Barbara Boxer (November 11, 1940) is a retired American politician, lobbyist, and former reporter who served in the United States Senate, representing California from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as the U.S. representative for California’s 6th congressional district from 1983 until 1993. [Wikipedia]
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George Lucas, the wealthiest film celebrity in the world whose assets are reported about $5.1 billion, and his wife Mellody Hobson began to think about creating a museum at the end of the first decade of the 21st century. (Oliver Pollak)
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Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of each Hebrew month, has long been considered a special observance for Jewish women. According to tradition, women were rewarded with this holiday for refusing to contribute their jewelry to the creation of the Golden Calf. (Cailin Acosta)
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USANeil Gaiman (November 10, 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, audio theatre, and screenplays. His works include the comic series The Sandman (1989–1996) and the novels Good Omens (1990), Stardust (1999), American Gods (2001), Coraline (2002), Anansi Boys (2005), The Graveyard Book (2008) and The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2013). [Wikipedia]
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Sigd is an Ethiopian Jewish holiday observed 50 days after Yom Kippur. It’s a time to renew the community’s commitment to God and to each other, with a longstanding connection to the dream of returning to Jerusalem. Whereas Yom Kippur is about the individual’s relationship with G-d, Sigd is all about the community. (Sandi Masori)
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With his dashing appearance, tall, athletic, and a long mane of straight black hair, he moved in front of the standing players, closing in on the principals with whom his solo line interwove. The performance became a delightful theatrical experience as well as a musical one. (Eileen Wingard)
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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsCity lease agreements and grant terms exist for a reason. They require compliance with the law, nondiscrimination, and proper use of public resources. Those terms have been violated. (Daniel La Salle and Kerry Schlossberg)
While writing my books, I decided that the patterns published by Toynbee were incorrect and that, apparently, it was necessary to look for new ones. As a physicist, I initially instinctively tried to find general laws governing historical events, but I did not find them and realized there was nothing to look for. [Alex Gordon]
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Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsImre Kertész (November 9, 1929 – March 9, 2016) was a Hungarian author and recipient of th 1864e 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature, “for writing that upholds the fragile experience of the individual against the barbaric arbitrariness of history”.[Wikipedia]
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“Your decision offers an opportunity for renewal after three years of profound suffering. The atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, the ordeal of the hostages and their families, and the losses of war have left deep wounds in Israel. Across the Diaspora, Jewish communities have faced a wave of antisemitism that has shaken their sense of security. We share a deep longing for reassurance and hope….”
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“,,,Even before this week’s elections, we concluded that the stakes for America and the Jewish people were too high to sit on the sidelines,” said Roz Rothstein, CEO and co-founder of StandWithUs.
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This was not a protest of policy. It was a public campaign to intimidate Jews and drive them from their livelihoods because of who they are. (Press Release)
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This, to me, is the promise of the JCC as a pluralistic town square. We do not ask everyone to practice Judaism the same way or share the same beliefs, nor do we ask people of other faiths or no faith to leave their identities at the door. Instead, we invite them to experience Jewish life in all its richness and discover the traditions, history, values, and cultural expressions that make our people unique. (Betzy Lynch)
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International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAGene Saks (November 8, 1921 – March 28, 2015) was an American director and actor. An inductee of the American Theater Hall of Fame, his acting career began with a Broadway debut in 1949. As a director, he was nominated for seven Tony Awards, winning three for his direction of I Love My Wife, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. [Wikipedia]
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