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CBS News
04-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
Boulder Jewish community unites in support of each other after attack, prepares for festival at Colorado site of antisemitic attack
Following Sunday's antisemitic attack in Boulder, the Jewish community has come together to support each other, and one of the places that's been an anchor is the Boulder Jewish Community Center. CBS On Tuesday afternoon, a group of women gathered there to play Mahjong, a game that's popular amongst the Jewish community. It's something they've been doing for decades. After the attack, the sense of community they gain from it is important. "I think it does help. Community definitely helps," said one of the women. "It's the history of Judaism because even with the Holocaust situation years ago, they kept their faith as best they could," another added. Over the last couple of days, the Boulder JCC has been a safe space for people of all ages to come. "People are coming in, and at the same time, we're providing space for them to actually connect," said executive director Jonathan Lev. "There's not one thing that I can say 'the Jewish community is feeling this,' but what I know is that they're feeling a tremendous amount, and we're here to support them." Boulder JCC Executive Director Jonathan Lev CBS For Lev, Sunday's attack was both deeply painful and personal. "The victims are pillars of this community, and there's not a place in in the fabric of what makes up the Boulder Jewish community that they are not part of," said Lev. "And so while many people don't even know who the victims are right now, it's important to know that they are core members of what makes this community so special, and they're people who I know personally." While he's supporting folks at the JCC, Lev says he's also communicating with leaders at every level, including state, national and international about how the community can be better and to stop what he calls harmful rhetoric. "We know when rhetoric turns to antisemitism, Jew hate or directed against the Jewish people or individuals. We know that that leads to violence, and we need that to stop. We can also be an example to other communities of how that might be possible. And now's the time. We can't wait. The Jewish people can't wait at all. We need it to happen now," Lev said. CBS Colorado's Chierstin Susel interviews Boulder JCC Executive Director Jonathan Lev. CBS On Sunday, June 8, the JCC will host its annual Boulder Jewish Festival right on Pearl Street where the terror attack happened. "It's both significant and extremely hard that the Boulder Jewish festival is on that site, and it's part of the reason why the very nature of what the Jewish Festival is is being reimagined and deeply thought about, to try to understand and connect with people who are feeling all different types of things, so that there's something for everyone. But there's also a way for the broad community to come together and show their support and love of the community right now, because we need it," Lev said. Run For Their Lives was the group targeted in the attack while walking to bring awareness to the hostages that remain in Gaza. Lev says that the group will also return on Sunday to continue their mission.
Wall Street Journal
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
A Printing Error Ruffles the Mahjong World
For mahjong enthusiasts, the most anticipated day of the year comes in early spring. Devotees of the 19th-century Chinese tile-based game are known to stalk postal carriers the first week of April, anticipating the annual release of the official National Mah Jongg League card. The object of their desire costs $14 or $15, depending on the size, and outlines which tile combinations allow players to declare 'Mahjong!' and win the game.
The Review Geek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Forget You Not – Season 1 Episode 4 Recap & Review
The Reserved Seat Episode 4 of Forget You Not starts with us back at the comedy club as a male comedian discusses the differing reactions to marriage from men and women. Turns out a VIP has bought a seat for the comedy club that night but they haven't bothered to show up. It's not Le-le's set here and Mark shrugs it off, believing that they may just show up late. Back in time, we see Kuang-chi playing Mahjong with his friends back home but you can see the strained relationship with Le-le building from a mile off. She shows up at the door without being picked up from school and she's fixated on her schoolwork. From her dialogue, it also appears that Kuang-chi has been jumping between different women with flings or short-lived relationships. In the present, Le-le does her set but she focuses on Chai-yun's birth but she's not getting the same reactions she was before – and Mark knows it. He encourages her to use the divorce she's going through as material, given it's rife for exploitation, but she doesn't want to be cliché. However, the real issue here is that last time she ripped into Kai, it caused the downward spiral of their relationship and she clearly doesn't want to make matters worse. Le-le is flustered when she shows up at the hospital later on with Kuang-chi. Her mother has been brought in and is deceased. This causes all sorts of memories to come flooding back for our titular character, who heads outside to get some air. Our flashbacks this time jump back to see how Kai and Le-le's mother, Hsiao-fang, met. She was initially very flamboyant and worked as a singer but after Le-le's birth, something changed. It looks like post-natal depression at first glance. Kai isn't exactly an attentive father, and he heads out for military service, leaving Hsia-fang to handle a crying baby all on her own. Unfortunately, this is a mainstay as Le-le grows older, and Hsiao-fang is never happy as a mother. She doesn't converse with her kid, she barely plays and eventually, she packs her things and leaves. It's a heartbreaking way to go, especially as all Le-le wanted was love and her mum was never able to give that to her. This explains why things are so fractured between her and Kuang-chi, which doesn't make the job of clearing Hsiao-fang's place out in the present any easier. Kuang-chi and Le-le show up and hash out their issues while working through the possessions. Le-le has never had closure here and even worse, Kuang-chi saw Hsiao-fang a few times behind Le-le's back. None of this helps with Le-le's already fractured relationship with her father. Le-le lets her troubles out on the mic, spilling her heart to the room while Mark watches on. Thankfully, it's an empty crowd and Mark decides to take a chance and go for it with Le-le's new direction, but is quick to remind her that these people come to the club to forget their worries, not to be completely depressed. I's here where we see the truth of the matter. Apparently, Hsiao-fang did