As the cancer and chemotherapy battle within me, my body does not respond when given even the simplest commands, and I am completely dependent on others, especially during fits of pain that I cannot begin to describe. [Elie Klein]
Now, I feel what disabled persons feel every day of their lives Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
He began reading banned literature and, at around the age of 15, came to see himself as an opponent of the Tsarist regime not only in the Jewish aspect but also in the all-Russian context. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish biography: Julius Martov, leading Menshevik Read More »
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Pete Yorn (July 27, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He first gained international recognition after his debut record, Musicforthemorningafter, was released to critical and commercial acclaim in 2001. [Wikipedia]
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The presentation explored how the Jewish identities and experiences of many of comics’ most influential creators shaped the stories they told and the heroes they created. (Cailin Acosta)
Panel traces historic Jewish influence on the comic book industry Read More »
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Jeremy Piven (July 26, 1965) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Ari Gold in the comedy series Entourage (2004–2011), for which he won a Golden Globe Award and three consecutive Emmy Awards. [Wikipedia]
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The world asks, How many people know your name? Jewish wisdom asks, Whose life is better because you lived? [Betzy Lynch]
JCC prompts the spreading of Jewish values in a process known as ‘zechut’ Read More »
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Theatre People is set in 1940s Newport, Rhode Island, where Oliver Adams, an author, is about to publish his novel about the well-known diva, Margot Bell, with whom he is madly in love. [Eva Trieger]
Theatre people: A unique breed Read More »
Eva Trieger, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Rosalind Franklin (July 25, 1920 – April 16, 1958) was an English chemist and X-ray crystallographer. Her work was central to the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), RNA (ribonucleic acid), viruses, coal, and graphite. [Wikipedia]
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the prophecy of the Green Ninja bears some resemblance to when Moshiach (the anointed one) comes. In both traditions, a chosen figure is expected to confront a powerful force of evil before helping usher in an era of peace. While the stories arise from very different religious and cultural traditions, the narrative parallels are intriguing. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Lego Ninjago’ latest offering in an animated series Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
So, as we celebrate Shabbat tonight, think of something comforting, like a soft blanket, a cup of tea, or just hugs from your children, grandchildren, or animals. (Cailin Acosta)
Shabbat of comfort follows Tisha B’Av Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food
The Torah anticipates our distractibility. It knows that the human heart is a leaky vessel. So, it gives us physical reminders — tefillin on the arm and head, mezuzah on the doorframe — so that the body itself is conscripted into the work of memory. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Parsha Va’etchanan: The Shema Read More »
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The panelists discussed “Operation Mail,” a Nazi initiative launched during the summer of 1942 that used prisoner correspondence as both propaganda and a means of gathering intelligence. Prisoners were required to state that they were in good health and that their “resettlement” was going well, creating the false impression that conditions in the camps were humane. (Cailin Acosta)
Holocaust-related postage stamps subjects for Comic-Con panel Read More »
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Bella Abzug (July 24, 1920 – March 31, 1998) was an American lawyer, politician, social activist, and a leader in the women’s movement. [Wikipedia]
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Daniel Radcliffe (July 23, 1989) at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in the Hammersmith district of London, the only child of casting agent Marcia Jeannine Gresham (née Jacobson) and literary agent Alan George Radcliffe. His Jewish mother, born in South Africa, traces her ancestry to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia, and was raised in the English town of Westcliff-on-Sea in Essex. [Wikipedia]
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