The Glories of Jewish Cordoba

Salty Words – In the Jewish religion, salt was even more important. The salt we have on our table teaches us three basic tenets of our religion: the concepts of t’shuva, tzedakah and divrei torah.

San Diego’s new ADL director embraces her mission

Dor L’Dor

Kosher Catering at the Hilton

A Frolicking Road to an Elusive Peace

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, and the entire season is billed as “Follies Forever!” For Follies fans, that means seeing lots of Riff Markowitz, the Desert’s answer to Florenz Ziegfeld (regarded as the first great impresario of the American musical theater). Lesley Gore, the petite Jewish songstress and [...]

Tiger Mother of a Different Stripe

Are Wedding Gifts Mandatory?

Exercising Patience

A birth is one of life’s greatest simchot, even when death comes to older generations

Sleepless in Jerusalem

Jew-ish…or Jewish?

Enjoy rhubarb during its short spring season

Attorney Myra Fleisher makes some of life’s most unpleasant experiences more tolerable for her clients

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Carlsbad and San Marcos serves up sweet treats, and all can be made kosher

BESA puts its top-tier b’nai mitzvah vendors on display for its annual expo

Losing one’s child is a powerful reminder of God’s ownership over humankind

Kibbutz farm life led an Israeli American to continue supporting animals in a new way

A tale of Purim in old-world Russia

It’s never too late to become bar or bat mitzvah, and Hillel makes the process accessible for collegiate Jews

A sit-down with Qualcomm founder and philanthropist Irwin Jacobs

The 12th annual Jewish Music Series brings an eclectic mix of Jewish-inspired music to town

Reviews from films at the 21st Annual San Diego Jewish Film Fest