The Republican Jewish Coalition and Jews for Trump sent out appeals to Jewish voters to support the GOP ticket of Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance. Here’s what they had to say … (Press Releases)
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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
These findings offer hope for enabling people who are completely paralyzed — due to conditions such as ALS, brainstem stroke, or brain injury — to regain the ability to speak voluntarily. [Press Release]
Thought Activated Speech Developed at Tel Aviv University Read More »
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Lamplighters’ cast is dynamic, spirited and evinces some great chemistry. Olive (Erin Grayce) and Florence (Yvone Nguyen) are beautifully complementary and it is easy to see why they make each other mashugga. Olive is a slob, happy to eat take-out nightly, and enjoys a laid-back approach to life. Newly separated Florence is uptight, a neat freak, and enjoys showcasing her culinary and decorative arts. [Eva Trieger]
Female Version of ‘The Odd Couple’ at Lamplighters Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Courtesy of Wikipedia Corey Feldman (July 16, 1971) is an American actor and musician. As a youth, he became well known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Gremlins (1984), The Goonies (1985), and Stand by Me (1986). Feldman collaborated with Corey Haim starring in numerous films such as the comedy horror The Lost Boys (1987), the teen comedy License
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According to the Psalm, one day and night is sufficient to bear testimony of the glory of God. But when we see the sun and moon performing their daily revolutions, “day after day” and “night after night,” we have an even brighter long-lasting testimony. This cycle of days denotes a system of laws. And if there is a law, there must be a lawgiver. [Turk Hill and Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Psalm 19: God’s Revelation Through Nature Read More »
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The Ghost Army was comprised of 1,100 specially selected men who learned and practiced deception techniques to fool the Germans as to the location of allied forces. While lightly armed, they exposed themselves to great danger. It’s been estimated the Ghost Army saved 30,000 allied lives. The Congressional Gold Medal honoring their service was only the 185th awarded since the Revolutionary War in 1776. [Press Release]
WWII ‘Ghost Army’ Feted at ‘Only Yesterday’ Private Museum Read More »
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British soldiers and civil servants established three competing golf organizations at the time which offered tournaments and frequently held competitions with each other. One was named the Jerusalem Golf Club and the second was the Palestine Police Golf Society. What was the name of the third group? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Golf Read More »
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“Each new board member has an extraordinary level of expertise and community insight and is a testament to JFS’s diverse make-up and visionary leadership,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “Their experience, insight and passion will be significant assets to JFS, as we focus on breaking cycles of poverty and building a stronger San Diego.” [Press Release]
Six Members Added to JFSSD’s Board of Directors Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Jacques Derrida (July 15, 1930 – October 9, 2004) was a French philosopher. He developed the philosophy of deconstruction, which he utilized in several of his texts, and which was developed through close readings of the linguistics of Ferdinand de Saussure and Husserlian and Heideggerian phenomenology. He is one of the major figures associated with post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy although
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My desire to help him he perceived as a plot against his freedom, against his personality, against his human dignity. My acquaintance was offended that I was messing with her head. [Alex Gordon]
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In Israel, he joined the board for Aguda, which is the association for the LBBTQ+ equality. This led to meeting and marrying his husband. [Cailin Acosta]
Portrait of a Gay Man’s Life in Jerusalem Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The speech poses a serious challenge to the US Jewish community. American Jewry opposes Israeli interference the US internal affairs. October 7 did not pass them by. The tragedy in the villages around Gaza and the war that followed, have deepened the crisis in the community, a crisis that may affect the identity and identification of the young Jewish generation in North America. [Avinoam Bar-Yosef]
Netanyahu’s Challenge in Congress to Rebuild Jewish Unity Read More »
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As we approached the vessel, we started noticing the beautiful details such as the roses at the front of the boat and the gold horses on the side. Nico took us on a spectacular ride which in itself was so joyful, the bonus was being able to look at these giant single-family homes that are right on the water each with a yacht parked in front. Nico serenaded us with an authentic Italian song and made great conversation. [Miriam Gershenson]
Gondolas in Coronado Prompt Thoughts of Jews in Venice Read More »
Albert Kreimerman, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodGerman Jewish philosopher Hermann Cohen (1842-1918) was a neo-Kantian philosopher. Jewish Virtual Library describes him as “probably the most important philosopher in the nineteenth century.” His book Religion of Reason: Out of the Source of Judaism has been praised by many thinkers. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Maimonides Had Better Ideas than Hermann Cohen Did Read More »
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