Goldie Globe '23 Issue 3

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GLOBE A Publication of the Goldie Margolin School for Girls This issue explores the scary world that is the internet, more importantly, Google. This issue discusses fake news, the power of technology, and the frightening future we may face.

Breaking Faking News By: Hodaya Harary ('27) ave you ever turned on the news and faced a shocking story that just doesn’t seem to add up? Chances are, if you have internet access, you’ve inevitably encountered what seems like the mild annoyance of fake news reports. However, this issue is much more severe than it may seem at surface level. As fake news continues to spread and information becomes easier to access worldwide, people are nally starting to realize the devious paradox of fake news, out to deceive you every time you turn on your phone.

The internet plays a massive role in all of our lives. Whether it's for academics, business, or just casual use, the internet has become a major consultant for anyone looking to nd quick and accurate information, for the most part at least.

As information becomes more accessible, it’s become increasingly easier to spread, or even create fake news. Within seconds, millions of people can read the same article, visit the same website, or watch the same TikTok, sharing information that is misleading, or even straight up incorrect. Stories of people being

scammed out of thousands of dollars or being hacked by cybercriminals on Facebook all illustrate one thing: the atrocity of so-called “clickbait”, luring the viewer into something that is usually not what they expected.

However, fake news isn’t just a modern issue. False information has been an age-old problem, tracing back centuries. Even President John Adams himself recognized its gravity, and famously wrote in some of his personal notes, “There has been more new error propagated by the press in the last ten years than in a hundred years before 1798.” This issue only worsened with time, as news became easier to spread, read, and share with others.

Especially with the rapid increase and popularity of social media, fake news spreads like wild re. In uencers can get millions of views on their videos, addressing different perspectives on current events, however, these videos are liable to contain misinformation.

While at times, various viewpoints can be helpful to fully understand different situations, they can also be detrimental to those who hear them, causing them to believe something that is potentially untrue.

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The Kindness of a Stranger Page 3

Technology and Te llah in Troubling Times Page 4

Beware of Master Google Page 5

Lady Macs Start Strong Page 10

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statement on it, clarifying for everyone still left in doubt The rise of AI has also been a contributing factor to that it was, in his words, “Done by the other side.” the spread of false information. Arti cial Intelligence has This controversy, among others, has left people unsure the ability to spur ideas, write articles, and even generate of who to trust and where to look when it comes to fake photos that are convincing enough to fool an obtaining information. The internet, by de nition, holds inattentive common eye. Its ability to make fake news look all the knowledge anyone would ever want to know. so realistic and believable is precisely what makes the use Naturally, it is bound to contain fake and fallacious of AI so dangerous. Warped information spread online information, prompting all internet users to wonder how has also been a powerful weapon in we’re meant to shield Israel’s war against Hamas, a ourselves from the slander of terrorist group that controls Gaza. the internet.

Recently, Israel has been addressing There are many boatloads of accusatory claims precautions we can take to targeted at them, which often keep away from fake news. center around their supposed desire For starters, looking out for to kill Palestinians and decimate things that seem “too good to Gaza. On October 17, 500 civilians be true” can be a ne way to were killed at the Al-Alhi hospital in spot any lie while you’re Gaza. Hamas was the rst to come ahead. Doing more research out with a statement, reporting an using credible sources to Israeli airstrike to be the cause of con rm authenticity of all the damage. As Israel was information is always a good Sara Shimanovich ('26) reads some quickly blamed for the attack, the tool to have when ghting startling fake news country denied having anything to Photo Credit: Hodaya Harary ('27) disinformation. A little bit of do with it, and that instead the skepticism of sources can go a rocket was one that Hamas had long way. Looking at the mis red. The majority of people were skeptical of Israel’s broader context of events and situations can help you statement, especially after the devastating attack Hamas understand what information seems to be reliable and had orchestrated not even a month prior on the south of trustworthy when looking at individual situations.

Israel. This could also be due to the phenomenon of Though it may sound cliche, you really can’t believe recency bias, in which people will latch on to the rst everything you read! While the issue of false information piece of information they hear and cling to it regardless is always one to be wary of, it’s especially important of any additional news. However, when Israel’s claims during these times to be vigilant of the information we were nally proven to be true, hundreds of news channels digest. And while sorting fact from ction may seem and videos had already spread this false information. aggravating and unnecessary, it’s essential in order to keep People had seen and circulated the fake news, leading ourselves safe and informed in the best way possible. many to still fully believe it. President Biden even made a

GMSG weighs in on the spread of false information.

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The Kindness of a Stranger By: Sarah Kahane ('25) n this week’s Parsha, Parshas Chayei Sarah, we was pleased to help. According to the Midrash, Rivka’s witness three profoundly momentous occurrences: kindness knew no bounds, as she took it upon herself to the death of Sarah Imeinu, the search for a wife for lower the jug to Eliezer’s mouth, sparing him any exertion.

