Russell Feingold (March 2, 1953) is an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Wisconsin from 1993 to 2011. [Wikipedia]
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Elio’s bitterly divorced parents were among those who lingered notwithstanding the hostile political climate. His mother was a queen bee of a social circle that included prominent Muslims, Coptic Christians and Jews. His father, a merchant, delayed his emigration decision and subsequently was unable to secure an exit permit even after paying bribes. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Benny Begin (March 1, 1943), is an Israeli geologist and politician. He was a member of the Knesset for New Hope, having previously served as a member for Likud and Herut – The National Movement. He is the son of former Prime Minister of Israel Menachem Begin. [Wikipedia]
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Al Rosen (March 1, 1924 – March 13, 2015), nicknamed “Flip” and “the Hebrew Hammer”, was an American baseball third baseman and right-handed slugger for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball for ten seasons in the 1940s and 1950s. [Wikipedia]
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I also like hearing or reading about the many different flavors of hamentachen. New ones I saw this year were salted caramel and a peanut butter and chocolate one. Both sound interesting. [Cailin Acosta]
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Campus police at San Diego State University are hoping witnesses will come forward to aid their investigation into vandalism and antisemitic taunts aimed at AEPI early Wednesday morning, Feb. 26. [SDJW staff report]
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Three Jewish UCLA students and a Jewish professor asked a federal court Friday, Feb. 28, to ensure that UCLA can never again help antisemitic agitators ban Jews from campus. [Press Release]
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According to the worldview of Nuchem Shtisel, one of the lead characters in the newly released series Kugel, it’s important to distinguish between the important and petty matters in life — and always focus on the petty. [Jacob Kamaras]
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The Santa Ana decision came 18 months after a coalition of organizations sued the district in Sept. 2023, accusing it of violating California’s open meetings Brown Act and not protecting the public, including members of the Jewish community, from intimidation and harassment at board meetings. [Marsha Sutton, Times of San Diego]
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Silas and his Great-Grandmother Faye keep in touch via Internet, always bidding each other goodbye with a silly rhyme. “See you soon, Macaroon,” is one. “See you soon, Tablespoon” is another. One day Faye tells her great-grandson that her favorite part of Shabbat is the Havdalah ceremony, particularly when she sniffs the spice box. She shows Silas the spice box that his great-grandfather made for her. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Gilbert Gottfried (February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his exaggerated shrill voice, strong New York accent, squint, and edgy, often controversial, sense of humor. [Wikipedia]
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The featured presenters will be Poet Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel of Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista, Song writers Aaron and Milo Wolpoff of Congregation Ohr Shalom, and Poet Rebecca Leeman, student at Torah Hich School. [Eileen Wingard]
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George (Greg Oberle) and Helene (Helen Lesnick) have spent 30 years raising three sons in a comfortable home in Los Angeles. The boy-men are all capable of completing an education and establishing careers and relationships…at least ostensibly. Yet, for Michael (Benjamin Jacob), Elliott (Josh Click), and Keith (John McCorkle), successfully living away from Mom and Dad has proved elusive. [Eva Trieger]
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This year making Oscar predictions is difficult for several reasons. Oscar prognosticators originally thought that Emilia Perez was the frontrunner in many of the 13 categories for which it was nominated. Then past Islamophobic and racist social media posts by it its transgender lead Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced undermining its Oscar chances. [Laurie Baron]
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