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From the blog of Larry Luxner at The Times of Israel

Author T. J. English connects the dots (and musical notes) between jazz performers and underworld criminals in his latest non-fiction history book.

Havana Nocturne: How the Mob Owned Cuba and Then Lost It to the Revolution by English, T. J. at AbeBooks.co.uk - ISBN 10:  0061147710 - ISBN 13:  9780061147715 - William Morrow & Co - 2008 - Hardcover

The historic Canfield Casino will be the location for a fun-money casino charity event to benefit Trauma and Resiliency Resources (TRR).

From the blog of Sheldon Kirshner at The Times of Israel

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It was just before World War II in the late 1930s and gangsters in New York City were as well-known as ball players and politicians. But many people today may not know about the role one infamous Jewish mobster played in fighting fascism in the five boroughs.

From the blog of Mort Laitner at The Times of Israel

Emboldened by Hitler’s rise to power in Germany in 1933, and fueled by the Great Depression, anti-Semitism increased throughout the United States, and over 100 anti-Semitic organizations sprung up across the country. They had names like the Friends of the New Germany (Nazi Bund), the Silver Shirts, Defenders of the Christian Faith, the Christian Front, …

David Milch is the genius behind shows like 'Deadwood' and 'NYPD Blue,' with fundamental insight into the crooked workings of humanity. But the most critical part of his process is his reliance on prayer.