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Feb 15, 20230 min read


Oldest Nearly Complete Hebrew Bible Estimated to Sell at Sotheby’s Auction for $30M-$50M
BY KAREN K. HO Senior Writer, ARTnews February 15, 2023 Sotheby’s will auction off the oldest surviving, nearly complete Hebrew Bible,...
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Feb 15, 20232 min read


Temple Beth Shalom’s classes open to people of all faiths
People of all faiths are welcome to participate in Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley’s education classes, “America’s Four Gods” and...
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Jan 31, 20232 min read


Fishing for treasures and trash - You wouldn’t believe what these guys found buried
Shanel Lemmie - STAR Writer Kingston, Jamaica January 13, 2023 As the golden rays of the morning sun glistened off the dark blue waters...
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Jan 27, 20232 min read


Temple Beth Shalom announces February classes --- Open to people of all faiths
Daily Independent article on our Adult Education programs for February, 2023. Posted Tuesday, January 17, 2023 5:28 am Temple Beth Shalom...
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Jan 17, 20232 min read


Cycling Guide in Mazatlan, Mexico -- Rudy Valdez
Rudy Valdez is a cycling guide in Mazatlan, Mexico. We have been meeting most mornings at 815 AM and go cycling for between 2 and a half...
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Jan 16, 20231 min read


Mazatlan cycling with Guide Rudy Valdez
Cycling in the Mazatlan area has been amazing!
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Jan 16, 20231 min read


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Jan 16, 20230 min read


Eugene Mitofsky directing Band in Hanukkah Medley 1998
As we celebrate Hanukkah, here is a clip from Eugene Mitofsky conducting his 100 student band in Chicagoland all the way back in 1998. ...
danaevankaplan
Dec 20, 20221 min read


In honor of my friend Doron's birthday, I donated to Give Hope Cat Rescue
In honor of my friend Doron's birthday, I donated to Give Hope Cat Rescue. My dogs also supported the effort! Doron's birthday fundraiser...
danaevankaplan
Dec 3, 20221 min read


President Roosevelt's 1942 Thanksgiving Proclamation
My grandparents -- and the entire family -- loved President Roosevelt His oratory inspired them and they believed his economic policies...
danaevankaplan
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Tragedy -- Whitfield Hall on the Blue Mountains Burns Down
Fire destroys historic Whitfield Hall buildings Published:Thursday | July 28, 2022 | 12:09 AM Ainsworth Morris/Staff Reporter When John...
danaevankaplan
Oct 13, 20223 min read


Shofar Sounding
Thanks to Jan for the video and to Russ for the lung power!
danaevankaplan
Sep 29, 20221 min read


RELIGION Temple Beth Shalom announces fall education offerings
Dana Evan Kaplan, Rabbi at Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley, 12202 N. 101st Ave., will conduct four diverse educational forums in...
danaevankaplan
Sep 24, 20223 min read


Peoria Arizona Pioneer Park at Sunset
When we arrived When we were leaving
danaevankaplan
Sep 21, 20221 min read


Arizona Jewish News Articles on Rabbis' Sermons
These additional photos were not in the original article. I put the quote in the article attributed to me in bold. It is towards the very...
danaevankaplan
Sep 20, 20225 min read


High Holy Days set at Temple Beth Shalom Glendale Star
High Holy Days set at Temple Beth Shalom By Glendale Star Staff 20 hrs ago High Holy Days are coming to Temple Beth Shalom. Pictured,...
danaevankaplan
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Rabbinic Photo from the Past
Can you figure out where this is and who they are? My thanks to Uri Gobey for this photo from a distant mirror.
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Sep 15, 20221 min read


Arizona Desert Fruit Rats Overeating in my Car!
I took my car in for its yearly inspection and Joe, my wonderful mechanic from Desert Star Auto https://desertstarauto.com/ in Surprise,...
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Aug 14, 20221 min read


In Memory of Rabbi Martin I. Hinchin
Rabbi Martin I. Hinchin was a forward-looking Rabbi at Temple B'nai Israel in Albany, Georgia beginning in 1946. I wrote about him in my...
danaevankaplan
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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