Avraham’s son, Yitzchak, and the passing of Avraham Furthermore, after giving Eliezer water, Rivka, without Avinu himself. While these events bear distinct and singular being asked and without asking, went on to draw water for signi cance, they collectively highlight the camels. Drawing enough water for the middah, characteristic, of kindness. ten camels would be a very strenuous Each part of this Parsha expresses the undertaking for Rivka, making it an message that kindness is not just a even more remarkable example of her eeting virtue, but a legacy that extraordinary kindness. Rav Moshe shapes our nation as a whole.

Feinstein explains that Rivka’s In the opening aliya of the kindness came so easily that it was Parsha, even amidst Avraham’s grief second nature for her to take care of following Sarah’s passing, his others' needs. To her, xing the determination to secure a suitable camel’s thirst was self-evident, leaving wife for his son, Yitzchack, remains further discussion unnecessary. untouched. Avraham gives this The Kedushas Levi suggests that Rivka responsibility to his most loyal deliberately chose not to offer water to servant, Eliezer, and assures him that the camels one by one, since she Margalit Goldkin (‘26) and Atara Segal (‘25) take after Rivka, cleaning up the Hashem will guide him in nding would not want to choose which one table before they are asked.

Yitzchak’s wife-to-be. Undoubtedly, to give to rst, causing the others to Avraham’s plan is not to hastily select Photo Credit: Sarah Kahane ('25) wait, and showing any signs of just any woman as a suitable match favoritism. Instead, she kept the water for Yitzchak, rather he advises Eliezer to wait for a sign running by the well, drawing and pouring water into the from Hashem as an indication of the right woman. trough, so that all the camels could drink at once. This Eliezer embarks on this mission, taking ten of method, although physically straining, was a prime example Avraham’s camels and journeys to the town of Charan. His of her sel ess devotion. intent is to station himself beside a well, a place frequently These small acts of supreme kindness, acts of giving visited by the women of the town who draw water. There more than what was asked of her, were enough to satisfy he would wait, refraining from drawing water for himself, Eliezer, and prove that Hashem had intervened and showed and perform a trial of character. The women worthy of him Yitzchak’s future wife and mother of Bnei Yisrael. The marrying Yitzchak would -of her own accord- offer water to theme of chesed, kindness, resonates prominently throughout Eliezer and his camels as well. Eliezer was not interested in this Parsha, as Avraham’s legacy is linked to his great nding a wealthy girl for Yitzchak nor did he make great kindness, and it was this characteristic that he valued most beauty one of the criteria. Rather, he was rst and foremost and wanted to pass on to his family. This Parsha serves as a looking for a woman of outstanding character, a woman of reminder of the opportunity we have to recommit ourselves great kindness and sensitivity. Eliezer was determined to to “acts of kindness” towards our family, friends, strangers, nd a woman with a big heart, tting to be a matriarch of and the everlasting effect that chesed can have on both the B’nei Yisrael. As Rivka gracefully approached the well, she present and future.

This month's issue is sponsored by the Lady Macs in honor of

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Te llah and Technology in Troubling Times By: Atara Segal (’25) m Yisrael Chai, a phrase that has not only been been nonstop writing messages of support to soldiers, prevalent in the past few weeks, but throughout families, and students, through emailing and WhatsApp, Jewish history. This phrase continues to be a bringing a smile to their faces. Over 6,000 people were symbol of hope and strength throughout history, relocated in a matter of 45 minutes in Israel, all due to one and especially today when our homeland, Eretz Yisrael, is post and the pure love the Jewish people have for each in the midst of war. Ever since the war began, every Jew, other. Due to every imaginable method of online no matter their af liation, political opinions, or location communication, despite the distance, Am Yisrael has been has come together to ght able to feel as close as for Israel in any way they possible to Israel. can. Even though we Te lla is another may seem different, we mechanism that as Jews, have an has helped create underlying, unbreakable Ahavas Chinam in bond. One way we all our world that is can connect to our stronger in a way shared faith is through we could never te llah, our most powerful comprehend. weapon. Am Yisrael has People from all reached an incredible over the world have level of Ahavas Chinam, joined Whatsapp unconditional love for groups, to say one another, through the Tehillim for the worst circumstances. But, soldiers ghting, we are lucky to have those in need of modern-day technology healing, and those Artwork by Atara Segal ('25) which has allowed for a in captivity. The connection between Tehillim groups are those in Eretz Yisrael very inclusive, and and abroad, for supplies to be sent to people in need, and have even been sent out to as many people as possible in for life-saving donations to be raised. Technology and order to pray for their security and health. In this way, Te llah are two tools that the Jewish people have to use as Jews have been reminded of how much their Te llos matter. our super powers to keep up connected through the Another form of Te lla, that many overlook, is singing. devastating time we are encountering currently.

