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December
WAR IN GAZA
Thoughts of an Israeli war front resident ... by Ronit Salomon in Kibbutz Or Haner, Israel
Notes from our correspondent in Kibbutz Ruhama ... by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Bombing halt may be in Israel's interest... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem, Israel
War should impress Hamas that rocket attacks on Israel have a very heavy price ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
How quickly Europeans forget WWII lessons... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
AUSTRALIA ... A roundup of stories by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Million dollar school gift
—Josh's special journey
—Repeated calls for hate crimes unit
—Shule Judaica sells for $400,000
—Opportunity Shop's future threatened by rent hike
—Shifting the balance
—New federal JNF head mooted
LETTERS
Israel seeks to help civilians, destroy terrorists ... from Boaz Meir in Los Angeles
Arabs see no evil in their internecine massacres... from Norman Mann in San Diego
ARTS
A Vegas-style present from the Jersey Boys... by Carol Davis in Las Vegas, Nevada
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 21, 1950: Big Sisters Elect Mrs. Rubel
July 21, 1950: Dollars and Sense (Editorial)
July 21, 1950: Histadrut Council of San Diego
July 21, 1950: Pioneer Women Negba Club
July 21, 1950: Esther Moorsteen To Speak To Methodist Group On Israel
JEWISH INTERNET FAVORITES
Cantor Yosef Rosenblatt sings My Yiddishe Mama
Shelley Berman on Life's Little Embarassing Moments
Steven Spielberg Accepting Oscar in 1994 for 'Schindler's List'
COMMUNITY WATCH
United Jewish Federation: Expert Terrorism Analyst Brigitte Gabriel to speak at UJF’s Options 2009
INTERNATIONAL
Has Israel's response been proportional? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Beware of well-meaning hypocrisy ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Where seconds can determine if you'll live ... by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Controlling the terms of the war ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
LETTERS
Some facts and statistics about the Gaza War ... from Eyal Dagan
A final shalom to columnist Dov Levy ... from Elizabeth Levy
ARTS
A Ladino wedding song: Noches, Noches ... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with a recording of his performance of this song
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 7, 1950: S.D. Post No. 185 Jewish War Veterans
July 7, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization~Chaim Weitzmann Branch of San Diego
July 7, 1950: Home For The Aged
July 7, 1950: S.D. Lasker Lodge Hi-Lites
JEWISH INTERNET FAVORITES
Albert Einstein Explains E=MC squared
Sandy Koufax pitching
Three Stooges: Curly's Sweater
INTERNATIONAL
Israeli voices in the Chanukah war ... roundup of unofficial and official correspondence
Bike ride plans continue, despite Gaza War ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Knishes for Christmas Dinner ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego, with a reprint of her knish recipe
Jewish Internet Favorites: We begin collecting Jewish musicians on video, including vocalist Barbra Streisand, pianist Arturo Rubinstein and violinist David Oistrakh.
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 7, 1950: J.C.R.A.
July 7, 1950: San Diego Bay City B’nai B’rith Women Chapter No. 713
July 7, 1950: Jewish War Veterans
July 7, 1950: S.D. Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapter No. 92
INTERNATIONAL
World economic meltdown may have less impact on Israel's trade than on America's... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
ARTS
Israeli bestseller weighs concept of sin ...by Norman Manson in San Diego
JUDAISM
Names, numbers and the brit milah ritual ... by Donald H. Harrison in Carlsbad, California
Now, about those Chanukah lights... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Jewish Internet Favorites—Myron Cohen on the Ed Sullivan show, and Jackie Mason at Hollywood Palace
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 7, 1950: News of the Fox
July 7, 1950: Guardians
July 7, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
July 7, 1950: Temple Youth League Welcomes New Youth Counselor
July 7, 1950: Beth Jacob Auxiliary
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt ... in Oldsmar, Florida
INTERNATIONAL
Is Netanyahu now really in the center? ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur
Calling them 'militants' minimizes terror ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ARTS
Morton Gould, A personal tribute ... by David Amos in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Finding the silver lining in our lives ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
Jewish Internet Favorites: Henny Youngman--YAHC 1984 and Rodney Dangerfield on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, and U.S. Air Force Band playing Morton Gould's American Salute
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 7, 1950: Jewish Youth Conference
July 7, 1950: AZA
July 7, 1950: Big Hadassah Dinner Dance Benefit on July 16
July 7, 1950: Fund Gives Assurances for 15 Additional 'DP' Families
INTERNATIONAL
Coping—or not—with the Gaza rockets... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
An encyclopaedia of Kristallnacht atrocities... by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
What were 2008's top Jewish stories?... by David Benkof in New York
ARTS
A Jewish leader's RX for what ails us ... by Fred Reiss in Winchester, California
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard:
#224, Faith
#32, Cycles
#110, Borrowed Time
LIFESTYLES
Jewish Internet Favorites: Fa La Freezing, a new Chanukah song by Earthquake; Dreidel Song animation by Matt Donato
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 7, 1950: It’s An Idea! (Editorial on fundraising}
July 7, 1950: Belief (Editorial on joining benevolent organizations)
July 7, 1950: Mouthful for Pipeful {Interview with Billy Rose}
July 7, 1950: Daughters of Israel
CHANUKAH
Chanukah sights and aromas in Jerusalem ... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Bageling: How we tell others we're Jewish ... by Jessica Levine Kupferberg in La Jolla
Menorahs and some other favorite things... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Jewish Internet Favorites:Hannukah Bird (rap) by Eric Schwartz...The Latke Song by Debbie Friedman
AUSTRALIA
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news...by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Chanukah lit up with controversy
—Samuel fights the good fight
—Australia fails Wiesenthal Centre test
—Jewish schools stand out with Year 12 results in 2008
—School fees set to jump in 2009
—United Israel Appeal enters 2009 with caution
—Australia - Israel defence ties encouraged
—Australian Jewish Community avoids investment fallout
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
July 7, 1950: Fund Campaign To Continue Throughout Summer Months
July 7, 1950: Irving Friedman To Serve in Chest Campaign
July 7, 1950: San Diego Host to B’nai B’rith Grand Lodge President
July 7, 1950: Father and Son Fashion Show
COMMUNITY WATCH {Link to other events}
San Diego Jewish Academy: “Kindergarten, the Beginning of the Journey”
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Learning About the Mayans at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Even at 95, peaceworker's task unfinished ... by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
JUDAISM
No, Virginia, not everyone is Christian... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Interfaith display....photo by Peter Spiro in Toronto, Canada
Celebrate Chanukah with music ... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with audio an audio clip of him singing with choir.
