Which of the following is true about Levi Strauss and Levi’s jeans? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Musk contends X’s free speech policy would have successfully undermined Hitler’s appeal. Of course, under that policy, Musk would have given free rein to Hitler to post on X as he has done for conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones. Maybe he’s right. Look how successful social media has been in curbing the support for Donald Trump! [Laurie Baron]
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Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThough the Jewish population is small, what is the situation where the Jewish population temporarily grows significantly in New Hampshire? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAFearful that the Emmy Award Show would detract from coverage of his Iowa Caucus victory, Donald Trump created his own TV awards show to compete with it based on fictitious programs with the same titles as Emmy winners so viewers would not realize they weren’t watching the real Emmies ceremony. [Satire by Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAIn the basement synagogue where the Meshichisten pray, there is a banner on the wall with their credo. What does the banner read? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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The celebration has become the equivalent of what’s been called “a wedding without the bride,” starting with a cocktail hour, and complete with dinner and dancing, [Joel H. Cohen]
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Jewish Celebrities, Jewish Religion, Joel H. Cohen, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireNikki Haley recently said in an interview, “I hope that everyone will remember what a good friend I was to Israel and know that I would never let up on that.” Nikki Haley has received praise from many Israelis, including which of the following? {Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Israel, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAIf the de la Torre’s statement can be construed as “hateful and divisive,” then university presidents must avoid any future backlash by using the following template: [Laurie Baron]
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On three upcoming Thursdays — Jan. 25, March 21, May 23 – the “Shabbat market” will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside the Lawrence Family JCC in the areas known as the Jerri-Ann & Gary Jacobs Family Harmony Village, Hannah & Mark Glieberman Playground, and the Sharon & David Wax Family Pavilion. [SDJW staff report]
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Israel, Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Tommy Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers comedy team, passed away last week. The Smothers Brothers combined music, humor, and their playful sibling rivalry (Tommy’s trademark retort to Dick was “Mom always liked you best”) to entertain, while also emphasizing political satire and liberal politics as part
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO – Laughing to keep from crying, here’s a look back at 2023: January My Blue Kevin (Melody: My Blue Heaven) The GOP votes multiple times. ‘Cause the crazies reject blue Kevin. Turn to the right, the extreme MAGA right Will make him the blue, blue Kevin. He bargained away, whatever
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International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — While most Christians were wishing everyone goodwill and peace, Donald Trump posted the following message on Truth Social (which really should be renamed Truth Antisocial): “Merry Christmas to all, including Crooked Joe Biden’s ONLY HOPE, Deranged Jack Smith, the out-of-control Lunatic who just hired outside attorneys, fresh from the
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireTo some people, real or fictional, office-holder or voter, the presidency of a synagogue is the most important and desirable position of responsibility in reach. [Joel H. Cohen]
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By Mark D. Zimmerman Rudy Giuliani was recently found liable for defamation after making false claims against two Georgia election workers, following the defeat of Donald Trump in the last presidential election. Last week Giuliani was ordered to pay retribution of $148 million to the victims, which led him to declare bankruptcy. Meanwhile, Giuliani continues
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