Before San Diego Congresswomen Sara Jacobs and Susan Davis there was Lynn Alice Schenk. Her single term of service is far from forgotten, however. [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]
Trailblazer Lynn Schenk at 80: Former Congresswoman Still Makes Herstory Read More »
International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Hillel teaches us “Do not separate yourself from the community.” Do we need the Blue Zones or the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to tell us about the importance of unity and connection? Hillel tells us further in Avos 2:5, “Do not trust in yourself until the day of your death.” He is suggesting that since we cannot trust ourselves, our synagogue, our community, is necessary for us to help sustain our spiritual stability. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parasha Pekudei: Be a Part of a Community for Your Health Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Anthony Lewis (March 27, 1927 – March 25, 2013) was an American public intellectual and journalist. He was a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and was a columnist for The New York Times.
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The IHRA definition brings much-needed relevance to the conversation, equipping organizations and governments with a practical framework to identify and respond to antisemitism in all its modern forms. StandWithUs is spearheading the initiative to bring IHRA to San Diego, one of the few large cities in the USA that has not yet adopted the definition. [Dan Pritsker}
OpEd: Standing Together Against Antisemitism: A Victory in El Cajon Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The event was cut short as we had to be evacuated from the building. This involved having us in groups of four leave from the back door and to be driven to the parking lot where our cars were parked due. [Miriam Gershenson]
Protesters at Cal State San Marcos Force Evacuation of IDF Talk Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The task force’s initial effort will be to persuade local governments in San Diego County, including the City of San Diego, to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s working definition of antisemitism. [Cailin Acosta]
StandWithUS Establishes Antisemitism Task Force for San Diego County Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Muslims and Arabs in Maine, Michigan and Los Angeles over the weekend seemed to blame Israel, America and others for everything, but they don’t accept responsibility in the never-ending Israel-Hamas war. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Pro-Palestinian Forces Blame Everyone But Themselves Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Jennifer Grey (March 26, 1960) is an American actress. She made her acting debut with the film Reckless (1984), and had her breakthrough with the teen comedy film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986). [Wikipedia]
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Jewish Celebrities, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Although never an A-Lister, Ganon’s singing was exceptional enough to earn the respect of such an A-Lister as Penny Marshall. Similarly, her public relations skills won her the admiration of former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier. Marshall and Frazier, now both deceased, are among the people Ganon writes about extensively in this stream-of-consciousness, tell-not-quite-all memoir. [Donald H. Harrison]
Israeli Native Provides Insights into U.S. Record Industry and Boxing World Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This week, the fraternity reached a major milestone when the 10,000th AEPi undergraduate member signed the promise to being active and contributing members of the Jewish communities throughout their lives. [Press Release]
10,000 AEPi Members Sign Lifelong Pledge to Remain Active in Jewish Community Read More »
Judaism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The ending of the Book of Exodus teaches that true freedom comes when we are neither the puppets of fellow humans or God but live a life where we improve ourselves, be all we can be, and help other people and all that God provided in the universe. (Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin)
Pekudei Teaches That Humans Should Rely on Themselves Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Naftali Bennett (March 25, 1972) is an Israeli politician who served as the 13th prime minister of Israel from 13 June 2021 to 30 June 2022, and as the 3rd Alternate Prime Minister of Israel from 1 July to 8 November 2022. [Wikipedia]
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International, Israel, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Lee Wind asserts the books he writes could have changed his life back when he was a “young Gay Jewish kid.” His books preach diversity and inclusion — concepts that are an anathema to the second Trump administration. [Donald H. Harrison]
Book for Children Preaches Diversity and Inclusion Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
One of the projects, titled ‘How Do Different Basketballs Compare in Bounce and Friction’ was deemed so outstanding that it will be included in the State of California fair next month. Simon Factor took a simple concept, and in the process of testing various basketballs, coded a unique sensor machine to quantify his experiments. [Press Release]
How Different Components in Basketballs Factor into Their Bounce Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education