The Origin of Hasidim - San Diego Jewish World
Oct 22, 2024 · The Hasidim of Ashkenaz were also a Jewish mystical, ascetic movement in the German Rhineland during the 12th and 13th centuries. The movement is known for its strict asceticism and mystical doctrine.
San Diego Jewish World - There is a Jewish story everywhere!
4 days ago · There is a Jewish story everywhere! I found myself involved in the translation of five of the six volumes of Major Knesset Debates, 1948–1981, edited by former Clerk of the Knesset, Netanel Lorch.
Simchat Torah: Should We Dance or Cry? - San Diego Jewish World
Oct 21, 2024 · SAN DIEGO — As we approach the one-year anniversary [on the Hebrew calendar] of the devastating attack on Simchat Torah, a day celebrated as one of the most joyous in the Jewish calendar, we are ...
Parsha Bereishit: Humans Were Created Last for a Reason
Oct 24, 2024 · By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. Dr. Michael Mantell. EL CAJON, California — As we learn from “The Parasha Song” from Torah Island by Suki and Ding, “With Bereishit we begin learning Torah ...
‘Sweeney Todd’ A Cut Above at the Coronado Playhouse
Oct 20, 2024 · By Eva Trieger. Eva Trieger Meg Woodley and Max Bergstrand in ‘Sweeney Todd’ at the Coronado Playhouse (Photo: Ken Jacques). CORONADO, California — This ultra artistic reimagining of ...
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Benjamin Netanyahu
Oct 21, 2024 · Courtesy of Wikipedia. Benjamin Netanyahu, 2023 (Photo: Wikipedia) Benjamin Netanyahu (October 21, 1949) is an Israeli politician, serving as the prime minister of Israel since 2022, having ...
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Oct 23, 2024 · SAN DIEGO – Simchat Torah is such a joyous time to celebrate with friends and family. It marks the completion of reading the Torah and the anticipation of starting it all over again.
Semyon Nadson, Philosemitic Russian Poet - San Diego Jewish …
Oct 21, 2024 · The poet Semyon Nadson (1862 - 1887) lived for 24 years. He is known for being the first poet of Jewish descent to achieve national prominence in the Russian Empire. In 1886, Nadson was awarded ...
VP Harris on Antisemitism, Israel, Queen Esther and Prayer
Oct 23, 2024 · Vice President Kamala Harris, in a Pennsylvania Town Hall moderated by Cable News Network’s Anderson Cooper, offered three suggestions Wednesday night for fighting antisemitism. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Federation Establishes Hurricane Helene Relief Fund
Sep 30, 2024 · In response, the Jewish Federation of San Diego has established a Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief Fund to provide critically needed aid to both Jewish and non-Jewish communities affected by this ...