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So what was the big deal?
I'm a little confused. What was all that hoopla about Shavuot? What's such a big deal about this holiday that didn't even warrant an entire chapter in my 1973 Jewish Holiday book? Yet when I went to the gym on Wednesday afternoon and saw more crowds...Tags: Yom Kippur, Passover, Matzoh, Holidays, Shavuot
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Our View: Disney did right thing by withdrawing applications
It is by no accident that Mickey Mouse remains one of the most recognizable figures in the world. Because of the marketing genius of the Walt Disney Co., that lovable mouse enjoys a reputation quite unlike that of any other corporate figure the world...Tags: Entertainment, Death of Osama bin Laden (2011), The Walt Disney Co., Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, Pixar Animation
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Disney withdraws trademark filing for 'Dia de los Muertos'
If the dead could speak, they probably wouldn't have been heard over the burst of virtual shouting and howling Walt Disney Co. drew for attempting to trademark "Dia de los Muertos" -- a bid it has since dropped. The company filed 10 applications with...
Tags: Iron Man 3 (movie), Mexico, The Walt Disney Co., Screen Actors Guild, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Pope Francis and the Argentine rabbi
One of the first things Argentinian native Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio did after being elected pope on March 13 was to send a message of friendship to Rome's chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni — and, by extension, the Jewish people. "I sincerely hope to...Tags: John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Christianity, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Social Issues
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Principal expands role
Orly K. Jacobs, religious school director at Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres has recently expanded her role to include director of the temple's youth and family programming. Jacobs, who joined the Temple Beth Tikvah staff in 2010, and who has brought an...Tags: Passover, Students, Teaching and Learning, Holidays, Shavuot
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Passover and Easter on video
In home video's 1980s and '90s heyday, Easter emerged as a prime selling holiday. Religious epics, holiday-related classics and children and family holiday specials were marketed as "basket stuffers." As with Christmas and Thanksgiving, Easter (as...
Tags: Billy Crystal, Customs and Tradition, Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Irving Berlin
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Valentine's Day: Four socially responsible ways to celebrate
I love love. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, though, I’d rather skip the whole ordeal and enjoy a date night with my husband on any other night in February. The only thing more dreadful than prix fixe Valentine’s meals are the...
Tags: Human Rights, Slavery, Hugh Jackman, Politics, The Huffington Post
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Coachella 2013 de-escalates the EDM arms race
For Brit-pop fans, Thursday night's Coachella announcement was like a birthday, Christmas, Hannukah and an unexpected inheritance check all arriving at once. Devotees of the dance-leaning Sahara Tent, however, might be taken aback by the light bill of...
Tags: Entertainment, Major Lazer (music group), Blur (music group), Simian Mobile Disco (music group), Moby
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Eric Garcetti invokes Latino-Jewish ancestry in mayor's race
Working a recent breakfast gathering of business owners in Northridge, Los Angeles mayoral contender Eric Garcetti introduced himself in Hindi when a Sikh businessman approached. A few hours later, Garcetti donned a colorful Peruvian headpiece with ear...
Tags: Antonio Villaraigosa, Richard Riordan, Mexico, Social Issues, Local Elections
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Slow news can be good news for readers
There’s often a slow-down in news during the holiday season, with lawmakers out of town, businesses closed and many people on vacation. In turn, newspapers tend to run more feature stories, photos and retrospectives. Whether that touches readers&...
Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Holidays, Religious Festivals, Tim Cook
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Local troupes offer scenes from a memorable holiday season
The holiday theater season in Anne Arundel County started early in December and lasted through this past week, with festive and sacred concerts, "The Nutcracker" ballet and annual favorites showcasing the talents of local children. Memories of these...
Tags: Culture, Entertainment, Annapolis, Arts and Culture, Entertainment Events
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Around Town: Christmas around the world
Old World Village held the 11th annual International Celebration of Christmas and live Nativity play on Dec. 2. The money raised from proceeds and donations will benefit World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization. Bell choir "Beach City...Tags: Old Catholic, Christianity, Kenya, Unificationism, Entertainment Events
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