A 500-member jury of Athenians found Socrates guilty of corrupting the city’s youth by asking them questions. They gave him a choice. Either leave Athens or drink the poison hemlock. Socrates felt he was helping the youth think by asking them questions, and he chose to die for his beliefs. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Alan Michaels (November 12, 1944) is an American television play-by-play sportscaster for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video and in an emeritus role for NBC Sports. He has worked on network sports television since 1971, with his most recent work being with NBC Sports after nearly three decades (1976–2006) with ABC Sports. Michaels is known for his many years calling play-by-play of National Football
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Jewish veterans representing major American branches of the military assembled on Monday, Nov. 11, in front of Tifereth Israel Synagogue for a flag raising, words of tribute to current American servicemen, and reflections on their own military service to the United States. [SDJW report]
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The week since the Nov 5 election has revealed new Jewish U.S. senators, governors, mayors, and designees for major appointments in the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. [Donald H. Harrison]
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The researchers say that their unique therapeutic protocol affects the biological brain “wound” associated with PTSD and effectively reduces symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and irritability. They believe that their findings give new hope to millions of PTSD sufferers and their families all over the world. [Press Release]
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Israel is home to the Israel Primate Sanctuary which has provided sanctuary to monkeys and other primates for almost 30 years. What other connections exist between monkeys and Judaism? [Mak D. Zimmerman]
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Disraeli was born into a middle-class London family in 1804, when the capital’s Jewish population numbered just over 20,000. He was the eldest son of a literary man who left the Jewish community a year before his son’s bar mitzvah, and was baptized according to his father’s will. [Alex Gordon]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Barbara Boxer (November 11, 1940) is an American politician, lobbyist, and former reporter who served in the United States Senate, representing California from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as the U.S. representative for California’s 6th congressional district from 1983 until 1993. Boxer was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and graduated from George W.
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Veterans Day weekend is here and almost everyone gets a day off from school, work or just another day for those who are retired. But it is more than a vacation from our daily responsibilities. Those who served deserve to be honored and one day cannot thank them enough for putting their lives on the line for our freedom to be in America. [Cailin Acosta]
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One would think that a play based on a Greek tragedy would be heavy and slow, but that is not the case with Hadestown, now playing at Broadway San Diego. With charismatic characters and ear-wormy tunes, it feels a bit more like a celebration than a tragedy. [Sandi Masori]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Zoey Deutch (November 10, 1994) is an American actress. The younger daughter of director Howard Deutch and actress-director Lea Thompson, Deutch made her acting debut in television during the early 2010s, with roles on Disney Channel’s The Suite Life on Deck (2010–2011) and CW’s Ringer (2011–2012). Making her film debut in 2012, Deutch gained wider attention and acclaim with her roles in
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Carl Sagan (November 9, 1934 – December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, planetary scientist and science communicator. His best known scientific contribution is his research on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by exposure to light. He assembled the first physical messages sent into space, the Pioneer plaque and
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I came across an exhibit behind a glass cabinet sponsored by the Gourd and Basket Guild San Diego, California. Its goal is to preserve, promote and perpetuate the appreciation of gourd and basket art by providing a supportive, sharing and educational environment. [Cailin Acosta]
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Dr. Leiter’s extensive experience in public service and deep understanding of American society make him exceptionally well-suited for this vital role. His proven leadership will undoubtedly serve him well as he represents Israel at this critical time. [Press Release]
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