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Jacob Ari Labendz (Lion Swan)

@labendz.bsky.social

English dubbing for OyKay Torah: https://www.oykay.tv Jewish, Czech & Cold-War history Preorder "Keeping Contact": https://www.press.purdue.edu/9781626712645/ Books: https://tinyurl.com/yc77by39 & https://tinyurl.com/2xutcwkt

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The problem is that whatever intelligence he has seems to be sequestered into a specific set of skills and idiosyncrasies that do not extend to other arenas of what we normatively consider intelligence or insight. He’s so bad at making fascism compelling despite its inherently compelling nature

10.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Florida Governor DeSantis
Designates CAIR a Foreign
Terrorist Organization

Florida Governor DeSantis Designates CAIR a Foreign Terrorist Organization

I fear this may be only a beginning in the far-right’s attempt to create a new red scare: according to Project Esther/Project 2025, any group supporting Palestine (or other causes the state dept doesn’t like) can be declared foreign terrorist organization

10.12.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The ADL Tried to Appease MAGA. The FBI Cut Ties with Them Anyway. The Jewish defense groupβ€”whose partnership with federal law enforcement goes back decadesβ€”has never been more isolated.

"No matter how the specifics play out, it’s clear that the ADL’s efforts to appease Trump and MAGA have backfiredβ€”failing to pacify the right, while further alienating liberals."

10.12.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If I can find them, sure!

10.12.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Judging by the coupons they sent me, CVS thinks I’m a million years old.

10.12.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone in my Jewish day school thought about Hitler a lot… This scans?

10.12.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Feel better!

09.12.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s amazing how this maps onto the rise of obstetrics, particularly in the rejection of women’s and community knowledge, as told just this week on @inbedwiththeright.bsky.social.

PS - If you teach the Holocaust, their multi-part, month-by-month account of life in 1933 Germany is a great resource.

09.12.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Drinking too much coffee because I’m bored at a meeting.

09.12.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m bringing these guns on board, ladies.

09.12.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s like they live on a strictly peptide and test diet. Brain rot.

09.12.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It goes by longest name on BkueSky. I don’t make the rules.

09.12.2025 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you delete the software, you're guilty of assassinating a President... or AI is stupid.

08.12.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So odd... I admit to counting my calories daily and know that I would be eating less if I were smaller, but my lord... the insult.

08.12.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My undergraduate advisor had rolling deadlines. It made it possible for me to graduate well and with actually having learned something.

08.12.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I know a woman whose boyfriend told her this!

08.12.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Got back incredible work from a student who settled an incomplete. Be kind and patient with students. It’s better to review good work than whatever students can muster for the deadline. As our world grows crueler, we respond with empathy and support.

They taught me so much!

08.12.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a really wonderful project. I’m honored to be a part of it. Click through the GFM for videos. We appreciate any and all support.

08.12.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Guess I need to collect 2/3 of my potential citizenships (Bolivia and Germany), so I can really complain later.

08.12.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WWII Propaganda Poster Keep Clean Soldiers Shower World War Military POSTER Metal Tin Sign, 8x12 Inch War Poster Wall Decor Discover your favorite city in style with this map-themed metal tin sign. Designed in a modern black and white or vintage layout, it adds a unique touch to any room. Made from durable tin, waterproof and fade-resistant, with pre-drilled holes for easy hanging. Perfect for home, office, or as a gift for travel lovers.

Thus far, this is my favorite:
www.amazon.com/Propaganda-P...

08.12.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Freely sharing an email that I just sent to the founder of the Stormfront white nationalist forums, Don Black. Nothing will come from it... But I have not actually talked to Don since before I got myself banned... and it was time.. It's been nearly a decade since I got out.

07.12.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: FBI launches best dating app.

07.12.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whaaat?! Who has the time?

07.12.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Horowitz family founded the Pinkas Shul, as a private synagogue. It now houses a memorial to the Bohemian and Moravian victims of the Shoah. If you ever visit, drop me a line.

07.12.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The lead on this project, the author-animator, is Martin HoΕ™Γ­nek, who by rights is your cousin.

07.12.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Help revive Jewish culture in Prague!

07.12.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!!!!

07.12.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support OyKay's Jewish Educational Videos, organized by Jacob Labendz We're OyKay, an artistic collective based in Prague that produces educational,… Jacob Labendz needs your support for Support OyKay's Jewish Educational Videos

Dearest Friends and Supporters,

We are looking for 1,000 people to spare two coffees ($8) and, instead, help us prepare our Hanukkah videos.

Please consider donating and promoting this campaign on your social media and other networks.

Thank you in advance!

Chag sameach!
gofund.me/b6556b5a5

07.12.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

Just bought myself a few small treats, including:

Mavel "Strange Tales" 174, 176 & 177 (The Golem)

Israel/Czechoslovakia co-produced stamps with Jewish monuments (1997)

Israel/Czechoslovakia co-produced stamp with TGM.

So excited!

07.12.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

US, Germany, German and Jewish diaspora orgs. I'm looking to purchase selectively for an exhibit. Thank you for the reference!

07.12.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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