We hold these truths to be self-evident, that presidents are above the law, that they are endowed by Jesus with certain inalienable rights, that among these are killing domestic and foreign enemies and unfettered liberty for economic enterprises and the pursuit of wealth. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Declaration of Subservience, July 4, 2024 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Since October, some of these objections to the academic study of Israel have escalated to soft boycotts sometimes led by professors in important departments related to the study of modern Israel and to current events. At the same time, students across the board have expressed increased desire to learn about Israel and the region. Registration in Israel-related courses, including courses taught by MGSDII professors is at its highest levels ever. [Susan Lapidus]
OpEd: Value of Israeli Professors on U.S. College Campuses Read More »
Ben Dishman, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Bowman’s credibility, along with his colleagues, is severely damaged by their fact-free accusations of Israel, which in turn makes it difficult for any reasonable person to take them seriously. If they put forward bills to improve life for vulnerable Americans, the proposed legislation stands less chance of success because of their pariah status. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Pro-Hamas Legislators Not Taken Seriously on Domestic Issues Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
July will be a busy month at various Jewish congregations around the county. Other Jewish venues will also be busy with programming. Here’s lookahead. [Cailin Acosta]
Busy July at the Congregations and Other Jewish Venues Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Israel’s Haredi community is warning of a religious war after the Supreme Court ruled that the government must start drafting yeshiva students into the military. Some Haredi have threatened to fight this decision if the Israeli government attempts to draft their students. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
Challenges Israel Must Face in Drafting the Haredim Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The music of Take Me Out To The Ball Game was written by Albert Von Tilzen, a Jewish man from Indianapolis. The lyrics were written by his Christian friend, Jack Norworth. [Jerry Klinger]
A Proposal to Memorialize the Men Behind ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As co-counsel on behalf of more than 100 plaintiffs, the national office of ADL filed on Monday a U.S. federal lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea to hold them responsible for their role in the largest antisemitic attack since the Holocaust. [Fabienne Perlov]
ADL Will Explain on Zoom Its Federal Lawsuit against Iran, Syria, and North Korea Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAlthough he denounced the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision, Biden should consider invoking it if Trump wins the election. Then he should implement these policies: [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Good for the Gander Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Henry David Thoreau advised people not to work. This is a mistake. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
The Torah vs. Henry David Thoreau Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Staff and Bylined Contributors
When we asked her what the best Georgian dishes on the menu were, she recommended the Chakhokhbili – which they called Georgean Eagle in the menu – It’s a Georgean chicken stew with tomatoes, basil, parsley, mint and cilantro. And the Chakapuli – which is a Georgian lamb shank stew with white wine, sour plum, onions, tarragon. Both were delicious. [Sandi Masori]
Pomegranate Restaurant Has Dream-Worthy Chicken Dish Read More »
International, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
What was the context of a headline in a newspaper that read in part “Shylocks of Oklahoma City” ? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Oklahoma Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
After my repatriation to Israel, I traveled to France frequently for research work in physics. There I met a French physics professor, a Jew who knew my stepfather and claimed that I could obtain French citizenship because I had French historical roots. I loved the language and culture of France, but I preferred to be an Israeli, if only because of my thoughts on “Where is France going?” [Alex Gordon]
Why I Didn’t Become French Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe only way Biden can rectify the situation is to crush Trump in the next debate. Here’s what he must do then. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Abate the Debate Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Backyard Renaissance theater often picks plays that make you think or question your perceptions. Its printed program describes this as “art to the gut.” The current production, The Beauty Queen of Leenane is a good example of that. [Sandi Masori]
‘Beauty Queen’ Wonderfully Acted, But Not My Favorite Type of Entertainment Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast