The three American diplomats who met al-Sharaa were Barbara Leaf, assistant secretary of State for Near East [ern Affairs Barbara Leaf; Daniel Rubinstein, former special envoy for Syria, and Roger Carstens, chief envoy for hostage negotiations. [SDJW staff]
U.S. Cautiously Opens Relations with Syria’s New Government Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Shanda File, USA
The slogan “Coolest Fest in the Southwest” has been coined by the El Paso WinterFest organizers who have welcomed the holiday season with holiday tree lighting, the Scherr Legate WinterFest Lights Parade and concerts. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
For the December 15 Hanukkah concert at the Carmel Valley Library, the 17 members of the San Diego Jewish Men’s Choir were greeted by an overflow audience. Coming early and waiting in line, I was one of the fortunate to find a seat for this standing-room-only event, with many needing to listen from outside the hall. [Eileen Wingard]
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Eileen Wingard, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Paul Wolfowitz (December 22, 1943) is an American political scientist and diplomat who served as the 10th President of the World Bank, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, and dean of Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University. He is currently a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. [Wikipedia]
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Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaOn the heels of a firebombing of a synagogue in a Montreal suburb, a Jewish elementary school for girls – Bais Chana Mushka – in Toronto was the target for gunfire in the early hours of Friday. Although there was damage, students were permitted to return to school at its regular time. {SDJW Staff Compilation}
“It’s the Final Countdown!” All those who celebrate Chanukah and/ or Christmas, we are all in high stress mode! Five days until it all comes down. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
While the foundation supports both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations, it is especially meaningful to those in the local Jewish community, as its operational and administrative processes are guided by the City of San Marcos, with funding managed through the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. [Miriam Gershenson]
Little Known San Marcos Community Foundation has Funded $2 Million in Local Projects Read More »
Miriam Gershenson, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Looking back over my past columns, I found my column for Hanukkah 2014. Since I’m always accused of being too partisan (guilty as charged), I want to reprint it in the spirit of Hanukkah which is ultimately about fighting for tolerance. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: What I Won’t Do for Chanukah Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
He is perhaps best known as the original voice of Donatello and Bebop in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish Celebrities, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
As December unfolds, the spirit of giving glows warmly around us. This is a time to embody the word hineni – “here I am” – and to bring light and safety to our community. [Jewish Federation of San Diego]
Particularly telling is the account of the way the German occupiers gradually close in on the Jewish population, depriving them of their rights and property and eventually deporting them in [ cattle trains to concentration camps in the east, with the cooperation of the French authorities. All those events are described in harrowing detail. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
European Family’s Lives Tracked Through Several Countries and Holocaust Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Jonah Hill (December 20, 1983) is an American actor. The accolades he has received include nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globe Awards. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish Celebrities, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, in a meeting in Philadelphia with Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, said “When it comes to antisemitism, it is incredibly important for everyone to understand that there is no nuance. Everyone in a position of public trust—and everyone in our communities—has a responsibility to speak and act with moral clarity and speak out against it.” [SDJW staff]
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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Gmach warehouse, an essential service of the Kindness Initiative, is experiencing significant growth due to an increasing demand for the household goods and services it provides to local Jewish families in need. [Miriam Gershenson]