By Lizzie Rubin Ingredients 6 strands of dough in equal size and length Instructions Start with the starting position. Six strands of challah and 7 positions on the table: position 1, position 2, position 3, middle, position 4, position 5, and position 6. In the starting position, the 6 strands of challah are pinched together […]
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Travel and Food
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today called on the University of Massachusetts (UMass) to investigate an incident where participants in a rally hosted by the UMass chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) intimidated, harassed, and assaulted an individual for being pro-Israel. The “unlawful
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Travel and Food
The San Diego Jewish World on Tuesday announced that Jacob Kamaras will assume the role of publisher and editor in chief of the daily online news publication beginning January 1, 2022. Kamaras, a public relations professional who previously served as the first editor in chief of the national Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), succeeds San Diego Jewish World founder Donald H. Harrison, 76, who will become editor emeritus. [SDJW]
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Donald H. Harrison, Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County
SAN DIEGO — Jewish leaders in San Diego on Tuesday released the following action alert: Dear Advocates, Tomorrow, the San Diego Unified School District Board of Trustees will take up a proposed resolution condemning antisemitism and affirming the value of Jewish students, staff, and families. In recognizing the importance of teaching ethnic studies, the District
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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) In a sense, the Jewish communal reactions to the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh and the coronavirus pandemic were diametric opposites. After Robert Bowers shot and killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, American Jews were urged to show up at services in droves the
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Jacob Kamaras, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, USA
A March of the Living delegation from Britain embarked Monday, Oct. 25,on its first educational journey since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. The delegation included four Holocaust survivors and around 80 participants – Jews, and non-Jews – aged 20-90. The delegation visited Berlin, Ravensbruck women and children concentration camp, and Bergen-Belsen. [March of the Living news release]
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International, Jewish History
Three billboards were placed on the major highways in Sandton, Kempton Park and Germiston, in Johannesburg, South Africa on Oct. 21, showcasing the impact that Israeli water, innovation, technology, and job creation has had on the well-being of South Africans. One billboard shows Former President Nelson Mandela’s positive and supportive stance towards Israel. [StandWithUs]
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International, Middle East
Several years ago, when writing about this week’s Torah portion, I shared two very contemporary lessons I saw inside of the ancient text – never give up hope and be in emotional control when dealing with oneself and with others. Now several years later, several years older, these lessons appear even more valuable. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
The Jewish community in Austin, Texas, is responding to several instances of anti-Semitism in recent days as graffiti was found outside a local high school on Friday, followed by an anti-Semitic group unfurling a banner and giving the Nazi salute on an overpass near the Jewish community center. [JNS.org]
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USA
The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday approved two five-year plans for the advancement of the country’s Arab sector. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, one plan involves the allocation of some 30 billion shekels ($9 billion) in total, to provide greater employment, innovation and housing opportunities. The other is a program to combat increasing violence in Arab-Israeli society. [JNS.org]
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Business & Finance, Middle East
Published by Ultimate Classic Rock Following his kitschy Crazy From the Heatcovers EP, David Lee Roth made a triumphant return to blustering hard rock on his debut full-length Eat ‘Em and Smile— and foreshadowed his next stylistic departure with the poppy single “Goin’ Crazy!” Eat ‘Em and Smile gets off to a roaring start with
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Jewish Celebrities
Published by OK Magazine Accepting fate! With rumors mounting Tori Spelling and hubby Dean McDermott are heading towards Splitsville, the actress seems to be taking it in stride. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum shared a cryptic message via her Instagram Story on Sunday, October 24, that read, ”Trust The Timing Of Your Life,” as the
Published by BANG Showbiz English Julianna Margulies “can understand” the criticism she’s received for playing a gay character in ‘The Morning Show’. The 55-year-old actress plays Laura, a gay reporter, in the hit TV series – and she understands why her casting has annoyed some people, when she herself is not gay. Julianna – who
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Jewish Celebrities
Published by PopCrush Gene Simmons has so much money that getting more has become like an Olympic sport for the KISS bassist and co-vocalist — that’s how he recently illustrated it. The notion might not surprise KISS fans familiar with the musician’s previous pushback against modesty about his wealth. But with the rock icon now
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Jewish Celebrities