In a small pet store in New York City lived a large cockatoo. The owner placed him right at the entrance to attract customers. And to be honest, he did a fine job — squawking rhymes and phrases at passersby all day long. [Yakov Nayerman]
Jewish Humor: Yasha the Parrot Read More »
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Practicing patience is often seen as a gift. Some people have more of this attribute than others. [Cailin Acosta]
Please Practice Patience Especially During Mental Health Awareness Month Read More »
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The offspring of a Jewish family was ashamed of the wealth of his family and the Jewish way of life. At the 5th Moscow Gymnasium, where he studied with the future poet Boris Pasternak, Nobel Prize winner in literature, and the future famous writer Ilya Ehrenburg, 15-year-old Gregory told his fellow students that he was a Marxist. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Gregory Sokolnikov, First Soviet Finance Minister Read More »
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All our bribes are here.
Call them gifts.
For the president who takes grift. … [Laurie Baron]
The Gifts (Melody: Leaving on a Jet Plane) Read More »
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The currency is available for purchase on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, because the system is entirely automated, according to Semenchuk. What is this “Jewish” cryptocurrency called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Cryptocurrency Read More »
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We find at its core two seemingly distinct yet deeply intertwined commandments: “You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin” (Leviticus 19:36), and the often heard principle, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: K’doshim Calls for Love and Ethical Behavior Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Business & Finance, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMay is known as mental health awareness month. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. [Cailin Acosta]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsLa Mesa Pizzaworks (kosher pizza establishment) made an announcement they had a new menu item: Cheese pizza with Skittles candy …. April Fools! [Cailin Acosta]
April Fools Reflections Read More »
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– For activists pushing a cause, this book offers nine tips for success. It was written by one of the nation’s foremost advocates for inclusion in all walks of life of people with disabilities. [Donald H. Harrison]
A ‘How To’ Book for Activists Pushing a Noble Cause Read More »
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Beth Jacob purchased the Bank of America building at 7404 Jackson Drive at an undisclosed price. Escrow closed on Feb. 13, according to a statement from Beth Jacob. [SDJW staff report]
Beth Jacob Congregation to Relocate from College Area to San Carlos Read More »
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In a desperate attempt to make money, she goes to work for “The Milky Way,” a breast milk dairy that provides rich mothers with the best-quality breast milk from poor mothers. [Cailin Acosta]
‘The Milky Way’ Examines the Breast Milk Industry Read More »
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Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk, D-San Diego, has joined her brother Frederick Schenk, right, and his son Benjamin in a new law firm — The Schenk Law Firm — with offices at 600 W. Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego.(SDJW)
Schenk Family Forms Own Law Firm Read More »
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They’ve got bagels, they’ve got “corned beef”, they have “pastrami” and “bacon”- pretty much everything you would expect, except it’s all made from wheat and plant protein. [Sandi Masori]
Ben & Esther’s Vegan Jewish Deli Enchances San Diego’s Culinary Variety Read More »
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Seventy-seven Congressional Democrats, including nine Jewish members, wrote to Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin, respectively Secretary of State and Defense Secretary, stating that “administrative action must be taken to ensure Israel upholds the assurances it provided in March 2024 to facilitate, and not directly or indirectly obstruct U.S. humanitarian assistance. We remain committed to a negotiated solution that can bring an end to the fighting, free the remaining hostages, surge humanitarian aid, and lay the groundwork to rebuild Gaza with a legitimate Palestinian governing body.” [SDJW staff compilation]
Uncertainty over the Fates of Gaza and Syria Read More »
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