Her husband is Omri. Her oldest child was 2 and youngest just 6 months old when Omri was taken hostage. Today her youngest child is 1 year old and she doesn’t know if she will even remember her dad. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Oct. 7 Reverberates Locally Read More »
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They created a Relief Center, with Arab and Jewish volunteers working together to distribute food from Arab and Jewish businesses. Daily classes are offered for Jews to learn Arabic and Arabs to learn Hebrew – together. It has been a great experience for all – so much so that Benny Gantz, President Herzog, and the American ambassador all came to see this success story. [Jeremy Pearl, Jewish Community Foundation President and CEO]
Two More San Diegans Share Impressions of Post-Oct.7 Israel Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
It includes 15 scholarly, easy-to-read essays, such as “Israel’s Enemies,” “Lincoln Dying on Passover,” “An American Moses,” “An American Joshua,” “The Power of Imagination,” and “America’s Favorite Prophet.” Virtually every page has paintings or drawings, and many famous Jewish and American leaders are mentioned and their teachings narrated. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
A New Superb Haggada in Time for Passover Read More »
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In a diversion from the film version, rather than have a monkey for a side-kick, instead Aladdin has three best friends named Kassim (Colt Prattes), Omar (Nathan Levy, who is Jewish and Asian), and Babkak (Jake Letts). The four of them have a few fun song and dance numbers. [Sandi Masori]
‘Aladdin’ is Delightful Festival of Color and Energy Read More »
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His teachings included the idea that every Hasid must search for a saintly exemplar, or tzaddik, for himself. He rejected the idea that such saintliness can be inherited. A tzaddik must elevate the community through his observance of the commandments and performance of good deeds. People might confide in a tzaddik as part of a process of unburdening their souls, but they should pray only to God. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov Read More »
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Author Blanca Sissa, a certified yoga instructor for children, says sometimes the thoughts in their heads resemble little monkeys jumping from tree to tree, never stopping anywhere in particular. Mindfulness, otherwise known as focusing thoughts on the here and now, is a remedy. In Hebrew mindfulness is called Yishuv Hada’at. [Donald H. Harrison]
Elementary Jewish Yoga in Colorful Primer Read More »
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Sunday, April 7th, provides an example of the diversity and richness of Jewish offerings. Once upon a time, they all would have been scheduled on different days. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday, April 7th, A Diverse Schedule of Jewish Events Read More »
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Published by RBC-Ukraine (UK) The destruction of the Iranian consulate in Syria, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of senior Iranian officials and generals, risks escalating into a major war in the region. American intelligence CIA warned that within 48 hours Iran could launch a military operation against Israel, reports Vox News. “Earlier, senior
CIA warns of risk of war between Iran and Israel – Vox News Read More »
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When we arrived at our rustic treehouse-like Airbnb, close to sunset, it started pouring rain. We had only been there long enough to see a scorpion in an outside bathroom (really!) and the family of bats “hanging” on the outside porch. Within minutes, it began to loudly thunder and lightning, and the power went out. (And stayed out for the next six hours). The storm was so loud that we couldn’t even hear each other speak. So, we sat in the dark, held hands, and watched and listened to nature’s powerful sound and light show. It was awesome! [Shayna Kaufmann]
Mishaps, Snafus and Yet the Trip to Costa Rica was Memorable and Enjoyable Read More »
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This week, a small group of local community members – including Federation Board members, organizational partners and major donors – are in Israel as part of Jewish Federation of San Diego’s second Solidarity Mission to Israel. Here are the reflections of Carole Yellen, Zvi Weiss, Rabbi Ron Schulman, and David Bark. [Press Release, Jewish Federation of San Diego]
Four Jewish San Diegans Reflect on Their Mission to Israel Read More »
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Sense of Decency follows the conversations between these men for the express purpose of understanding how evil of such magnitude is created. This world premier, written by award-winning playwright and actor, Jake Broder, is based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist written by Jack El-Hai. [Eva Trieger]
Goering is Psychoanalyzed in ‘Sense of Decency’ Coming to North Coast Rep Read More »
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Feeding people who are starving, as Gazans are every day, is a profound act of goodness. You and I know this. We know that Israel should not be stopping, or even slowing, aid at Gaza’s doors. And right now, Israeli policies are contributing to rampant hunger—and the imminent risk of famine. And we know that people working to get food to the hungry should be protected, not endangered. All of it breaks my heart. [Daniel Sokatch]
OpEd: Israel Must Allow More Food into Gaza Read More »
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If Hamas and other extremist Arabs are fighting for self-determination in the territories, why did they slaughter 1,200 Jews in such a savage manner? In sovereign Israel, mind you, not Gaza or the West Bank. Why did the Palestinian leadership reject Israel’s offer of a Palestinian state 24 years ago? Why does Hamas refuse a cease-fire while civilians continue to starve and face Israel’s military attacks? [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Jews Must Set the Record Straight about the War in Gaza Read More »
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God was teaching Moshe that there are things that one can understand only if one sees the entire picture. This can only be done when one is silent because when one speaks, one concentrates only on what he’s saying, ignoring the surroundings. Shtikah allows one to evaluate his surroundings and to see the entire picture. [Rabbi Daniel Reich]
Parsha Shemini: The Value of Silence Read More »
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