Joel Perez as Henry and Melinda Lopez as Mariana in Stir, 2024. (Photo: Rich Soublet II.) By Sandi Masori Sandi Masori SAN DIEGO — what was the last good play you smelled? No, that’s not a typo, I’m talking about using a sense that isn’t often thought about in theater, your nose. Usually theater will engage your sense of sight and hearing, and once in a while, through water sprays or air fans, your sense of touch, but I’ve never been to a play before that purposely engaged my sense of smell. Yet, Stir, which was commissioned by the Old Globe Theater and is currently making its world premiere a...
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By R. Barbara GitensteinPresident Emerita, The College of New Jersey Barbara Gitenstein NEW YORK — Right after October 7, 2023, my concerns about the war in Gaza and Israel was focused on the reality of the horror and losses on both sides—those who died or were taken hostage at the hands of Hamas and those who died at the hands of the Israeli Defense Forces. Ironically on October 7, my husband and I were at the Metropolitan Opera watching Nabucco, Verdi’s opera about the Hebrew exiles in Babylon. The fact that the Metropolitan made no comment during the performance about the events of that mor...
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By Miriam Raftery East County Magazine Miriam Raftery LA MESA, California –A report has been filed with La Mesa Police by a resident disturbed over antisemitic flyers found across her 73rd Street neighborhood on Sunday morning. “The police found them throughout at least West La Mesa, where I live, and have collected enough for evidence,” says Jane Peterson, who filed a report. An officer advised her that “LMPD had already received calls and they were investigating it.” LMPD is interested in viewing any surveillance video community members might have to help identify those distributing the flye...
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By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California –Temple Beth Shalom in the South Bay recently held a deeply moving Yom HaShoah event that attracted over 70 attendees from various faith backgrounds. The service, conducted in both English and Spanish to cater to the local community’s preferences, included young teens and adults alongside children of Holocaust survivors, who read poignant passages reflecting on both historical and recent tragedies, including the events of October 7th in Israel. A notable moment during the event was provided by Rev. Karla Halvorson fro...
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By Sol Lizerbram, M.D. Dr. Sol Lizerbram Support at Duke University for the families of Oct. 7 victims (Photo: JNF-USA) SAN DIEGO — As Yom Ha’atzmaut begins on the evening of May 13 and as we witness the lies and libel spread against Israel and our Jewish People on college campuses, we are reminded of the “Dreyfus Affair.” Striking parallels can be drawn between the wrongful persecution of Jewish French artillery Captain Alfred Dreyfus and the insidious disinformation campaign against the world’s only Jewish State. Need a quick history lesson? Dreyfus was falsely accused of treason in 1894 in ...
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The StandWithUs logo LOS ANGELES (Press Release) –StandWithUs has issued an appeal for music lovers to consider casting their votes for Israeli singer Eden Golan who is currently competing in Eurovision. “Israeli superstar Eden Golan is proudly representing Israel at the second semi-finals of Eurovision on Thursday, May 9. Despite tons of hate, death threats, and attempts at disqualification, the Israeli delegation is determined to participate and for Eden to perform her tribute to the victims of October 7, ‘Hurricane.'” Here’s how to vote: 1. Download the Eurovision app (links below) or vis...
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By Bruce S. Ticker Bruce S. TickerPHILADELPHIA – “Antisemitism is wrong,” says U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who in the next breath implicates the Jewish people in Jesus’ crucifixion more than two millennia ago. Sounds like the Georgia congresswoman was struck in the head by a Jewish space laser, the kind that she once suggested the Rothschild banking might control that was beamed from space to ignite a massive wildfire in California. The Rothschild family is Jewish. In a congressional sideshow of the rising antisemitism patterns in America, Greene joined 20 other Republicans who voted las...
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By Cailin Acosta Cailin Acosta SAN DIEGO – Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut are fast approaching. There will be separate community observances of these two Israeli holidays May 12 and 19 at the Lawrence Family JCC. In Israel, they have a day for remembrance of those who lost their lives for Israel (Yom HaZikaron) and then the next day a celebration of Israel’s Independence (Yom Ha’atzmaut). In the Israeli tradition, Tifereth Israel Synagogue will observe both Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut on Monday, May 13. There will be a moment of silence as we solemnly stand to a siren similar to the one...
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** ***ditor’s Note: [On its website](https://www.berkeleyschools.net/2024/05/join-busd-in-celebrating-jewish-american-heritage-month-unase-a-busd-para-celebrar-el-mes-de-la-herencia-judia-estadounidense-2/), the Berkeley Unified School District condemns antisemitism and celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month.* WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Tuesday, May 7, it has opened a formal investigation into a complaint that the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) failed to address non-stop “severe and persistent” bu...
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Story and Photos by Miriam Gershenson Miriam Gershenson SAN DIEGO– Zikaron BaSalon is a Hebrew phrase that translates to “Memory in the Living Room.” It is an Israeli grassroots initiative that aims to commemorate the Holocaust. During Zikaron BaSalon gatherings, people open their homes to friends, family, and neighbors to hear personal stories, memories, and testimonials of Holocaust survivors or their descendants. These gatherings provide a space for reflection, empathy, and connection, allowing participants to honor those who lived and those who perished during this dark time of civilizatio...
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