Elie Wiesel Was Fascinated by Joshua, Elijah, Saul, Jeremiah, and Jonah

Wiesel was convinced that the power of literature lies in its ability to galvanize human action. This includes the Bible. “The text is not – cannot be – neutral, nor is it an end in itself: it must serve to humanize our society.” Wiesel shows this in his discussions of Joshua, Elijah, Saul, Jeremiah, and Jonah’s lives and actions. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Larry King

Courtesy of Wikipedia Larry King (November 19, 1933 – January 23, 2021) was an American author, radio host and TV host. His awards and nominations include two Peabodys, an Emmy, and 10 Cable ACE Awards. King was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd Annual News and Documentary Emmys. During his career, King conducted over 50,000

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Romance Novella Emphasizes Importance of True Communication

Arielle Weiss and Asher Gold are home for the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago and run into each other at the local neighborhood bar as they reunite with others from their Hebrew School class. They immediately locked eyes on each other and stepped away from the group to talk. Each received mixed signals. [Cailin Acosta]

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OpEd: A Geopolitical Game of Chicken with Putin

President Joe Biden’s authorization of long-range U.S. missiles, specifically ATACMS, for strikes within Russian territory marks a significant policy escalation. While intended to bolster Ukraine’s defense and disrupt Russia’s strategies in Kursk, the decision risks intensifying the conflict, pushing it closer to dangerous global consequences. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]

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The Jewish Citizen: Schiff Denounces ‘Demonization of Immigrants’

U.S. Senator-elect Adam Schiff (D-California), interviewed by Univision 34’s Oswaldo Borraez, said the Trump campaign’s “demonization of immigrants and migrants” was “loathsome, and I think people voted for him not because of that kind of hate and divisiveness, but despite it, because they wanted to help with the economy.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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StandWithUs Gala Draws 750+ San Diegans in Support of Israel

Israeli-American actress, producer, author and social media influencer Noa Tishby told over 750 StandWithUs supporters on Sunday night that the fight against anti-Israel haters is “a marathon not a sprint” but predicted that “at the end of the day we’re going to be okay.” (Donald H. Harrison)

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OpEd: Local San Diego County Elections Saw Jewish Allies Prevail

The recent election season has been both challenging and polarizing across the country. However, here in San Diego, there were many encouraging results that offer hope and strength to the Jewish community and its allies. With candidates supported by “San Diegans Against Hate” achieving significant victories, our community can look toward a future fortified by leaders who stand unequivocally for inclusion and against discrimination. [Jared Sclar]

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International Shabbat Prompted Jewish Mingling Among Four Cultures

On a memorable evening at the JCC this past Friday, community members gathered to celebrate Shabbat in a unique and vibrant way, honoring four distinct Jewish cultures: South African, Mexican, Israeli, and American. Organized by SAJAC, KEN, IAC, and the JCC, the event brought together about 150 people—adults and children alike—for a potluck-style gathering full of music, fun, and fellowship. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Jewish Trivia Quiz: Matt Gaetz

Gaetz’s ‍nomination ‍for ‍attorney ‍general ‍has ‍been ‍criticized ‍or ‍opposed ‍by ‍the ‍Jewish ‍Council ‍for ‍Public ‍Affairs, ‍the ‍American ‍Jewish ‍Committee, ‍and ‍the ‍ADL. ‍What ‍else ‍did ‍Matt ‍Gaetz ‍do ‍that ‍has ‍led ‍to ‍criticism ‍by ‍Jewish ‍organizations ‍and ‍individuals? [Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Jewish Biography: Bernard Lazare, An Early Defender of Alfred Dreyfus

At the beginning of his literary career he spoke in defense of French Jews against the attacks of antisemites. Socialist in his views, Lazare, fascinated by Jewish history, interpreted the social views of the prophets as an expression of the aspirations of working people (Social Ideals of the Jewish People, 1893). [Alex Gordon]

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The Jewish Citizen: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green Accuses RFK Jr. of Fatally Spreading Vaccine Misinformation in Samoa in 2019

Hawaii’s Democratic Gov. Josh Green, a physician formerly affiliated with the National Health Service Corps, says if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, he will scare people from being vaccinated and many people, as a result, will die. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Naomi Chazan

Courtesy of Wikipedia Naomi Chazan (November 18, 1946) is an Israeli academic, activist, and politician. As a legislator, Chazan championed the causes of human rights, women’s rights, and consumer protection. Chazan is a past president of the New Israel Fund. Today, Chazam heads the School of Government and Society at the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo, and sits on

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Vegans May Celebrate Thanksgiving with Tofurkey Dinner

I read that November is the “Month of Veganism.” A movement that started a few years ago was “Meat-less Mondays.”  I think I decided to be vegetarian when I was about six or seven years old. My mom was not a good cook. Eating dry/burnt chicken and steaks that tasted like charcoal fueled my decision. [Cailin Acosta]

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