Category Archives: World

Celebrity jeopardy: Pop stars put Jews at risk, but rocker rises in defense

By Eric Fusfield Editor’s note: Under the headline, “Antisemitic celebrities stoke fears of normalizing hate,” the Associated Press reported on Dec. Read more » »

Bob Dylan’s new book is a Jewish masterpiece

I am twelve years old, and it is my birthday. My birthday gift: my first guitar. Days later, on Hanukkah, I got another gift — my first songbook, with words, music, and guitar chords. It is a volume of Bob Dylan’s songs. A week later, I had already figured out how to play “Mr. Tambourine Man. Read more » »

The Neuroses of Sigmund Freud – San Diego Jewish World

By Alex Gordon Alex Gordon, Ph.D HAIFA, Israel — Ernst Jones, one of Sigmund Freud’s few non-Jewish students, wrote in an obituary that his teacher’s achievements would not have been possible without his national characteristics, among them “a special national insight” and “a skeptical attitude toward illusions and deception. Read more » »

CALENDAR – Santa Barbara News-Press

HEIDI BERGSETEREN PHOTOProfessional State Street Ballet dancer Emma Matthews, above, will portray Clara during the company’s production of “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Granada in Santa Barbara. Other performances are set for 2 p.m. Dec. 17 when Santa Barbara High School student Olivia Pires goes on stage as Clara and 2 p.m. Dec. Read more » »

Katie Crowder is Salem’s 2023 Teacher of The Year

Kids all over the world grow up playing school with their friends, but few take the pretend classroom to the level that Katie Crowder, Salem’s 2023 Teacher of the Year, did when she was a young girl. Read more » »

Virginia commission releases recommendations to combat antisemitism

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Grapevine December 7, 2022: Instant introductions – The Jerusalem Post

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B’nai B’rith Welcomes First Report from Virginia Commission to Combat Anti-Semitism – B’nai B’rith International

B’nai B’rith welcomes the report of Virginia’s Commission to Combat Anti-Semitism, announced by Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week. The document includes important recommendations in areas such as education, law enforcement, data collection, protecting Jewish students and confronting anti-Israel hatred. Read more » »

Frankel Jewish Academy Stages John Lennon & Me at Berman Center | Detroit Jewish News

The entire cast of John Lennon & Me The production will be presented Wednesday-Thursday evenings, Dec. 14-15, by students attending the Frankel Jewish Academy. It will be staged at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts. The play titled John Lennon & Me does not delve into the life of the late member of the musical Beatles. Read more » »

Silver Linings: Lois Cohen

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