A New Superb Haggada in Time for Passover

It includes 15 scholarly, easy-to-read essays, such as “Israel’s Enemies,” “Lincoln Dying on Passover,” “An American Moses,” “An American Joshua,” “The Power of Imagination,” and “America’s Favorite Prophet.” Virtually every page has paintings or drawings, and many famous Jewish and American leaders are mentioned and their teachings narrated. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Morris II: A Worm That Can Compromise AI Ecosystems

In research that began during Cohen’s master’s internship this past summer at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute in Manhattan, he and two other cyber security researchers created the first GenAI worm that can spread among AI ecosystems. The zero-click worm is capable of stealing data, spamming email, or deploying malware. [Technion Press Release]

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Combination of Drugs Already on Market Can Inhibit Bone Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients

The researchers discovered that the killing activity of T-cells is inhibited by another type of immune cells and identified the proteins responsible for this effect. To neutralize these inhibitory proteins and reactivate the T-cells, they created a novel therapeutic combination that had never been tried before: a drug that counters the activity of the immune-inhibiting cells, along with an antibody that activates T-cells. [Press Release, Tel Aviv University]

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‘Aladdin’ is Delightful Festival of Color and Energy 

In a diversion from the film version, rather than have a monkey for a side-kick, instead Aladdin has three best friends named Kassim (Colt Prattes), Omar (Nathan Levy, who is Jewish and Asian), and Babkak (Jake Letts).  The four of them have a few fun song and dance numbers.  [Sandi Masori]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

His teachings included the idea that every Hasid must search for a saintly exemplar, or tzaddik, for himself. He rejected the idea that such saintliness can be inherited. A tzaddik must elevate the community through his observance of the commandments and performance of good deeds. People might confide in a tzaddik as part of a process of unburdening their souls, but they should pray only to God. [SDJW staff]

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Elementary Jewish Yoga in Colorful Primer

Author Blanca Sissa, a certified yoga instructor for children, says sometimes the thoughts in their heads resemble little monkeys jumping from tree to tree, never stopping anywhere in particular.  Mindfulness, otherwise known as focusing thoughts on the here and now, is a remedy.  In Hebrew mindfulness is called Yishuv Hada’at. [Donald H. Harrison]

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CIA warns of risk of war between Iran and Israel – Vox News

Published by RBC-Ukraine (UK) The destruction of the Iranian consulate in Syria, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of senior Iranian officials and generals, risks escalating into a major war in the region. American intelligence CIA warned that within 48 hours Iran could launch a military operation against Israel, reports Vox News. “Earlier, senior

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Israeli war Cabinet member Gantz calls for elections in September

Published by DPA Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war Cabinet, on Wednesday called for new elections in September, saying it would bolster the country’s international credibility and reduce tensions within Israel’s deeply polarized society. Gantz stopped short of threatening to leave the war Cabinet, which was formed just days after the October 7 Hamas

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Biden ‘Outraged And Heartbroken’ Over Israeli Airstrike That Killed Foreign Aid Workers: ‘This Conflict Has Been One Of The Worst In Recent Memory’

Published by Benzinga U.S. President Joe Biden voiced his dismay over an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that led to the deaths of seven aid workers associated with World Central Kitchen. Biden called for an expedited investigation and public disclosure of its findings, emphasizing that this incident is part of a larger pattern of harm to

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Mishaps, Snafus and Yet the Trip to Costa Rica was Memorable and Enjoyable

When we arrived at our rustic treehouse-like Airbnb, close to sunset, it started pouring rain. We had only been there long enough to see a scorpion in an outside bathroom (really!) and the family of bats “hanging” on the outside porch. Within minutes, it began to loudly thunder and lightning, and the power went out. (And stayed out for the next six hours). The storm was so loud that we couldn’t even hear each other speak. So, we sat in the dark, held hands, and watched and listened to nature’s powerful sound and light show. It was awesome! [Shayna Kaufmann]

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Four Jewish San Diegans Reflect on Their Mission to Israel

This week, a small group of local community members – including Federation Board members, organizational partners and major donors – are in Israel as part of Jewish Federation of San Diego’s second Solidarity Mission to Israel.  Here are the reflections of Carole Yellen, Zvi Weiss, Rabbi Ron Schulman, and David Bark.  [Press Release, Jewish Federation of San Diego]

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Goering is Psychoanalyzed in ‘Sense of Decency’ Coming to North Coast Rep

Sense of Decency follows the conversations between these men for the express purpose of understanding how evil of such magnitude is created. This world premier, written by award-winning playwright and actor, Jake Broder, is based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist written by Jack El-Hai. [Eva Trieger]

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OpEd: Israel Must Allow More Food into Gaza

Feeding people who are starving, as Gazans are every day, is a profound act of goodness. You and I know this. We know that Israel should not be stopping, or even slowing, aid at Gaza’s doors. And right now, Israeli policies are contributing to rampant hunger—and the imminent risk of famine. And we know that people working to get food to the hungry should be protected, not endangered. All of it breaks my heart.  [Daniel Sokatch]

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