The Hebrew word ruach can mean wind, spirit or breath. The class connected it to the biblical account of Hashem breathing a soul into humanity and to the uniquely human ability to communicate thoughts through speech. [Cailin Acosta]
Air represents ruach, or confidence, an element of teshuvah Read More »
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In my own lifetime parts of Germany have been ceded to Poland and France as a result of wartime gains, and the borders of several countries in Eastern Europe have changed in accordance with military conquest. (Dorothea Shefer-Vanson)
It’s an insult calling Judea and Samaria the ‘occupied West Bank’ Read More »
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TODAY the shofar
Shook me awake—
From somewhere afar—
With piercing sounds’ quake …. [Jeremy Friedman]
Poetry: Blast of shofar Read More »
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” … teshuvah was never meant to stop at the synagogue door. Some of the most important returning we do is toward the person we married.” [Jené Verchick, Ph.D.]
Teshuvah also is owed to your spouse Read More »
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Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, producer and writer. Primarily a comedic leading actor in films, his accolades include an Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for an Actor Award, three Golden Globes, three Grammy Awards, and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2023, Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: Adam Sandler Read More »
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Anti-Defamation League of San Diego announces “Confronting Extremism: Oren Segal in Conversation with Father Brent Kruger” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, in Carmel Valley. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish, Catholic perspectives on extremism to be aired Sept. 9 Read More »
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“BGU is strategically positioned to help Israel make a difference on the global stage through the very values on which the state was founded,” Greenberg said. “The University embodies humanitarian ideals and the belief that a Jewish state can be a light unto the nations through its contributions to humanity, and by being home to a diverse and pluralistic campus community….” (Press Release)
Melissa Greenberg is the new CEO of Americans for Ben-Gurion University Read More »
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While most women would feel quite self-conscious posing for photos while scantily clad, Annie’s husband said, “The flowers of Yorkshire are like the women of Yorkshire. Every stage of their growth has its own beauty, but the last phase is always the most glorious.” This sentiment enabled the women to create their calendar shielded by skeins of yarn, cinnamon buns, bunches of grapes and other crafty items. [Eva Trieger]
Chutzpah, charm and ‘Calendar Girls’ Read More »
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And even if we somehow managed to excel at everything, it still wouldn’t quiet that inner voice for long. Because being “enough” is a moving target when we’re looking outside ourselves for proof of it. We just keep raising the bar. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Enough with ‘enough?’! It’s a moving target Read More »
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David Arquette (September 8, 1971) is an American actor, producer, and retired professional wrestler. He began his acting career with a main role as Keith “Two-Bit” Matthews on the Fox drama television series The Outsiders (1990), and he made his film debut with a supporting role in Where the Day Takes You (1992). [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: David Arquette Read More »
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American Friends of Tel Aviv University held its first San Diego gathering at Monarch Ocean Bar in Del Mar, bringing together TAU alumni for what organizers hope will become a regular local community gathering. [Shor M. Masori]
American Friends of Tel Aviv University holds first gathering in San Diego County Read More »
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For a Jewish writer, mythologization becomes a defense mechanism against a hostile reality. It helps him overcome the tragedy of reality. (Alex Gordon)
Michael Feinstein (September 7, 1956) is an American singer, pianist, and music revivalist. He is an archivist and interpreter for the repertoire known as the Great American Songbook. In 1988, he won a Drama Desk Special Award for celebrating American musical theater songs. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: Michael Feinstein Read More »
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At Broadway San Diego/the San Diego Civic Theatre, the chandelier was irate. It swung violently over the stage, spitting sparks as though it might break loose and land among the actors. The audience roared throughout the evening, especially after the opera performances. (Shor M. Masori)
‘Phantom’ production is spooky and memorable Read More »
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