Not for the first time, Israel is the favorite punching bag for left-wingers and the far right. We remember how good it was to be Jewish in the aftermath of WW2. It turns out that it was an aberration. [Steve Kramer]
Historic Jew-hatred reasserting itself in U.S. Read More »
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Geddy Lee (July 29, 1953) is a Canadian musician, best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the rock band Rush. Lee joined the band in September 1968 at the request of his childhood friend Alex Lifeson, replacing original bassist and frontman Jeff Jones. [Wikipedia]
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The J7 Task Force calls on governments and law enforcement to take preemptive action to protect Jewish communities, rather than reacting after attacks occur, and to close legal loopholes that allow antisemitic incitement, including when cloaked in anti-Zionist language, to go unpunished. The Task Force also urges technology companies to strengthen moderation of hate content and increase transparency and cooperation with civil society to counter emerging threats. [Press Release]
This ruling affirms what we’ve said from the start: AB 715 is a critical and constitutionally-sound tool to address antisemitism in schools, alongside protections the Legislature has extended to other forms of discrimination through companion legislation. [David Bocarsly]
It’s a time when matchmakers are busy working their magic and pairing up couples. Weddings are often held on this day. [Cailin Acosta]
This Wednesday, July 29, is Tu B’Av, the Jewish holiday of love Read More »
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Baruch Blumberg (July 28, 1925 – April 5, 2011), known as Barry Blumberg, was an American physician, geneticist, and co-recipient of the 1976 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (with Daniel Carleton Gajdusek), for his work on the hepatitis B virus while an investigator at the NIH and at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. [Wikipedia]
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The now 100-year-old Brooks opened the panel by video. He joked that he was missing the stage because he was searching the convention floor for a rare Charizard Pokémon card, then explained why he had never attended Comic-Con: “They don’t pay.” {Shor M. Masori]
‘Spaceballs: The New One’ prompts belly-laughs in Comic-Con’s biggest venue Read More »
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Over the years, Family Guy has become one of television’s most recognizable animated comedies. At the same time, it has often generated controversy for its irreverent style of humor. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish actors enliven animated ‘Family Guy’ TV series Read More »
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As the cancer and chemotherapy battle within me, my body does not respond when given even the simplest commands, and I am completely dependent on others, especially during fits of pain that I cannot begin to describe. [Elie Klein]
Now, I feel what disabled persons feel every day of their lives Read More »
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He began reading banned literature and, at around the age of 15, came to see himself as an opponent of the Tsarist regime not only in the Jewish aspect but also in the all-Russian context. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish biography: Julius Martov, leading Menshevik Read More »
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Pete Yorn (July 27, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He first gained international recognition after his debut record, Musicforthemorningafter, was released to critical and commercial acclaim in 2001. [Wikipedia]
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The presentation explored how the Jewish identities and experiences of many of comics’ most influential creators shaped the stories they told and the heroes they created. (Cailin Acosta)
Panel traces historic Jewish influence on the comic book industry Read More »
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Jeremy Piven (July 26, 1965) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Ari Gold in the comedy series Entourage (2004–2011), for which he won a Golden Globe Award and three consecutive Emmy Awards. [Wikipedia]
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The world asks, How many people know your name? Jewish wisdom asks, Whose life is better because you lived? [Betzy Lynch]
JCC prompts the spreading of Jewish values in a process known as ‘zechut’ Read More »
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