‘Havdogah’ for Pets, and Hummus for All Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Now that Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee, former President Donald Trump’s supporters are labeling her the DEI candidate, implying that she attained all the positions she has held solely because she is a Black Asian American woman. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: DEI and the Candidates Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Exclusive of depictions of the Holocaust, there are two major types of Jewish stories in the comic book universe, according to panelists at Comic-Con on Friday, July 26. [Donald H. Harrison]
Finding Jews and Jewish Stories in Comic Books Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Fiction, Jewish History, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Israel and the United States have different democratic structures, yet both face the danger of authoritarianism. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: The Threat of Would-Be Dictators Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“I went through the unpleasant experience of being machine-gunned in the water, after we had been sunk, by four very persistent Junkers 87 diver bombers. They even dropped incendiary bombs in an attempt to catch any floating oil on fire. They have not got much mercy, those Germans. I then had to swim for seven hours towards a place that was already occupied by Jerry and eventually got back to England in charge of a French fishing boat, dressed as a French sailor, only to be arrested as a spy!” [Jerry Klinger]
An Historic Plaque for a Jewish Hero of the Dunkirk Evacuation Read More »
International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Graphic artist Trina Robbins, who died earlier this year, was saluted by Comic-Con panel members who recalled Robbins’ salute to Lilly Renée, another woman pioneer in the comic book industry. Both Jewish women had a hand in World War II comic book stories in which the evil Nazis were given their comeuppance.
[Donald H. Harrison]
Women Artists, Survivors, and Victims who Fought the Nazis Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors
A car stopped and a voice shouted: “Nazis! Nazis! Go back to Germany!” I couldn’t see the car or the driver, so I don’t know whether anyone said or did anything in response. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
A Passing Motorist Shocks Demonstrating Pro-Ceasefire Israelis Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Pinchas’ extraordinary longevity wasn’t supernatural, but a direct result of his inner harmony, his mindfulness, and his ability to not disturb himself. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Pinchas: The Benefits of Inner Peace Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Author Adina Allen finds tension between the millennia of rabbis and scholars who create and pontificate biblical interpretations and Moses’ exhortation to the wandering Israelites that understanding Torah is not beyond anyone’s reach (Deut. 30:11-14) [Fred Reiss]
Torah Study Method: Inquiry, Intention, Exploration, Reflection Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Israeli citizens were lulled by the overconfidence of our leaders, who disparaged the Arab enemies who nearly surround Israel. They were convinced that Israeli brain power could overcome the jihadists. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Defensive Posture Insufficient; Israel Must Go on the Offensive Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USASAN DIEGO – The most anticipated event of the year is here through this weekend in San Diego. Or maybe not a “big deal” for us locals. But Comic Con is here whether we attend or not. My husband and kids have gone for years and now my brother in-law and family are also “big fans”. I hope to see some pictures of Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) look a-likes. [Cailin Acosta]
Comic-Con and Other Fun San Diego Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
The local initiatives that emerge from the intensive personal and community analyses are strongly associated with sustainability because they reflect the objectives of the participants. [Yossef Ben-Meir]