The first Passover is a unique event celebrated by the Israelites in Egypt just before their exodus. It is described in Exodus 12:1-11. It stands out from the subsequent Passovers mandated by the Torah. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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We learn in the Talmud in Baba Metziah 58b, that one who shames another in public, around a Seder table for instance, is as if he/she spilled that person’s blood. One who does so has no share in the World to Come, according to our teachings. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]
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Published by Mirror By Mataeo Smith Israel said it’s decided to attack Tehran “clearly and forcefully,” and is preparing multiple warplanes to carry out the strike, according to reports. The decision comes after two war cabinet meetings in which Israeli leaders huddled to decide how the Jewish nation would respond to the unprecedented strike that
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Published by AFP Los Angeles (AFP) – Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, completely halting traffic for hours as part of a coordinated day of action against Israel’s war in Gaza. Aerial footage Monday morning showed stationary traffic in one direction on the iconic bridge, while lanes in the other direction
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California, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
I can envision a museum shaped like a Magen David, with six exhibit areas emanating from a central reception area. [Donald H. Harrison]
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The Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to adopt a resolution to support state bill AB 3024 the Stop Hate Littering Act, introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward. [Michael Howard, East County Magazine]
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Antisemitism, San Diego County
Let’s talk about the songs- this cast can sing! It’s hard to focus my accolades on any particular actor because the entire cast is so incredibly talented. Even with all the talent, Ceja’s wonderfully playful expressions telegraphed much about her character and made her stand out in the lead role. [Sandi Masori]
Out of This World Singing in ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ Read More »
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Recently, a Rabbi facing a shortage of living water devised what plan to assure sufficient water for the local mikveh? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Question: Mikveh Waters Read More »
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Herzl and Rav Kook differ greatly in both their diagnoses of what ails the Jewish people, and their programs for what needs to be done. For Herzl the problem is antisemitism, and the solution is an internationally recognized Jewish state achieved through negotiations. For Rav Kook the problem is Exile and the solution is for Jews to return to the Land of Israel. [Rabbi Philip Graubart]
A Time for Israel to Decide: Herzl or Rav Kook Read More »
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And so we try to stay optimistic and carry on as before as much as possible, but with the constant nagging awareness that the situation is probably going to go from bad to worse before there can be any improvement. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Israelis’ Sense of Confidence, Optimism Go Up, Down as Peace Hopes Vanish Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
In 1878, Bernstein read Friedrich Engels’ just-published book Anti-Dühring, under the influence of which he became a Marxist and entered into correspondence with the author of the book, who later became his friend. Engels accused the philosopher Eugene Dühring of “Judophobia exaggerated to the point of caricature.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Eduard Bernstein, Socialist Reformer Read More »
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Rogen and his writing partner, Evan Goldberg, co-wrote the films Superbad (2007), Pineapple Express (2008), The Green Hornet (2011) and This Is the End (2013), and directed This Is the End and The Interview (2014), all of which starred Rogen. He had further comedic roles in Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), Neighbors (2014), its 2016 sequel, The Disaster Artist (2017), and Long Shot (2019).
[Wikipedia]
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Published by Benzinga In the wake of Iran’s recent assault on Israel, former US President Donald Trump has revived his 2018 warning to Iran. What Happened: Trump reacted to Iran’s Saturday attack on Israel by reposting a 2018 tweet in which he cautioned the Iranian president of severe repercussions if the US was threatened again.
Picture this: we all dress up as Israelite slaves to really feel what it was like back then. Then, we listen to the story with our very own Moses and Pharaoh. After that, Moses crosses the Red Sea for us and we follow him hiking into the desert. Okay – not for 40 years—but just for a family-friendly 1-mile hike. But it’s about the experience, right? (Naomi Chen)
The Exodus Reenacted in San Diego by Israeli American Council Read More »
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