Science, Medicine, & Education

Musicians in the Family Led Lives of Disharmony

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]

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Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Oct. 7th Convinced Medical Students of Necessity of Specialty in Trauma Surgery

Soroka University Medical Center needed to reinvent itself on the fly and dramatically expand its capacity amid the overwhelming amount of severe, traumatic injuries suffered by Israelis on Oct. 7. The number of children treated at the facility that day was equivalent to the usual number treated in an entire year, Perry said. [Jacob Kamaras]

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Israel, Jacob Kamaras, News Media, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Times of San Diego, USA

Mimi’s Ark: A Forever Home in Ramona for Abandoned or Injured Animals

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]

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share

OpEd: Value of Israeli Professors on U.S. College Campuses

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]

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Ben Dishman, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Busy July at the Congregations and Other Jewish Venues

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]

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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

Adelson Family Donates Ambucycles to United Hatzalah

United Hatzalah inaugurated its new emergency fleet of 76 ambucycles (emergency motorcycles), emergency vehicles and an ambulance at an emotional ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. The new fleet is a joint initiative of United Hatzalah in a matching partnership with philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson and her sons Adam and Matan Adelson. [Press Release]

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Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Israelis Weary of the War against Hamas, Researchers Say

On the one hand, personal resilience and morale measurements indicate that the public is becoming “accustomed” to the situation, learning to live alongside the war. But on the other hand, researchers also found a sharp decline in resilience, hope, and social unity on the national level, indicating great disappointment with the way the war is progressing. [Press Release]

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Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

SDJA Students Return from Tours of Poland, Israel

“Being here and seeing how many people are affected by Yom HaZikaron, how everyone knows someone who is fighting or has fought in the Israeli Defense Forces themselves…to see then how that commitment translates to a passion for the country on Yom Ha’atzmaut was really special.” [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA

Finding Lots of Jewish Stories at San Diego County Fair

The Acosta family set out on Friday to conquer the San Diego County Fair. We arrived and were on a scavenger hunt to find hidden Jewish items. We laced up our running/walking shoes, filled up our water bottles, cellphones all charged and were ready to take on the challenge. [Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

OpEd: Dropping Charges against Columbia University Trespassers Sends Wrong Message

“No police officers were injured. It would therefore be extremely difficult for (prosecutors) to prove any charge other than trespass at trial,” explained Assistant District Attorney Stephen Millan. [Bruce Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA