Erica Jong (March 26, 1942) is an American novelist, satirist, and poet known particularly for her 1973 novel Fear of Flying. The book became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality and figured prominently in the development of second-wave feminism. [Wikipedia]
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“The continuous immigration of Jews choosing to come to Israel, even under rocket fire and despite the many challenges, is a powerful source of strength for the State of Israel,” said Ofir Sofer, Minister of Aliyah and Integration. [Press Release]
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In this week’s parsha, Tsav, the Torah pivots from the “how-to” of the offerings to a repeated, severe prohibition: “You shall not eat any blood, whether it be of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwelling places” (Leviticus 7:26). [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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Across the pond, hoodlums globalized the intifada when they set fire before 1:45 a.m. Monday to four ambulances operated by the nonprofit service Hatzola parked outside a synagogue in Golders Green, the largest Jewish community in London. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Acts of brazen antisemitism proliferate in North America, Europe Read More »
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Jewish California is sponsoring an ambitious five bills in 2026. These bills protect our institutions, affirm who we are, and ensure that Jewish Californians and members of all minority faith communities can participate fully in public life. [Press Release]
Five bills to pass and one to defeat: Jewish California’s priorities Read More »
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Birdie Amsterdam (March 25, 1901 – July 8, 1996) was an attorney and judge in New York City, who became the first woman to serve as a justice of the New York State Supreme Court.
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The ICE Handbook for the TSA Mission: When stationed at an airport, remember TSA stands for tackling suspicious aliens… [Laurie Baron]
Satire: ICE issues handbook for agents supplementing TSA at airports Read More »
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When I get to the plagues, we go out to the backyard. I write out the plagues with bags of items for all of them. Plague 1: Water Turned to Blood; I put a glass of water and a glass of pomegranate juice. Plague 2: Frogs, I have a bag of plastic frogs that we throw into the air. Plague 3: Lice, I have bags of white rice we throw at each other. … [Cailin Acosta]
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On the first-ever episode of the Mitzvah Expo Podcast, a new platform dedicated to highlighting the nonprofits and initiatives strengthening Jewish life, Jewish National Fund-USA Chief Executive Officer Russell F. Robinson discussed how his organization is creating a vibrant future for the land and people of Israel. [Rabbi Cantor Linda Bernstein]
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The World Jewish Congress (WJC) on Tuesday released a new report exposing systemic bias, extremist propaganda, and governance failures on Arabic-language Wikipedia, raising serious concerns about the integrity of one of the world’s most widely used sources of information. [Press Release]
With its vote, the council sent a clear, unequivocal message that it understands the threat antisemitism poses not just to Jews, but to all San Diegans. [Sara E. Brown, Times of San Diego]
Opinion: San Diego adopts antisemitism definition that’s needed more than ever Read More »
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Steve Ballmer (March 24, 1956) is an American businessman and investor who was the chief executive officer of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. He is the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a co-founder of the Ballmer Group, a philanthropic investment company. [Wikipedia]
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As Passover approaches, 118 bereaved families of Israel’s fallen soldiers are receiving critical financial support through Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) After the Shiva program. [Press Release]
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