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Rocking, Rolling and ‘Mothaland Bouncing’ at the JCC

Black manages to integrate Jewish theology, history and culture into his lyrics. The cadence and flow of his music is similar to Jay-Z and Ice-T. He even weaves in some humor. There is a definite gospel vibe. It was spiritually transforming, transporting us out of the tension we in the Jewish community have been living under for eight months. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Treachery, Sex, Sportsmanship Dominate Novel about 1936 Olympic Games

Hitler sought a propaganda victory for his Nazified country with the Olympic Games supposed to be the setting for a demonstration of “Aryan” superiority. Brundage, blinded by his own lust for prominence, became Hitler’s stooge, so desperate was he to rise to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish Fiction, Staff and Bylined Contributors

US: Congressional leaders extend invitation to Netanyahu to deliver speech at Capitol Hill

Published by ANI News Washington, DC (ANI): Congressional leaders extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session on Capitol Hill, emphasising “America’s solidarity with Israel” in the wake of the October 7 terror attack perpetrated by Hamas, The New York Post reported. In a joint letter penned by House

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International, Israel, Nordot

Biden unveils three-part Israeli plan for ceasefire in Gaza

Published by DPA International US President Joe Biden has unveiled a new proposal from Israel to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. “We can’t lose this moment,” Biden said at the White House on Friday. “Indefinite war in pursuit of an unidentified notion of total victory … will only bog

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

Holocaust Survivors Ink Letters in Torah Reclaimed from the Shoah

Each Holocaust survivor paused silently and then spoke about their family members who perished before signing. San Diego Holocaust survivors who participated were Ben Midler, Gerald Szames, Violet and Ben Gurfinkel, Lubbock Geller, and Freda Sheykhet. [Sandra Scheller]

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Holocaust, International, Israel, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Convicted felon Trump could be banned from nearly 40 countries: report

Published by Raw Story (CA) As a convicted felon, Donald Trump’s travel options have whittled down substantially. While he prepares to appeal and awaits his sentencing on July 11 — Trump could be banned from entering 37 countries including Canada and the U.K. These countries maintain strictures that prohibit people with criminal records from crossing

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

Israeli army says it is now operating in the centre of Rafah

Published by DPA International Israel’s army is now operating in the centre of Rafah, the military said as it pursued a much-criticized offensive in the Palestinian city in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli troops had discovered rocket launchers, tunnels and Hamas weapons there, the army said on Friday. The stated aim of Israel’s operation is

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

World Jewish Congress Memorializes Slain Sha’ar Hanegev Mayor Ofir Libstein

A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday, May 22, and held a special ceremony to memorialize Ofir Libstein, z”l, a former WJC Israel board member who was tragically killed on Oct. 7 defending his community from Hamas terrorists. [World Jewish Congress]

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International, Israel, San Diego County, USA

Joint US And UK Airstrikes Target Yemen’s Houthi Rebels, Resulting In 16 Fatalities And 42 Injuries

Published by Benzinga A joint airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom targeted Yemen’s Houthi rebels, resulting in 16 fatalities and 42 injuries. The strikes occurred on Thursday, focusing on various underground facilities, missile launchers, and command sites. What Happened: Three U.S. officials, speaking anonymously, stated that the airstrikes were a response to

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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA

Embracing Midlife Friendships

To have close girlfriends at any point in our lives is a gift, but there is a quality to our more mature relationships that either did not or could not exist in our young adulthood. They tend to be real, easy, and honest, mirroring our maturation and growth. And, unlike in past decades, our topics of conversation are increasingly about us, and our midlife evolution, as opposed to our kids or careers. [Shayna Kaufmann]

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Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA