Gary Shteyngart (July 5, 1972) is a Soviet-born American writer. He is the author of six novels (including The Russian Debutante’s Handbook, Absurdistan, Super Sad True Love Story, Vera, or Faith), and a memoir. [Wikipedia]
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Amos Elon (July 4, 1926 – May 25, 2009) was an Israeli journalist and author. He was a writer for the newspaper Haaretz for most of his career and contributed essays to The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine and The New York Review of Books. [Wikipedia]
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Red is commonly associated with courage, valor, and passion. It represents the sacrifices made by those defending freedom and evokes energy, determination, and emotional strength. (Cailin Acosta)
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Whether it is Jewish extremists invoking rodef, Shia radicals hastening the Mahdi through chaos and terror, or any ideology that loses sight of human dignity in pursuit of “divine” goals — the pattern is the same. When people assume they fully understand God’s will and that the ends justify any means, tragedy follows. (Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel)
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Attacks on Jews have set alarm bells ringing in Jewish communities around England, and especially in London. Though from what I see in the media physical violence seems to be far more prevalent in England today than it was in the past. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Jews were given a gross of hate-filled, antisemitic lemons. They took the lemons and made lemonade. They faced the challenge and gave back to America incredible gifts to the arts, culture, sports, economics, and more. The Jewish Borscht Belt gifts to America reflected the best of the ideals of America and what American life could be. [Jerry Klinger]
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We stood admiring the drawing for quite a while before my teenager gave me a big hug and said she loves being Jewish and cherishes the traditions and heritage that have been passed down to her. [Cailin Acosta]
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Jerry Blavat (July 3, 1940 – January 20, 2023), also known as “The Geator with the Heater” and “The Big Boss with the Hot Sauce,” was an American disc jockey and performer who had been a major influence in promoting oldies music on the radio. [Wikipedia]
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The Jewish Community Action Network (JCAN) today sent a letter to Rotary International leadership condemning Orange County LA Rotary Club’s decision to install former Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan as President, despite documented warnings about her record of spreading blood libels and conspiracy theories about Jews. JCAN called on Rotary International to intervene, and enforce its own Manual of Procedure and Constitution. [Press Release]
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All three bills now move to their next legislative checkpoints: AB 1853 and AB 395 head to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with a deadline of August 14, while SB 549 advances to the Assembly Floor, with a deadline of August 31. Jewish California and its coalition partners will continue advocating for all three bills as they move through the remainder of the legislative session. [Press Release]
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Growing up observing how differently abled individuals may struggle and triumph caused Rubio to create a non-profit to benefit and “enrich the lives of children and adults with special needs.” [Eva Trieger]
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Melat Kiros in Denver and Darializa Avila Chevalier in Harlem and the west Bronx could be the two most dreadful people to ever serve in Congress. Both come close to inciting genocide – of Israelis, that is. They are so far the worst of the worst of democratic socialists who bear no love for Israel or sensitivity toward American Jews. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Chevalier and Kiros to join ranks of Israel’s enemies in Congress Read More »
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Visitors entering the main exhibit hall were greeted by giant, life-sized displays of beloved classic books, award-winning titles, and famous authors. [Cailin Acosta]
County fair highlights books and the fun of reading Read More »
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We all pray for peace. Peace is one of Judaism’s highest values. Yet the Torah recognizes that there are rare moments when force becomes necessary to protect innocent life. Even then, however, the goal is never revenge, conquest, or hatred. It is always protection and, ultimately, peace. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
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