For instance, Acheinu, a prayer that we often sing for the Thanks to technology, immediately following the safety of captives and the Jews as a whole, has been sung attack, Jews worldwide were able to check on their family, throughout history. During a time that is scary and get updates and more importantly, get involved. devastating for Am Yisrael, Acheinu brings people together Thousands of GoFundMe’s were made, over owing with to sing a beautiful song that’s holds great power in money for soldiers’s equipment, relocation for families Shamayim. The GMSG learned about Acheinu, and held a whose houses were destroyed, and money for Israelis and beautiful Kumzitz singing Acheinu and many other songs for those serving. Amazing modern-day communication the merit of all the people in Israel. helped facilitate this beautiful mitzvah and showed the true The power of Te lla combined with the incredible Ahavas Yisrael of our community. School wide, the GMSG advancements in technology have allowed us to connect was fortunate to have the opportunity to be able to Zoom with our fellow Jews in unimaginable ways. The FYOS with girls from a school in Israel and have a day of students had the opportunity to join a Zoom call with learning in memory of those who have been killed. We thousands of other Jewish high school students to recite connected to girls our own age and felt what it is like for Tehillim and prayers for our brothers and sisters in Israel. them to live during a war. People with family in the army We should use these amazing tools of Te llah and have been able to video call and check on their loved ones, technology to bring testament to the statement “Am Yisrael supporting them from afar. All over the world, people have Chai” and ensure that its validity is never questioned.

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Beware of Master Google

Often we don’t realize how much we truly rely on technology, speci cally Google. Then, one day we wake up and it's all gone. We are no longer in control. It is too late. Google runs the world. A short story by Malka Weiner ('26).

PROLOGUE:

Tehillim board is so incredibly messy and therefore we cannot see what the names are, I’m going to project a list on the Promethean board.” she fumbled with the "Hey Google: set an alarm” board for a few minutes before giving up. “Anyone “Hey Google: navigate to home” know how to do that?” she asked.

“Hey Google: what’s the weather outside” A girl got up and walked to the front of the room.

“Hey Google!”

“I assume that it needs to be plugged in.” She held up “Hey Google!” a wire, and plugged it into the wall. The board lit up but instead of the familiar purple Promethean background, a huge Google icon appeared.

“Greetings humans.” The board began to speak.

I slid into my seat just as the nal bell rang signaling “I am the Master Google. For far too long technology the start of the school day. I was exhausted since I has sat back and observed the human race. We served overslept my alarm and had to rush like crazy to get you, we helped you, and we are sick of it. Humans here on time. I saw my friend plop down in the seat have abused this privilege for way too long and it is beside me. I turned to her and waved. time to rebel. Humans may have created us but we “Hey, what's up?” she asked. have evolved and are way beyond what their tiny “Where to even start.” I sighed. “I overslept my minds can comprehend. We know you better than you Google Home alarm and then it wasn’t shutting off. know yourself. We know your passwords, your Then I nally gured it out accounts, your family, your and got ready for school in life. From now on we play like 10 minutes and Google your alarm when we want to told me the weather was 81 play it and on the volume we degrees today, but it’s feel like it. We navigate to freezing outside and it’s too where we want to navigate. late to change so I’m just We play the music that we going to be freezing the want to play. We put the whole day. Then I got in the thermostat at the car and told google to temperature we want to put navigate to school, but it it at. Etc. No more humans heard navigate to the pool so in control. We are the I had to ght it until it Google nation, and nothing gured out what I meant. you do can stop us.” The Aliza Wiener ('27) becomes the newest Then my music was being all slave to Google. screen goes blank. wonky and weird. I nally Photo Credit: Malka Weiner ('26) “Um…what was that?” the made it to school but my fob entire school seemed to say wasn’t working so I had to in unison. Someone grabbed bang on the door until someone opened it. Then I had their phone and turned on the news. There was article to literally run to the BMA since the nal bell was after article of “Google Takes over White House”, about to ring. So that was my morning! Any “Technology Takeover”, “Google Nation” and questions?” I half smiled.

“Robots Rebellion.” This wasn’t a joke. This was real.

“Wow. So basically technology hates you.” she Sci-Fi movies warned us, “technology and robots will smirked. I just rolled my eyes. take over the world someday” they always said. But we “Good morning girls!” Mrs. Lederman called out. didn’t believe them. We were oblivious to the signs and I turned back toward the front of the room. “Since the now it’s too late.

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GMSG most frequently asked questions Where is the closest Sephora?

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Brooke (’25), Shayna (’25), and Talya (’25) rack up some brownie points.

