There are approximately 80 synagogues in the country. Who were the first Jews to arrive in Australia? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Following completion of U.S. voting in the 2025 World Zionist Congress election on May 4th, an all-time record of 242,021 votes has been recorded. This surpasses the previous record of 210,957 votes in the 1987 election. [Press Release]
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The What Next? Collective was formed to embrace and explore this evolution in the lives of women over 40. Relationships had changed, some women had become empty nesters, others had lost their jobs. [Eva Trieger]
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On the advice of the Jewish children’s poet Samuil Marshak, he began writing science fiction books for children. The first two stories – “Solar Matter” and “Rays of X” – were printed in the magazine Koster in 1934 and 1936, respectively. The third story, “The Inventors of the Radio Telegraph,” was also published in the Koster magazine. [Alex Gordon]
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Jean-François Copé (May 5, 1964) is a French politician serving as Mayor of Meaux since 1995 with an interruption from 2002 to 2005. He was Government Spokesman between 2002 and 2007, when assumed other tenures in the government—including Minister of the Budget—at the same time. [Wikipedia]
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Author Rob Kutner spices Jewish religion and history with jokes, shtick and anachronistic imagination in a book that is sure to offend some and delight others. [Donald H. Harrison]
Facetious Jewish ‘History’ Book Makes Entertaining Reading Read More »
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Ruth First (May 4, 1925 – August 17, 1982) was a South African anti-apartheid activist and scholar. She was assassinated in Mozambique, where she was working in exile, by a parcel bomb built by South African police. [Wikipedia]
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Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was an American lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who contributed to numerous Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green spanned six decades: “the longest running creative partnership in theatre history.” [Wikipedia]
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In reading Rabbi Stutman’s book I felt that I was attending a lecture. The content rang absolutely true; however, the lecturer was unable to capture my attention. [Robin Dishman]
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Israeli American Council has put together a Jewish Heritage book which includes a collection of materials celebrating Jewish history, culture, and identity. [Cailin Acosta]
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From the shtetl of Tykocin, to the ashes of Treblinka, to the energy of Tel Aviv, it feels as though I have lived lifetimes over the past two weeks. [Heidi Gantwerk]
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On October 11, 2023, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui wrote the following on her Instagram page: “I stand with Israel when she defends herself against Hamas, a terrorist organization whose mission it is to seek the destruction of the Jewish state. I stand with Israel today and always.” [Lana Melman]
Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui Voices Stalwart Support for Israel Read More »
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The Torah’s association of tzara’at with spiritual failings serves as a cautionary tale against evil words. We must remain persistent in calling for healing words: legislation that unifies, that promotes inclusion of everyone, not promoting one group over another, or falsely blaming or attacking another group for allegedly having what we want but don’t have. [Barrett Holman Leak]
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David Beckham (May 2, 1975) is an English former professional footballer, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City. Primarily a right winger and known for his range of passing, crossing ability and free-kick taking, Beckham is considered one of the best players of his generation, one of the greatest players in Premier League history and one of the best free-kick takers of all time. [Wikipedia]
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