He echoed another antisemitic trope in invoking the name of Holocaust survivor George Soros, the billionaire supporter of liberal causes who many on the far right hold up as a Jewish puppet master trying to destroy the “Christian social order.” How did Vance invoke George Soros’s name in this way? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: J.D. Vance Read More »
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Melvin changed his name to make it in the entertainment industry. He was always a jokester, even as a kid. Melvin was never very tall, being only 5’ 5”, not counting his socks with the big holes in them from when his older three brothers wore them. [Jerry Klinger]
Borscht Belt Signage Pays Homage to Melvin James Kaminsky Read More »
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Now that Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee, former President Donald Trump’s supporters are labeling her the DEI candidate, implying that she attained all the positions she has held solely because she is a Black Asian American woman. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: DEI and the Candidates Read More »
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Jewish Federation of San Diego and Entwine announce that Thursday, August 1, is the deadline to apply for inclusion in the “Inside Jewish Italy” trip happening Monday, November 18 until Monday, November 25. This travel opportunity is intended for young adults ages 23-39! Click here to apply. [Cailin Acosta]
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He was born Milton Teagle Simmons to a Jewish mother, Shirley May “Sadie” Satin Simmons, but he was not raised Jewish, and he eventually became what he called an “extreme Catholic.” Why did Shirley’s Russian Jewish family disown her? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Richard Simmons, z”l Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Obituaries & memorials, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThe second day of the Republican National Convention coincided with baseball’s All-Star Game. Worried that most viewers would watch the game rather than the convention, Donald Trump challenged Joe Biden’s team to a one inning game of baseball pitting the Milwaukee MAGAs against Biden’s team which Trump dubbed the Washington National Insiders. Here are some highlights. [Satire by Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Political All-Star Game Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA102-year-old, Deborah Szekely of San Diego continues to work at a wellness resort she co-founded in the 1940’s at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California. Szekely shares her longevity tips, including walking every day. [Cailin Acosta]
Take A Clue from Deborah Szekely and Take Care of Yourself Read More »
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British soldiers and civil servants established three competing golf organizations at the time which offered tournaments and frequently held competitions with each other. One was named the Jerusalem Golf Club and the second was the Palestine Police Golf Society. What was the name of the third group? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Golf Read More »
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Every four years in the United States, dogs choose an alpha dog to lead them. In the past both candidates were sufficiently tame and thus caused no alarm. That is not the case this year. Two old dogs are competing for the office. [“Elona Baron” as Barked to Laurie Baron}
Hounding the Headlines: The Aging Alpha Dog Choices Read More »
Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that presidents are above the law, that they are endowed by Jesus with certain inalienable rights, that among these are killing domestic and foreign enemies and unfettered liberty for economic enterprises and the pursuit of wealth. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Declaration of Subservience, July 4, 2024 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAAlthough he denounced the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision, Biden should consider invoking it if Trump wins the election. Then he should implement these policies: [Laurie Baron]
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What was the context of a headline in a newspaper that read in part “Shylocks of Oklahoma City” ? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Oklahoma Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThe only way Biden can rectify the situation is to crush Trump in the next debate. Here’s what he must do then. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Abate the Debate Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAAre we in the “dog days of summer?” According to History.com, the phrase has nothing to do with dogs barking or panting in the oppressive heat. It referred to the ancient civilizations that tracked the seasons by looking at the sky. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Dog Days of Summer’ About the Heavens, Not About Pooches Read More »
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