Auntie Amy
@auntie-a.bsky.social
Auntie extraordinaire to niblings biological and honorary. Librarian. Lover of books, animals, music, caffeine, Judaism (order may vary). Opinions my own.
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1. What I'm about to post is going to sound egotistical - because it is - but it has a point, so please go with it for moment:
I've learned over time that, at least in my own communities, I can no longer rely on how people approach and treat me as an indicator of their own personality.
I've learned over time that, at least in my own communities, I can no longer rely on how people approach and treat me as an indicator of their own personality.
February 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
1. What I'm about to post is going to sound egotistical - because it is - but it has a point, so please go with it for moment:
I've learned over time that, at least in my own communities, I can no longer rely on how people approach and treat me as an indicator of their own personality.
I've learned over time that, at least in my own communities, I can no longer rely on how people approach and treat me as an indicator of their own personality.
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Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team heads to Italy in bid they have dubbed ‘Shul Runnings’
TEL AVIV (AP) — Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up, Israel, it's bobsled time!
TEL AVIV (AP) — Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up, Israel, it's bobsled time!
Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team heads to Italy in bid they have dubbed ‘Shul Runnings’
TEL AVIV (AP) — Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up, Israel, it's bobsled time!
www.wral.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team heads to Italy in bid they have dubbed ‘Shul Runnings’
TEL AVIV (AP) — Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up, Israel, it's bobsled time!
TEL AVIV (AP) — Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up, Israel, it's bobsled time!
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Islamic Republic security forces in Iran run over protestors.
February 4, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Islamic Republic security forces in Iran run over protestors.
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The Kurds being spoken of the most (although insufficiently) these days are the Kurds of Syria, because they have been attacked, torn to pieces, humiliated and murdered by the Arab militias of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former jihadist who became the new master of Damascus www.wsj.com/opinion/dont...
Opinion | Don’t Betray Syria’s Heroic Kurds
They share Western values and were instrumental in the defeat of the Islamic State caliphate.
www.wsj.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The Kurds being spoken of the most (although insufficiently) these days are the Kurds of Syria, because they have been attacked, torn to pieces, humiliated and murdered by the Arab militias of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former jihadist who became the new master of Damascus www.wsj.com/opinion/dont...
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Finally, a statue.
The #BlueJays, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, have their headliner. My story on the long-awaited news:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
The #BlueJays, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, have their headliner. My story on the long-awaited news:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Blue Jays will unveil statue of franchise icon Joe Carter in July
TORONTO -- Finally, the greatest moment in Blue Jays history will be immortalized with a statue outside Rogers Centre.
Joe Carter’s Game 6 walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series still stands a...
www.mlb.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Finally, a statue.
The #BlueJays, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, have their headliner. My story on the long-awaited news:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
The #BlueJays, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, have their headliner. My story on the long-awaited news:
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
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*sigh* here we go again. Your phone is not listening to everything around you 24/7 for advertising purposes. *If* you have voice activation on for the assistant, the mic is listening for the activation phrase: the processing power for listening for a single specific phrase is much lower.
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:07 AM
*sigh* here we go again. Your phone is not listening to everything around you 24/7 for advertising purposes. *If* you have voice activation on for the assistant, the mic is listening for the activation phrase: the processing power for listening for a single specific phrase is much lower.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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Itzik Gvili finally reunited with his son, fallen hostage Ran Gvili, z”l, after 843 days.
There are no words.
There are no words.
January 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Itzik Gvili finally reunited with his son, fallen hostage Ran Gvili, z”l, after 843 days.
There are no words.
There are no words.
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Time magazine, citing officials in Iran’s Ministry of Health, reports that 30,000 Iranians may have been killed by the Iranian regime during protests across Iran on January 8-9, 2026.
Stand with the people of Iran. 💚🤍❤️🦁
Stand with the people of Iran. 💚🤍❤️🦁
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Time magazine, citing officials in Iran’s Ministry of Health, reports that 30,000 Iranians may have been killed by the Iranian regime during protests across Iran on January 8-9, 2026.
Stand with the people of Iran. 💚🤍❤️🦁
Stand with the people of Iran. 💚🤍❤️🦁
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Ran Gvili. Say his name. Ran was taken hostage and then murdered by Hamas. His body has not yet been returned.
