As a frequent collaborator of film director Guillermo del Toro, he has had roles in the del Toro films Cronos (1993), Blade II (2002), Hellboy (2004), Pacific Rim (2013), Asher (2018), Nightmare Alley (2021), and Pinocchio (2022). [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA, Wikipedia
Published by DPA International US President Joe Biden said on Friday he expects Iran to launch an attack against Israel “sooner than later.” He said he did not want to elaborate on what classified intelligence Washington had about Tehran’s plans. “We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will defend
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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
San Diego Congresswoman Sara Jacobs commented, ” … In San Diego, AAPI and Middle Eastern communities are routinely wrapped up in FISA’s collections of communications just for talking with their family members abroad.”
Published by RBC-Ukraine Iran has signaled to Washington that it will respond to a potential Israeli attack on its embassy in Syria in a way that avoids serious escalation and will not act hastily, Iranian sources reported, reports The Times of Israel. According to sources cited by The Times of Israel, Iran’s message to Washington
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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
The movie explores the concepts of “freedom to” and “freedom from;” Passover customs; unplugging on Shabbat; why Orthodox Jewish men refrain from touching women who are not part of their families; Torah attitudes towards homosexuality; why Orthodox women cover their hair; and sexual practices within an Orthodox Jewish marriage. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
UC San Diego received a “D” grade on the Anti-Defamation League’s report card on campus antisemitism. It was one of 85 colleges and universities across the nation that was graded by the ADL with four other campuses of the University of California — Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara — also receiving “D” grades, as did CalTech in Pasadena and Cal State Northridge. [SDJW staff]
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California, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The legislation, sponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford and Representatives Kathy Manning and Chris Smith, is the most comprehensive legislation to date to counter domestic antisemitism and protect Jewish communities across the country. [Press Release}
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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA
Sefaria will add more than three dozen volumes by Rabbi Sacks to the library, released in stages over several years. The April 2024 release is the first batch of these works. The entire collection of Rabbi Sack’s writing that will be accessible on Sefaria is made possible through the support of the William Davidson Foundation. [Press Release]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish Religion, USA
Six Jewish institutions in San Diego County received a total of $1,391,850 in security grants, including $250,000 each for the Chabad Hebrew Academy, Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and the little known San Diego Community Kollel, located on El Cajon Boulevard in the College area. Two grants of $249,000 each were made to Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School. Chabad of Pacific Beach will receive $143,850 [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, USA
In an era where the lessons of history risk being forgotten or distorted, the theme of this year’s program, “Coming Together in Strength & Unity,” underscores the importance of community solidarity in standing against rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial. Only together can we ensure that the commitment to “Never Again” remains unwavering. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
We were there, NIF alongside our generous and compassionate community, when Israelis needed us most. I now am asking us to extend that compassion to the civilians suffering in Gaza. [Daniel Sokatch]
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Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
I feel hopeful that at least two Council members will openly press for local reforms, but one or both council members could be injecting Middle East issues into Council business. Roughly 7.5 million of our people live in Israel, and we want to avert further harm to them. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Progressives Attract with Domestic Policies; Repel with Anti-Israel Policies Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Business & Finance, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Gaza policy was a “mistake” and urged Israel to call for a ceasefire, in an interview aired Tuesday. Biden’s comments were some of his strongest criticism yet of Netanyahu amid growing tensions over the civilian death toll from Israel’s war
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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
Emile Zola received tremendous backlash for his letter, but he managed to bring the French people to their senses, stopping the wave of antisemitism that was then ravaging France. [Jose Galicot]
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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA