Birdie Amsterdam (March 25, 1901 – July 8, 1996) was an attorney and judge in New York City, who became the first woman to serve as a justice of the New York State Supreme Court.
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The ICE Handbook for the TSA Mission: When stationed at an airport, remember TSA stands for tackling suspicious aliens… [Laurie Baron]
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When I get to the plagues, we go out to the backyard. I write out the plagues with bags of items for all of them. Plague 1: Water Turned to Blood; I put a glass of water and a glass of pomegranate juice. Plague 2: Frogs, I have a bag of plastic frogs that we throw into the air. Plague 3: Lice, I have bags of white rice we throw at each other. … [Cailin Acosta]
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On the first-ever episode of the Mitzvah Expo Podcast, a new platform dedicated to highlighting the nonprofits and initiatives strengthening Jewish life, Jewish National Fund-USA Chief Executive Officer Russell F. Robinson discussed how his organization is creating a vibrant future for the land and people of Israel. [Rabbi Cantor Linda Bernstein]
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The World Jewish Congress (WJC) on Tuesday released a new report exposing systemic bias, extremist propaganda, and governance failures on Arabic-language Wikipedia, raising serious concerns about the integrity of one of the world’s most widely used sources of information. [Press Release]
With its vote, the council sent a clear, unequivocal message that it understands the threat antisemitism poses not just to Jews, but to all San Diegans. [Sara E. Brown, Times of San Diego]
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Steve Ballmer (March 24, 1956) is an American businessman and investor who was the chief executive officer of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. He is the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a co-founder of the Ballmer Group, a philanthropic investment company. [Wikipedia]
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As Passover approaches, 118 bereaved families of Israel’s fallen soldiers are receiving critical financial support through Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) After the Shiva program. [Press Release]
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Here is a roundup of statements and appeals from recognizable Jewish organizations: {Donald H. Harrison]
March 23, 2026 commentary from recognized Jewish organizations Read More »
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A B’nai B’rith International leadership delegation has conducted a marathon of meetings with ambassadors in Geneva and Paris to advocate for the Jewish people. {Press Release}
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Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan met Monday with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. During the meeting, the two spoke about the enduring importance of Holocaust remembrance and research. [Press Release]
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If a Democrat supports Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state and supports the U.S.-Israel security relationship, but may oppose specific arms sales to send a message of disapproval to the Israeli government, are they enemies of Israel or the Jewish people? No! [Halie Soifer]
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Mark Rydell (March 23, 1929) is an American film director, producer and actor. He has directed several Academy Award-nominated films including The Fox (1967), The Reivers (1969), Cinderella Liberty (1973), The Rose (1979) and The River (1984). [Wikipedia]
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When meeting someone, he would demonstratively introduce himself: “Hello, I am Modigliani, a Jew.” His close circle included many people of Jewish descent. [Alex Gordon]
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