Jewish tradition offers several reasons why taking an active role in civic life matters, emphasizing the importance of community involvement, responsible leadership, and the pursuit of peace and justice. [Cailin Acosta]
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Alma Rosé (November 3, 1906 – April 4/5, 1944) was an Austrian violinist and conductor. In July 1943, Rosé was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Rosé directed the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz and was the Kapo of the music block. [Wikipedia]
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Israeli politics may seem divided, but Israeli voters aren’t that far apart. Large majorities support appointing an independent commission of inquiry into the October 7th debacle (71%), drafting ultra-Orthodox men (72%), and reassessing Judicial reform or creating a constitution (58%). [Rabbi Dean Kertesz)
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On October 7, 2023, in the Western world—where reason and moderation in the form of liberal democracy were supposed to prevail—a wave of aggressive protests against Jews erupted: the ideology of tolerance, acceptance of “the other,” and world peace has vanished, replaced by a primitive antisemitic ideology all too familiar in the history of the people of Israel. [Alex Gordon]
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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USADavid Schwimmer (November 2, 1966) is an American actor, director, and producer. He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Ross Geller in the sitcom Friends (1994–2004), for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1995. [Wikipedia]
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The Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, one of the world’s great orchestras and currently sharing its music director, Raphael Payare, with our San Diego Symphony Orchestra, performed brilliantly in their concert October 29 at Jacobs Music Center. [Eileen Wingard]
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We are getting dangerously close to the November midterm elections, and politicians are coming out in droves to get your vote. But how can you tell the difference between a normal campaign lie and one pandering to Jewish voters? Luckily, America’s Rebbitzman is here to help you see the signs and stop the madness. (Joshua Kail)
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Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAKinky Friedman (November 1, 1944 – June 27, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist for Texas Monthly, who styled himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain. [Wikipedia]
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Our purpose cannot be limited to creating meaningful experiences or strengthening our own institution. We must also foster the relationships, confidence, and sense of shared responsibility that enable people to shape Jewish life for themselves and others. (Betzy Lynch)
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California, Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodAdam Schlesinger (October 31, 1967 – April 1, 2020) was an American musician, songwriter, composer, and record producer. He was a founding member of the bands Fountains of Wayne, Ivy, and Tinted Windows, and was a member of the band Fever High. [Wikipedia]
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The prophet Ezekiel leaves zero ambiguity about their actual rap sheet: “Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had pride, excess of food, and prosperous ease, but did not aid the poor and needy.” (Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel)
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Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodGiven its non-Jewish origins, many Jews question whether celebrating Halloween conflicts with Jewish law. Leviticus 18:3 cautions against adopting the customs of other nations, and some rabbinic authorities argue that Halloween’s pagan associations make participation inappropriate. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAFred Friendly ( October 30, 1915 – March 3, 1998) was a president of CBS News and the creator, along with Edward R. Murrow, of the documentary television program See It Now. [Wikipedia]
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With his guilty plea, he admitted to these hate crimes that intentionally targeted victims based on their religion or national origin. In addition to his prior state court sentence of life without parole plus over 2,100 years in prison, he will be sentenced on these federal charges in January 2027. (Jonathan Lev and David Paul]
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