“Antisemitism constantly evolves through coded language, symbols, cultural references and forms of ‘algospeak’ designed to evade automated detection…” (SDJW report)
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On November 3 – two weeks from now – Americans will vote in elections that will decide control of the U.S. Congress and the balance of power in Washington. Republicans Overseas Israel is conducting a voter mobilization campaign for the more than 500,000 American citizens living in Israel who are eligible to vote. (Press Release)
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The Mishnah rules that dice players may be disqualified from serving as witnesses. The Talmud offers two explanations: professional gamblers contribute nothing productive to society, while gambling may constitute theft because losers surrender money they would prefer to keep. (Cailin Acosta)
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Joyce Brothers (October 20, 1927 – May 13, 2013) was an American psychologist, television personality, advice columnist, and author. In 1955, Brothers gained national prominence after winning the top prize on the television game show The $64,000 Question. [Wikipedia]
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After the U.S, complained, the Israeli military and security forces fanned out and arrested 10 suspects. Moshe Pinchi, Israel Police Superintendent, stated, “We are working to collect evidence, findings and testimonies and to consolidate an evidentiary infrastructure that will enable bringing those involved to justice.” (SDJW staff)
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What can a family photograph, an old cup or a century-old book reveal about lives largely forgotten? For Brooklyn-based Jewish artist Danielle Alhassid, such objects offer a way to recover overlooked voices and explore the connections among Jewish identity, migration, memory and storytelling. (Cailin Acosta)
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Twenty-two years after the end of World War II and the Shoah, threats by Arab leaders to “drive the Jews into the sea” sparked fears among the population of West Germany of a possible “second Holocaust.” [Alex Gordon}
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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsJon Favreau (October 19, 1966) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous accolades including an Emmy Award and two Saturn Awards. [Wikipedia]
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this San Diego Symphony Orchestra program at Jacobs Music Center on October 17, was the first time I have encountered a trombonist as a featured soloist in a concerto. (Eileen Wingard)
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Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USARelease of the information has been delayed six times over three months and when the DOE announced that October 2 would be the date, the AAU sued. The Brandeis Center is now stepping into the legal battle to fight for the public’s right to know who is funding American universities. (SDJW staff report)
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“The U.S.-Israel relationship has endured for 78 years based on shared interests and values, not on who happens to be Prime Minister at any given time. President Trump’s suggestion that U.S. backing for Israel’s security hinges on Israelis reelecting Benjamin Netanyahu is irresponsible and reckless. (Press Release)
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There are approximately 15 Democrats on the ballot for Congress who represent DSA and the far-left, comprising 3 – 4% of Democrats running in the midterms. The far-left is not even close to constituting a majority, nor is it represented by Democratic Party leadership, and the path to Democrats winning back control of Congress runs through the center. [Halie Soifer]
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When a car approached we went to the curb and waved our signs. I wore my vintage Vets for Obama t-shirt. (Oliver B. Pollak, Ph.D)
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California, Lifestyles, News Media, Oliver Pollak, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAWendy Wasserstein (October 18, 1950 – January 30, 2006) was an American playwright. She was an Andrew Dickson White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University. She received the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1989 for her play The Heidi Chronicles. [Wikipedia]
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