Camp Nah-Jee-Wah, was founded in 1924 by the New Jersey Women’s Federation as a camp for girls. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the letters NJW in its name reflect the founding by New Jersey Women. [Press Release]
Jewish Camp in Pennsylvania Celebrates its 100th Anniversary Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, USA
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor And Combat Antisemitism, announced on Wednesday, July 17, new Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. [Press Release]
New Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism Unveiled Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USAThe Jerusalem Youth Chorus, comprised of Palestinians and Israelis, advanced through the audition phase of America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, July 16. A video of the chorus’ performance and the reaction of the celebrity judges is seen here [SDJW staff report]
Mixed Israeli-Palestinian Choir Advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ Read More »
Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Between April 1 and June 30, the former L.A. Dodgers and San Diego Padres star outraised his Democratic opponent, Rep. Adam Schiff, by more than $1 million, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Monday. But Garvey entered July with less cash — $3.3 million in the bank — than Schiff’s $6.5 million, reports show. [Yu Stella Yue, Cal Matters]
Fundraising: Garvey Gains on Schiff in California U.S. Senate Race Read More »
California, CalMatters, Travel and Food, USA
Courtesy of Wikipedia Hannah Szenes ( July 17, 1921 – November 7, 1944) was a Hungarian Jewish poet and a Special Operations Executive (SOE) member. She was one of 37 Jewish SOE recruits from Mandate Palestine parachuted by the British into Yugoslavia during the Second World War to assist anti-Nazi forces and ultimately in the rescue of Hungarian Jews about to be deported to the German death camp at Auschwitz.
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Hannah Szenes Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
102-year-old, Deborah Szekely of San Diego continues to work at a wellness resort she co-founded in the 1940’s at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California. Szekely shares her longevity tips, including walking every day. [Cailin Acosta]
Take A Clue from Deborah Szekely and Take Care of Yourself Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The Republican Jewish Coalition and Jews for Trump sent out appeals to Jewish voters to support the GOP ticket of Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance. Here’s what they had to say … (Press Releases)
Jewish GOP Groups Tell Why They Like Trump-Vance Ticket Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
These findings offer hope for enabling people who are completely paralyzed — due to conditions such as ALS, brainstem stroke, or brain injury — to regain the ability to speak voluntarily. [Press Release]
Thought Activated Speech Developed at Tel Aviv University Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Lamplighters’ cast is dynamic, spirited and evinces some great chemistry. Olive (Erin Grayce) and Florence (Yvone Nguyen) are beautifully complementary and it is easy to see why they make each other mashugga. Olive is a slob, happy to eat take-out nightly, and enjoys a laid-back approach to life. Newly separated Florence is uptight, a neat freak, and enjoys showcasing her culinary and decorative arts. [Eva Trieger]
Female Version of ‘The Odd Couple’ at Lamplighters Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Their time in San Diego is possible through funding from the federation’s Emergency Israel campaign. Closer to the October 7th attacks , the federation and San Diego community raised more than $9 million in emergency aid in just a few weeks. The majority of this aid has gone towards the rebuilding of Sha’ar HaNegev, while also aiding relief and recovery efforts across Israel. [Hannah Ramirez, Times of San Diego]
Respite in San Diego for Sha’ar Hanegev Social Workers Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Times of San Diego, USA
Courtesy of Wikipedia Corey Feldman (July 16, 1971) is an American actor and musician. As a youth, he became well known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Gremlins (1984), The Goonies (1985), and Stand by Me (1986). Feldman collaborated with Corey Haim starring in numerous films such as the comedy horror The Lost Boys (1987), the teen comedy License
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Corey Feldman Read More »
Jewish Celebrities, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
According to the Psalm, one day and night is sufficient to bear testimony of the glory of God. But when we see the sun and moon performing their daily revolutions, “day after day” and “night after night,” we have an even brighter long-lasting testimony. This cycle of days denotes a system of laws. And if there is a law, there must be a lawgiver. [Turk Hill and Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Psalm 19: God’s Revelation Through Nature Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
The Ghost Army was comprised of 1,100 specially selected men who learned and practiced deception techniques to fool the Germans as to the location of allied forces. While lightly armed, they exposed themselves to great danger. It’s been estimated the Ghost Army saved 30,000 allied lives. The Congressional Gold Medal honoring their service was only the 185th awarded since the Revolutionary War in 1776. [Press Release]
WWII ‘Ghost Army’ Feted at ‘Only Yesterday’ Private Museum Read More »
International, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, San Diego County, Technology
British soldiers and civil servants established three competing golf organizations at the time which offered tournaments and frequently held competitions with each other. One was named the Jerusalem Golf Club and the second was the Palestine Police Golf Society. What was the name of the third group? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Golf Read More »
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