I suppose the underlying message of this book is don’t procrastinate until the last minute, lest your Hanukkah treats be sold out and invited company will be disappointed. [Donald H. Harrison]
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The California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced on Thursday that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed all six of the 2026 Jewish Caucus Priority Bills that passed the Legislature. (Press Release)
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Lincoln hires “Mary’s chaperone” (Pooya Mohseni) to keep her busy and away from alcohol, but that backfires. Then he hires an actor, John Wilkes Booth (Wesley Taylor), to be her teacher. You can guess where this is going to go… but wait! You’d be wrong. (Sandi Masori)
‘Oh Mary!’ is a blue, funny farce about Mary and Abe Lincoln Read More »
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Shemini Atzeret literally means the “eighth day of assembly,” and the rabbis describe it as a uniquely intimate day, almost as though Hashem says, “Stay with Me a little longer.”
The psychological wisdom of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Read More »
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Ronen Altman Kaydar (October 1, 1972) is an Israeli writer and poet. The topics of his academic and artistic writing include science fiction, sexual identity, philosophy of science, history of science and more.
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Rabbi Cagen urged me to read the English translations during the service because I couldn’t follow the Hebrew. I had never thought of doing that. It changed everything. (Joe Gandelman)
The long way home: My journey back to Judaism Read More »
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Machchhar was a hero too, fighting off his copilot and although bloodied by the stabbing attack, managing to open the door of the cockpit from the inside, allowing Hayun and companions to storm in. During the fight, the airplane was in freefall, going from its cruising altitude of 37,000 feet in less than two minutes to 20,000 feet. (SDJW staff report)
The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Sept. 30, 2026 Read More »
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However, for Lizzie Borden, of Fall River, Massachusetts, the Fifth Commandment proved troublesome. This young woman did not honor her mother and father. Quite the opposite is true. [Eva Trieger]
‘Lizzie’ is PowPac’s version of celebrated 19th-century crime Read More »
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Elie Wiesel (September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, written mostly in French and English, including Night, which is based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz and Buchenwald during the Holocaust. [Wikipedia]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Science, Medicine, & Education, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaWith Sean Boyd at the helm, Foo and her castmates will be inaugurating this new space. The increased area will allow for greater movement, larger, more elaborate sets and open up possibilities for new, bigger projects. [Eva Trieger]
Sasha Foo stars in Trinity’s ‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastRuth, who most wanted to see a Black-billed Cuckoo misses it and determines that she will spend the night in the park and not leave until she sees one. Her outrage seems out of place and exaggerated until the audience learns what and why it means so much to her. [Sandi Masori]
Birdwatcher’s advice ignored when it comes to humans Read More »
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I can safely say that 60 years plus 3 children plus 9 grandchildren plus 1 great-grandchild equals happiness. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson}
60 + 3 + 9 + 1 = Happiness Read More »
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The s’chach, the branches and natural materials that form the roof, must provide more shade than sunlight, but ideally should not completely close us off from the sky. Through its openings, we should be able to see the stars. {Betzy Lynch}
Peering through the openings in the sukkah’s roof Read More »
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Marc David Maron (born September 27, 1963) is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, musician, and former radio presenter and podcaster. [Wikipedia]
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