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What we eat plays a role in the health of our environment. Here are some things to consider when trying to make doable changes to improve your impact without breaking the bank.

This is a class that gets you started reading and speaking Yiddish from the very beginning. No previous knowledge required! If you’ve always wanted to get started with Yiddish, this is the class for you. We will start with Yiddish literacy, learning to read Yiddish (in Yiddish) by learning the alphabet. By the end of the first class, you will be able to read a full sentence in Yiddish. As we progress together, cheering you on – you will learn the whole alphabet and begin to learn how to express yourself. You’ll learn all about verbs, you’ll be able to start a conversation! Talk about the things you want, the things you need. This class takes a go light, go easy approach – with no stress, no shame. This isn’t the kind of class where you get called on (or out) or feel pressured. We can play collaborative games. The learning will be sweet, digestible and most of all fun. We will learn about Jewish culture, history, and other wonderful mysteries! The class has a sense of humor thanks to The Simpsons, and a welcoming warm environment – perfect for newcomers to the language. By the end of the course, you will be reading Yiddish in Yiddish, and have a a solid foundation of expression on which to build and grow as a new Yiddish speaker! When: Each Sunday (except Rosh Hashana), Starting on August 27th, ending on November 12: 10 a.m. California, 12 p.m. Chicago, 1 p.m. New York, 8 p.m. Israel 12 classes: Each class runs 1 hour 15 minutes. (The last 15 minutes reserved to digestion/reflection) Instructor: Avi Fried became enchanted with the Yiddish language in 2015. He received his deep love of learning from Rabbi Beney Lappe, the Rosh Yeshiva of Svara (The Traditionally Radical Queer Yeshiva). He sees himself as a kind of one person welcoming committee for Yiddish beginners since 2018. He lives in Chicago. For more information visit: yiddishlandcalifornia.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Prepare for sensory overload with 11 days of eyeball busting theatrical experiences.

Discover easy movements that you can do on your own to reduce chronic muscle and joint pain that is lowering the ceiling on your quality of life. Free informative workshop on the effectiveness of somatic functional movements as a method of far-reaching and lasting pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain and functional limitations…life. Please bring your own yoga mat, as two "exercises" reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. Dress comfortably and prepare to be shoeless. This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the San Diego Public Library. The Library is not responsible for the information presented in this program. At the Somatic Salvage Yard learn rehabilitative movements that are uniquely effective for providing pain relief from the most common cause of chronic pain: Life - old injuries, repetitive positions of sitting, standing, and habitual muscle patterns from work, hobbies, and common activities from the act of living.

Research into some areas of the world that have a lot of centenarians shows that some of those people are no longer alive. Sometimes the fault is bad record-keeping and sometimes it's outright fraud.

A trio of Latina congresswomen are seeking second terms from Pacific Northwest voters. The region is often presumed to be a reliable blue pocket, but down-ballot races are a stronger shade of purple.

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.

Vice President Harris needs to win back Michigan voters President Biden looked poised to lose. Donald Trump’s appeal remains strong here, but he’s not without his own struggles.

In the late 1960s, he went to Dhaka to work on cholera. There he became involved in the development of oral rehydration therapy — hailed as one of the most significant medical advances of the century.

Where presidential candidates go says a lot about how they think they can win. That's why Pennsylvania is getting a lot of face time with the candidates this year.