Shavuot becomes a yearly opportunity to measure the gap between our values and the way we actually live. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Shavuot: When Jews ‘return’ to the Sinai wilderness Read More »
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For our enemies, for those who commit the greatest violence motivated by the deepest hatred, it does not matter if we stand arm in arm or cower alone. We are all on their hit list. If anything, our division makes us easier targets, our silence coming across like acceptance. [Matt Winstel]
In the wake of Islamic Center tragedy, interfaith suspicions still linger Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A review by the ADL Center on Extremism of the killers’ apparent respective manifestos reveals adherence to several ideologies, most prominently white supremacist accelerationism and inceldom, as well as virulent Islamophobia and antisemitism. Their writings, which have been shared on gore sites like WatchPeopleDie (WPD), also illustrate general misanthropy and an immersion in online nihilistic violent extremist (NVE) ecosystems. [Press Release]
San Diego mosque attackers influenced by online extremism Read More »
Antisemitism, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release, San Diego County, Technology, Travel and Food, USA
Maureen Galindo, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Texas’s 35th District, recently declared on Instagram that if elected she would turn the Karnes ICE Detention Center into “a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking.”
She went even further, calling for a “castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists.” [Stan Caplan]
Congressional candidate inveighs against extreme pro-Hamas, anti-Israel sentiment Read More »
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“For DMFI, Barney’s death is also deeply personal. He was the brother of our co-founder and Chair Emerita, Ann Lewis — our hearts go out to Ann, to Barney’s husband Jim Ready, and to the entire Frank family….” (Press Release)
Former Congressman Barney Frank mourned Read More »
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Nakba Day is the silliest, most childlike excuse ever created to explain away defeat in war. Most nations and peoples who are vanquished take their losses in a saddened, subdued manner. The less said the better. The Arabs would proclaim it from the highest of their tall, looming minarets, where Muslims make the call to prayer five times a day. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Mamdani commemorates ‘Nakba Day’ Read More »
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This historical fiction novel explores the lives of Jews in 15th-century Spain through the perspective of a young girl named Loma (Paloma) and the struggles faced by her family. The author researched her own Spanish Jewish heritage, which inspired her to write this novel, suitable for children ages 8–11.
[Cailin Acosta]
Children’s book presents Jewish legend of 15th Century Spain Read More »
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Mindy Cohn (May 20, 1966) is an American actress and comedian. She starred as Natalie Green in the sitcom The Facts of Life from 1979 to 1988, and is known for voicing Velma Dinkley in the Scooby-Doo franchise from 2002 to 2015, succeeding B. J. Ward, before being succeeded herself by Kate Micucci. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish birthday: Mindy Cohn Read More »
Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The discovery could lead to more effective vaccines for cancer and global infectious diseases. Details of the method were published in the prestigious journal PNAS. [Press Release]
Massie has stood alone among House Republicans in opposing aid to our ally Israel, voting against bipartisan resolutions condemning antisemitism, and, in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack — the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust — Massie voted against emergency assistance for Israel as it fought a war for its very survival. His record is indefensible, and tonight, the Republican primary voters of Kentucky held him accountable. [Press Release]
Some congregations have Jewish name ceremonies who have either converted or were not given one at birth. I let my daughter pick her own Jewish name when she was six years old. She chose Esther… [Cailin Acosta]
2nd day of Shavuot honors the biblical Ruth, a Jew by choice Read More »
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My mom loved to be silly and was able to find humor in most situations. After she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January 2022, she asked, “How did these cancer cells get to all these other parts of my body? Are they, like, campers hiking around and setting up campsites roasting marshmallows around a fire? Wouldn’t that be a funny sketch?” [Amanda Miller]
Jewish daughter pays tribute to her late ‘Show Biz’ mom Terry Miller Read More »
Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy strengthening the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, bolstering protections for Jewish students, and increasing accountability for online platforms, this bill equips law enforcement, educators, and communities with the tools they need to respond. (Press Release)
ADL lauds the just-introduced Jewish American Security Act Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA
The volume contains Maimonides’ Introduction to Mishne Torah, Sefer Hamadda and Sefer Ahava, in Hebrew and English, with Ravad’s glosses on Maimonides’ text. (Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin)
Maimonides and his critics engage in a halakhic discussion in this Steinsaltz edition Read More »
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