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Ki Tavo: The Value of Remembering History

Jews are not the only humans who recognize the importance of remembering the past.  Many ancient wise people recognized the role of history as a guide, its ability to illuminate, the responsibility to remember, and the consequences of forgetting history. Cecero advised us, “To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born will keep you always as a child.” [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Jewish Trivia Quiz: Zabar’s

Zabar’s ‍just ‍made ‍another ‍cultural ‍connection ‍outside ‍of ‍the ‍food ‍world ‍in ‍conjunction ‍with ‍the ‍U. ‍S. ‍Open ‍Tennis ‍tournament ‍which ‍just ‍ended ‍in ‍Flushing ‍Meadows, ‍New ‍York. ‍The ‍Upper ‍West ‍Side ‍shoe ‍store ‍West ‍NYC ‍is ‍offering ‍for ‍sale ‍a ‍version ‍of ‍the ‍iconic ‍Adidas ‍Rod ‍Laver ‍sneaker ‍with ‍colors ‍matching ‍the ‍color ‍theme ‍of ‍Zabar’s. ‍[Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Business & Finance, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Children’s Book Omits Key Details in Story of Interreligious Harmony

Tilly’s Jewish family hosts an Iraqi Muslim family for a week while the community readies an apartment for the refugee family to occupy. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Protesters Fail to Mar Expressions of Christian and Jewish Support for Israel

One attendee, who asked to remain anonymous, described a disturbing encounter in which protestors blocked her car and even jumped onto the hood, clinging on until eventually tumbling off. By the end of the program, police presence around the property was heightened, with patrol cars and a helicopter circling above. Despite this, the event itself was marked by unity, inspiration, and resilience. (Miriam Gershenson)

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Antisemitism, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

700 Days Too Many which Hostages Have Suffered

Rona Epstein [is] the daughter of the current Sha’ar HaNegev mayor Ori Epstein and the niece of the previous mayor, Ofir Libstein (z”l). She is 20 years old, and a lifelong resident of the kibbutz. She led us on a tour of the worst day of her life, with stops at the spots where two of her uncles, her grandmother, her cousin, and her brother died that day. [Heidi Gantwerk]

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Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Sharon Katz: A Life of Music and Service

South African musician Sharon Katz learned about the importance of giving back to others. This is something her mother instilled in her. In addition, growing up during the period of Apartheid, Katz also learned about racism and social inequalities. [Mimi Pollack]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Mimi Pollack, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Contemporary Torah: Ethics Apply Even in Battle

The battlefield is not an ethical vacuum. The Torah commands us to maintain our humanity and our sense of justice even when confronted with the darkest parts of human nature or the most heated arguments. Even when you fight your enemy, you must do the right thing. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Holocaust, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Over 2,500 Israel Supporters to Converge in Florida for JNF-USA’s Global Conference

The multi-day event showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism will unite philanthropists, congressional leaders, activists, Israelis whose lives have been transformed by decades of support from Jewish National Fund-USA, and individuals who are passionate about celebrating a strong and prosperous future for the Jewish Homeland. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA

Finding Strength in Community: My Journey with the ADL Glass Leadership Institute

GLI is a nine-month program that asks for only two commitments: attend the monthly sessions and take part in ADL’s Never Is Now convention in New York City (with financial support to make it accessible). That’s it. But what you get out of it is so much more. [Stephanie Wells]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Reform Movement Largest Vote Getter in U.S. Elections for World Zionist Congress

A record 22 slates representing diverse political beliefs, religious denominations, and cultural traditions competed in the election, which is held once every five years. This represented a 57% surge from the 14 American slates that won seats in the prior Congress in 2020.  [Press Release]

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