This story, intended to be read to kindergarteners and first graders, mixes Jewish culture with Texas tale-telling notable for exaggerating dimensions. (Donald H. Harrison)
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Felicia Farr (October 4, 1932) is an American former actress and model. Farr was born in Westchester County, New York. [Wikipedia]
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The Omani copilot who attempted to assassinate pilot Smit Machchhar and take the flight down was identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani who had been barred from piloting his own country’s airline because of his extreme Islamist views. (SDJW staff report)
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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. Reich describes this concept in his essay “Music as a Gradual Process” by stating, “I am interested in perceptible processes. [Wikipedia]
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A strong U.S.–Israel relationship is vital to our national interests and to achieving security for Israel, self-determination for Palestinians, and stability for the Middle East. The framework assigns specific obligations to all of the parties whose decisions will determine the future stability of the region: Israel, the Palestinians, Arab states, and the United States. (Press Release)
Moses had every reason to feel cheated. For 40 years, he served as tour guide, complaint department, and mediator for several million chronically vocal travelers wandering through a desert. Whenever they ran out of water or missed the onions of Egypt, Moses took the heat. (Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel)
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“Muss has been transforming young people for more than 50 years,” said Sharon Polansky, Vice President of Marketing at Jewish National Fund-USA. “As we worked on the new logo and visual identity, it was important that they capture the energy, spirit and transformative power that have always been at the heart of the Muss experience….” (Press Release)
Muss H.S. in Israel develops new marketing materials reflective of its evolution Read More »
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Two students affiliated with StandWithUs at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, were preparing for a screening of “We Will Dance Again,” a review of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on southern Israel by Hamas when they noticed an anonymous threat on Yik Yak social media. [SDJW staff report]
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In 70 CE, with the destruction of the Second Temple, Shemini Atzeret was previously devoted to the ritual cleansing of the altar. In the present day, it marks the beginning of the rainy season in Israel, so it includes the year’s first prayer for rain. [Cailin Acosta]
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Groucho Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, comic vocalist and game show host who performed in vaudeville, Broadway, films, radio, and television. A master of the one-line retort, he is considered one of America’s greatest comedians. [Wikipedia]
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I suppose the underlying message of this book is don’t procrastinate until the last minute, lest your Hanukkah treats be sold out and invited company will be disappointed. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Fiction, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThe pilot and the copilot who attacked him in the cockpit of a FlyDubai jet Wednesday were transferred Thursday by Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates which has diplomatic relations with Israel. (SDJW staff)
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Led by Austria, Czechia and Slovakia as part of their Slavkov trilateral cooperation, the initiative has become one of the few sustained multilateral efforts to place the fight against antisemitism firmly on the agenda of the UN Human Rights Council. (Press Release)
52 U.N. members call for strong measures to prevent AI from spreading antisemitism Read More »
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The California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced on Thursday that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed all six of the 2026 Jewish Caucus Priority Bills that passed the Legislature. (Press Release)
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