Training Saves Lives
Training Saves Lives By Mitch Steinhorn The concept of Pikuach Nefesh is a simple concept: saving a human life is more important than any of the commandments (mitzvot) listed in the Torah. Leviticus 19:16 is clear when it states, “Neither shall you stand by the blood...What We Set Out To Be
What We Set Out To Be By Rabbi Adam J. Rosenbaum One of my favorite musical artists is Peter Himmelman. His song “What We Set Out To Be” is a narrative of a man who suddenly realizes that he has not lived his life according to the way he once dreamed of as a young...In the middle is a great place to be!
In the middle is a great place to be! By Robin Kurss A few years ago, I found myself in the middle of my life wondering where I’ve been, how I arrived at this point, and where I am going. I realized that I was in a serious period of transition…the dreaded “midlife”. ...In Perpetuity for Us All
In Perpetuity for Us All By Chana Revell Kotzin, Ph.D. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), a national month-long celebration of Jewish contributions to American culture and society that spans more than 360 years. For the Jewish Buffalo History Center (JBHC)...Voir Dire*
Voir Dire* By Kirstie Henry What do you do when you get a jury summons? Do you groan audibly and immediately think of ways to get out of it? Since I work for a judge, it is unlikely I will ever serve on a jury again, but I still have to appear when I get a summons....
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- The cast of Broadway’s ‘Parade’ says Kaddish before each show, says star Micaela Diamond June 9, 2023“It is an expression of community as we tell this hard story,” writes the actress who plays Lucille Frank in a show about the antisemitic lynching of Frank's husband Leo. -- The post The cast of Broadway’s ‘Parade’ says Kaddish before each show, says star Micaela Diamond appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jackie Hajdenberg
- Connecticut College replaces president mired in antisemitism scandal with interim president who has one of his own June 9, 2023Leslie Wong, who formerly led San Francisco State University, faced extensive criticism from Jewish groups during his tenure. -- The post Connecticut College replaces president mired in antisemitism scandal with interim president who has one of his own appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- A new pop culture convention will celebrate Jewish excellence and ideas in comic books June 9, 2023The Jewish Comics Experience will take place at Manhattan’s Center for Jewish History in November. -- The post A new pop culture convention will celebrate Jewish excellence and ideas in comic books appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Henry
- Feds to investigate NY college where an assault survivor group booted a Zionist student June 9, 2023Pro-Israel groups celebrated the opening of the investigation at SUNY New Paltz soon after Biden unveiled his antisemitism plan. -- The post Feds to investigate NY college where an assault survivor group booted a Zionist student appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- $65M deal to sell American Jewish University’s LA campus collapses, throwing school’s finances into question June 9, 2023Neighbors had complained about the buyer's plans for the property. Some local Jewish leaders were frustrated the land was leaving Jewish hands. -- The post $65M deal to sell American Jewish University’s LA campus collapses, throwing school’s finances into question appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Asaf Elia-Shalev
- Jewish drag queen Sasha Velour is on the cover of The New Yorker this week June 9, 2023In honor of Pride month, the magazine spotlights a self-portrait from the Brooklyn artist, who cites her Jewish grandmother as an inspiration. -- The post Jewish drag queen Sasha Velour is on the cover of The New Yorker this week appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Julia Gergely
- Film version of ‘Soul Doctor,’ the Shlomo Carlebach-Nina Simone musical, to hit US theaters for 1 night June 9, 2023The show, which debuted on Broadway in 2013, was made before the #MeToo movement intensified scrutiny of the sexual misconduct allegations against the pioneering rabbi. -- The post Film version of ‘Soul Doctor,’ the Shlomo Carlebach-Nina Simone musical, to hit US theaters for 1 night appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Gabe Friedman
- Pat Robertson, pastor who personified American Jews’ dilemma with evangelicals, dies at 93 June 9, 2023The Southern Baptist minister's admiration for Jews and Israel often came with the baggage of Jewish stereotypes. -- The post Pat Robertson, pastor who personified American Jews’ dilemma with evangelicals, dies at 93 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- Israel’s historic U-20 World Cup soccer run comes to an end with loss to Uruguay June 8, 2023The team’s success hinted at a bright future for Israeli soccer and gave South American Jews reason to party for two weeks straight. -- The post Israel’s historic U-20 World Cup soccer run comes to an end with loss to Uruguay appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Juan Melamed
- Israeli sandwich shop Sherry Herring goes belly up on the UWS June 8, 2023The owner of the Upper West Side restaurant, featuring a herring sandwich made wildly popular in Tel Aviv, would only say that she was "sad" about its demise. -- The post Israeli sandwich shop Sherry Herring goes belly up on the UWS appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Julia Gergely