The structure of Toaff’s story, essentially, is Moisè’s reading and reaction to the revelations in his father’s candid and mostly unapologetic autobiography. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors
To be really heard is not just about you speaking your truth to a quiet listener. It also depends on the quality of attention of the listener. [Shayna Kaufmann, Ph.D]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Lifestyles, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
The Court noted that the speech in question related to matters of public concern and advocacy and firmly stated that constitutionally protected speech cannot be the basis for a civil protection order. [Press Release]
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Israel, Press Release, USA
Wow! Wow! Wow! Every once in a while you get to see a show that is so amazing, so well done, so flowing and funny, that you know you’re witnessing the birth of something huge. [Sandi Masori]
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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Enzo Sereni (April 17, 1905 – 18 November 1944) was an Italian Socialist Zionist, co-founder of kibbutz Givat Brenner, celebrated intellectual, advocate of Jewish-Arab co-existence and a Jewish Brigade officer who was parachuted into Nazi-occupied Italy during World War II, captured by the Germans and executed in Dachau concentration camp. [Wikipedia]
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International, Israel, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
As a pulpit rabbi, I frequently engage with congregants navigating the intricate landscape of identity in America, sometimes hearing the complex sentiment, “I am an American first, a Jew second.” [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Despite Leviticus dealing with the no longer existing tabernacle and the priests who functioned in it, the book contains important lessons for us today. The following are three such lessons in the portion Shemini (9:1-11:46) as seen by the rational thinker Shadal. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Antony Blinken (April 16, 1962) is an American lawyer and diplomat who served as the 71st United States secretary of state from 2021 to 2025. [Wikipedia]
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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
“Did you feel that?” I heard this all day yesterday and even today in the aftermath of an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale and centered near Julian. I checked in with my friends who have balance issues to ask if they were okay and if they needed anything. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Ashley became the driving force for the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, legally ending slavery forever. [Jerry Klinger]
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Jerry Klinger, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
While there have been no Jewish characters among the guests at the resorts over the past three seasons, Season 3 did feature a Hebrew song during one episode. What was that song? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: The White Lotus Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Amidst threats to Jewish students in schools and vulnerable people across the state, we’re championing impactful bills and budget items that build a more tolerant society and protect social service programs at risk from federal cuts. [David Bocarsly]
JPAC Announces Priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Maybe Sanders, an independent from Vermont, is right. It is possible that Israel has gone too far. As for Risch, we do not want to risk weakening Israel’s military capabilities. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Ruben is preparing for his Bar Mitzvah and getting fitted for his powder blue tuxedo. As the family waits for the great reveal, he comes out in an elegant dress and sings a song he has been practicing. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast