In New Orleans, Touro funded what became Touro Infirmary as well as the Reform congregation Touro Synagogue. While it’s not certain, what is the common belief as to why Judah Touro left Boston and moved to New Orleans? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum complex, comprising 21 museums and the National Zoo, mostly located in Washington, DC, but also including the Hirshhorn Museum in New York City and the Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia among others. What other United States museum is currently being considered for inclusion under the Smithsonian umbrella? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The congregation is primarily made up of Bnei Anusim, descendants of the Jews who converted 500 years earlier. But Rabbi Ventura is fighting against what group that opposes his efforts to restore the Jewish Community of Catania [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Trump and Epstein, Trump and Epstein
Hung together since they were sex fiends.
If Trump released the file,
We’d know the names Epstein compiled?… [Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
He popped a yarmulke on his head and declared himself converted to Judaism. What did he then decide to give up for Lent as a Jew? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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In Hebrew, Kadima means Forward. It’s always reassuring that an automobile can go forward. But just as reassuring is that a car can also go Achora, backwards. David Harrison, a resident of Contra Costa County, spotted this Jewish-interest license plate. [SDJW staff]
If the lineup felt like a Mount Rushmore of misbehavior, the vibe onstage was more comedy writers’ room than walk of fame. Samberg, the youngest of the crew, said his comedy inspirations were literally sitting next to him. “(In middle and high school) We used to have South Park watch parties,” he said. “Now I’m on a panel with them.” [Shor Masori]
Partial transcript of a meeting involving President Donald Trump and several members of his administration. The recording was provided by a White House occupant on condition of anonymity who said she is “fed up with having to constantly pick up discarded hamburger wrappers between our bedrooms every morning.” [Bruce Lowitt]
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A man dressed as Elmo solicited tips and yelled antisemitic rants, earning the name Bad Elmo. The real Elmo, on the other hand, has a much better history of involvement with the Jewish community, including which of the following? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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My humans are moving next week into a senior community. They have assured me there’s a dog park there, but I fear that ICE (Incarcerating Canine Enemies) agents will wait there to arrest dogs who hail from foreign breeds. [Elona Baron as barked to Laurie Baron]
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Swaggart had a mixed relationship with the Jewish community. He said he loved the Jewish people and Israel, but he also said “I love the Jewish people…When you have true love for a people…it comes as an abrupt shock when they don’t reciprocate…” What else did he have to say about Jews? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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What was one piece of Jewish wisdom which Reb Zalman gave the Dalai Lama at that meeting? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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International, Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThe only way to evaluate whether anything Donald Trump says is valid is to translate his words and evaluate his claims. Here’s a guide to help you. [Laurie Baron]
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Renowned coaches Red Auerbach and Red Holzman were both Jewish, as is Adam Silver, the current NBA Commissioner, and current and former team owners including Abe Pollin, Micky Arison and Herb Kohl. What is another NBA Jewish connection? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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