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The American presidential election in 2016 will long remain an object of perplexity, to put it mildly, and the course of recent events here remains just a part of a global, political whirlwind. The news media reminds us of this regularly — from Brexit...

OCTOBER 28 In Jewish History 97: Emperor Nerva is forced by the Praetorian Guard, to adopt general Marcus Ulpius Trajanus as his heir and successor. Trajan would not become Emperor until Nerva died in January of the following year. Trajan will be remembered...

Charles Chaplin Limelight screening to feature Claire Bloom Chaplin's 1952 drama turns 60 this year. Honoring the veteran filmmaker and actor's last US-made film (more on that below), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a 60th...

On Friday, October 28th, we attended a City Club luncheon wherein the topic was “The Cleveland Consent Decree: Tracking Progress.” The speaker was Mr. Matthew Barge who, as the program notes indicated, “is the federal court-appointed monitor overseeing...

“I have an appointment with death this evening,” I explained, smiling to friends upon leaving them. Their startled faces revealed feelings such as fear and a lack of understanding. While living in Mexico, their Day of the Dead became my...