Richard Lewis (June 29, 1947 – February 27, 2024) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Lewis came to prominence in the 1980s and became known for his dark, neurotic, and self-deprecating humor. [Wikipedia]
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Gilda Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989) was an American actress and comedian. She was one of the seven original cast members of the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players” on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until her departure in 1980. In her sketches on SNL, she specialized in parodies of television stereotypes, such as advice specialists and news anchors.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) from August 21, 2025–January 4, 2026 will present its newest exhibition “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance,” the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s playful and inventive collaborations with choreographers, dancers, and members of avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades. [Press Release]
TICO opened with a spirited reading of Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla, under the baton of their founder and conductor, David Amos. The violins scampered up and down the fingerboard in rapid runs and the cellos sang out their Slavic folk melody with confidence. [Eileen Wingard]
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Thank you, Heidi, for being such an amazing CEO for Federation. The Jewish community and Israel, especially Sha’ar HaNegev, are lucky to have you at the helm. We have spent countless hours together and traveled together around the world on behalf of Federation. [David Bark]
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The young generation needed to understand that being Jewish was not a burden or a historical tragedy, but a privilege and a source of strength. With incredible foresight, the Rebbe devoted his life to building a thriving future for Jews worldwide by establishing over 5,000 Chabad centers in more than 100 countries. [Rabbi Shmuly Begun)
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Co-directed by Israeli-Iranian duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir, the sports drama Tatami will make its San Diego debut at the Media Arts Center on Friday and be shown through Thursday, July 3. [Alexa Vazquez, Times of San Diego]
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Emma Goldman (June 27, 1869 – May 14, 1940) was a Russian-born anarchist revolutionary, political activist, and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century.
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In addition to his current positions with Bar-Ilan and University of San Diego, Bell has served as a visiting fellow in the Project on the Foundations of Private Law at Harvard Law School, a visiting professor at the law schools of Fordham University and the University of Connecticut … (Press Release0
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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Thursday called on all candidates for elected office, including those running in the New York City mayoral election, to disassociate themselves from and avoid using language that plays into antisemitic tropes and stereotypes. [Press Release]
Editor’s Note: On June 1, a terrorist pitched Molotov cocktails at a group of pro-Israel demonstrators advocating release of Israeli hostages from their confinement in Gaza. Mohamed Soliman subsequently was charged in federal court with 12 counts of committing a hate crime. By Jonathan Lev and David Paul BOULDER, Colorado — In times of heartbreak
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The Sages ask, “Korach was a wise man, what led him to such foolishness?” From a psychological standpoint, it was envy unchecked, ego unexamined. Despite his status and privilege, Korach felt threatened. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
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Dany Boon (June 26, 1966) is a French actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. Starting out as a comedian during the 1990s, he found success in 2008 as an actor and director in the film comedy Welcome to the Sticks. [Wikipedia]
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The state’s budget agreement includes an unprecedented investment to support aging Holocaust survivors – along with critical funding to protect Jewish institutions and vulnerable communities across the state! [David Bocarsly]