Her husband is Omri. Her oldest child was 2 and youngest just 6 months old when Omri was taken hostage. Today her youngest child is 1 year old and she doesn’t know if she will even remember her dad. [SDJW staff]
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It includes 15 scholarly, easy-to-read essays, such as “Israel’s Enemies,” “Lincoln Dying on Passover,” “An American Moses,” “An American Joshua,” “The Power of Imagination,” and “America’s Favorite Prophet.” Virtually every page has paintings or drawings, and many famous Jewish and American leaders are mentioned and their teachings narrated. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
A New Superb Haggada in Time for Passover Read More »
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His teachings included the idea that every Hasid must search for a saintly exemplar, or tzaddik, for himself. He rejected the idea that such saintliness can be inherited. A tzaddik must elevate the community through his observance of the commandments and performance of good deeds. People might confide in a tzaddik as part of a process of unburdening their souls, but they should pray only to God. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Rabbi Nachman of Breslov Read More »
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Sunday, April 7th, provides an example of the diversity and richness of Jewish offerings. Once upon a time, they all would have been scheduled on different days. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday, April 7th, A Diverse Schedule of Jewish Events Read More »
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God was teaching Moshe that there are things that one can understand only if one sees the entire picture. This can only be done when one is silent because when one speaks, one concentrates only on what he’s saying, ignoring the surroundings. Shtikah allows one to evaluate his surroundings and to see the entire picture. [Rabbi Daniel Reich]
Parsha Shemini: The Value of Silence Read More »
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Solomon is credited for discovering the true mother of a baby simply because one of the two disputing prostitutes agreed to give up the child when Solomon foolishly said he would slice the child in two and give each a half. Rational thinkers and legal experts recognize this was Solomon’s unintelligent decision. Her act proves nothing. She may not have been the mother,
but she agreed to give up the child to the true mother simply because she did not want to carry her farce to the end, where the child was murdered. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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We read, “And Aaron was silent.” SILENT? Aaron, the boys’ father was SILENT? How could a parent be silent upon losing two sons? How can we be silent in the face of the frightening eruption of antisemitism in our lives? This narrative has troubled many erudite scholars, thinkers, and elders over centuries. We are currently ensnared in a time that has killed many, upended lives, and endangered our daily paths. Are we to be silent? [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Shemini–Hachodesh: The Silence of Aaron Read More »
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Published by The Western Journal A tech entrepreneur couple died in a plane crash on Saturday near the Truckee Tahoe Airport in Northern California, The Sacramento Bee reported Monday. Liron Petrushka, 57, and his wife Naomi, 58, were killed when he crashed at 6:38 p.m. while attempting to land his single-engine aircraft, according to a
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McCain later regretted listening to his advisors, saying “my gut told me to ignore it and I wish I had.” Why did his advisors recommend against the selection of Lieberman? (Mark D. Zimmermanimm
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Joe Lieberman, z”l Read More »
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According to Einstein, the world is governed by the laws of reason and comprehended by reason. He “did not believe in a God who was concerned with the welfare and moral behavior of human beings.” [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Albert Einstein, Cosmotheist Read More »
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A non-Jewish friend who attended the service expressed admiration for how the new daughter of the commandments had, in fact, taken exception to a part of the Bible. The friend thought that was very brave. [Donald H. Harrison]
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SAN DIEGO (SDJW)– San Diego City Councilman Raul Campillo said Friday that after research with the office of City Attorney Mara Elliott, he decided that a hate littering law would be more appropriate at the state level than at the municipal level. Assemblyman Chris Ward (D-San Diego) agreed to carry the legislation (AB 3024), which
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In 1875, his dream of opening Hebrew Union College to train rabbis was realized, with Wise serving as its president. In 1883, non-kosher food was served at what became known derisively as the “Trefa Banquet” for the first graduating class, which Wise declined to condemn. This incident led to the formation of the Conservative movement, which positioned itself as more liberal than Orthodox Judaism, but conserving some traditions. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Isaac Mayer Wise Read More »
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As a trans Jew, myself, I have experienced some of the difficulties as well as moments of joy that come with existing in the intersection of transness and Jewishness. Yet, despite the growing breadth of literature on gay, lesbian, and other queer-identifying Jews, there’s still a gap in materials about trans Jews. [Matt Lacoff]
Trans Jew for Trans Day of Visibility Relates His Research Read More »
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