Saner times have just begun
The Dems have MAGA on the run.
Extremists will brandish guns.
Saner times have just begun. … (Laurie Baron)
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This holiday season, right here in San Diego, families will finally be able to go to the theatre and see a joyful, original musical that celebrates Hanukkah — our traditions, our music, our food, our families, our history and, most importantly, our community. [Becky Cherlin Baird]
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Ner Tamid Synagogue and Kol Tefillah announce an in-person musical Shabbaton starring Yoel Sykes, a spiritual facilitator who co-creates intentional community through music and prayer. The event takes place Friday and Saturday, November 13th and 14th. (Press Release)
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Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company’s first president from 1945 to 1975. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish tradition offers several reasons why taking an active role in civic life matters, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, responsible leadership, and the pursuit of peace and justice. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAlma Rosé (November 3, 1906 – April 4/5, 1944) was an Austrian violinist and conductor. In July 1943, Rosé was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Rosé directed the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz and was the Kapo of the music block. [Wikipedia]
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Israeli politics may seem divided, but Israeli voters aren’t that far apart. Large majorities support appointing an independent commission of inquiry into the October 7th debacle (71%), drafting ultra-Orthodox men (72%), and reassessing Judicial reform or creating a constitution (58%). [Rabbi Dean Kertesz)
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On October 7, 2023, in the Western world—where reason and moderation in the form of liberal democracy were supposed to prevail—a wave of aggressive protests against Jews erupted: the ideology of tolerance, acceptance of “the other,” and world peace has vanished, replaced by a primitive antisemitic ideology all too familiar in the history of the people of Israel. [Alex Gordon]
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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USADavid Schwimmer (November 2, 1966) is an American actor, director, and producer. He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Ross Geller in the sitcom Friends (1994–2004), for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1995. [Wikipedia]
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The Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, one of the world’s great orchestras and currently sharing its music director, Raphael Payare, with our San Diego Symphony Orchestra, performed brilliantly in their concert October 29 at Jacobs Music Center. [Eileen Wingard]
Montreal Symphony’s performance in San Diego: Simply brilliant! Read More »
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We are getting dangerously close to the November midterm elections, and politicians are coming out in droves to get your vote. But how can you tell the difference between a normal campaign lie and one pandering to Jewish voters? Luckily, America’s Rebbitzman is here to help you see the signs and stop the madness. (Joshua Kail)
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Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAKinky Friedman (November 1, 1944 – June 27, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist for Texas Monthly, who styled himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain. [Wikipedia]
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Our purpose cannot be limited to creating meaningful experiences or strengthening our own institution. We must also foster the relationships, confidence, and sense of shared responsibility that enable people to shape Jewish life for themselves and others. (Betzy Lynch)
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California, Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodAdam Schlesinger (October 31, 1967 – April 1, 2020) was an American musician, songwriter, composer, and record producer. He was a founding member of the bands Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, and Tinted Windows, and was a member of the band Fever High. [Wikipedia]
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