Rosh Chodesh literally means the “head of the month” and is a minor holiday that marks the beginning of every Hebrew month. [Cailin Acosta]
A Monthly Holiday Especially for Women Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Nachum was an awkward provincial boy with a gentle soul. He was drawn to beauty and was fascinated by the art of music and by my aunt’s appearance. He idolized her and fell under her power. At that time, she was a beautiful young woman, ambitious, bossy, capricious, and everything worked out for her: she was successful in her career and in winning men’s hearts. However, she was at the mercy of national tradition and married a Jew, Nachum, without loving him. [Alex Gordon]
Musicians in the Family Led Lives of Disharmony Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
A site in a new residential area was selected just below the historical Tel of Yokneam. Jewish eyes have looked out upon the Jezreel Valley from the Tel and the site of the Lion for over 3,000 years. [Jerry Klinger]
Lion of Yokneam, Israel, Installed Along the Lion’s Trail Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The narrative is a blend of her own experiences with commentaries from other women in politics as well as from some men. Although no mention was made of the fact that they were Jewish, the names of at least nine men and eight women of our faith found their way into Hayashi’s story. [Donald H. Harrison]
Book Outlines Problems, Opportunities for Women Candidates Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The incomplete Star of David, set against the U.S. flag, could be interpreted to mean that Jewish life in America is not complete. [SDJW Staff]
July 4th Image: a U.S. Flag and a Magen What? Read More »
Ben Dishman, Israel, Judaism, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Two characters qualify in a metaphorical sense as budgerigars: Morrie, a Jewish boy whom we watch become a budding concert pianist, and Hilde, a Christian girl whom we admire as she develops into an artist. [Donald H. Harrison]
Novel Traces Two German Families Through World War II Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe firework celebrations of the 4th of July may be over, but there are plenty of exciting and interesting programs around the area to attend and connect. [Cailin Acosta]
Fireworks Lit Up the Sky; Jewish Works May Light Up Your Mind Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Increasing the risk to our soldiers and prolonging the war, Israel has had to coordinate much of its strategy and tactics with the US State Department; reduce its offensive attacks, especially airborne ones; use less potent munitions; and limit the IDF’s efforts to destroy all the hundreds of tunnels underground in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: U.S. Prevents Israel from Winning War with Hamas Read More »
Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
The predicament of many thousands of Israelis forced to abandon their homes on the northern border seems to be no nearer solution as Hizbollah continues to rain rockets on the region, and that is another cause for concern. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Worries and Delight as One Returns to Israeli Home Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors
My father would bring the chickens home, where the real work began. He would meticulously defeather, clean, and cut the chickens, ensuring they were ready for my mother’s culinary expertise. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Home-Cooked Meals Here and There Read More »
Israel, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
A wildlife sanctuary, Critter Encounters rescues animals that cannot be released back into the wild or have been relinquished by private owners who can no longer care for them. This 501(c)3 Non-Profit sanctuary provides a loving, forever home for all these animals. [Mimi Pollack]
Mimi’s Ark: A Forever Home in Ramona for Abandoned or Injured Animals Read More »
Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Imagine being handed a golden ticket and complaining it’s not platinum. That was Korach in a nutshell. His dissatisfaction bubbled and boiled, a cauldron of ambition and discontent that would eventually overflow, scalding not just himself but those around him. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Korach: Portrait of an Envious, Self-Aggrandizing Man Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
On Monday, July 1, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria with other San Diego representatives declared July as Pride Month in San Diego. Many other states consider June as Pride Month, but San Diegans have declared July as Pride Month. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Community Schedules LGBTQ+ Pride Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA