Agreements and Disagreements with Dennis Prager

He wrote many books, including a series called The Rational Bible. I find much in them interesting, but I differ from him because he takes Bible stories literally and is usually convinced that the events really happened. I see many events as parables and read many statements as metaphors, hyperbole, and poetry. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

New York Visit Inaugurates Children’s International Travel Book Series

Eli has many endearing characteristics. He likes to make people smile. He likes to share, whether that be giving money to people less fortunate than he, or snacking on his favorite treat, mangos, with a new-found friend. He enjoys music and plays the piano admirably. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

‘The Origin Story’ Provides Online Information for People Seeking to Learn More About Their Jewish Roots

American Jewish University’s (AJU) Maas Center announces the launch of The Origin Story, an online platform dedicated to supporting and educating individuals exploring their Jewish ancestry, culture, and community. [Press Release]

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California, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Jewish Trivia Quiz: The Oscars

Saturday ‍Night ‍Live, ‍which ‍has ‍had ‍no ‍shortage ‍of ‍Jewish-themed ‍sketches, ‍almost ‍ran ‍another ‍Jewish-themed ‍sketch ‍during ‍the ‍Christmas/Hanukkah ‍season ‍last ‍year. ‍The ‍sketch, ‍based ‍on ‍a ‍movie ‍from ‍this ‍past ‍year, ‍was ‍axed ‍following ‍a ‍poor ‍reception ‍during ‍the ‍show’s ‍dress ‍rehearsal. ‍What ‍was ‍the ‍name ‍of ‍that ‍sketch? [Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Jewish Celebrities, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Jewish Man Thrown Out of Oakland Cafe Files Lawsuit

Harara approached Hirsch and demanded to know if he was a “Zionist.” When Hirsch refused to answer the question, Harara demanded that Hirsch leave the premises, threatened to call the police, subjected him to physical contact and verbal slurs. Harara raised his voice at Hirsch and he and another employee attempted to physically push Hirsch toward the exit.  Harara stated, “this is a violent hat and you need to leave.”  [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, USA

Jewish Biography: Stanislaw Jerzy Lec, Satirist who Survived the Shoah

Stanisław Jerzy Lec, a prominent Polish satirist of Jewish origin, said: “The tragedy of an epoch is best conveyed by its laughter.” Lec, Yiddish for “jester, clown, mocker,” lived a short life full of suffering, during which he made people laugh. Sholom Aleichem said: “a Jew laughs to keep from crying.” Lec suffered a lot and, in order to endure this suffering with honor, he laughed a lot. He wrote: “When people do not have time to laugh – satire is born.” [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Satire: Dispatches from DC (Donelon’s Czardom)

The news emanating from Washington has been disconcerting. Although Americans narrowly elected Donald Trump, he has biologically merged with his far wealthier twin to emerge as Donelon Trusk. Trusk plans to rename the country the Uninformed Supporters of Authoritarianism. Here’s some news items about his latest efforts to accomplish this goal. [Laurie Baron]

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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA