Now that the history of cinema has been enriched with the premiere of Melania, Donald Trump is planning documentaries about other members of his inner circle to improve their public images. You can expect these films soon. [Laurie Baron]
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Nuremberg (directed by James Vanderbilt) does not grossly falsify history. It does something subtler and more contemporary: it persuades us that ethics has finally arrived—precisely because it arrives after everything that truly mattered has already happened. [Sam Ben-Meir]
Too Late for Ethics: Nuremberg, Fidelity, and the Consolation of Judgment Read More »
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Because I live in the intersection of being both Black and Jewish, I have learned about my identity over the years, both through experience, stories handed down to me, education, and reading. [Barrett Holman Leak]
REVIEW: Black and Jewish: An Interwoven History, Part 1 – Let My People Go Read More »
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David Brenner (February 4, 1936 – March 15, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. The most frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s and 1980s, Brenner “was a pioneer of observational comedy.” [Wikipedia]
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For 90 minutes, Clausen brought us through the full gamut of human emotions. The actor experiences and delivers everything from fear, rage, tenderness, anger, grief, and peace. [Eva Trieger]
An Unchartered Journey- Donna Orbits the Moon at Scripps Ranch Read More »
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter. That is unfortunate for our friends and family on the East Coast since those of us in San Diego are looking at highs in the 70’s for the next two weeks. No rain forecast for the next 10 days. [Cailin Acosta]
That pesky Punxsutawney Phil predicts more winter, summer like conditions in SoCal Read More »
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Kate Douglas’s The Apiary doesn’t waste time easing you into its premise. It’s 20+ years in the future. Honeybees are nearly extinct. What remains of them exist in synthetic apiaries providing palliative care to a species we’ve failed to save. No bees means no honey, no almonds, no avocados. The food chain collapses one pollinator at a time. [Sherrie Rose]
‘The Apiary:’ A Cautionary Buzz Read More »
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As might be expected after Kristallnacht, for American Jews the fate of European Jews during the Holocaust was of little interest, a secondary issue. No Jewish solidarity was shown by them. Their reaction was “disproportionate,” ignoring the dangers facing the Jewish people in Europe. [Alex Gordon]
American Jews in the face of Jewish catastrophes Read More »
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Von Wilpert emphasized the critical role education plays in the prevention of hate crimes and announced she will fight for the Remember Us The Holocaust exhibit to be a traveling exhibit throughout all San Diego libraries. (Press Release)
Hitlamdut asks us to return with fresh eyes, without shame, without a final verdict. The sages understood that learning thrives when judgment for others and for ourselves is suspended, when we question not only what is before us, but what stirs within us as well. [Betzy Lynch]
Learning without pre-judgment Read More »
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Todah means “thank you” in Hebrew and as you read to the little pride and joy sitting on your lap, it’s not too early to teach the tot some of the everyday activities for which we should be grateful to God. [Donald H. Harrison}
Board book teaches tots to be grateful Read More »
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Pauly Shore (February 1, 1968) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for his performances in 1990s comedy films. Shore began as a stand-up comedian at the age of 17, before becoming an MTV VJ in 1989. [Wikipedia]
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The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports two Major League Baseball developments with Jewish athletes: Third baseman Alex Bregman has signed a five-year, $175 million pact with the Chicago Cubs, and Alon Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer in Israel, will become the head pitching coach for the Colorado Rockies. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jews in the news: Saturday evening, Jan. 31, 2026 Read More »
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Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress known for her roles in theatre, film, and television. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. [Wikipedia]
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