We spent the day at the largest Chinese New Year celebration in the United States (roughly the size of Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, Upstate New York). Hsi Lai (pronounced \she lie\, which means "Going West") Temple had it all, including Aztec dancers (Danza Azteca, perhaps representing Siberian Asians cum Native Americans who are mostly local Mexicans) topping off a cultural show of martial arts demonstrations, dances, dragons, and a big central horse representing the year to come.
The lines were out the door but moving fast.
The all-you-can-eat vegan buffet was great (daily, only $10) with noodles, veggies, sweet and sour, tofu, lotus roots, soup, tea, fruit, and fried Indian dharma wheels. The rare rainstorm in Los Angeles cleared the skies as the sun broke through for the outdoor festivities.
We have never seen the temple, said to be the largest in the Western Hemisphere, this crowded. Parking was only found blocks away, and buses were bringing in celebrants. Everyone had their phones out, filming the spectacle. And even the monastics were clapping and enjoying themselves.
Everyone was immersed in Chinese culture uniquely blending with this part of Mexico. (Yes, California is part of Mexico or was until our empire stole it from Spain's empire). Perhaps 20,000 well-wishers passed through the gates throughout the day. Festivities continue for two weeks.
E9: Khazar and Donmeh Jews: The History Not Talked About
(Signal Before Silence) Premiered July 1, 2025: For some reason it isn't showing up on the timeline. In this second part, we dive into the complex origins of "Ashkenaz," examining the Khazar hypothesis and what modern genetic studies actually reveal. It doesn’t stop there. — We explore why Israel denies and has not yet recognized the Armenian Genocide.
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Picking up: The Khazar Empire and Abraham Polak’s historical work
05:14 Eran Elhaik and the complexities of Jewish ancestry in genetic research
07:50 The debated ethnic background of Talaat Pasha
10:32 Jewish communities in Salonika: Context and historical presence
13:31 Why has Israel not officially recognized the Armenian Genocide?
20:18 The Holocaust’s historical uniqueness and commentary on Israeli leadership
26:54 Controversies in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter and media representation of history
34:14 The importance of using the term "anti-Semitism" responsibly
36:40 Is the Khazar Empire historical fact or theory? Why some reject it
41:05 Jewish DNA research and the origin of the “Ashkenazi” designation
46:23 Historical connections: Salonika, Donmeh Jews, and Ottoman politics
51:56 Why are unimportant people like the Armenians so targeted?
TOPICS: Khazar conversion to Judaism. Donmeh influence in the late Ottoman Empire. Why Israel avoids recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The politics of “uniqueness” and victimhood. Ashkenazi DNA and linguistic memory, where does it come from?
The lad Tim Conway Jr. (KFI 640 AM) is friends with Keith of the Young Dubliners, an Irish band from Los Angeles. They both lived in the Valley back in the day, along with 40,000,000 other Irish diaspora members and their descendants in the United States.
There are only 7,000,000 (2023) in Ireland, if a census can be believed, and who knows if that counts occupied British "Northern Ireland," a Bantustan cut out [the way Palestine is sliced up by illegal occupiers and genocidal overlords Israel] by neighboring England and forced to be part of the United Kingdom, with the advocacy and acquisition of many Royalist Protestants.
Emigration (outgoing) from Ireland in the 19th century contributed to the populations of England, the United States, Canada, and Australia, in all of which a large Irish diaspora lives. As of 2006, 4.3 million Canadians, or 14% of the population, were of Irish descent [152], while around one-third of the Australian population had an element of Irish descent [153].
As of 2013, there were 40 million Irish-Americans [154] and 33 million Americans who claimed Irish ancestry [155], making a good argument for changing the name of the USA to New Ireland (rather than New England).
With growing prosperity since the last decade of the 20th century, Ireland became a destination for (incoming) immigrants. Since the European Union (EU) expanded to include Poland in 2004, Polish people have comprised the largest number of immigrants (over 150,000) [156] from Central Europe.
There has also been significant immigration from Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Latvia [157]. The Republic of Ireland in particular has seen large-scale immigration, with 420,000 foreign nationals as of 2006, about 10% of the population [158].
Nearly a quarter of births (24 percent) in 2009 were to mothers born outside of Ireland [159]. Up to 50,000 Eastern and Central European migrant workers left Ireland in response to the Irish financial crisis [160]. More
Kwanzaa (/藞kw蓱藧nz蓹/) is an annual celebration of African-American culture from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day [1]. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa, which is a continent not a country. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. Twenty-first-century estimates place the number of Americans who celebrate Kwanzaa between 500,000 and 2,000,000 [2]. More
Palo is an African diasporic religion that developed in Cuba during the late 19th or early 20th century. It draws heavily upon the traditional Kongo religion of Central Africa, and from Catholicism and Spiritism. Central to Palo is the nganga, usually made from an iron cauldron. Many nganga are regarded as material manifestations of ancestral or nature deities known as mpungu. The nganga may contain a wide range of objects, among the most important being sticks and human remains, the latter called nfumbe. In Palo, the presence of the nfumbe means that the spirit of that dead person inhabits the nganga and serves the possessor. More
IrishCentral.com says for a diaspora, the States are a right near perfect place to end up. After all, the Irish may have discovered America (apart from Buddhist missionaries from China and Afghanistan, according to Edward P. Vining's An Inglorious Columbus), Vikings, and aborigines from Australia (50,000 years back), the ancient Egyptians (in the Grand Canyon), and others. There really was a Catholic priest who made the voyage and apparently made contact with the local Indigenous tribes, establishing a county system they then used until conquest by greedy British, Spanish, and European colonialists took over.
Having an Irish dad is a treat, not necessarily a good one all the time, but it can feel like a crack (craik). Father's Day is celebrated around the world and probably began in the US, thanks to our lively card trade. Thanks, Hallmark. But many, many Americans are part of the Irish diaspora.
Trump seeks Black support and, not getting it, lies about it, posts nasty Father’s Day message, Pop Quiz: Dads fail when asked about their kids
(Jimmy Kimmel Live) June 17, 2024: Tonight is game five of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN gave some baseball players a chance to pay tribute to their Dads during the Red Sox and Yankees game, Pres. Biden and Trump both sent wishes for Father’s Day to their followers, Trump traveled to Detroit this weekend for the launch of his Black Americans for Trump coalition, he riffed on water pressure and dishwashers, and the show heads out to Hollywood Bl. to see how much dads know about their kids. #Kimmel
What Irish clan do I belong to?
(Diane Jennings) A lot of people have Irish ancestry, but has anyone ever wondered where in Ireland a family came from and what Irish ancestors might have done for a living? From Mayo to Dublin, there are ways to translate an American, British, even Welsh surname to track them through ancestors' pasts in Britain and Ireland and on to the United States and find out "What Irish clan do I belong to?" What does a surname mean?
Be a lovely weirdo and get more bloopers, behind the scenes content, influence videos, and more. dianejennings#irishamerican #ireland #clan
IRELAND IN 2024: What no one told us about the Irish | 50 intriguing facts
(Europe In Detail) “Europe In Detail” ventures into a land of ancient myths, lively traditions, and emerald green landscapes – Ireland. This is more than just a journey to the Cliffs of Moher or a dance to the rhythm of its traditional music. It's an intimate exploration into the heart of Ireland, delving into its rich history, enthralling tales, and warm-hearted locals. #irish #ireland #europe #ireland
Diane Jennings, June 7, 2021; Ali Siddiq; Europe In Detail, Aug. 11, 2023; Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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