Tag: United States

In her 80 years, Janet Gastil has worn many hats and is a true renaissance woman. She has been a wife and mother, teacher, musician, realtor, and politician to name the most important ones… Janet...

Donald Trump’s inaugural committee has announced that six faith leaders will take part in his swearing-in ceremony by offering prayers or delivering readings. Among them are Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and dean of the...

Tonight, the 19th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev, is celebrated as the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidism.” It was on this date, in the year 1798, that the founder of Chabad Chassidism, Rabbi...

One of the most significant threats that can occur to any democracy is that of the election to a position of leadership of someone who has the potential to be an autocrat. Such a...

Protecting President-elect Donald Trump is costing New York a pretty penny, and the city is asking for its money back. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a press conference on Monday that...

Call for entries: Calling all poetry mavens! Do you have a favorite Yiddish poet or a poem that has yet to reach the English-speaking masses? Or have you come across a published translation of a...

December 8, 2016, 6-8pm San Diego History Center, In the heart of Balboa Park The San Diego History Center and Cinewest Productions cordially invite you to a private, preview presentation of Celebrate San Diego! The History...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today expressed grave concern about two hate incidents which occurred on two of San Diego’s university campuses. At U.C. San Diego, anti-Semitic and hateful graffiti — which included a red painted...