But these systems are not perfect, as they often present answers that come from flawed websites, or they misunderstand the core of the question. What answer did Siri give that was controversial in the Jewish community, leading to a correction by Apple? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
In the 3rd Oct 21 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–Israeli scientists have 3D-printed blood vessels for implanted organs.
–Israel’s special Shalva Band performed for a UN disability conference.
–Another Israeli animal-free meat alternative.
–Two Israeli ways to navigate without GPS.
–An Israeli startup makes a $1 billion acquisition.
–Israel won their first European baseball medal
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Business & Finance, International, Jewish Religion, Michael Ordman, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, The World We Share, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Lesson 1: The Biblical Origins of Racial Hierarchy
Adam and Eve were White. The mark of Cain was that he was turned Black for killing his brother Abel. The son of Noah was Ham. His son was Black and immigrated to Ethiopia. From that time on the only thing Africa exported was nubile temptresses like the Queen of Sheba. Jesus was White and his followers founded a new religion to dissociate themselves from their other Jewish contemporaries who had become so tanned from the bright Middle Eastern sun that they identified with Blacks and still do until today. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
This is a collection of 20 short stories about the upcoming December holidays. Three of the stories have distinctly Jewish angles, whereas others either are Christmas oriented or so general they might be told at any time of the year. Some may well be stories left over from Bernstein’s last book, Miserable Love Stories. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Melanie Rubin is the license plate maven, frequently spotting plates of Jewish interest. She is so enthusiastic about this that some of her friends have followed suit. [SDJW]
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Melanie Rubin, Trivia, Humor & SatireTo the tune of Officer Krupke:
Dear stubborn Joseph Manchin
You gotta understand.
Can you make an exception?
Pass the bills Biden has planned.
The GOP’s are flunkies.
They’re pawns of Donald Trump.
Mitch McConnell thinks you are a chump. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAIsrael has a fleet of five Dolphin-class submarines, all purchased from Germany. While they have the capacity to fire torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, there is much speculation that Israel also has to capability of launching nuclear weapons from their submarines. What is found on each of Israel’s submarines that is not typically found on other nations’ submarines? {Mark D. Zimmerman]
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International, Mark D. Zimmerman, Middle East, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Laurie Baron, Ph.D SAN DIEGO — As I said last night, I recognize I lost the battle, but am confident I’ll win the war. Indeed, I have signed up with the Proud Boys, who are as color blind as I am, for boot camp. Paraphrasing the NRA, “The only thing that stops a bad
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — A tradition in some ultra-Orthodox communities before Yom Kippur is kaparot, the ceremonial swinging of a chicken over one’s head three times before slaughtering the bird. This act is a symbolic transfer of one’s sins to the animal, which is then donated to the poor. What other
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireJoe Biden has been visiting various sites where natural disasters and extreme weather have wreaked havoc. Since Donald Trump still thinks he is the president, he is considering taking trips to the same places to illustrate how differently he would handle these crises. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireSome Sephardic and Mizrachi communities have traditionally included a seder as part of their Rosh Hashanah celebration. The tradition comes from the Talmud, Horayot 12a, where Abaye suggests that people should eat a variety of foods, including pumpkins, leaks, and dates. What else is traditionally included on the Rosh Hashanah seder plate, and why? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireTo the melody of “Deep in the Heart of Texas” By Laurie Baron My neighbor spies, he’ll moralize When I get my abortion. He’ll report me, so legally For a ten grand extortion. Those who abet will soon regret They helped me commit a crime. Six weeks just flew before I knew A fetus lived
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireI can’t get no Ivermectin, I can’t get no Ivermectin.
‘Cause I search and I search and I search and I search.
I can’t get no, I can’t get no … [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
As our license plate maven Melanie Rubin correctly points out, “Yallah” is an Arabic expression meaning “Let’s Go!” It is widely used in Israel by both Arabs and Jews. This original spelling of the word, may suggest that the owner of the car is in a real hurry to get going! Kudos to Melanie for spotting this license plate.
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Melanie Rubin, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire