Two characters qualify in a metaphorical sense as budgerigars: Morrie, a Jewish boy whom we watch become a budding concert pianist, and Hilde, a Christian girl whom we admire as she develops into an artist. [Donald H. Harrison]
Novel Traces Two German Families Through World War II Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The firework celebrations of the 4th of July may be over, but there are plenty of exciting and interesting programs around the area to attend and connect. [Cailin Acosta]
Fireworks Lit Up the Sky; Jewish Works May Light Up Your Mind Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Increasing the risk to our soldiers and prolonging the war, Israel has had to coordinate much of its strategy and tactics with the US State Department; reduce its offensive attacks, especially airborne ones; use less potent munitions; and limit the IDF’s efforts to destroy all the hundreds of tunnels underground in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: U.S. Prevents Israel from Winning War with Hamas Read More »
Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
The predicament of many thousands of Israelis forced to abandon their homes on the northern border seems to be no nearer solution as Hizbollah continues to rain rockets on the region, and that is another cause for concern. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors
My father would bring the chickens home, where the real work began. He would meticulously defeather, clean, and cut the chickens, ensuring they were ready for my mother’s culinary expertise. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Home-Cooked Meals Here and There Read More »
Israel, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Courtesy of Wikipedia Paul Ben-Haim (July 5, 1897 – January 14, 1984) was an Israeli composer. Born in Munich, Germany, he studied composition with Friedrich Klose and was assistant conductor to Bruno Walter and Hans Knappertsbusch from 1920 to 1924. He served as conductor at Augsburg from 1924 to 1931 and afterward devoted himself to
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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
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]
Mimi’s Ark: A Forever Home in Ramona for Abandoned or Injured Animals Read More »
Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
Imagine being handed a golden ticket and complaining it’s not platinum. That was Korach in a nutshell. His dissatisfaction bubbled and boiled, a cauldron of ambition and discontent that would eventually overflow, scalding not just himself but those around him. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
Parsha Korach: Portrait of an Envious, Self-Aggrandizing Man Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Courtesy of Wikipedia Geraldo Rivera (July 4, 1943) is an American journalist, attorney, author, and political commentator who worked at the Fox News Channel from 2001 to 2023. He hosted the tabloid talk show Geraldo from 1987 to 1998. He gained publicity with the live 1986 TV special The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults. Rivera hosted the news magazine program Geraldo at
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On Monday, July 1, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria with other San Diego representatives declared July as Pride Month in San Diego. Many other states consider June as Pride Month, but San Diegans have declared July as Pride Month. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Community Schedules LGBTQ+ Pride Events Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world. [Press Release]
ADL’s July 3 Briefing on Most Recent Developments in the Battle against Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
I was filled with awe and appreciation for the critical yet sticky issues its writers have tackled over the decades, such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, abortion, equal rights, and other women’s issues historically sidelined in mainstream media. Wow! I felt like I was in a sacred space – a sort of ground zero for women’s rights. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Embracing Midlife Sisters Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, Shayna Kaufmann, USA
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that presidents are above the law, that they are endowed by Jesus with certain inalienable rights, that among these are killing domestic and foreign enemies and unfettered liberty for economic enterprises and the pursuit of wealth. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Declaration of Subservience, July 4, 2024 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA