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Mimi’s Ark: Healing with Puppies at Puppy Yoga

October 5, 2025

All the puppies were from the same large litter, but they were a varied bunch. Some were all black, some all white, one was cream colored, and a few were black and white with sheepdog traits.   The all-white runt of the litter was a favorite as it was very calm and sweet. [Mimi Pollack]

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California, Lifestyles, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Ben Cardin

October 5, 2025

Ben Cardin (October 5, 1943) is an American lawyer and former politician who served as a United States senator from Maryland from 2007 until 2025. [Wikipedia]

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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Mouse’s Love of Latkes, Sufganiyot Helps Overcome His Fear of Jewish Cats

October 5, 2025

In this book, written for preschoolers through 2nd graders, an anthropomorphic family of cats introduce C.J. the mouse to the celebration of Chanukah. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Cats Enjoy Chanukah in This Children’s Board Book

October 5, 2025

Please look at the cover illustration by Elissambura. Four different stylized cat breeds are represented playing dreidel. Three are wearing kippot; one is wearing a conical Chanukah cap.  All the players have gelt.  It’s Hanukkat time, a fanciful melding of Jewish tradition with feline fun. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

‘Midnight Burning’ Pairs Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein in Battle Against Nazis

October 4, 2025

In this work of fiction, physicist Albert Einstein and movie star Charlie Chaplin work together to thwart an American Nazi plan to murder prominent Jews in the film industry and to touch off an American civil war. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Liev Schreiber

October 4, 2025

Liev Schreiber (October 4, 1967) is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award as well as nominations for nine Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Synagogue Shooting Had Been Dreaded by Manchester Jewish Community

October 3, 2025

The Board of Deputies of British Jews, a national body representing Jewish communities across the UK, described the attack as “sadly something we feared was coming.” [Julian Hargreaves, The Conversation]

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Antisemitism, International, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Steve Reich

October 3, 2025

Steve Reich (October 3, 1936) is an American composer best known as a pioneer of minimal music in the mid to late 1960s. Reich’s work is marked by its use of repetitive figures, slow harmonic rhythm, and canons. [Wikipedia]

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Some Upcoming Events Following Yom Kippur

October 2, 2025

We hope that you had a meaningful Yom Kippur. Here is a list of upcoming events.  [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Scripps Ranch Theatre Reveals a Family’s Struggle in ‘Kimberly Akimbo’

October 2, 2025

The story depicts a 16-year-old girl with a disease that causes premature aging. While that, in and of itself, seems like a lot to handle, it almost pales in comparison to the dysfunctional family of which she is a part. [Eva Trieger]

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Groucho Marx

October 2, 2025

Groucho Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer who performed in films and vaudeville on television, radio, and the stage. He is considered one of America’s greatest comedians. [Wikipedia]

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Parsha Ha’azinu: Merely Hearing vs. Truly Listening

October 2, 2025

Hearing is a passive sensory experience, simply perceiving noise, vibrations, jangle, echo. Listening is an active choice of paying attention, assigning meaning to what we hear, necessary to promote and advance our learning. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors

‘Suffs’ Has Got the Stuff at Broadway San Diego

October 1, 2025

The action is non-stop, and there’s not even a second of the show where you’re thinking about the time, the pacing is so well done. A few of the songs are pretty ear-wormy; “Let Mother Vote,” “G.A.B” (short for Great American Bitch), and “Keep Marching” come to mind. [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Cindy Margolis

October 1, 2025

Cynthia Margolis (born October 1, 1965) is an American glamour spokesmodel and actress. [Wikipedia]

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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
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