Ylana Shechter wrote on Facebook, “Leave it to those ‘annoying and obnoxious’ champions of the Palestinians to intrude on the work of a non-profit group that helps women who struggle with addiction and face domestic violence.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Boris Nemtsov (October 9, 1959 – February 27, 2015) was a Russian physicist, liberal politician, and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin. Early in his political career, he was involved in the introduction of reforms into the Russian post-Soviet economy. In the 1990s under President Boris Yeltsin, he was the first governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (1991–1997). Later he
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) and her Republican opponent, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, clashed over U.S. Middle Eastern policy, how to respond to antisemitism in America, and U.S immigration policy, among other topics in a lively, sometimes acerbic debate, Tuesday night at Temple Emanu-El. [Donald H. Harrison]
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For the first time, UCSD has its own chapter of Students Supporting Israel (SSI), a nationwide organization founded in 2012 whose mission is “to be a clear and confident pro-Israel voice on college campuses and to support students in grassroots pro-Israel advocacy.” [Kerry Schlossberg]
OpEd: UCSD Chapter of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) Improves Campus Climate Read More »
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Menopausal symptoms are far more extensive than hot flashes. There are a host of additional possible physical, cognitive, and emotional ramifications of lower hormone levels that are less known to many women and not addressed by most medical providers. [Shayna Kaufmann]
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Before We Go is an eight-episode podcast, starting today, Oct. 8, in which Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, an internist, tells of her father’s Steven’s fight against pancreatic cancer. Meanwhile, she and her sister faced the decision of whether to decrease their chances of suffering a similar fate by having hysterectomies and removal of their breasts. [Donald H. Harrison]
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The very quick version of the plot is that a 38-year- old neuro-diverse Kenneth (Caleb Everhardt) loses the job he’s had at a bookstore for 20 years. He breaks up with his imaginary friend (James Udom) as he starts a new job working at a bank and encounters elements of the real world for the first time. He befriends a waitress (Rebecca S’manga Frank) at his favorite bar and starts to interact more with real-life people. [Sandi Masori]
‘Primary Trust’ Is a Thoughtful Play About Neuro-Divergence Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Bruno Mars (October 8, 1985), is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for singing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. Mars is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, whose members are also backup singers and dancers. In 2021, Mars and fellow singer Anderson .Paak formed the musical superduo Silk
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After David Kimche, director general of Israel’s foreign ministry, told U.S. National Security Adviser Bud McFarlane in July 1985 that Iranian “moderates” had expressed a desire to improve relations with the United States and possibly release five American hostages, President Ronald Reagan instructed McFarlane to explore the idea. [Donald H. Harrison]
Review of ‘Reagan: His Life and Legend,’ Part 3 Read More »
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It is hard to believe that a year later, the war is still waging and 101 hostages both dead and alive are still living the nightmare in Gaza. The trauma affects Jews all around the world. This was evident at the Lawrence Family JCC lawn where thousands of people gathered to commemorate and unite. [Miriam Gershenson]
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The San Diego Symphony’s opening concert of its subscription series featured Mahler’s Symphony #2, “Resurrection,” an appropriate choice as the orchestra resumes residency in its beautifully refurbished hall, now renamed, the Jacobs Music Center. [Eileen Wingard]
Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony Inaugurates Refurbished Music Hall Read More »
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The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Monday unveiled the first bobblehead of 20-year-old Amit Elor, who became the youngest United States wrestler ever – male or female – to win an Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [Press Release]
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Jewish danger also awaited Father in connection with his new hero. Father did not realize that he was writing about a Jew again. Béla Frankl-Máté Zalka- General Paul Lukács was a Jew! [Alex Gordon]
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After the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Adams spoke at a New York Stands With Israel rally, saying “Your fight is my fight…You marched with us with Dr. King…And I’m saying we’re going to stand with you and stand united together.” What else has Adams said to indicate his love for Israel? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Eric Adams Read More »
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