Representations of Jewish culture in American popular culture typically take the form of bagels and cream cheese and matzah ball soup from Eastern Europe, not the Yemenite kubaneh bread and spicy chili schug of my grandma and my childhood, or the foods and cultures of other Middle Eastern and North African Jews, or of Jews […]
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On November 5, Los Angeles voters will get to choose between keeping District Attorney George Gascón in office or electing Nathan Hochman. Gascón, who has held the position since 2020, has drawn his fair share of controversy for his criminal justice reforms, which some believe have led to a jump in crime. The latest statistics […]
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This fall, my son joined the Me’ever Youth program at the Safra Center in New York City. Me’ever is focused on building teen leadership skills. In stark contrast to millennial stereotypes, GenZers are eager to learn how to become Maccabees, especially right now. “We teach high school students how to become their best selves,” according […]
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A new report published as part of the National Program for Quality Indicators in Community Healthcare for 2023 reveals concerning changes in public health in Israel in the shadow of the war. The report points to the overuse of sleep and anti-anxiety medications, high rates of obesity and smoking, a decrease in early breast cancer […]
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Do you feel like you don’t eat much but still aren’t losing weight? Many reach weight loss plateaus, and it’s only natural to lose sight of your goals when you are down in motivation. That’s where one needs to turn to the best weight loss supplements that may help in shedding those stubborn extra pounds. […]
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The mental toll the war has taken on Israelis has led to a significant increase in the likelihood of purchasing short-term anti-anxiety medication, a new study based on 19 years of data revealed. During times of heightened national security tensions in Israel, people are more likely to purchase the medications, researchers from the Kahn-Sagol-Maccabi (KSM), […]
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Losing weight can be difficult, especially if you’re struggling with a slow metabolism, overeating habits, or poor energy levels. Instant Knockout claims to help with all of these problems, but does it actually work? We take a look at Instant Knockout reviews online and uncover this fat burner’s ingredients, benefits, side effects, costs, and more. […]
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Struggling with shedding those extra pounds? In that case, you’ve probably heard of fat burners. These supplements claim to speed up fat loss, boost your metabolism, curb the appetite, or limit how much fat your body absorbs. But how do fat burners work? And do they live up to the hype? Let’s dive deep into […]
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I cannot believe that it is almost Oct. 7. Yet, in some ways, every day feels like Oct. 7, as time has stood still. Last year, which also somehow seems a lifetime away, I sat in shul as we recited the “Unetaneh Tokef” piyut on Rosh Hashanah. Grateful that my loved ones were all well, […]
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Hospitals around the world are competing to purchase the most advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners – to provide the most effective detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring for their patients. The medical centers also like to boast that their MRIs are the best – as a marketing tool. The scanners, which cost millions of dollars […]
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