Rabbi Hirsch’s commentary helped frame the question of whether maintaining personal integrity is enough in an immoral society. Although Noah remained faithful to God, the discussion considered whether he could have done more to reach those around him. (Cailin Acosta)
Parsha Noach leads to discussion about our responsibility to others Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Abby Binder (Linda Libby) and Marilyn Dunn (Eileen Bowman) occupy the same room at an assisted living facility. Abby is resentful as she has lived there longer and has often enjoyed a solo room. Her somewhat taciturn, biting humor and cynical sensibility is in direct opposition to the sunny, loquacious Marilyn, who wants to effuse about….well just about everything. She is sociable, enjoys hobbies and makes herself a popular resident with the staff and other seniors. And as much as she attempts to befriend Abby, Abby is hell bent on getting rid of her. (Eva Trieger)
Roustabout’s ‘Ripcord’ reveals retirement residents’ rivalry Read More »
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We cannot control every storm, but we can decide what we build to help us weather it. For some of us, that ark may be Shabbat, prayer, or a family dinner that creates space for connection. For others, it may be a friendship that offers honesty rather than flattery, a community that reinforces our values, or a daily commitment to kindness when kindness seems to be in short supply. (Michael Mantell, Ph.D)
Parsha Noach: Build your right ark Read More »
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Specific thanks tells your partner that you were paying attention. That is the real gift. (Jené Verchick, PsyD)
Notice the good: The Jewish habit that keeps a marriage sweet Read More »
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Ernest Peixotto (October 15, 1869 – December 6, 1940) was an American artist, illustrator, and author. Although he was known mainly for his murals and his travel literature, his artwork also regularly appeared in Scribner’s Magazine. [Wikipedia]
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Weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, the U.S. Department of Justice served federal Grand Jury subpoenas on relatives of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, whom the administration of the Republican President Donald Trump suspects of immigration fraud. (SDJW staff)
The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Oct. 14, 2026 Read More »
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“The media, including The Inquirer, often cite the large number of deaths in Gaza without mentioning the genocidal Hamas’ refusal to disarm there,” they continued. “Antisemitism in this country and abroad swells while the media ignores the struggle of Israelis to maintain the only democratic Jewish state in the world.” (Bruce S. Ticker)
Reform and Conservative Jews may be the best audience for Why Do Jewish?, because they already have a “foot in the door” of Jewish life. They may attend services on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur; they may attend or host a Passover Seder; they may give Chanukah presents or light candles nightly; but being an active member of the Jewish community, identifying their Jewishness as one of their most important attributes – not. (Steve Kramer)
Ralph Lauren (October 14, 1939) is an American fashion designer, philanthropist, and billionaire businessman, best known for founding the brand Ralph Lauren, a global multibillion-dollar enterprise. [Wikipedia]
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaAfter she was sworn into Congress, Omar and her staff claimed that the 1981 date was a clerical error and that she was actually born in 1982 — entitling her to derivative citizenship. (SDJW staff)
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Pumpkin has a rich and often overlooked history in Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, it was quickly embraced by Jews, who incorporated the versatile vegetable into dishes across the Mediterranean and beyond. (Cailin Acosta)
Holiday pumpkins have been well appreciated by Sephardic Jews Read More »
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Katchaturian’s Violin Concerto overflows with Armenian folk influence. After the first movement’s brief orchestral introduction, Katchatryan entered with the percussive excitement of the opening theme, then brought out the lyrical beauty of the second theme. The development included a lovely cadenza, written by the great Soviet-Jewish violinist, David Oistrakh, to whom the concerto was dedicated. After the return of the original themes in the recapitulation, the movement culminated in a virtuosic climax. [Eileen Wingard]
Violinist Katchatryan performs Katchaturian’s Violin Concerto admirably Read More »
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“So much of what we call the Great American Songbook—and even the sound of Broadway and Hollywood—was shaped by Jewish composers and lyricists whose families had come to this country looking for opportunity and belonging,” Green observed. [Karen Klein]
Gershwin and the LA Jewish Symphony shine at The Soraya Read More »
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Apatow, known for films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up, interviews a range of performers, including Jerry Seinfeld, Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, Harold Ramis, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen. The conversations span generations and different styles of comedy, from stand-up and television to film and screenwriting. [Cailin Acosta]
Apatow interviews other comedians about their craft Read More »
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