Jewish Historical Societies, Navigating the Professional-Amateur Divide (Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University Press, 2024), Edited by Joel Gereboff and Jonathan L. Friedmann, 286 pages By Oliver Pollak Oliver Pollak TETON VILLAGE, Wyoming – This is an engaging and informative study of the rise of Jewish historical societies in America. Joel Gereboff earned his Ph.D at Brown University in 1977. He is associate professor of Religious Studies at Arizona State University. Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, is director of the Jewish Museum of the West, president of the Western States Jewish History Ass...
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Matzah (Photo: René Neymann Wasselonne via Wikipedia) SAN DIEGO (SDJW) – Numerous Jewish congregations are hosting community Passover seders. Here, from our San Diego County Jewish Calendar, are the listings that have been sent to us: -April 22- Chabad of East County sponsors a seder at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 22, at 7290 Navajo Road, Suite #207, San Diego. Dinner tickets: Adult $54, Child $53. To RSVP, click here. Chabad of Chula Vista sponsors a community seder led by Rabbi Mendel Katz at 2086 Otay Lakes Road #101, Chula Vista, beginning at 7 p.m, Monday, April 22. Ticket: adult $65, child ...
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Jeremy Pearl SAN DIEGO (SDJW) — Jeremy Pearl, the new president and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation, reports that “since the October 7th attacks on Israel, our donors have directed $10,606,324 to 99 organizations supporting needs from crisis management to mental health support. Antisemitism is flourishing in our own neighborhoods. Our staff has responded, connecting donors with organizations working to combat hate. Within my first two weeks as CEO I had the opportunity to join Jewish Federation of San Diego’s Solidarity Mission to Israel, to get a firsthand look at the daunting needs fo...
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Rebecca’s Prayer for President Lincoln by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Laura Barella; Minneapolis: Minnesota: Kar-Ben Publishing © 2024; ISBN 9798765-602997; 40 pages; $19.99 SAN DIEGO – This book for children ages 5-9 tells of a Jewish family whose father lost a hand fighting for the Union in the Civil War, referencing the story of Jews having been slaves in Egypt to connect with the father explaining that he had a moral imperative to free African-Americans from bondage in the United States. Illustrations by Laura Barella capture the fashions of men and women at the time – women wearing h...
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JERUSALEM (Press Release) — Israelis are split between an appropriate response to the Iranian attack on April 13, according to the new Gaza War Omnibus survey conducted by Agam Labs at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. According to a study of 1,466 Israelis by telephone and internet, slightly more than half (52%) believe Israel shouldn’t respond, while 48% favor Israel responding even if it means extending the current round of the conflict with Iran. Among those who support a military response, nearly a third (28%) support military action even if it leads to a larger overall war,...
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By Laurie Baron Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Donald Trump claims New York communists (i.e. Democrats) will be seated on his jury and convict him despite the overwhelming evidence of his innocence. The prosecution worries that pro-Trump fanatics will lie about their political views to be seated on his jury and cause a hung jury despite overwhelming evidence of his guilt. For a juror to be totally unbiased in this case, he or she or they must be: — Someone who sustained a head injury and has suffered from amnesia since 2015. — A Jew who thinks MAGA is the name of an Israeli martial art. –A person wh...
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From left, sculptor Sam Philipe, Jerry Klinger, Donna Parker of the American Veterans of Israel Legacy Corporation, and Former Mayor Benny Kashriel of Ma’ale Adumim. (Photo courtesy of Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation) By Jerry Klinger MA’ALE ADUMIM, Israel — The name of this 40,000-resident bedroom community of Jerusalem is derived from multiple biblical references to its location. The name means the “Red Ascent” as it is along the ancient road from the Jordan Valley rising through red hills to Jerusalem. Recently retired after being Mayor of Ma’ale Adumim, for 20-plus years,...
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By Bruce S. Ticker Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Riddle me this, Cornel West, as they say on Batman. CNN host Abby Phillip asks you: “Do you believe that the state of Israel should exist?As an independent presidential candidate, you respond: “We want a situation in which precious Palestinians and precious Jews can live together under conditions of equality.”What are you telling us? We can interpret this answer in the negative. You oppose the existence of a Jewish state. You have always opposed its existence. Many Israel supporters fervently believe that West joins all of Israel’...
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UC Berkeley Prof. Ron Hassner in his campus office during protest (Selfie Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Inspired by the courageous actions of Academic Engagement Network (AEN) member and UC Berkeley Professor Ron Hassner, who recently staged a sit-in protest and ate, slept, and taught from his office until UC Berkeley leadership took measures to address escalating antisemitism on their campus, AEN on Tuesday, April 16, announced the launch of the Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement (FAAM) and #KeepTheLightOn campaign. Since Oct. 7, antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and anti-Israel bias...
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Mandy Patinkin SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The highly anticipated Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival (JFest) is set to charm audiences once again, fostering a celebration of Jewish heritage and creativity that transcends boundaries. From May 30 to June 30, San Diego will come alive with the vibrant sounds and sights of Jewish music, theatre, dance, and performances marking its 31st year of artistic excellence. This year’s festival promises a mesmerizing celebration of the rich diversity of Jewish people, history, and ideas through virtuoso performances. Festival venues span the cou...
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