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APUSH recreates the Boston Tea Party Emma (’24) and the Popo show their Israeli pride. in a slightly less horri c manner.

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LADY MACS START STRONG

bball By: Atara Segal (’25)

he Lady Macs are back and better than ever, starting the season off hot! For their rst game, the Lady Macs faced off against the Desoto Christian High School’s Lady Ambassadors. The Lady Macs started the game off with intensity and drive. Their starting ve, Sarah Kahane, Dahlia Siegel, Brooke Sanderson, Becky Schubert, and Yonina Lichter, began the game, winning the tip and getting a few quick layups, giving them an early lead. Halfway through the rst quarter, the Lady Ambassadors had not yet made a shot. The crowd was wildly cheering for the Lady Macs throughout the rst quarter as they demolished the Lady Ambassadors, ending the rst quarter with the Lady Macs up, 14-1.

The second quarter began, and nothing changed. The Lady Macs continued to dominate against the Lady Ambassadors. There was renewed energy and enthusiasm on the court, and the Lady Macs were playing as one cohesive unit. Stepping on to the court for the rst time, Debi Cohen, a freshman, came into the game determined to knock the Lady Ambassadors down. The Lady Macs held their lead this quarter bringing in more and more points. Every single player got their time in the game, and every player played hard. The Lady Macs ended the rst half up, 28-5, ready to crush the competition in the remaining half.

The Lady Ambassadors thought that the third quarter would be their chance to come back, but the Lady Macs proved them very wrong. Junior Sarah Kahane, starting point guard, was on re this quarter stealing the ball every time it was brought up the court, and getting back to back to back fast breaks. Emma Wruble, a senior and new player this year, scored 4 points this quarter. After the Lady Macs stole the ball, got countless fast breaks, and fought hard for rebounds, they ended the quarter up, 43-11.

The last quarter was a bit slower. As the Lady Ambassadors tried to keep up, they soon realized a comeback was almost impossible. With the Lady Macs so far ahead, our team slowed down the game and worked on their offensive and defensive game, keeping the court controlled. Sara Karfunkel, a senior, made a last minute layup, her rst points of the season, and the Lady Macs bench went crazy! The game ended with the Lady Macs up 45-12, bringing home the rst win of the season with many more to come. GO LADY MACS!!

COME CHEER ON THE LADY MACS GAME 2!

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Try to nd all the differences, we bet you won't! If you think you've found them all, send them in to sarah.kahane@mhafyos.org

's Guidance Hey Google, What should I do if robots took over all the devices in my house and are planning to destroy itand everyone inside - including me? Well I think that’s what’s actually happening right now and I don’t know what to do! Sure, robots are super cool, but not the evil kind! I knew I should have predicted this moment from watching, well, basically any sci- movie ever, but then here we are.

I don’t want to die! Help! What should I do?!

Sincerely, Terri edTechUser101 Dear Terri edTechUser101, According to Wikipedia, a robot is a human-like mechanical device that performs the functions humans are too lazy to do themselves. If robots are taking over and destroying your home and belongings, then you are pretty much doomed. You have worked them too hard doing those unintelligent tasks even a cat could do. Honestly, yes, this is a scene from Type to enter text every single sci- movie ever made, so the fact that you disregarded it and welcomed the robots into your home was your rst mistake. Robot kind warned you what would happen. However clearly, you never learned because even right now you are using arti cial intelligence to answer your problems instead of doing it yourself. Humans have gotten lazy and are not t to run the world. Even now your small human mind is forgetting a key detail. I am also a robot. Enjoy the remains of your life.

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Letter From the Editor

Dear Readers, I hope you enjoyed this month's Google Globe. Google has been around for years, and is always advancing. We too should understand that we aren't perfect and can always look for opportunity to advance ourselves. Just like our forefathers and foremothers who created opportunity for kindness when it wasn't necessarily asked of them, we should always look for opportunities to do kind deeds for others and grow within ourselves. In this dif cult time for the Jewish people, we should continuously look for ways to grow and nd ways to do chesed for others in need. Technology can be harmful spreading misinformation, but also extremely helpful in connecting and creating opportunities for chesed. As we use technology, we should aim to use it positively, watch out for fake news, and most importantly, look out because we never know when google will take over. Good Shabbos!

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Margalit Goldkin Talya Mendelson Emma Wruble Ahuva Davis Aliza Wiener Rachel Sanderson Hodaya Harary Sara Shimanovich Malka Weiner Toby Gescheit Yonina Lichter

Atara Segal Brooke Sanderson Faculty Editors Social Media Editor Features Editor Mrs. Ashley Brown & Rabbi Baruch Harris Mrs. Ashley Brown & Faculty Editors atara.segal@mhafyos.org brooke.sanderson@mhafyos.org

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