One group of Jews in South Africa were distinguished by their housing arrangements, known as “ostrich palaces.” What does that refer to? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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In We are Black Jews: Ethiopian Jewry and the Journey to Equality in Israel, Roni Fantanesh Malkai provides eye-opening, need-to-know information about the history and difficulties of Ethiopian Jews. We should read it and do our best to get people to treat others as they want others to treat them. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Author Chronicles Israeli Discrimination against Ethiopian Jews Read More »
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Once swallowed, the pill expands to form a rigid triangle, mimicking the presence of food and triggering the sensation of satiety. The device remains in the stomach for several hours before passing into the intestines, where it disintegrates. [Press Release]
Technion Pioneers Innovative Weight Loss Pill that Expands in Stomach Read More »
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Matt Stone (born May 26, 1971) is an American actor, animator, writer, producer, and musician. He is best known for co-creating South Park (since 1997) and The Book of Mormon (2011) with his creative partner Trey Parker. [Wikipedia]
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In USA, Infeld recalled, “I arrived at Princeton in September 1936. Five months later our collaboration with Einstein began to work out well; we understood each other perfectly and had achieved even partial success, although the problem of formulating the equations of motion was far from being completely solved. …” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Leopold Infeld, Physicist who Worked with Einstein Read More »
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One hundred and seventy-seven years ago in 1848, Adam Gimbel opened up his first retail location on the corner that locals in Vincennes, Indiana, fondly still call Gimbels Corner. [Jerry Klinger]
Gimbels Department Store’s Beginnings Celebrated in Vincennes, Indiana Read More »
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Roosevelt, as President from 1901 to 1909, wrestled with fashioning the correct American response to government-sponsored antisemitism in Romania and Russia. [Donald H. Harrison]
Theodore Roosevelt Proved Himself to Be a Good Friend to the Jews Read More »
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Frank Oz (May 25, 1944) is an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and actor. He is best known for his involvement with Jim Henson and George Lucas through The Muppets, Sesame Street, and Star Wars, as well as his directorial work in feature films and theater. [Wikipedia]
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Rena Galibova (May 24, 1915 – October 13, 1995) was an actress and opera singer who was named the People’s Artist of Tajikistan. She was born in the city of Kokand in 1915 to a Bukharian Jewish family. Her childhood years were spent in Tashkent, where her father was a theatrical producer. [Wikipedia]
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Thank you to all those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, one day is never enough to honor those who sacrificed everything. May their memories forever be a blessing. [Cailin Acosta]
Extending Gratitude to God and Our Fallen Military Personnel Read More »
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“This bill is a direct response to the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in California schools,” said David Bocarsly, JPAC Executive Director. “Our message is being heard: Jewish students deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported in every classroom. We’re grateful to the authors, the Jewish Caucus, and the Assembly Appropriations Committee for their support.” [Press Release]
Bill to Guard against Antisemitism in K-12 Schools Advances Read More »
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When we allow lies about the Jewish state run rampant, when we dismiss graffiti that says “globalize the intifada” as youthful free speech – it has consequences. [Fabienne Perlov]
Slogans Like ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Lead to Domestic Terror Read More »
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A coalition of local organizations and synagogues has called on San Diego Pride to reconsider one of its headliners for the Pride Festival in light of what they claim are antisemitic comments. [Times of San Diego]
Jewish Groups Urge San Diego Pride to Disinvite Kehlani Read More »
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The first thing they do is bring out a bag of bread and olive oil so you can make Motzi. Then, on the waiter’s suggestion, we ordered the Jewish style artichoke, the spaghetti Carbonara style; the spaghetti with truffle, beef tartare and lemon thyme; baked lamb with potatoes, and cod Jewish style. [Sandi Masori]
Sampling Jewish Food, Italian Style, in Venice Read More »
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