ICE men wearing masks
When they go on raids
Going into schools
It makes kids afraid. … {Laurie Baron}
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Lawrence Baron, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireICE agents wearing masks and tactical gear raided an Italian restaurant in San Diego and arrested 19 workers for having counterfeit green cards. San Diegans felt relieved that they can now eat safely at local restaurants without worrying that their chefs and servers are illegal immigrants poisoning their meals. {Laurie Baron}
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After honing his craft as a hypnotist entertaining audiences in a number of venues including cruise ships for Royal Caribbean and others, in 2016 Asad Mecci sent an unsolicited email to improv TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” star Colin Mochrie suggesting they explore a way to work together. (Douglas Friedman]
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is celebrated in a variety of ways. These include attendance at synagogue services, serving of dairy meals, and all-night study sessions. What other way do some Jews celebrate the Shavuot holiday? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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International, Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireDonald Trump’s threats to withdraw federal funding from Harvard if it doesn’t comply with his demands presage his ultimate plan to transform the university into a propaganda arm of MAGA ideology. [Laurie Baron]
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One group of Jews in South Africa were distinguished by their housing arrangements, known as “ostrich palaces.” What does that refer to? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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International, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
In a small pet store in New York City lived a large cockatoo. The owner placed him right at the entrance to attract customers. And to be honest, he did a fine job — squawking rhymes and phrases at passersby all day long. [Yakov Nayerman]
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Antisemitism, Business & Finance, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, Yakov NayermanKristi Noem has floated the idea of producing a reality show called “The Americans” in which immigrants compete for the prize of being granted a fast-track path to citizenship. Only Afrikaners and white Australians and Europeans will be eligible to participate. Trump plans to follow up “The Americans” with these other political game shows. [Laurie Baron]
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Another prominent Jewish prisoner at Alcatraz was Meyer Harris “Mickey” Cohen, whose parents had immigrated to Los Angeles from Kiev. Before he was 10 years old, Cohen was sent to Reform School for petty theft and shoplifting. He continued his criminal activities, working with Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel among others. Among his criminal activities were bookmaking, tax evasion, and a number of violent crimes. He went to Alcatraz in 1961 for tax evasion, where he was the only prisoner there who was ever released on bail, with his bond signed by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. What else is true of Mickey Cohen? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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California, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThe currency is available for purchase on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, because the system is entirely automated, according to Semenchuk. What is this “Jewish” cryptocurrency called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Business & Finance, International, Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Saake challenges readers to explore their knickknacks. Are they charming décor, beloved heirlooms, or travel impulses? Many of these trinkets have tales so Saake dives into some of the common tchotchkes found on vacation and what they might say if they could talk. [Cailin Acosta]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & SatireDespite posting an AI generated picture of himself as pope, Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social (aka False Asocial) post that he will not run for pope in the upcoming conclave. [Laurie Baron]
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International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USAThere are approximately 80 synagogues in the country. Who were the first Jews to arrive in Australia? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Author Rob Kutner spices Jewish religion and history with jokes, shtick and anachronistic imagination in a book that is sure to offend some and delight others. [Donald H. Harrison]
Facetious Jewish ‘History’ Book Makes Entertaining Reading Read More »
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