Findings indicate that, contrary to a widespread myth, the Roman army’s siege of Masada in 73 CE lasted no more than a few weeks. [Press Release]
Archaeologists: Masada Fell in a Few Weeks, Not Years Read More »
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The news in Israel was dominated by a handful of personalities who became household names. These were not just journalists but figures of authority, often blurring the lines between reporting, politics, and activism. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: The Media’s Power Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Billy Rose (September 6, 1899 – February 10, 1966) was an American impresario, theatrical showman, lyricist and columnist. For years both before and after World War II, Billy Rose was a major force in entertainment, with shows such as Billy Rose’s Crazy Quilt (1931), Jumbo (1935), Billy Rose’s Aquacade (1937), and Carmen Jones (1943). As a lyricist, he is credited with many songs, notably “Don’t Bring Lulu”
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego urges donations from the community for its annual High Holy Days Food Drive. It will start Monday, September 30 and conclude Saturday, October 12. [Cailin Acosta]
Approaching High Holy Days Prompt Philanthropic Campaigns in Jewish Community Read More »
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Dershowitz was involved as a defense and appeals court attorney in so many memorable cases – those that filled our newspapers and nightly television news – that in attempting to enumerate them all, biographer Schmidt could devote only a few pages to any one of them. This resulted in the biography providing broad coverage of Dershowitz’s life and career but with only limited depth. [Donald H. Harrison]
Dershowitz Biography Skims Over Some Famous Cases, Concentrates on Trump, Epstein Read More »
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Questioning weapons for Israel is fair game. However, I do not hear anyone telling Iran to cease its endless supply of weapons to its proxies close to Israel’s borders – like Hamas, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and the Houthis in Yemen. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Britain’s Mideast Arms Policy Penalizes Israel; World is Silent About Iranian Arms Read More »
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As we approach our High Holidays, it’s natural to feel a sense of trepidation and fear about the future. In our spiritual journey, the phrase “al tira” – “do not be afraid” – is laced into the very foundation of our faith. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Shoftim: Be Not Afraid and Judge Favorably Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Amnon Rubinstein (September 5, 1931 – January 18, 2024) was an Israeli legal scholar, politician, and recipient of the Israel Prize (2006) and Cheshin Prize (2010). A member of the Knesset between 1977 and 2002, he served in several ministerial positions. Later, he was dean of the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya and a patron of Liberal International.
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Maple Mehta-Cohen had dyslexia and was forced to repeat the fifth grade, turning her life upside down. [Cailin Acosta]
Trials and Tribulations of a Dyslexic Fifth-Grader Read More »
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Hersh Polin-Goldberg and his family had become the symbol of hope and courage in the fight to bring the hostages home. We were all sure he’d be traded for some kind of hostage deal and be returned home safely. [Ilanit Zakowski]
OpEd: How Can We Find the Words? Read More »
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With radical groups rounding up the citizenry and imprisoning, executing and persecuting at will, entropy was the order of the day. [Eva Trieger]
Four Women’s Stories Dramatize French Revolution’s ‘Reign of Terror’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastMonday was Labor Day and many celebrated by working as little as possible and celebrating the “unofficial end of summer.” Why is it called the “end of summer,” yet summer technically ends Sunday, September 22? [Cailin Acosta]
Activities Resume Following Labor Day in Schools, Sports and Some Jewish Organizations Read More »
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I don’t know why at first I didn’t notice the similarity between Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of the murdered hostage Hersh Polin, and the matriarch Rachel. [Rabbi Philip Graubart]
The Tears of Two Rachels Read More »
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Young vultures frequently move between roosting sites and “hanging out a lot with their friends.” In old age, however, vultures scale back on socializing, preferring to “stay home.” [Press Release]
Vultures, Like Humans, Become More Sedentary as They Age Read More »
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