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October 21, 2016
5 Israeli biometric firms redefining state-of-the-art ID
In this post-password age, the watchword is “biometrics” — a digital way to measure a person’s unique physiological features, especially fingerprints, face, voice and iris.
Digging into Dylan: His most inspiring lyrics
Come gather around people Wherever you roam
Calendar: October 21-27
Join a special Shabbat in the Sukkah! Everyone will enjoy a service followed by a taco bar dinner. Limited to the first 75 people to register. Intended for young Jewish professionals, ages 21 to 39. 7 p.m. service; 8 p.m. dinner. $15. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 474-1518. atidla.com.
Hebrew Word of the Week: ‘atseret
The last day of Sukkot is known as Shemini ‘Atseret.
Poem: When I Grow Up
When I grow up I want to be born, how fabulous would that be —\nto emerge from the ocean ready to start breathing?
Letters to the Editor: Homeless in Los Angeles, Colin Kaepernick
I really loved Eitan Arom’s cover story (“L.A.’s Boldest Plan Ever to Help the Homeless,” Oct. 14) with its beautiful depiction of “Faces of Homelessness” as well as the strong support of Measure HHH.
Paris regional council vows to strip funding from BDS promoters
A regional council in France that includes Paris passed a precedent-setting amendment that excludes funding from promoters of boycotts against Israel.
Terrorist attacks in Israel drop to lowest tally in over a year
The number of terrorist attacks perpetrated in Israel dropped in August to 93 — the lowest monthly tally on record since March 2015 and the first total since then below the 100-incident mark.
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The Honeymoon Away From War – a poem for Parsha Ki Teitzei
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