The second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan cannot begin until Ran is returned. #BringRanHome #BringRanHomeNow #BringRanGviliHome
The second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan cannot begin until Ran is returned. #BringRanHome #BringRanHomeNow #BringRanGviliHome
January 14, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Ran Gvili. Say his name. Ran was taken hostage and then murdered by Hamas. His body has not yet been returned.
The second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan cannot begin until Ran is returned. #BringRanHome #BringRanHomeNow #BringRanGviliHome
The second phase of the Gaza Peace Plan cannot begin until Ran is returned. #BringRanHome #BringRanHomeNow #BringRanGviliHome
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A very Erev Christmas Sameach to all who celebrate!
December 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A very Erev Christmas Sameach to all who celebrate!
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Ruth Baron, a Jewish codebreaker who helped crack Nazi Germany’s Enigma machine and change the course of World War II, has passed away at 99. Working in total secrecy, she was a quiet hero whose brilliance helped save countless lives. May her memory be a blessing. 🕯️
December 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ruth Baron, a Jewish codebreaker who helped crack Nazi Germany’s Enigma machine and change the course of World War II, has passed away at 99. Working in total secrecy, she was a quiet hero whose brilliance helped save countless lives. May her memory be a blessing. 🕯️
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On the 6th night of Chanukah, we remember the beautiful 6 hostages taken from us far too soon.
Alex, Eden, Hersh, Ori, Almog, and Carmel.
Hamas murdered them.
Tonight, we light for them.
Alex, Eden, Hersh, Ori, Almog, and Carmel.
Hamas murdered them.
Tonight, we light for them.
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On the 6th night of Chanukah, we remember the beautiful 6 hostages taken from us far too soon.
Alex, Eden, Hersh, Ori, Almog, and Carmel.
Hamas murdered them.
Tonight, we light for them.
Alex, Eden, Hersh, Ori, Almog, and Carmel.
Hamas murdered them.
Tonight, we light for them.
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Former hostages Gali and Ziv Berman hold up the poster of Ran Gvili, z”l, who Hamas STILL holds hostage after 805 days.
We will never abandon Ran, or his family, who fight on to give him a dignified burial.
BRING RAN HOME 🎗️
We will never abandon Ran, or his family, who fight on to give him a dignified burial.
BRING RAN HOME 🎗️
December 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Former hostages Gali and Ziv Berman hold up the poster of Ran Gvili, z”l, who Hamas STILL holds hostage after 805 days.
We will never abandon Ran, or his family, who fight on to give him a dignified burial.
BRING RAN HOME 🎗️
We will never abandon Ran, or his family, who fight on to give him a dignified burial.
BRING RAN HOME 🎗️
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Former hostages Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Agam Berger, and Emily Damari, dreamed and prayed that they would celebrate Chanukah together when they were finally free.
This Chanukah, their wish came true, as they bring so much light to our screens ❤️🩹
This Chanukah, their wish came true, as they bring so much light to our screens ❤️🩹
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Former hostages Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Agam Berger, and Emily Damari, dreamed and prayed that they would celebrate Chanukah together when they were finally free.
This Chanukah, their wish came true, as they bring so much light to our screens ❤️🩹
This Chanukah, their wish came true, as they bring so much light to our screens ❤️🩹
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We are absolutely heartbroken to learn that Edith Brutman, Vice President of B’nai B’rith New South Wales, was among those murdered in the anti-Semitic terror attack targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
December 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We are absolutely heartbroken to learn that Edith Brutman, Vice President of B’nai B’rith New South Wales, was among those murdered in the anti-Semitic terror attack targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
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Heartbreaking footage recovered by the IDF has been released from the Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, and Alexander Lobanov were all kidnapped from southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, and Alexander Lobanov were all kidnapped from southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
December 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Heartbreaking footage recovered by the IDF has been released from the Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, and Alexander Lobanov were all kidnapped from southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Ori Danino, Almog Sarusi, and Alexander Lobanov were all kidnapped from southern Israel on October 7, 2023.
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🚨 Israel has confirmed the identification of the murdered hostage who was brought back from Gaza on December 3, 2025, after more than two years.
December 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
🚨 Israel has confirmed the identification of the murdered hostage who was brought back from Gaza on December 3, 2025, after more than two years.
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Released hostage Alon Ohel is speaking out about the horrific abuse he endured during two years of Hamas captivity.
Listen to him. Believe him. Share his story.
Listen to him. Believe him. Share his story.
