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Deborah Estrin: Trailblazing Computer Scientist and 2018 MacArthur Fellow

SCIENCEBy Lenny GiteckSeptember 7, 2019

Deborah Estrin, a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell Tech, has been called “one of the most-referenced computer scientists of all times.” The 59-year-old Estrin’s pioneering research focuses on sensor networks, mobile health, and small data (a term she coined). In 2003, she was included in the “Brilliant 10” by Popular Science magazine. In 2018,…

Sam Berns: Youngster With Progeria Who Inspired Millions During His Short Life

IN THE SPOTLIGHTBy Lenny GiteckSeptember 6, 2019

Sam Berns was a youngster who suffered from the debilitating disease called progeria, which causes people to age prematurely and rapidly, ultimately resulting in death. Despite his grim prognosis, Sam inspired millions with his grit and positive attitude toward life. Sadly, he passed away at age 17. He will not be forgotten.   Quotes: “No…

Jason Alexander: Played George Costanza on ‘Seinfeld,’ and More!

SHOW BIZBy Lenny GiteckSeptember 6, 2019

Although he is best known for his signature role as George Costanza on the long-running television sitcom Seinfeld, Jason Alexander has appeared on many other television shows, in 40 motion pictures, and in a dozen theatrical productions. Onstage, he’s been an acclaimed singer and dancer. The multi-talented Alexander, who is about to turn 60, has…

Nanobébé: Two Fathers Develop a Better Way to Feed Breast Milk to Baby

THE ISRAEL FILEBy Lenny GiteckSeptember 6, 2019

Ayal Lanternari and Asaf Kehat, each a father and together best friends in Israel since age 5, have developed a revolutionary bottle for feeding breast milk to infants. Their Nanobébé (as they named their company) bottle is now widely marketed in America and elsewhere via the Internet and through major chain stores. In 2018, Time…

Arthur Miller: Acclaimed Playwright Who Wrote the American Classic ‘Death of a Salesman’

WRITINGBy Lenny GiteckSeptember 6, 2019

Arthur Miller (October 17, 1915 — February 10, 2005) is considered one of America’s greatest playwrights. Among his many credits are All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949), The Crucible (1953), and A View from the Bridgee (1955). Death of a Salesman is an American stage classic.   Quotes: “Well, all the plays…

Eddie Jaku: Wisdom to Live By, From a 99-Year-Old Survivor of Auschwitz

IDEAS TO PONDERBy Lenny GiteckSeptember 5, 2019

When Eddie Jaku was a teenager growing up in Germany, he believed his native country to be the most civilized place on Earth. He soon…

Abby Stein: Transgender Woman, Formerly New York Hasidic Rabbi

RELIGIONBy Lenny GiteckAugust 25, 2019

Abby Stein, 27, is a transgender woman who, before transitioning and coming out, was an ultra-Orthodox rabbi. Born and raised in a New York Hassidic community, she was rejected by her family and community because of her changed gender status. Since then, Stein has become a noted public speaker, author, and blogger advocating for transgender…

Joel Berg: Leading Advocate for Ending Hunger in America

TIKKUN OLAMBy Lenny GiteckAugust 24, 2019

Joel Berg, CEO of the organization Hunger Free America, is “a nationally recognized leader and media spokesman in the fields of domestic hunger, food security, obesity, poverty, food-related economic development, national service, and volunteerism.” Berg is author of the books All You Can Eat: How Hungry Is America? and America We Need to Talk: A…

Netta: Israeli Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2018

MUSICBy Lenny GiteckAugust 21, 2019

Netta Barzilai — professionally known simply as Netta — is a 26-year-old trailblazing Israeli singer who won top prize in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Lisbon, Portugal. (Her victory brought the 2019 edition of the hugely popular competition to Tel Aviv.) Netta is trailblazing in a number of ways, including her physical size,…

Doug Emhoff: Will America’s First First-Gentleman Be Jewish?

IN THE NEWSBy Lenny GiteckAugust 4, 2019

Should Kamala Harris be elected President in 2020, America’s first First Gentleman will be a Jew. In 2014, Harris married Jewish entertainment attorney Doug Emhoff (complete with breaking a glass at the end of the civil ceremony — with Harris reportedly doing the breaking). The two met on a blind date. In June, when a…

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Edward Teller

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  1. 1. According to the Hebrew Bible (Tanach or Tanakh), who was the first king of the ancient United Kingdom of Israel?
    c. King Saul
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  3. 2. In addition to his wife, Ahinoam, King Saul had a concubine named __________.
    b. Rizpah
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  5. 3. Which king built the first Temple in Jerusalem? ________.
    c. King Solomon
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  7. 4. 4. What was the relationship between King Saul and King David? David was Saul’s _________.
    b. Son-in-law
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  9. 5. Who was King Solomon’s father?
    d. King David
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Inventor of the mobile phone, “Father of the Internet,” inventor of the video game cosole, inventor fo the laser, inventor of the gramophone, creator of the Barbie Doll, creator of the cruise ship, “Father of Immunology,” inventor fo the modern condom (!), a prime minister of the U.K., a three-time prime minister of France, a president of Switzerland and the primary financier of the American Revolution?

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Nobel Prizes
Although Jews are less than two-tenths of one percent of the world’s population, more than 20% of Nobel Prize winners have been Jewish. Source: Google

Polio Vaccine
Millions and millions of people worldwide have been spared the ravages of poliomyelitis — including paralysis and even death — thanks to research conducted by Jewish scientist Dr. Jonas Salk and his team. The Salk vaccine entered widespread use in the U.S. in 1955. Source: Wikipedia

Miss Liberty
The words “…give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses…” on the Statue of Liberty were written by Emma Lazarus, a Jew. Source: BuzzFeed

Blue Jeans
Levi Strauss, an immigrant from Germany, invented his blue jeans in 1873. Source: BuzzFeed

Start-Up Nation
Israel has the third highest rate of entrepreneurship in the world. It has the highest rate of entrepreneurship among women and people over 55 in the world. Source: BuzzFeed

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