2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (386+ words) During the ceremony, representatives from the two organizations presented the first responders and members of the United States Navy with a certificate featuring Jewish National Fund-USA and KKL-JNF’s 9/11 Living Memorial in Jerusalem — the only memorial of its kind outside the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (230+ words) Erev Rosh Hashanah falls on Friday, September 11, which is an emotional day for all Americans. The 9/11 story is the account of four coordinated terrorist hijackings by 19 al‑Qaeda militants on September 11, 2001, which killed nearly 3,000 people and targeted two buildings of…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (287+ words) By Oliver B. Pollak in Richmond, California She fought a courageous battle against lung cancer. There was no funeral or public viewing. Following cremation, her ashes were sent to Mary Goodman to be reunited with her beloved parents. Mary and Lynn…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (246+ words) Unfortunately, antisemitism is still an issue around the world and is upsetting to read about in our own San Diego County. The No Place for Hate response is that if you hear something, say something; do not be a bystander,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (967+ words) Ki Tavo · Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8 By Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel in Chula Vista, California Nothing makes modern Jews fidget quite like “God’s Chosen People.” Say it aloud and watch the synchronized wince. Someone reaches for “Well, technically…” which is how you…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (403+ words) By Betzy Lynch in La Jolla, California The Boards of Directors of the Lawrence Family JCC and San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, led by Board Chairs Liz Nederlander Coden and Hannah Cohen, will gather to begin imagining our next…...