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OpEd: Biden’s Chances for Reelection Better than Even

After Michigan, I am less worried about the outcome of the general election, assuming that Biden and Trump are the nominees. I also expect that Democrats will retake control of the House of Representatives; Democratic turnout is usually heavier during presidential elections. However, it is a reasonable possibility that Republicans will flip the Senate with a narrow majority. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

The Holocaust Through Eyes of a 12-Year-Old Girl

One tragedy befell another. It seemed for Mala, her family, and all of Tarnogrod’s Jews, there was no escaping the Germans’ might. As the family starved, Mala and her brother went out to barter what little they had. They were thrilled to have scored some bread and vegetables. On their stealthy return, they were discovered and shot at by the soldiers. Mala played dead and escaped with her life, her brother Yechiel, was not playing. He’d been killed. About this time Mala’s stray cat became her constant companion. It seemed to accompany Mala everywhere she went, or meet her whenever she returned from scavenging for food. Mala saw the little cat as her angel and named the cat Malach. It seemed regardless of where Mala found herself, an orchard, a barn, the river, the little cat was by her side, keeping her company. [Eva Trieger]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva Trieger, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

GOP Mayor Hopes to Play Nov. Spoiler as All 5 Congress Incumbents Cruise

Tuesday night at the U.S. Grant Hotel, where partying Republicans booed Democrats as their names were displayed in county results, Wells said: “Sara is an outsider. She comes from a billionaire family. She doesn’t understand what it’s like to be a regular person in San Diego County. Now maybe that’s not her fault. But I kind of think that people want somebody … who’s had trouble paying the rent some time (and) had to get on the phone with SDG&E and make arrangements.” [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]

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California, Ken Stone, San Diego County, Times of San Diego, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Rob Reiner

In 1970, he hit the big time in All in the Family, Norman Lear’s situation comedy, in which his father-in-law Archie Bunker, played by Carroll O’Connor, was contemptuous of his liberal views and called Reiner’s character “Meathead.” That name stuck with Reiner beyond the series. “I could win the Nobel Prize and they’d write ‘Meathead wins the Nobel Prize,'” he complained.  He did win two Emmy Awards for the role. [SDJW staff]

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California, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA

Jewish Election Winners: Schiff, Jacobs, Elo-Rivera; Losers: Williamson, Phillips

In the wide-open race for the U.S. Senate, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank will face Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey, mostly on the strength of Schiff’s television advertisements giving name recognition to Garvey in a successful ploy to defeat his Democratic rivals and fellow members of Congress, Katie Porter of Irvine and Barbara Lee of Oakland. [Donald H. Harrison]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Murder and Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Death of Benjamin Harouni and Wounding of 2 Others

This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s hate crimes team is assisting in thoroughly reviewing all possible motives. In the event evidence develops, it is possible additional charges could be added in the future. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, USA

Our Shtetl San Diego County: UCSD Hillel Girds for Tomorrow’s Anti-Israel Demonstration on Campus

“We’ve been coordinating closely with campus security and administration, Hillel International, our Jewish Federation, ADL, AJC, SWU and other partners to ensure there are strong plans in place, including additional security officers on campus and effective strategies for students.” [SDJW staff]

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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

What Birds Do When Humans Leave the Vicinity

A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) found that when humans are suddenly absent from the urban environment, the activity of the crows and ringneck parakeets that “live” in the area significantly reduces. Conversely, graceful prinias, which are generally considered shy, increased their activity. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share

OpEd: Who Are the True Colonizers in the Middle East?

By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — In the world of “progressives,” Israel’s struggle for existence is presented as something outdated, unfashionable, and not modern. This perception is linked to a picture of the conflict that is convenient and profitable for them. The Israelis are seen as imperialists oppressing the aboriginal Arabs. But the fact is

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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA