Judd Hirsch (March 15, 1935) is an American actor. He is known for playing Alex Rieger on the television comedy series Taxi (1978–1983), John Lacey on the NBC series Dear John (1988–1992), and Alan Eppes on the CBS series Numb3rs (2005–2010). [Wikipedia]
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The Israeli documentary Egypt, A Love Song tells the story of Souad Zaki, a Jewish chanteuse who was the star of concert halls and movies in Egypt before and after the establishment of the State of Israel. Her husband, Mohamed el Akkad, was a Muslim musician, hyped as the King of the Qanun, and their son, Moshe, who grew up to be a psychologist. [Donald H. Harrison]
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On Purim and we will read the story of how Haman, a descendant of Amalek, persuaded Achashveros, King of Persia, to destroy the Jews. But it’s also the story of our time! Once again Persia threatens to destroy the Jews, only this time its name has changed. We no longer call it Persia, we call it Iran. [Rabbi Bernhard H. Rosenberg]
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American Jewish Committee (AJC) Director of International Jewish Affairs Rabbi Andrew Baker met on Friday, March 14, with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin during his official visit to Washington to directly address concerns about antisemitism and the demonization of Israel in Ireland, seen as one of the most problematic countries in Europe. [Press Release]
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ACTION ALERT #1: Recently, a passenger on an Air Canada flight reported that the interactive map display replaced Israel with “Palestinian Territories.” [Press Release]
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Instead of giving my 13-year-old daughter a generational Hebrew name, a few years ago, while attending Hebrew School at Chabad of East County. I gave her the choice and she chose Esther. She said Queen Esther was a courageous woman, stood her ground and saved our people. [Cailin Acosta]
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When Moses comes down from Mount Sinai, he’s holding the rules by which they were to live and sees this golden calf party. Dancing and drinking are happening. But the righteous indignation was real—Moses smashed the tablets. Can you imagine the scene? Tablets shattered. Music stopped. People caught in mid-twerk. Silence. It was awkward. [Barrett Holman Leak]
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William Crystal (March 14, 1948) is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is known as a standup comedian and for his film and stage roles. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish tradition teaches that, like Esther, we all face moments when our action—or inaction—can make a vital difference. We can either seize the moment or turn away. Our tradition calls on us to seize the moment. [Dana Toppel]
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By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. EL CAJON, California — This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, provides us a powerful reflection on human nature, faith, and the psychological challenges we all face in our lives. The events surrounding the creation of the Golden Calf teach us about the consequences of our being impatient, inflexible and lacking
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Mikaela Shiffrin (March 13, 1995) is an American World Cup alpine skier who has the most World Cup wins of any alpine skier in history (men or women) and is considered one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time. [Wikipedia]
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– For activists pushing a cause, this book offers nine tips for success. It was written by one of the nation’s foremost advocates for inclusion in all walks of life of people with disabilities. [Donald H. Harrison]
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As a six-year-old child, Samuel went from an agrarian religious life in Ethiopia to urban Israel of 1984. She reviewed the culture shock that she and her family experienced upon arrival to Israel and the prejudice that still exists towards Ethiopian Jews. [Robin Dishman]
Ethiopian Jew’s Personal Journey Fascinates San Diego Audience Read More »
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Israel’s softheartedness is a big problem. I’m not advocating that Israelis copy the inhuman, atrocious behavior of our enemies, but there must be a change from Israel trying to please the UN (won’t happen), the EU (won’t happen), the International Red Cross (won’t happen), and so many other individuals and groups (won’t happen). [Steve Kramer]
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