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Israeli Book Records October 7, 2023 Actions and Reactions

The Toby Press 2024 English translation of Israel’s number one Hebrew bestseller, One Day in October, tells the stories of forty heroes who performed remarkable acts on that bloody Shabbat. The stories are dramatic and inspiring. The heroes usually tell them, but a surviving relative or friend narrates the tale if they were killed during their heroism. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Donna Karan

Courtesy of Wikipedia Donna Karan (October 2, 1948) is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and DKNY clothing labels. Donna Ivy Faske was born to mother Helen “Queenie” Faske (née Rabinowitz) and father Gabriel “Gabby” Faske (born Faskowitz) in the Forest Hills neighborhood of the Borough of Queens, New York City. Her family is Jewish. Karan’s

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Iran Fires Missiles at Israel; Vance and Walz Debate Which U.S. Presidential Candidates Better Suited to Handle Global Emergencies

Vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance, left, and Tim Walz faced off Tuesday evening in a debate moderated by CBS reporters Margaret Brennan and Norah O'Donnell. (Screen grab from CBS broadcast)

The two major party candidates for the vice presidency of the United States — Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J.D. Vance — met each other on a CBS stage for their first and thus far only scheduled debate.  The first question from reporters Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell demanded to know if they would support Israel launching a preemptive strike on Iran. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Walter Matthau

Courtesy of Wikipedia Walter Matthau (October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000) was an American screen and stage actor, known for his “hangdog face” and for playing world-weary characters. He starred in 10 films alongside his real-life friend Jack Lemmon, including The Odd Couple (1968) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). The New York Times called this “one of Hollywood’s most successful pairings”. Among

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Squirrel and Chipmunk Decide to Celebrate Hanukkah

Seymour remembers the menorah but doesn’t remember the candles.  He only knows that what he was supposed to bring started with the letter “C.”  So, he stuffs his backpack with a cantaloupe. … carrots … cookies … cashews…  cauliflower… and candy in the form of Hanukkah gelt. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Prejudice Is More than We Think It Is

Prejudice is defined as a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or experience. It is favoring or disliking something without good reason. It is irrational. It destroys people, both the person feeling and doing it and the person or group affected by it. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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Jewish Federation Establishes Hurricane Helene Relief Fund

In response, the Jewish Federation of San Diego has established a Hurricane Helene Emergency Relief Fund to provide critically needed aid to both Jewish and non-Jewish communities affected by this devastating storm. Federation will absorb all administrative costs, ensuring that 100% of your donation directly supports relief efforts. [Press Release]

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Sivani’s House is an Emotional Exhibit of Remembrance for Oct. 7 Victims

Sivani’s House, an immersive exhibit installed at The Hive at Leichtag Commons, does not focus on the politics of that day. Instead, it offers an intimate look at the story of one family’s grief—a story that transcends tragedy and speaks to the universal experience of love and loss. [Miriam Gershenson and Albert Kreimerman]

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California Tested Hotline for Harassed Jewish Students Now in Massachusetts and New York

Carly Gammill, Director of Legal Policy at the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, said: “The expansion of the initiative into Massachusetts and New York comes at a time when antisemitism continues to plague students in our nation’s schools and will help ensure broader access to legal resources for students seeking to address attacks against their Jewish identity.” [Press Release]

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