What is special about this Bible is that he wrote the preface and annotations to its various stories. Here’s a sampling [Laurie Baron]
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What scares me more is that some condos and independent living communities either ban dogs or require that they weigh no more than 25 pounds. This is blatant sizeism. At a svelte 50 pounds I don’t want to take Ozempic to get down to the qualifying weight. Of course, I could go on the canine anorexic diet of eating lots of grass and purging. [“Elona” Baron]
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There is another traditional Jewish food that is also served on Purim, but which is not as commonly known. What is that food? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) says that she is “outraged” that a global assistance program recently approved by the House of Representative “excludes funding for UNRWA, which is delivering irreplaceable, life-saving aid to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Palestinian children are starving and need relief and cutting off U.S. support for UNRWA will worsen their suffering.” [SDJW staff]
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International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAVladimir Putin won 87.3 % of the votes cast in the Russian presidential election. But there are telltale signs that the Russian election was rigged. [Laurie Baron]
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International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireAnother Purim Katan celebration is Purim Vinz, which is celebrated with the reading of the Vincent Megillah. What does that holiday commemorate? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Purim 2024 begins at nightfall Saturday, March 23, and ends after sunset Sunday, March 24. A list of Purim activities may be found in our San Diego County Jewish Calendar. Anticipation of Purim is keeping the rabbis and rebbetzins of the many Chabad Houses in San Diego quite busy. [SDJW staff]
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Stories of the “wise people of Chelm” abound in Jewish literature. Chelmites always jump to the wrong conclusions and their attempts to solve perceived problems often compete in silliness. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireA group of Orthodox women are participating in a “mikveh strike” for what reason? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAUsing AI and deep fakes, FOX’s coverage of Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech would have looked totally different than the version of it aired on CNN and MSNBC. [Laurie Baron]
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During these troubling times, Mayor Gloria has been a steadfast friend to the Jewish community of San Diego, having spoken out against Hamas’ deadly terrorist attack against Israel and against antisemitism here at home. We must show the mayor that we deeply appreciate his efforts and stand with him, just as he has stood with us.” [SDJW staff]
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Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAMuch is written in the Talmud and in later rabbinic writings about embryos, fetuses, artificial insemination, IVF, abortion, and other related issues of pregnancy and childbirth. Which of the following is a true statement with regard to the Jewish perspective on these issues? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Embryo: I have a test tube number, but no name, and, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m a long way from being born. [Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
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