try with Le-le and wasn't completely depressed the entire time as we'd been led to believe. She smiled and spent time with Le-le and when she left, Le-le actually let her go willingly. Le-le has been keeping all of this repressed for a while, blaming her dad for the way Hsiao-fang just left, and also explaining how this big chasm in her heart has never really been healed. Finally confronting this now, she puts to rest the memory of her mum, signified by the ketchup lids she's kept, a reminder of when her mum used to cook and taught Le-le how to do the same thing. The Episode Review So Forget You Not confirms that Le-le is an unreliable narrator and sometimes it's quite tough to work out what's the real story here and what's been fabricated. However, this does work well to flesh out more of Le-le's story and her complicated – and oftentimes tumultuous – relationships. The show has managed to showcase the difficulties in nurturing said relationships and how our own memories and perceptions of events can be shaped over time. Forget You Not has been a compelling ride so far, leaving the door wide open for the second half of this drama. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Final Fantasy XIV Complete Make It Rain Event Details
Image via: Square Enix Final Fantasy XIV 's Make It Rain campaign is once again spotlighting the iconic Manderville Gold Saucer , this time with a Mahjong twist. Running from May 19 to June 11, 2025, this year's annual event promises players lots of MGP , exclusive cosmetic goodies, and a fun nod to tabletop tradition through its Mahjong-themed presentation. Theme and event overview Marked "In The Court of the Cards' Own King," this year's campaign theme competes for the whimsical and the wacky that has hints at possible Mahjong connection from the artwork and storyline of the event. Whether this ties in literally or just aesthetically for fun, Square Enix isn't saying – and the fans love it! If history tells, the event art is probably going to depict characters at a Mahjong table, whereas the actual quest may run very sideways from that. It is the unpredictability that draws the charm. Players must be Level 15 and have access to the Gold Saucer to begin. FFXIV: Make It Rain Event 2025 Rewards! Bonus and rewards by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo The main attraction of Make It Rain is a 50 percent bonus on MGP (Manderville Gold Saucer Points), which is in-game currency for anything and everything Saucer. Whether spending time on Fashion Report roulette, betting on races, or testing one's hand in Triple Triad, get ready to see those wins piling up rather quickly! An exclusive source of reward for this year's quest will be the Overreact emote, meant to make your character overexpress shock, glee, or horror in any roleplaying scene or screenshot fun. You can also get the King Elmer III Triple Triad Card to add yet another quirky ruler to your growing card collection. FFXIV Make It Rain campaign 2024: how to unlock all rewards & farm MGP Since 2016, Make It Rain has gained much love amongst the FFXIV community . This year, the event arrived a little sooner than normally scheduled-maybe to make way for Dawntrail and the buzz of summer events. Be you a seasoned Saucer vet or a curious newcomer; now is the best time to jump into the glitzy, goofy world of Eorzea's favorite casino. So brush up on your Triple Triad strategies, dive into the chaotic world of Mahjong (be it in your wild imagination or actual experience), and gear up for three weeks of luck, laughs, and loot! In Gold Saucer, the house rarely wins; players do! Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mother's Day specials, deals in Shreveport, Bossier
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11, a time to spend celebrating all the mother figures in our lives. Shreveport, Bossier restaurants are offering special deals, including premium steak and lobster tails, all-you-can-eat brunch, and complimentary mimosas. Celebrating early? On May 10, consider playing Mahjong & Mimosas – includes complimentary mimosa to begin your game/brunch with your mother, aunt or motherly figure. Patrons can enjoy two hours of Mahjong at 10 a.m. followed by lunch at Heron, 1023 Provenance Blvd, Suite 200, in Shreveport. Mahjong & Mimosa's $50 ticket includes one Mimosa and the choice of: Crab & Lobster Cake with Poached Egg + Smoked Tomato Beurre Blanc Roasted Mushroom & Chicken Crêpe in Fontina Sherry Mornay Marsh Green Salad with Grilled Shrimp and dessert. According to Heron's post, they encourage interested patrons to contact Mad About Mahjong to make a reservation online or email madaboutmahjongsbc@ Bella Frescas are hosting a mothers day special menu from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. $65 per person featuring duck spring rolls, shrimp remoulade, filet mignon and dessert. Ernest's Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail are serving their signatures for a Mother's Day Buffet style featuring entertainment by SEVA MAY. Adults: $59.99 and children $19.99 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. are giving complimentary mimosas for all mothers. special features 2 lobster tails, 2 snow crab clusters, 1 lb of headless shrimp and more for $89. Jack Binion's: from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. their Mother's Day brunch features jumbo cocktail prawns, Cajun crawfish, eggs benedict, toast with vanilla bean ice cream and a buffet selection. RSVP required to attend. Mother's Day weekend special on Saturday and Sunday featuring Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), sushi bowl, signature sushi, okra salad, donburi bowls, dan dan noodles and more. Lucky Palace – Bossier City: 'food, music, drinks and wine' featuring live music by Haley Brooke from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. This app let's you buy restaurant food for less in Shreveport, Bossier are hosting an 'all you can eat brunch' from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. To book call (318) 869-8929. Marilynn's Place: Brunch special features quiche lorraine, avocado toast and seafood gumbo alongside their regular Sunday brunch menu. (inside Live! Casino & Hotel) are hosting a coastal-inspired brunch featuring shrimp and grits, crawfish and crab benedict with $20 bottomless mimosa and complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries. lunch specials with Brazilian carved sliced grilled meat available for $25.99 per person from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Toups StumpWater Restaurant & Bar: Mother's Day special with premium steak and lobster tails (choose between Tomahawk, Filet Mignon, rib eye, top sirloin) from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. alongside their regular menu highlighting s South Louisiana Style Classic dishes. Call (318) 562-5868 to reserve. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
