Israeli Biologists: Males, Females Experience Temperatures Differently

A scientific explanation for those battles over the air conditioning remote control: Researchers at Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology offer a new evolutionary explanation for the familiar scenario in which women bring a sweater into work, while their male counterparts feel comfortable wearing short sleeves in an air-conditioned office. The researchers concluded that this phenomenon is not unique to humans, with many male species of endotherms (birds and mammals) preferring a cooler temperature than the females. [Tel Aviv Unversity News Release]

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Lifestyles, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Torah Reading for October 9, 2021

Do you sing zemirot at your Shabbos meals? Sadly, I see fewer and fewer people enjoying this wonderful tradition to enhance the Shabbat experience. One song in particular is linked to this week’s parasha, Noach. No, not Yah Ribbon and Mah Yedidot Menuhatekh, but Yom Shabbaton, “The dove found a place to rest on the Sabbath (Yonah Maz’ah Bo Manoah)” written by Yehudah Halevi, the great Spanish poet of the 12th century. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Mother-Daughter Conflict Plays Out in ‘The Garden’

Novelist and historian, Leo Tolstoy once said, “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This is born out in La Jolla Playhouse’s current production, The Garden. This two-woman show explores the complex relationship between a mother (Stephanie Berry) and her daughter (Charlayne Woodard). Woodard, a two-time Obie Award winner is also credited with writing the script. [Eva Trieger]

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Novel Deals in Identities — Real, Imagined, and Imposed

This is a novel about identities: those that are real and those that can be created.  You need only think of yourself or your children to know about real identities.  But what about created ones?  There are those you might take on yourself — such as an actor does in assuming a new role — and there also are those that are imposed upon you. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison

Tommy Dorfman loves being at Paris Fashion week as ‘myself’

Published by BANG Showbiz English Tommy Dorfman has relished being at Paris Fashion Week as “myself”. The ’13 Reasons Why’ star, who came out as transgender in July, has “more of an affinity” with skirts and dresses and has loved trying on new designer pieces at various runway shows in the French capital. She said:

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Jewish Celebrities

Jerry Seinfeld Become a LEGO in One of the Weirdest Ads Ever

Published by ScreenCrush Back when Seinfeld was the biggest show on broadcast television, Jerry Seinfeld garnered a reputation as an advertising wizard. His American Express commercials where he co-starred with Superman were hailed as great ads, or maybe even something more than that. They elevated the commercial to something like a work of art. His

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Jewish Celebrities

New Auschwitz exhibit acknowledges Austrian complicity in Nazi crimes

Published by DPA A new exhibit at the memorial site for the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is set to shine a light on the role of Austrians in Nazi atrocities. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and several members of the Austrian government opened the new exhibit in Poland on Monday. It was Austria’s “will and

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International

Biden aides to tell Israelis U.S. will pursue ‘other avenues’ if Iran diplomacy fails

Published by Reuters By Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Top U.S. officials will tell their Israeli counterparts on Tuesday that the Biden administration remains committed to diplomacy with Iran, but if necessary would be prepared to pursue “other avenues” to ensure Tehran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, a senior U.S. official

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Middle East

What Would Be the Borders in a ‘Two-State’ Solution?

Americans have reminded us that our closest friend still adheres to the notion of a Palestinian State, even though the President has indicated that it’ll take a lot of time to accomplish that goal. Where would it be? What would be its borders? What about Israelis living in East Jerusalem and in many parts of the West Bank? [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

‘Telescope Parenting’ Means Watching Your Kids from a Safe Distance

I practice telescope parenting. When my kids were younger, I loved watching them run around in public and got great amusement observing their antics. I let them pick the agenda on the outing, interact with whomever they fancied and climb or explore at will. This worked great on hikes, at the beach, visiting museums or shopping malls, where they could safely wander and express themselves. It was always interesting to see who was charmed by their personalities, who would initiate conversation and who would look around for the irresponsible guardian who set the kids loose. [Sam Glaser]

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Lifestyles, Sam Glaser

Good News from Israel (October 3, 2021)

In the 3rd Oct 21 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include: 
–Israeli scientists have 3D-printed blood vessels for implanted organs.
–Israel’s special Shalva Band performed for a UN disability conference.
–Another Israeli animal-free meat alternative.
–Two Israeli ways to navigate without GPS.
–An Israeli startup makes a $1 billion acquisition.
–Israel won their first European baseball medal

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