Simchat Torah is such a joyous time to celebrate with friends and family. It marks the completion of reading the Torah and the anticipation of starting it all over again. [Cailin Acosta]
Byliners
Death of Sinwar Brings Lasting Peace Between Israel and Gaza No Closer
Some believe that Israel and Arabs who reside in Gaza and the West Bank could live in peace and partner together to build prosperity for all parties. That is doubtful. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsHandel’s ‘Messiah’ at Historic Church in Abu Ghosh a Welcome Respite from War’s Impact
Suddenly this year, in the midst of the war and tragedy that has befallen us, there was a beam of light. The Israel Barrocada Ensemble, which plays on period instruments and has been giving concerts in Tel Aviv, announced that it was returning to Abu Ghosh, and would start with a performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ The sublime music, using texts taken from Isaiah, Psalms and other books of the Bible, has always inspired me and uplifted my spirit. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined ContributorsSatire: The Unexpurgated Donald Trump
The low point of his comments came when he said, “This man was strong and tough, and I refuse to say it, but when he took showers with the other pros, they came out of there, they said, ‘Oh my God, that’s unbelievable.'” [Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThe End of Sukkot is Nigh
During hol hamoed it is customary to greet people with a joyous statement of celebration like chag sukkot sameach (happy sukkot holiday), mo’adim l’simcha (times of joy) and chagim u’zanim l’sasson (holidays and times for celebrating). [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USAThe Origin of Hasidim
Israel Baal Shem Tov (1700-1760) originated modern Hasidim. Since his death, much like the many diverse Christian Protestant groups, Hasidim today is made up of many different groups with similar and dissimilar ideologies. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsJewish Trivia Quiz: Sukkot Products
Manufacturers and retailers look to expand their business, while not necessarily knowing about the holiday, its rules and its customs. What product is for sale this Sukkot that is getting attention because the product is flawed? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Business & Finance, Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USASemyon Nadson, Philosemitic Russian Poet
The poet Semyon Nadson (1862 – 1887) lived for 24 years. He is known for being the first poet of Jewish descent to achieve national prominence in the Russian Empire. In 1886, Nadson was awarded the Pushkin Prize of the Academy of Sciences, the most prestigious literary award in pre-revolutionary Russia. [Alex Gordon]
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Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined ContributorsChristians and Jews Celebrate Israel, Fight Against Antisemitism
The gathering brought together community members, local politicians, religious leaders, and artists, all united by the shared goal of combating antisemitism, supporting Israel, and fostering strong bonds between Christians and Jews. [Miriam Gershenson]
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Albert Kreimerman, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA‘Sweeney Todd’ A Cut Above at the Coronado Playhouse
The Dickensian setting, in impoverished London, serves as the backdrop for Todd’s quest to locate his daughter and dispatch Judge Turpin and Beadle Bamford (Hunter Brown) who have destroyed him and robbed him of his life, family and liberty. [Eva Trieger]
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastJury Members Snatched from Different Times to Deliberate Time-Traveling Murder Case
Aaron Barnett, a non-descript accountant living in Chicago in 1985, is unceremoniously transported to the United Nations building in the year 2042 … {Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined ContributorsHistorical Fiction: A Look at What Might Have Turned a Troubled Boy into a Gestapo Persecutor of the Jews
This psychological probe into the life of Klaus Barbie, the Gestapo Butcher of Lyon, is highly readable piece of historical fiction starting with his boyhood as an abused illegitimate child and ending with his death in a French jail and reflections from contemporaries on his life and that of his most famous victim, Jean Moulin, leader of the French resistance. [Donald H. Harrison]
‘Hamlet’ Haters Beware: This Comedy May Change Your Minds
Though the Bard is regaled and celebrated as a most prolific playwright and sonnet producer, not everybody is a fan! I Hate Hamlet, Lamplighters Community Theatre’s delightful comedy, exposes why not everyone adores his 38 scripts. This comedy will reach every funny bone with its clever dialogue, quirky humor and time travel. [Eva Trieger]
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastAn Israeli-American Perspective: The Differences in Election Campaigns
While the political systems in Israel and the US differ in many ways, their election strategies, messaging, and public engagement highlight distinct national characteristics and challenges. [Shahar Masori]
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Israel, News Media, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA