ICE men wearing masks
When they go on raids
Going into schools
It makes kids afraid. … {Laurie Baron}
Satire: California Dragnet (Melody: California Dreaming) Read More »
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Jennifer Coburn told a Tifereth Israel Synagogue audience Thursday, June 5, she long has been fascinated with Nazis and concentration camps. She is the author of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory. [Cailin Acosta]
Author of Holocaust Novel Spent Research Time at Theresienstadt Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The character Arnold Beckoff is a drag queen and torch singer who Fierstein described in the stage directions as a “kvetch of great wit and want.” What is Beckoff’s drag name in the show? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Harvey Fierstein Read More »
Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Compared to their peers, these weight loss resistant individuals were slightly older and more often women. Despite no visible weight change, they showed significant internal improvements: higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol, lower leptin levels, and reduced visceral and liver fat—as assessed through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These are deep metabolic shifts with real cardiometabolic consequences. [Press Release]
Even If You Don’t Lose Weight, Dieting May Have Advantages Read More »
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On Sunday, we walked despite the fear that some wish would force us to quit. On Sunday, we walked with the flags of the countries of those being held hostage and tortured by the terrorist group Hamas, deep in tunnels in Gaza. [Barrett Holman Leak]
OpEd: Walking Strong for Their Lives Read More »
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Benny Gantz (June 9, 1959) is an Israeli politician and retired army general. He served as a minister without portfolio from 2023 to 2024, as the minister of defense between 2020 and 2022, and as deputy prime minister between 2021 and 2022. From 2020 to 2021, he was the alternate prime minister. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Benny Gantz Read More »
Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
In 1886, the first match in history for the title of World Chess Champion took place in the USA. Steinitz’s opponent was the strongest player of that time, Johannes Hermann Zukertort. Zukertort was a German and later British chess player, the son of a Prussian Lutheran pastor, a baptized Jew, and a missionary who spread Protestantism among the Jews. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Wilhelm Steinitz, First World Chess Champion Read More »
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Keysor had won Britain’s highest military honor for heroism, the Victoria Cross, as a bomb thrower (hand grenade) during the Battle of Lone Pine, Gallipoli, August 1915. … {Jerry klinger}
Honoring Defensive Jewish Hand Grenade Hurlers, Then and Now Read More »
International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Since Shavuot is over, finish up that cheesecake before it goes bad, get a haircut/trim, and embrace the upcoming summer months. Here in San Diego, the “June Gloom” is in full force. I do not think I have seen my shadow, meaning no peek-a-boo from the sun in a few days. [Cailin Acosta]
Post-Shavuot Weather and Holiday Report Read More »
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For her, giving back is an important part of how she practices Tikkun Olam. She continues, “We share our resources with many individuals and organizations through food and financial and time donations, as well as by creating jobs and opportunities for many diverse individuals from all walks of life. …” (Mimi Pollack)
Volunteer of the Month: Olga Worm Brings the Community Together Read More »
Jewish Religion, Mimi Pollack, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Set in modern times, the Tony award winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, features a delightful and eclectic mix of African and African-American characters as they go about their daily business either working or patronizing the salon. [Sandi Masori]
Play Takes Attendees Inside an African-Style Hair Salon in Harlem Read More »
International, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Mitchell Schwartz (June 8, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Schwartz was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. [Wikipedia]
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Sports & Competitions, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The novel takes us to an academy in a remote mountain locale where middle school pupils as well as those in higher grades are taught skills necessary to oppose the sorcerers. [Donald H. Harrison]
Novel for Middle Schoolers Focuses on Future War Between Sorcerers and Resisters Read More »
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I secured my tickets for my son and me for the Wednesday, June 4 show at the Open-Air Theatre at San Diego State University. My son started listening to some of The Black Keys’s older albums and asked me what to expect at a live concert. All I could tell him was to brace yourself, it is going to be something I can’t put into words since it will just blow your mind. [Cailin Acosta]
Mom and 13-Year-Old Son Rock Out with The Black Keys Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors