Mimi Pollack
Miriam [Mimi] Pollack was born in Chicago, but moved to Mexico City when she was five years old. She lived and worked in Mexico for over 20 years. She currently resides in San Diego and worked as an ESL instructor at Grossmont College and San Diego Community College Continuing Education until June 2018. She writes for various local publications.
Refugees will become hard-working Americans
With the wave of immigrants arriving at the border clamoring to be let in, I have been thinking a lot about immigration. When Trump was in power, the border was basically closed, refugees and...
Jewish Family Service Helps Homebound Seniors
The need for food banks has greatly increased since March in San Diego. Even smaller church food banks have seen the number of people double or triple. Most food banks are working overtime to...
JFS Food Delivery Services Need Extra Help during Pandemic
After weeks of mostly staying home since the COVID 19 pandemic started, I was looking for some volunteer work where I could do something useful for others, but still stay safe. Then, I read...
Adventures of a Jewish Buddhist
In December 2001, I was semi-kidnapped by a taxi driver in the state of Karnataka, a remote area in Southeast India. Although scary at the time, it ended being one of many adventures/ stories...
Adventures of a Jubu [Jewish Buddhist]
In December 2001, I was semi-kidnapped by a taxi driver in the state of Karnataka, a remote area in Southeast India. Although scary at the time, it ended being one of many adventures/ stories...
A Life Well Lived
Growing up in the last century, it was not always easy being outside of the box. In most cultures and countries, one followed a certain path- go to school, work an 8 hour job,...
The Small Movement and Tikkun Olam
What is the small movement? It is an informal group of people brought together by yours truly to find ways to help others, especially during this pandemic. This includes giving business to small mom...
The Small Movement and Tikkun Olam
What is the small movement? The small movement is an informal group of people brought together by yours truly to find ways to help others, especially during this pandemic. This includes giving business to...
Pizzas Delivered to Sharp- Grossmont Hospital
So far, 2020 has proven to be a disturbing year, and everyone’s anxiety has been heightened. The majority of us are staying home and waiting. I have been teaching my class at Grossmont College...
Artists and Scientists Collaborate in a Positive Way
Reviewing others work is always very subjective as people have different taste. However, there is a new exhibit at the San Diego Art Institute that should appeal to many tastes as it is an...