Al Cap (September 28, 1909 – November 5, 1979), better known as Al Capp, was an American cartoonist and humorist best known for the satirical comic strip Li’l Abner, which he created in 1934 and continued writing and (with help from assistants) drawing until 1977. [Wikipedia]
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Marc Maron (September 27, 1963) is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, actor, and musician. [Wikipedia]
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This program is for Jewish high school students to join a research-backed initiative that empowers them to combat antisemitism by sharing their Jewish identity and what it means to them personally. Students are provided the conversational and social tools necessary to navigate rising antisemitism and build strong relationships between Jewish and non-Jewish students. [Cailin Acosta]
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We are seeing administrators take our calls for change seriously. SDSU has again renewed its Antisemitism Task Force charge for the fourth year in a row, UCSD has launched a working group, and CSUSM and USD continue to meet with our team to make things better. It is tireless work, but it is happening. [Karen Parry]
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She served on the boards of the Bureau of Jewish Education, the San Fernando Valley Alliance, Kadima Hebrew Academy, the University of Judaism, the West Valley JCC, and the Catholic-Jewish Women’s Conference. She was also the publisher of the Western States Jewish History Journal. [Rabbi David Vorspan]
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The UN session, an annual occurrence, coincided this year with the observance of Rosh Hashanah, limiting available time for encounters. Despite the challenge, WJC secured a series of critical meetings — including with French President Emmanuel Macron, who joined WJC President Ronald S. Lauder to share apples and honey in honor of the Jewish New Year. [Press Release]
“…expect Muslims by 2085 to outnumber non-Muslims in Cyprus, Sweden, France, Greece, Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ireland, and Lithuania, with Belgium tipped to be the EU’s first, according to Céline Pina, writing in the monthly Causeur.” [Steve Kramer]
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Baba Sali (September 26, 1889 – January 8, 1984), was a leading Moroccan Sephardic rabbi and kabbalist who was renowned for his ability to work miracles through his prayers. His burial place in Netivot, Israel has become a shrine for prayers and petitioners. [Wikipedia]
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On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly session opening in New York, B’nai B’rith International today bestowed its Presidential Gold Medal—the organization’s highest honor—upon President Javier Milei of Argentina in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [Press Release]
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Spies inside the West Wing have informed me that Marco Rubio edited the most egregious parts of the address. Here are some excerpts from what Trump didn’t say. [Laurie Baron]
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The traditional diamond industry is threatened when a company threatens to flood the market with laboratory-made diamonds that are indistinguishable from those found in mines. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Alan Levine (Aish Ha’am) is the lone delegate elected from San Diego, with the other Californian delegates including 16 from Los Angeles, four from the San Francisco Bay Area, two from Sacramento, and one from Sonoma. [Press Release]
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Shel Silverstein (September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, cartoonist, songwriter, and musician. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before being drafted into the United States Army. [Wikipedia]
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Much like New Year’s resolutions in January, our spiritual intentions often fade by the time reality sets in. This doesn’t mean we’re hypocrites. It means we’re fallible humans. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.}
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