In his mayoral campaign, Sliwa has focused on the Jewish community, saying recently that “If you [the Jews] depend strictly on Gentiles, history is replete with instances where you’re going to be horribly disappointed.” What was he referring to? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Students are standing taller, leaning into their heritage, and finding strength in one another. Across our campuses, neither Jewish star necklaces nor Israel events are tucked away. They’re worn and celebrated at the heart of campus life. [Karen Parry]
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As this historic week begins, I pray that the emerging peace initiative will soon bring about the prompt release of the remaining 48 hostages. [Ted Deutch]
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This year, I wonder: How would Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Joseph, Miriam, Moses, Esther and the others view our modern Jewish experience? [Heidi Gantwerk]
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Louis Begley (October 6, 1933) is a Polish-American novelist. He is best known for writing the semi-autobiographical Holocaust novel Wartime Lies (1991) and the Schmidt trilogy: About Schmidt (1996), Schmidt Delivered (2000) and Schmidt Steps Back (2012). [Wikipedia]
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In 1895, Durkheim published The Rules of Sociological Method. In the same year, he founded the first European sociology department in Bordeaux. Three years later, he founded the country’s first social sciences journal, L’Année Sociologique (The Sociological Yearbook). [Alex Gordon]
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From the Home Depots of LA
To the streets of Portland OR;
Forget about foreign threats.
We have launched a civil war. … [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The ICE and National Guard Hymn Read More »
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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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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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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]
Mouse’s Love of Latkes, Sufganiyot Helps Overcome His Fear of Jewish Cats Read More »
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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]
Cats Enjoy Chanukah in This Children’s Board Book Read More »
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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]
‘Midnight Burning’ Pairs Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein in Battle Against Nazis Read More »
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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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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]
Synagogue Shooting Had Been Dreaded by Manchester Jewish Community Read More »
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