The Ofakim Lion, a joint project of the Jewish American Society and the City of Ofakim, was sited on Wednesday May 14. [Jerry Klinger]
Ofakim, Israel, Sites A Symbolic Lion Sculpture Read More »
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Rebecca Rosenberg’s account of the life of Rose Mary Echo Silver Dollar Tabor is fictional, although such an improbably named person was the actual daughter of a Colorado silver baron, former Republican U.S. Sen. Horace Tabor, and his second wife, Elizabeth “Baby Doe” McCourt Tabor. [Donald H. Harrison]
‘Silver Echoes’ A Good Read Despite Taking on Too Much Read More »
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All our bribes are here.
Call them gifts.
For the president who takes grift. … [Laurie Baron]
The Gifts (Melody: Leaving on a Jet Plane) Read More »
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As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to take a few minutes for yourself. Many of us have children and professions that demand our attention and sometimes that “me time” gets pushed to the back seat. [Cailin Acosta]
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Daniel Auerbach (May 14, 1979) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. As a member of the group, Auerbach has recorded and co-produced twelve studio albums with his bandmate Patrick Carney. [Wikipedia]
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At 88, Myrna Weitzman is still full of energy with a zest for life. While her husband was alive, she devoted most of her time to taking care of him. Today, she enjoys many activities, including volunteering at the Humane Society once a week. She greets people as they come in and directs them to where they need to go. [Mimi Pollack]
Volunteer of the Month: San Diego Humane Society’s Myrna Weitzman Read More »
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Hillel’s enduring maxim, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me?” (Pirkei Avot 1:14), urges Jewish communities to stand firm against the rising tide of antisemitism, a deadly threat that has plagued Jews from ancient massacres to modern hate crimes. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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The Symphonic Orchestra comprised of 7th and 8th graders performed three pieces. One of these pieces was titled Minecraft composed by Daniel Rosenfeld and arranged by Ralph Ford. [Cailin Acosta]
Middle School Students Entertain in Prelude-to-Summer Concert Read More »
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Lena Dunham (May 13, 1986) is an American writer, director, actress, and producer. She is the creator, writer, and star of the HBO television series Girls (2012–2017), for which she received several Emmy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Awards. [Wikipedia]
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I am convinced that judging others harms us. Judging others means criticizing them or complaining about them. It is a serious crime. It is the opposite of the basic principle of the Torah. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Garfein was silenced, blacklisted by HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee), the watchdogs who sniffed out “commies” and other subversives, then destroyed their lives. [Eric George Tauber]
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This film was difficult to watch and even though he was winning boxing matches, he was not getting much sustenance of protein. With a diet of only a small piece of bread, he struggled to stay healthy enough to compete. [Cailin Acosta]
‘The Champion’ Tells of Boxing Matches in Auschwitz Read More »
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The currency is available for purchase on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, because the system is entirely automated, according to Semenchuk. What is this “Jewish” cryptocurrency called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Cryptocurrency Read More »
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Fränkel studied mathematics at the universities of Munich, Berlin, Marburg and Breslau. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Abraham Fränkel, Hebrew University’s First Dean of Mathematics Read More »
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