In this book, written for children aged 4 through 8, Shira is a puppy that loves to sing but is thwarted by her human family who dismiss her singing as howling. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Michael Feinstein (September 7, 1956) is an American singer, pianist, and music revivalist. He is an archivist and interpreter for the repertoire known as the Great American Songbook. [Wikipedia]
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Perhaps too late, the indigenous citizens have belatedly recognized the disastrous consequences of demographic changes to their homeland, caused by wholesale legal and illegal immigration from the Levant (eastern Mediterranean) and North Africa. [Steve Kramer]
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One of the book club meetings was hosted at the Goldschneider residence, and afterwards, Bill showed me his wood-carved works around the house and showed me his workstation in the garage. I have no idea how long I stayed marveling at his work, but we connected speaking the language of art. [Cailin Acosta]
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“…It was Joan and Irwin Jacobs who stepped forward. Their leadership, and their passion, for the arts in this community turned possibility into reality.” [Dave Schwab, Times of San Diego]
Dedication of ‘The Joan’ Evokes Memories of Civic Leader’s Passion for the Arts Read More »
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Felix Salten (September 6, 1869 – October 8, 1945) was an Austrian author and literary critic. His most famous work is Bambi, a Life in the Woods, which was adapted into an animated feature film, Bambi, by Walt Disney Productions in 1942. [Wikipedia]
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As I am keeping an eye on a neighbor’s pomegranate tree, I wonder each year if they will be ripe and ready before Rosh Hashanah. For many years, we picked buckets full, and for a few years, it’s been just a couple. Every year, I leave a note in their mailbox asking when or if my kids can come and pick from their trees. I always sign the note, from your friendly neighborhood Jew. Giggle.
Pomegranates and Nine Jewish Facts About Them As Rosh Hashanah Approaches Read More »
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Scholar-activism in the sense of politically aligned teaching and research or social justice in the sense of remaking society through undemocratic means cannot be goals, nor should they be publicly funded. [Asaf Romirowsky]
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Rona Epstein [is] the daughter of the current Sha’ar HaNegev mayor Ori Epstein and the niece of the previous mayor, Ofir Libstein (z”l). She is 20 years old, and a lifelong resident of the kibbutz. She led us on a tour of the worst day of her life, with stops at the spots where two of her uncles, her grandmother, her cousin, and her brother died that day. [Heidi Gantwerk]
700 Days Too Many which Hostages Have Suffered Read More »
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South African musician Sharon Katz learned about the importance of giving back to others. This is something her mother instilled in her. In addition, growing up during the period of Apartheid, Katz also learned about racism and social inequalities. [Mimi Pollack]
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The battlefield is not an ethical vacuum. The Torah commands us to maintain our humanity and our sense of justice even when confronted with the darkest parts of human nature or the most heated arguments. Even when you fight your enemy, you must do the right thing. [Barrett Holman Leak]
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Written for children 5 through 9, Rembrandt’s Blessing tells the story of the Dutch Master’s love affair with Bible stories and by extension with Amsterdam Jews, whom he had pose for him. [Donald H. Harrison]
Rembrandt Loved Bible Stories and the Jews Who Populated Them Read More »
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Arthur Koestler (September 5, 1905 – March 1, 1983) was an Austro-Hungarian-born author and journalist. Koestler was born in Budapest and was educated in Austria, apart from his early school years. In 1931, Koestler joined the Communist Party of Germany but resigned in 1938 after becoming disillusioned with Stalinism. [Wikipedia]
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The multi-day event showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism will unite philanthropists, congressional leaders, activists, Israelis whose lives have been transformed by decades of support from Jewish National Fund-USA, and individuals who are passionate about celebrating a strong and prosperous future for the Jewish Homeland. [Press Release]
Over 2,500 Israel Supporters to Converge in Florida for JNF-USA’s Global Conference Read More »
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