An innovative, new method that with high accuracy predicts cancer cell behavior has been developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. [Press Release]
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The resolution “calls for the perpetrators of this horrific act, including Iranian and Hezbollah operatives, to be held accountable for their crimes.” (Press Release)
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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
Courtesy of Wikipedia Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer. His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records. Kenny G was born in Seattle, Washington to a Jewish family. His mother was
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Caring for Jews in need – wherever they are and whenever they need us – is at the heart of what we do at Jewish Federation of San Diego. And this year, you helped us care in a big way. [Heidi Gantwerk]
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Heidi Gantwerk, International, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
For about a million years, starting 1.5 million years ago, early humans used stone tools called scrapers to process hides and scrape the flesh off the bones of mostly large game. In the Levant they mainly hunted elephants and other large herbivores that provided most of the calories they needed. The study found, however, that about 400,000 years ago, following the elephants’ disappearance, hunters turned to a different kind of prey. [Press Release]
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Vandalism and other property damage have accompanied anti-Israel protests on college campuses. Now the House Oversight Committee is investigating how these protests are being financed. [Press Release]
ADL Report on Nationwide Campus Turmoil: June 4, 2024 Read More »
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Virtually every significant person mentioned in the Torah had faults, just like other humans. In addition to instructing people how to act, the Torah teaches readers that all humans make mistakes, which they can correct to become all they can be and an example for others to follow. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Nelson Glueck (June 4, 1900 – February 12, 1971) was an American rabbi, academic and archaeologist. He served as president of Hebrew Union College from 1947 until his death, and his pioneering work in biblical archaeology resulted in the discovery of 1,500 ancient sites. Nelson Glueck was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lithuanian Jewish parents. He died in Cincinnati in 1971, after announcing plans
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The name of “Edgardo Mortara” once rocketed around the Jewish and Catholic worlds – the Jews protesting that he was kidnapped by the Catholics, and the Catholics saying that once the boy was secretly baptized by the Mortara family’s maid, it had no choice but to assume parental control. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Amid this boundless desert, Hashem commands Moses to take a census, not merely to count most of the people, but to remind them that each individual matters, that every human being has a vital role to play. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Bamidbar: Finding Purpose in the Wilderness Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsAs Shavuot is almost here, we eagerly anticipate the receiving of the Torah. Below I mention a few events around our town because making the journey to Mount Sinai is out of many of our budgets and that is a long plane flight. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Cheesecake’ Refers to Dessert on Shavuot Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
“The illegal strike by UAW Local 4811 is tied to the antisemitic Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement, the goal of which is to demonize Israel, undermine its existence and ultimately seek the elimination of the only Jewish state. The strikers and other allied groups conducted a walking tour to show which research centers ‘get money from Zionists.’ [Press Release]
Jewish Agencies Denounce Anti-Zionist Walking Tour at UCSD Read More »
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(To Tune of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’): I’ve heard there was a public trial/ Of a president for deeds so vile/ The jury didn’t believe what he was sellin’. … {Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
“Some are born great. Some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Weiser then turned to the man who will succeed him: “Dear Rabbi Geiger: we are thrusting greatness upon you tonight!” [Donald H. Harrison]
San Diego Hebrew Day School Gala Applauds Rabbi Weiser, Welcomes Rabbi Geiger Read More »
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