Beny Steinmetz (April 2, 1956) is an Israeli businessman and entrepreneur, with a focus on the mining, energy, real estate and diamond-mining industries. He has been convicted of corrupt and illegal business practices in multiple countries. [Wikipedia]
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The Seder plate and its meanings: Typically, the Seder plate contains six symbolic items that represent the Passover story.
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In the face of threats from Iran and its proxies, and the worldwide scourge of antisemitism, the resilience of the Jewish people continues to show itself in ways both big and small. It is in how we support one another, how we show up, and how we hold on to hope. [Mark Levenson]
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Passover reminds us that freedom is not only about leaving Egypt. It is about refusing to accept a world in which dehumanization becomes routine. It is about recognizing that what is tolerated today can become something far more dangerous tomorrow. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
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Gideon Gadot (April 1, 1941 – September 21, 2012) was an Israeli journalist and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Likud between 1984 and 1992. [Wikipedia]
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Rabbi Amnon Bazak’s second volume on the biblical book of Samuel is superb, far better than the many classical commentators he frequently mentions. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Bazak keeps to literal interpretation of Torah in II Samuel Read More »
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Which country is the staunchest ally of the US? Is it Britain, Canada, or Australia? No, it’s Israel! [Steve Kramer]
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Professor Abigail Bornstein is a Jewish faculty member at CCSF who became the target of repeated, public, and highly personalized attacks rooted in anti-Semitic tropes and threats. [Press Release]
S.F. City College backs Jewish professor’s claim of antisemitic harassment Read More »
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Passover reminds us freedom does not come easily. It’s something we move toward—through purpose, through connection, and through the belief that change is still possible, even when the path forward isn’t clear. [Dana Toppel]
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Gabe Kaplan (March 31, 1945) is an American actor, comedian, and professional poker player. He played the title character in the 1970s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. [Wikipedia]
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However, after spending time at Heather Marianna’s pre-Oscar’s celebrity gifting suite, “A Toast to Hollywood,” I came away with the sense that the event is also very much about connection, strategy, and giving brands a shot at being seen in a crowded world. [Sandi Masori]
Hollywood celebrity gifting suite is about more than just swag Read More »
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For any agreement to be durable and sustainable, it must address the core drivers of instability that brought the region to this point and thereby must ensure that Iran can no longer threaten regional or global security. (Press Release)
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The youngest guest is 75. Since I’m only 8, I’m expecting to be asked to bark the Four Questions. Since I want to make them relevant to my canine buddies, I’ll not only bark the questions but also comment on them. [Elona Baron as barked to Laurie Baron]
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animals, Jewish Religion, Lawrence Baron, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatirePassover calls us not only to remember the Exodus, but to see ourselves within it, and to imagine what redemption can look like in our own time. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
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