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David Remnick: The Longtime ‘New Yorker’ Editor Shares His Insights on Vladimir Putin and ‘Putinism’

April 21, 2022
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Yuval Noah Harari: Acclaimed Historian and Intellectual on Why Human Beings Rule the World

February 3, 2022
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Dr. Steven Pinker: Renowned Psychologist Answers ‘Why Has Humanity Lost Its Mind?’

October 3, 2021
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Sam Altman: Highly Intelligent Human Observations on Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship

June 28, 2021
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Rabbi Jackie Tabick: A Jewish View of Compassion — With a Story About a Rich Man, a Poor Man, and Bread

March 17, 2021
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Jack Russell Weinstein: Philosopher, University Professor, and Radio Host

February 5, 2021
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Werner Reich: How a Magic Trick, Kindness, and Laughter Helped Him Survive Auschwitz

December 30, 2020
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The Legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: Intellect, Ideas, Insights, and Inspiration

November 16, 2020
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Angela Buchdahl: Asian-American Rabbi on ‘Rethinking Race in the Jewish Community’

October 21, 2020
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Ted Koppel: The Respected Journalist on the State of Journalism Today

September 11, 2020
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Dr. Gary Slutkin: Fighting Epidemics of Urban Violence and Antisemitism

August 3, 2020
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Daniel Goleman: Bestselling Author Asks ‘Why Aren’t We More Compassionate?’

July 7, 2020
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Dr. Craig Blinderman: The Challenges of Caring for End-of-Life COVID-19 Patients

May 24, 2020
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Eric Lander: Renowned Scientist on How the U.S. Can Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing

May 2, 2020
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Andrew Marantz: Social Media Pushes Wild Conspiracies and White Supremacy

March 29, 2020
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Professor Tali Sharot: Three Strategies to Help You Make Changes in Your Life

February 18, 2020
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Richard J. Davidson: A Neuroscientist’s Take on Developing a Healthy Mind

January 14, 2020
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Rabbi Michael Rothbaum: The Importance of Bringing Jewish Values to Politics

October 12, 2019
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Eddie Jaku: Wisdom to Live By, From a 99-Year-Old Survivor of Auschwitz

September 5, 2019
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David Eagleman: Brilliant Neuroscientist on ‘Possibilianism’ and Whether God Exists

August 3, 2019
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Rabbi Sharon Brous: A Force for Reinvigorating Jewish Spirituality and Practice

June 25, 2019
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Dr. Robert Sapolsky: Are Humans Just Another Primate?

April 22, 2019
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Jared Diamond: Five Factors That Help Explain Why Societies Collapse

April 9, 2019
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Yuval Harari: Renowned Deep Thinker on Humanity’s Past, Present and Future

February 21, 2019
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Steven Pinker: Cognitive Psychologist, Linguist, Science Writer and Profound Thinker

January 10, 2019
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Ruth Calderon: A Jewishly Learned Fighter for Jewish Pluralism

March 21, 2018
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Question: Should Rabbis Talk About Politics from the Pulpit?

August 17, 2017
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Raising Awareness: Jews Are Not Immune to Opioid Addiction

August 17, 2017
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The Importance of Ethics in Running a Jewish Family Business

August 17, 2017
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A Tale of Two Hebrews: Survival Necessity, Key to Jewish Identity

August 17, 2017
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THE FUN QUIZ

In honor of Jewish American History Month, test your knowledge by answering these questions…

1. According to the Hebrew Bible
(Tanach or Tanakh), who was the
first king of the ancient United
Kingdom of Israel?

a. King David
b. King Solomon
c. King Saul
d. King Herschel

2. In addition to his wife, Ahinoam,
King Saul had a concubine named
                               .

a. Tikrah
b. Rizpah
c. Chultzah
d. Simlah

3. Which king built the first Temple
in Jerusalem?

a. King David
b. King Saul
c. King Solomon
d. King Herschel

4. What was the relationship
between King Saul and King
David? David was Saul’s                    

a. Son
b. Son-in-law
c. Nephew
d. Cousin

5. Who was King Solomon’s father?
a. King Saul
b. King Herschel
c. Menachem the Elder
d. King David

Source: Wikipedia

NAME THAT JEW

This famous Jewish woman (May 25, 1929 – July 2, 2007) was an American operatic soprano whose peak career was between the 1950s and 1970s. In her prime she could dispatch coloratura roulades and embellishments, capped by radiant high Ds and E-flats, with seemingly effortless agility. She sang with scrupulous musicianship, rhythmic incisiveness, and a vivid sense of text. After retiring from singing in 1980, she became the general manager of the New York City Opera. In 1994, she became the chairwoman of Lincoln Center and then, in 2002, of the Metropolitan Opera, stepping down in 2005.
— Wikipedia

Learn more about this famous Jewish opera singer on the ANSWER page.

Can You Name That Jew?

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FUN QUIZ ANSWERS

 

  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
  2.  

  3. 2. In addition to his wife, Ahinoam, King Saul had a concubine named __________.
    b. Rizpah
  4.  

  5. 3. Which king built the first Temple in Jerusalem? ________.
    c. King Solomon
  6.  

  7. 4. 4. What was the relationship between King Saul and King David? David was Saul’s _________.
    b. Son-in-law
  8.  

  9. 5. Who was King Solomon’s father?
    d. King David
  10.  

NAME THAT JEW! ANSWER

 

Beverly Sills

Learn more about her from Wikipedia… click here.
 
Watch Beverly Sills singing La Traviata… click here.

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WOW! FACTS

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?

We knew you could guess… all of them are (or were) Jews!

To learn about these and many more AmazingJews, watch a compilation put together by JewOfTheWeek.net in 2015 and posted on YouTube. >>
 

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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