December 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Released hostage Alon Ohel is speaking out about the horrific abuse he endured during two years of Hamas captivity.
Listen to him. Believe him. Share his story.
Listen to him. Believe him. Share his story.
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NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!
Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
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"Every atom of hate that we add to this world makes it sill more inhospitable"
(Etty Hillesum diary)
30 November 1943 | Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish diarist and author, perished in Auschwitz. She was deported there from the Westerbork camp in the occupied Netherlands on 7 September 1943.
(Etty Hillesum diary)
30 November 1943 | Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish diarist and author, perished in Auschwitz. She was deported there from the Westerbork camp in the occupied Netherlands on 7 September 1943.
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Every atom of hate that we add to this world makes it sill more inhospitable"
(Etty Hillesum diary)
30 November 1943 | Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish diarist and author, perished in Auschwitz. She was deported there from the Westerbork camp in the occupied Netherlands on 7 September 1943.
(Etty Hillesum diary)
30 November 1943 | Etty Hillesum, a Dutch Jewish diarist and author, perished in Auschwitz. She was deported there from the Westerbork camp in the occupied Netherlands on 7 September 1943.
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2. Background events happen constantly; many will occur after jabs by coincidence
Millions of people get vaccinated each week. Statistically some will coincidentally have all sorts of bad events, like cancer or heart attacks
They get reported to VAERS even when unrelated
[3/9]
Millions of people get vaccinated each week. Statistically some will coincidentally have all sorts of bad events, like cancer or heart attacks
They get reported to VAERS even when unrelated
[3/9]
November 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
2. Background events happen constantly; many will occur after jabs by coincidence
Millions of people get vaccinated each week. Statistically some will coincidentally have all sorts of bad events, like cancer or heart attacks
They get reported to VAERS even when unrelated
[3/9]
Millions of people get vaccinated each week. Statistically some will coincidentally have all sorts of bad events, like cancer or heart attacks
They get reported to VAERS even when unrelated
[3/9]
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A month ago, Gali and Ziv Berman, Emily Damari’s best friends, were still imprisoned in Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza.
Today, they are visiting Emily at the hospital after her latest surgery, bringing her flowers, hugs, and love.
It’s so good to see them all together!
Today, they are visiting Emily at the hospital after her latest surgery, bringing her flowers, hugs, and love.
It’s so good to see them all together!
November 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A month ago, Gali and Ziv Berman, Emily Damari’s best friends, were still imprisoned in Hamas terror tunnels in Gaza.
Today, they are visiting Emily at the hospital after her latest surgery, bringing her flowers, hugs, and love.
It’s so good to see them all together!
Today, they are visiting Emily at the hospital after her latest surgery, bringing her flowers, hugs, and love.
It’s so good to see them all together!
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The award-winning British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard has died, according to his talent agency United Agents. He was 88.
https://cnn.it/4pJohtz
https://cnn.it/4pJohtz
November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The award-winning British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard has died, according to his talent agency United Agents. He was 88.
https://cnn.it/4pJohtz
https://cnn.it/4pJohtz
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I cannot even begin to express my rage at this lie
reading this through me back into my pandemic EMT life, attempting to resuscitate a child experiencing a cardiac arrest secondary to COVID while a father says “we heard that the vaccine was riskier than COVID for kids” and a mother wails in agony
reading this through me back into my pandemic EMT life, attempting to resuscitate a child experiencing a cardiac arrest secondary to COVID while a father says “we heard that the vaccine was riskier than COVID for kids” and a mother wails in agony
NEW: The F.D.A. announced in an internal memo that 10 children died "because of" the Covid shot. Other experts want to see proof.
“This is a profound revelation,” Dr. Prasad's memo said. “For the first time, the U.S. F.D.A. will acknowledge that Covid-19 vaccines have killed American children.”
“This is a profound revelation,” Dr. Prasad's memo said. “For the first time, the U.S. F.D.A. will acknowledge that Covid-19 vaccines have killed American children.”
F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I cannot even begin to express my rage at this lie
reading this through me back into my pandemic EMT life, attempting to resuscitate a child experiencing a cardiac arrest secondary to COVID while a father says “we heard that the vaccine was riskier than COVID for kids” and a mother wails in agony
reading this through me back into my pandemic EMT life, attempting to resuscitate a child experiencing a cardiac arrest secondary to COVID while a father says “we heard that the vaccine was riskier than COVID for kids” and a mother wails in agony