The Iranian regime’s suspension of all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a clear, deliberate act of defiance and threat to international security. [Press Release]
This isn’t about politics or parades. It’s about personal liberation; the freedom to be fully, unapologetically your most authentic self. [Shayna Kaufmann]
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The Torah introduces this ritual with the words “zot chukat haTorah,” this is the decree of the Torah. Not just any mitzvah, but the chok, the archetype of divine commandments that transcend human logic. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
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Tom Stoppard (July 3, 1937) is a Czech-born British playwright and screenwriter. He has written for film, radio, stage, and television, finding prominence with plays. [Wikipedia]
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San Diego County has just opened its first cannabis consumption lounge down in the South Bay. It’s called Sessions by The Bay and whether you partake in cannabis or not, it’s a trip! [Sandi Masori]
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Ron Silver (July 2, 1946 – March 15, 2009) was an American actor, director, producer, radio host, and activist. As an actor, he portrayed Henry Kissinger, Alan Dershowitz and Angelo Dundee. [Wikipedia]
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The only way to evaluate whether anything Donald Trump says is valid is to translate his words and evaluate his claims. Here’s a guide to help you. [Laurie Baron]
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In one case, the brief alleges that Concord-Carlisle administrators proposed removing the Jewish student from the classroom and all social settings under a so-called “safety plan” that would have placed the student in independent studies and virtual classes while leaving the perpetrators in place. And in another instance, the school’s DEIB director downplayed concerns about the use of a word “kike”– a well-known antisemitic slur – as merely a “microaggression.” [Press Release]
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Today, as I begin as CEO of Jewish Family Service, I find myself reflecting on my very first day at JFS—16 years ago. I came here wanting to make a difference in a place that aligned with my values. [Dana Toppel]
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According to the complaint, bullies taunted the parents’ 11-year-old daughter for being “Israeli,” and called Jews “baby killers,” and said they deserved to die because of what is happening in Gaza. Pointing at the other children, the bullies told their daughter that everyone at the school is against Jews and Israel, which is why they hate you. [Press Release]
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The performance’s creator and writer, Becca Myers, welcomed the audience with witty verses, setting a delightful tone before the musical journey began. The show then opened powerfully with the ensemble singing Irving Berlin’s iconic “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” immediately building an energetic and celebratory atmosphere. From there, the show skillfully navigated the rich landscape of American musical theater shaped by Jewish talent. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Broadway Musicals Proven to be One Place for Us Jews Read More »
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Sydney Pollack (July 1, 1934 – May 26, 2008) was an American film director, producer, and actor. Pollack is known for directing commercially and critically acclaimed studio films. [Wikipedia]
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Our volunteer for July, Kira Finkenberg is no exception. The energetic Finkenberg is a woman motivated by family, faith, and hard work. She also feels it is her duty to give back to the community, something she learned from her late mother. [Mimi Pollack]
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Why did these sources, which were accepted as accurate by many Jews, teach that there are Torah laws that people are unable to understand?
Unfortunately, this mistranslation is necessary. It acknowledges that many Jews cannot understand even some very sensible laws. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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