In Eastern Europe before alarm clocks were generally available, a Jewish person known as a “klopper” was appointed to knock on doors early in the morning to help assure people would get to morning prayers on time. [Donald H. Harrison]
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With heavy hearts, we invite you to come together tomorrow evening for a Community Gathering of Mourning in memory of the six hostages killed by Hamas. [Press Release]
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Even more impressive than the newly achieved grandeur of the hall were the improved acoustics of the Jacobs Music Center. We were seated in the very last row of the downstairs, under the balcony overhang, over to the extreme right, and every sound, every nuance reached our ears with pure clarity, from the hushed solo violin strokes of Tchaikovsky’s “Canzonetta” to the bold final utterances of Orff’s “O fortuna,” for full chorus and orchestra. [Eileen Wingard]
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Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh’s parents, and with everyone who knew and loved Hersh. When I met with Jon and Rachel earlier this year, I told them: You are not alone. That remains true as they mourn this terrible loss. [Kamala Harris]
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The narrative moves to the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre on a Friday night – the same time that many observant Jewish families were at their Shabbat dinners. When Rebecca’s mother lights candles, they unexpectedly flicker – symbolizing the spiritual blow to the nation. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Alan Dershowitz (September 1, 1938) is an American lawyer and law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional law and American criminal law. From 1964 to 2013, he taught at Harvard Law School, where he was appointed as the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law in 1993. Dershowitz is a regular media contributor, political commentator, and legal analyst.
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Itzhak Perlman (August 31, 1945) is an Israeli-American violinist. He has performed worldwide and throughout the United States, in venues that have included a state dinner for Elizabeth II at the White House in 2007, and at the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama. He has conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Westchester Philharmonic. In 2015, he was awarded the Presidential
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The incident has stirred up a controversy, but I suspect it was a false flag operation to mask more sinister things. According to my sources, Trump wants to privatize Arlington if he becomes president. [Laurie Baron]
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September and the Jewish month of Elul are upon us. Traditionally, the month before the High Holy Days is supposed to be occupied with reflection about the last year and the anticipation of the New Year. [Cailin Acosta]
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The World Zionist Village is being built in historic Be’er Sheva, the fastest growing city in Israel. When built, the Village will be a global gathering place dedicated to educating and enhancing the connection to Zionism across cultures and generations, fostering a new conversation about shared values and common destiny. It will offer an oasis of thought, study, and innovation, with long and short-term educational programs, engaging forums, and research opportunities for people of all ages. [Ido Aharoni]
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We always have the power to choose, no matter the circumstances surrounding us. Today, so many of us are choosing to spend time and resources defending the Jewish people, making our community safer, and supporting Israel in her time of need. We are choosing to do this because it answers the questions of who we are and where we are, and what kind of people we want to be. [Heidi Gantwerk]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Lewis Black (August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. His comedy routines often escalate into angry rants about history, politics, religion, and cultural trends. He hosted the Comedy Central series Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil and regularly appeared on The Daily Show delivering his “Back in Black” commentary segment, which he has been doing
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From a young age, there is an emphasis on critical thinking and debate, perhaps reflecting Israel’s diverse society and its focus on security and civic responsibility. The famous Israeli chutzpah starts in the classroom, where students are encouraged to question, challenge, and engage in lively discussions with their teachers. [Shahar Masori]
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Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund and Jewish National Fund-USA announced a joint venture dedicated to rebuilding the communities in southern Israel devastated by the Hamas terrorist assault on Oct. 7, in addition to ensuing attacks. [Press Release]