Imagine if President Trump tweeted a salute to Shavuot that included a critique of individual commandments. Here’s how I envisioned the president’s take on the holiday {Satire by Joel H. Cohen]
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Jewish Religion, Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Ever since the pandemic began, I have noticed rabbits congregating in increasing numbers behind the fence surrounding the school playground in my neighborhood. As a hound with a primordial instinct to hunt and kill rabbits, I slowly freeze into my stalking position and then tug on the lease to let my owner know I’m ready to chase and pounce on them. I never get that far because the school has been closed and the gate to the playground is locked. [Elona Baron as told to Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Thousands of protesters were met by police with tear gas and water cannons in the streets of Hong Kong as China imposed new national security laws over Hong Kong, bypassing the territory’s legislature which normally would deal with such issues. The Jewish community in Hong Kong dates to the mid-1880’s. The Sassoon family of Iraq were among the first people to establish a business outpost in Hong Kong, which played a significant role in the growth of the territory. Another Jew who had an impact in Hong Kong was Matthew Nathan, who is remembered for Nathan’s Folly? What does that refer to? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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International, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Laurie Baron, Ph.D., offers a parody of the Lord’s Prayer in response to President Trump’s demand that houses of worship be re-opened.
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireReports have surfaced in recent weeks of a virus that has taken a deadly toll on rabbits in various parts of the world. But now, apparently due to his misreading of “rabbis” for “rabbits,’ President Trump has undertaken a campaign to rescue Jewish spiritual leaders, who he presumes are the victims of the deadly infectious disease. [Satire by Joel H. Cohen]
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireAfter learning that President Trump is taking Hydroxychloroquine, I consulted medical websites to check on the drug’s side effects. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireActor and comedian Jerry Stiller died last week at the age of 92. Stiller was most famous for playing the quintessentially Jewish, but technically non-Jewish Italian Frank Costanza, father of George Costanza on the Seinfeld sitcom. Born to Polish immigrant parents, Stiller grew up in Brooklyn and the Lower East Side, and studied drama after serving in the army during World War II. He married comedian and actor Anne Meara, and the two created a hugely successful comedy duo, focusing on their lives as an intermarried couple. Among their bits was an “I hate you” routine, in which Meara called Stiller a “matza head” and he called her a “shillelagh shiksa.” What was one of Jerry Stiller’s first acting roles? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireYou pretend that you’re washing your hands for 20 seconds, but only do it for 15. … You’re starting to have sexual fantasies about Angela Merkel. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Comedian Billy DeVore, who co-hosts the Cincinnati Reds’ focused podcast “The New Nasty Boys,” has come out with his debut album: Drinking at the Kids Table. Loud, self-deprecating and rather crude, DeVore cracks wise about being overweight (Having a gym membership just means he can watch Sports Center in another building.) rescuing cats, and the challenges of married life. His wife Alicia views him not so much as a pet project like “This Old House” but more like “Extreme Home Makeover.” [Eric George Tauber}
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Eric George Tauber, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Rabbi Andrew Baker, an official with both the American Jewish Committee and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), says because of the coronavirus pandemic, there probably will be a drop in anti-Semitic incidents in 2020. However, this is because potential targets, such as synagogues and Jewish schools, have been closed during the pandemic. When re-opened, he said, they may become targets again. [Our Shtetl San Diego County column by Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & SatireTrump’s sending you back to work, shut in. / To boost the GDP./ He’ll provide your gloves and masks, shut in./ But they’re no guarantee./ ‘Cause he don’t care too much for your health. / Money can’t buy your health. [Parody by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Trivia, Humor & SatireA funny fictional book (Jerry Klinger’s Boynton Beach Chronicles), reviewed in last week’s column, has triggered memories of our real-life visits to the Sunshine State. [Joel H. Cohen]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & Satire
By Elona Baron as told to Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — (Photo 1) I’ve heard there may be a meat shortage. To prepare for that eventuality, I’m chewing on my stuffed rabbit a lot. (Photo 2) This is my owner’s son. Since I’m worried he might leave the house and not wear a mask or
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireThis week President Trump told Americans to consider themselves warriors in the battle against coronavirus and the mobilization to reopen the economy. Here are dispatches from the front lines to guide them. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire