Had he been born 40 years later, the world might rank his comedic genius at a par with those of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. [Donald H. Harrison]
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The Jewish leadership reacted to the mass conversions after 1391 by attempting to convince their lost brethren to return to Judaism, pointing out what they considered to be the illogical elements of Christian belief. One of the attempts was a short book written by Hasdai Crescas in 1398, The Refutation of the Christian Principles. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; Yiddish: מענדעל בערלינגער; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television. As the host of NBC’s Texaco Star Theatre (1948–1953), he was the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as “Uncle Miltie” and “Mr. Television” during the first Golden Age of Television. He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in both radio and TV. [Wikipedia]
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The San Diego Humane Society’s Wildlife Help Hub offers step-by-step instructions on what to do if you encounter an animal that appears to be injured, trapped, or sick. [Cailin Acosta]
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Harold Bloom (July 11, 1930 – October 14, 2019) was an American literary critic and the Sterling Professor of humanities at Yale University. In 2017, Bloom was called “probably the most famous literary critic in the English-speaking world”. [Wikipedia]
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The love story set in the hills of Hakone, Japan, revolves around Miyuki and her family, who have lived in this area for generations and are steeped in ancient customs. [Cailin Acosta]
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For the individuals, including Mayor Todd Gloria, who have said they will not attend the San Diego Pride Festival over Kehlani’s headlining show, there is now an alternate place to spend the afternoon after the Pride Parade on July 19. [
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Courtney Love (July 9, 1964) is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actress. A figure in the alternative and grunge scenes of the 1990s, Love has had a career spanning four decades. She rose to prominence as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Hole, which she formed in 1989. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaJPride Weekend is almost here! This is a response to the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival allowing a headliner who opposes Israel and has made antisemitic statements. [Cailin Acosta]
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Beck (July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his experimental and lo-fi style, and became known for creating musical collages of wide-ranging genres. [Wikipedia]
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In Glastonbury, England, a British punk band called Bob Vylan led thousands of fans in chanting “Death, death to the IDF” on Saturday, June 28, the first time this hostile slogan was publicly uttered. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Gustav Mahler (July 7, 1860 – 18 May 1911) was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer, and one of the leading conductors of his generation. As a composer he acted as a bridge between the 19th-century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. [Wikipedia]
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Eva Green (July 6, 1980) is a French British-based actress, known for appearing in blockbuster and independent films, in which she often portrays eccentric, villainous, and complex characters. The daughter of actress Marlène Jobert, she began her career in theatre before making her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Dreamers (2003). [Wikipedia]
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Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk (D-San Diego) has released her correspondence with the San Diego County Bar Association prompted by that organization’s continued support of the Pride Festival even after San Diego Pride refused a request to disinvite Kehlani, a public antisemite. [SDJW staff report]