This week we learn of Abraham’s test to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac. It’s the only challenge of the ten trials in the Torah clearly identified as a “test.” Hashem needed to test Abraham? After all, isn’t He omniscient? Yes, but the purpose of these tests are to elevate Abraham, to help him grow. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Published by Reuters By Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war and seeking an emergency suspension of its military campaign. WHAT IS THE ICJ? The ICJ, also called the
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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot
Published by BANG Showbiz English Natalie Portman isn’t able to practice method acting because she is a woman. The 42-year-old actress – who has Alpeh, 12, and six-year-old Amalia with husband Benjamin Millepied – has carved out a successful career in Hollywood since starting out in showbusiness as a child and has even won an
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Jewish Celebrities, Nordot, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Spinoza was regarded in the Amsterdam community as what the rabbis call an “illui” ̶ outstanding disciple. However, the “illui” had a critical view of the Bible and Talmud, not treating them as sacred books, but subjecting them to analysis. He scoffed at the Jewish chosenness and questioned the chronology of the Bible. He argued that Moses could not be the author of the Pentateuch. The books of Moses, in his judgment, were not written by one man and not for the people of one era. [Alex Gordon, Ph.D]
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The goal of this global movement is to show world leaders that we all care about this. With every step we take, we would like for these leaders to help put pressure on Hamas to release the hostages. Wonderfully, locals, who are not Israeli or Jewish and have no connection to Israel are joining this movement because of their compassion for the hostages. [Barrett Holman Leak]
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Barrett Holman Leak, International, Israel, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Nikki Haley recently said in an interview, “I hope that everyone will remember what a good friend I was to Israel and know that I would never let up on that.” Nikki Haley has received praise from many Israelis, including which of the following? {Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Israel, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
After the genocidal attack of Hamas and thousands of their fellow Palestinian butchered over 1200 Jews on October 7th, PM Benyamin Netanyahu likened Hamas to Amalek. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
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If the de la Torre’s statement can be construed as “hateful and divisive,” then university presidents must avoid any future backlash by using the following template: [Laurie Baron]
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Israel, Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
We decided to follow her suggestions and got the hibiscus masala and matcha matcha mocktail drinks. The hibiscus was ok, a little bitter but made me feel like I was being healthy. The matcha, which I’m not usually a fan of, was to die for. It tasted like a creamy green tea whipped ice cream float. Really yummy. For food we ordered the pea and potato samosa, the beet and Asian pear salad, and the roasted barramundi. [Sandi Masori]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Earlier this year, Yair Lev was trying to organize Jews to speak out against Benjamin Netanyahu’s Israeli government and draw attention to its right-wing backers in the Philadelphia region. The Israeli American doctor at Jefferson Health always had an activist streak, but his mission changed on Oct. 7.
This is the incredible story of a young Jewish woman who managed to survive as a ‘U-boat’ or submarine, i.e., someone ‘hidden in full view,’ during the Holocaust. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Moldaw’s next enterprise was as a principal in U.S. Venture Partners. While participating in that company, Moldaw also ran Pic-A-Dilly, which later was purchased by Lucky Stores. Thereafter, Moldaw decided to start Ross Dress for Less, which he described as a larger version of Pic-A-Dilly, offering not only women’s clothing but “a full array of family apparel.” [Donald H. Harrison]
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Ben Dishman, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Published by DPA International A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says the military structure of Islamist Hamas has been dismantled in the north of the Gaza Strip. IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Hamas had two brigades with 12 regiments in the north of the coastal strip before the war began three months
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Israel, Nordot
Elie Klein, ADI’s development director, said Shabbats normally are restful at ADI-Negev, but such was not the case on Saturday, Oct. 7, the day Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, murdering 1,200 people, kidnaping approximately 240 more, and setting into motion the current war in which the Israeli government has vowed to eliminate the ability of Hamas terrorists to ever again mount such an operation against Israel. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors