Following are Jewish programs of interest to lay and academic audiences that may be accessed via the Internet, January 3rrd through 9th. They are listed in Pacific Standard Time. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lawrence Baron, Science, Medicine, & Education, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAMelody: ‘Auld Lang Syne’
May twenty twenty be forgot.
But remember those who died.
Due to the incompetence
Of a president who lied. … (Laurie Baron, Ph.D)
Satire: May Twenty Twenty Be Forgot Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Melanie Rubin in our license plate maven, always on the lookout for vanity plates of Jewish interest, like this one saying LCHAIMM, with an extra ‘m’ perhaps to savor the wonderful taste of life.
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Melanie Rubin, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Perhaps it’s because vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer presage the end of the pandemic. Perhaps because the awful year of 2020 is almost over. Whatever the reason, humor and optimism are beginning to reemerge, and my mail box, and possibly yours too, are replete with examples. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Trivia, Humor & SatireTune: California Dreaming
All the beds are full
In the ICUs
I must stay at home.
Watch TV or snooze.
Am I safe from Covid
If I live in L.A?
California lockdown
On such a winter’s day. … {Laurie Baron]
Parody: California Lockdown Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Following his granting of clemency to murderers and other felons, aides and allies, President Donald Trump has turned his attention to pardoning athletes and others whose transgressions rocked the sports world. [Satire by Bruce F. Lowitt]
Satire: ‘Greatest Sportsman’ Grants More Pardons Read More »
Bruce F. Lowitt, International, Sports & Competitions, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USATune: I’ll Never Fall in Love Again
What must you do to get a pardon?
It’s not required that you’ve repented.
Or that your lying has not relented.
Don’t ever heed the law again!
Don’t ever heed the law again! (Laurie Baron, Ph.D)
Satire: ‘You’ll Never Heed the Law Again’ Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Our Christmas party happened to fall on the sixth day of Chanukah, so I wanted to contribute. What I used to do at my school was bring in homemade sufganiyot using whole wheat flour with nutmeg mixed into the dough, fill them with jam and fry them up in coconut oil. These treats would be proudly presented in a basket with a sign that read “You don’t have to be Jewish to have a Happy Chanukah!” [Eric George Tauber]
Jews, Muslims and Bacon (!) at a Christmas Party Read More »
Eric George Tauber, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThe year 2020 has been terrible. Despite the pandemic, the recession, and the nationwide civil turmoil, there are still things to be grateful for during this holiday season. [Laurie Baron, PhD]
Make America Grateful Again Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USACity Council President Dr. Jennifer Campbell solidified her control over City Council business by appointing herself and the four councilmembers who supported her for president against Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe to key committee positions. The five councilmembers who voted for her now are the exact same membership of the Rules Committee, which according to the City of San Diego’s website, has responsibility for the “charter, permanent rules of council, open government, elections and ballot measures, annexations, boards and commissions, council initiated matters, communications, customer service and public outreach.” Besides Campbell, who will chair the committee, other members include Raul Campillo, Stephen Whitburn, Marni von Wilpert, and Chris Cate. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAIt had the serious purpose and poignant moments while raising money for the defense of Jewish and pro-Zionist students who are bullied by anti-Semites and Israel-haters in public schools and on university campuses. But the StandWithUs “Zoomathon,” also offered a refreshing mix of humor and music, perfect for celebrating a night of Chanukah while at home. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAVoters living in cities liked elections a lot.
But the Trump, whose voters lived elsewhere, did not.
The Trump hated voting when it was by mail.
Now, we all know the reason, he feared he would fail. … {Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
Satire: The Trump Who Tried to Steal the Election Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire(Tune: Santa Claus is Coming to Town)
He’s wearing a mask.
He’s acting so smart.
Deers cleared for the task.
They’re six feet apart.
Santa Claus is playing it safe. …[Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
President Trump will be hosting an in-person Chanukah party at the White House this coming Wednesday. Many of the Jewish leaders who were invited have declined to attend because of the COVID risk. Some, however, plan to be there, including ZOA president Mort Klein, who explained the motivation of those attending, “They want to see important people and they want to be seen.” At the 2015 White House Chanukah party, President Barack Obama addressed the attendees, including Israeli president Reuven Rivlin, and compared the Chanukkah story to what movie? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: White House Chanukah Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire