Verse 7 clearly states that Moses first revealed God’s commands, and only after hearing them did the Israelites accept them. The verse is, “Then he took the book of the covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, ‘All that God has spoken, let us do and let us hear!’” [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Leap of Faith’ is Not a Jewish Concept Read More »
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The tour guides were not Jewish and referred to the inhabitants of the quarter as “Our Jews.” They would point out highlighted areas in the German towns where the synagogues had been. One town even had a memorial in what had been the Jewish quarter that consisted of a permanent cement outline, 40 x 20 feet, of a former shul. [Ben Dishman]
Visits to Cities along the Danube: Both Depressing and Enlightening Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Milton Shapp (June 25, 1912 – November 24, 1994) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 40th governor of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979 and the first Jewish governor of Pennsylvania. He was also the first governor of Pennsylvania to be eligible for and re-elected to, consecutive four-year terms
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Its mission, “to locate Jewish personnel at American military cemeteries all over the world who, for various reasons, were buried under markers incorrectly representing their religion and heritage” and to “correct these mistakes and provide, these many decades later, comfort to the families of the fallen…” [Dorian de Wind, The Moderate Voice]
World War II Jewish American Heroes Finally Rest under the Star of David Read More »
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Here are the top developments on Israel’s two military fronts, and in the U.S. battle against antisemitism, as of Monday, June 24, according to the American Jewish Committee. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee’s Israel Update: June 24, 2024 Read More »
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Jewish Federation of San Diego lay leader Juli Bear is being honored with the 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for her extraordinary involvement in the local Jewish community. [Press Release]
Kipnis/Wilson/Friedland Award for Juli Bear for Philanthropy, Volunteerism Read More »
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StandWithUs strongly condemns multiple antisemitic and anti-Israel New Business Items (NBIs) that have been introduced ahead of the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly. The assembly, which brings together over 6,000 delegates from across the United States will take place in Philadelphia from July 3-7, 2024. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Urges National Education Assn. to Reject Anti-Israel Resolutions Read More »
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The exhibition features 25 Israeli cyber technologies, each represented by a rare lock, some are over 2,000 years old, taken from a unique collection curated by Israeli collector Eran Landau. Each lock has a historical story behind it and serves as a metaphor for the defense mechanism and added value of each technology. [Press Release]
Cybersecurity Conference Highlights History of Locks Read More »
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Alongside Holocaust denial and expressions of antisemitism, which have both been increasing around the world, the prestigious Weiss-Livnat International Program for Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa is currently experiencing a global cyber-attack, in response to the registration campaign for the academic year 2024-25. [Press Release]
Anti-Israel Protesters Now Targeting Holocaust Education Programs Read More »
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While Mays did not pay Shemano for his services, what is one way that Mays returned the favor for Shemano’s work? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Willie Mays Read More »
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What makes the Jews “eternal?” First of all, genetics: “A team led by geneticist Harry Ostrer of the New York University School of Medicine concludes today that all three Jewish groups—Middle Eastern, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi—share genome-wide genetic markers that distinguish them from other worldwide populations.” [Steve Kramer]
Jews are an Eternal People — So Far! Read More »
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“The delegation was met by soldiers and officers, […] with what is called a hostility: ‘Half the city (Kiev), all the Jews must be slaughtered. […] All three million Jews must be kicked out of Ukraine.’ Shocked by such sentiments of the Ukrainian troops, the delegation appealed to Petliura to prevent pogroms and bloodbaths in Kiev. Petliura replied that ‘he could not guarantee anything; the soldiers’ sentiments are known to him, but he sees here a thirst for revenge, and not antisemitism… [Alex Gordon]
OpEd: Honoring Ukraine’s Mass Murderer Simon Petliura is an Obscenity Read More »
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Beanie Feldstein (June 24, 1993) is an American actress. She first gained recognition for her starring roles in the comedy film Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), the comedy-drama film Lady Bird (2017), and the coming-of-age comedy film Booksmart (2019), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress–Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Feldstein
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Before she was prescribed lithium, author Marcia Naomi Berger experienced manic episodes in which her mind would race all night, preventing sleep, and continue racing the next day with her speech trying to keep up. [Donald H. Harrison]
Therapist who also Needed to be Healed Relates Her Experience with Mental Illness Read More »
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