In Glastonbury, England, a British punk band called Bob Vylan led thousands of fans in chanting “Death, death to the IDF” on Saturday, June 28, the first time this hostile slogan was publicly uttered. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Adolf Joffe (alternatively spelled Yoffe and Ioffe) was born on October 10, 1883 in the Crimean capital Simferopol, in the family of the merchant of the 1st guild Abram Joffe, a millionaire who owned the post office and transport of the Crimea and was the owner of a large amount of real estate in the Russian Empire, including a house in Moscow. [Alex Gordon]
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Gustav Mahler (July 7, 1860 – 18 May 1911) was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer, and one of the leading conductors of his generation. As a composer he acted as a bridge between the 19th-century Austro-German tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century. [Wikipedia]
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Eva Green (July 6, 1980) is a French British-based actress, known for appearing in blockbuster and independent films, in which she often portrays eccentric, villainous, and complex characters. The daughter of actress Marlène Jobert, she began her career in theatre before making her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Dreamers (2003). [Wikipedia]
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Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk (D-San Diego) has released her correspondence with the San Diego County Bar Association prompted by that organization’s continued support of the Pride Festival even after San Diego Pride refused a request to disinvite Kehlani, a public antisemite. [SDJW staff report]
It was the Fidl-Fantazye: A Klezmer Concerto, that was the starring centerpiece of the program. Written and performed by Noah Bendix-Balgley, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the piece dazzled with heart-warming folk themes and brilliant violin virtuosity. [Eileen Wingard]
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Nita Lowey (July 5, 1937 – March 15, 2025) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1989 until 2021. She was a member of the Democratic Party. [Wikipedia]
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A nice place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of San Diego and escape to the countryside is Ramona, especially when you are walking around and enjoying the lavender fields at the Camel Valley Lavender Farm, on Old Julian Hwy. [Mimi Pollack]
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As my “super cool teens” enjoyed the rides at the San Diego County Fair, I stepped into the “Student Showcase” section to look for any Jewish gems, or other inspirational pieces, among the collection. [Cailin Acosta]
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The unique character of the American system, built into the Constitution, is its ability to change, to grow. [Jerry Klinger]
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The report promotes a deeply biased narrative that ignores the complex realities on the ground—including the ongoing threat of terrorism faced by Israeli civilians and the continued captivity of over 50 hostages held by Hamas—and lacks the neutrality, rigor and fairness expected of any UN report. [Press Release]
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Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer aka “Ann Landers” (July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002), was an American advice columnist and eventually a nationwide media celebrity. [Wikipedia]
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Many animals were exhibited: fish, birds, dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals, which included hamsters and rabbits. The exhibit was thoughtfully sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society and Kahoot’s Feed and Pet Stores. [Cailin Acosta]
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“The OBBB is big and complicated, but one thing is simple: the largest ever federal school choice program is about to be signed into law by President Trump,” said Nathan Diament, Executive Director of OU Advocacy. “This has been an OU Advocacy goal for decades, and we will continue to work to make sure every Jewish child can access an affordable Jewish education.” [Press Release]
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