Golden Menorah.... art work by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Jewish Internet Favorites: Two video versions of Adam Sandler's Chanukah song and Tom Lehrer's Hannukah in Santa Monica
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 23, 1950: J.C.R.A. {Letter from a patient)
June 23, 1950: S.D. Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapter No. 92
June 23, 1950: Hadassah Evening Group Announces Dinner Dance
June 23, 1950: Pioneer Women Negba Club
June 23, 1950: Hosenpud Replaces Berlin on Fund Board
COMMUNITY WATCH {Link to other events}
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Reuben Klamer Game of Life Leadership Program at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Biking along the route of the Maccabees... by Ulla Hadar in Modi'in, Israel
JUDAISM
The day the whole town prayed for rain... by Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California
LIFESTYLES
Deck the Walls – with style and song... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Happy Chanukah from four generations... photos by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Jewish Internet Favorites .... Dreidel's Day Out and Political Irony
ARTS
Look who's putting on The Thomashefskys ... by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 26, 1950: Hadassah
June 26, 1950: Home for the Aged
June 26, 1950: Jr. Pioneer Women Shoshana Club
June 26, 1950: Yo-Ma-Co News
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Deigo Hebrew Day School: Being Vikings at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Many parties compete in Israel but usually the same ones actually win Knesset seats ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem.
Lakiya Negev Bedouin Weaving combines business methods, ancient craftsmanship... by Ulla Hadar in Lakiya, Israel
JUDAISM
White Gold Menorah .... an art work by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Did Shehekiyanu prayer fit during Shoah? by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Conversing with enemies, there and here... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Two ancient cultures unite in one little boy... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt... in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 23, 1950: Tifereth Israel Synagogue
June 23, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
June 23, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Kindergarten Self Portraits in Clay at Soille Hebrew Day
United Jewish Federation: An invitation from Michael Rassler, chief executive officer
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Madoff scandal illustrates inefficiency of institutions created for our protection ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Obama team may seek to solve wrong Israeli-Palestinian problems, and worsen them ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Community self-help projects abound in Kassam-rocket-scarred Sderot... by Ulla Hadar in Sderot, Israel
ARTS
Open microphone Jewish poetry offered at Lawrence Family JCC; other events coming ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla, California
The music that I like... and don't ... by David Amos in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Jewish Internet Favorites:
Leonard Nimoy: The origin of Spock's greeting
Mom's Song
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 23, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization,Chaim Weitzmann Branch of San Diego
June 23, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
June 23, 1950: Temple Sisterhood
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Second Grade Cooperative Learning at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Islamic jihadism is not Israel-centric... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
LIFESTYLES
Jewish case against same-sex marriage ... by David Benkof in New York
Jewish Internet Favorites: "Captain Smartypants Sings Dreidel" and "Jews of Harbin, China"
ARTS
Thursdays With The Songs Of Hal Wingard:
#202, Falling In Love
#117, Eileen, I Wish You Knew
#299, Year Of Gold
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 23, 1950: Alpha Phi Pi News
June 23, 1950: Hillel Winds Up Year’s Activity
June 23, 1950: News of the Fox
June 23, 1950: Lasker Lodge Hi-Lites
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Where is there to go on December 24th to party with the Jewish Community?
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Kindergarten Aleph Bet Calisthenics at Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Special events at Tifereth Israel on December 18
INTERNATIONAL
Anti-Semitism infects Australian youth ... by Dvir Abramovich in Melbourne, Australia
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Jewish news of Australia ... by Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia
-Hebrew University honour for former Prime Minister Howard
-The legacy of William Cooper
-Commited to care
-New home for legendary Jewish eatery
-Golf club president chips into the rough
-Call for home grown rabbis
-Hebrew in the bush
-One-man embassy protest
-Rattling the tin for Maccabiah
TRAVEL
Restored synagogue provides glimpse into New York's Lower East Side of 1880s .. by Norman Manson in New York
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 23, 1950: An Explanation {Editorial on Jews still in Germany}
June 23, 1950: Letters to the Editor
June 23, 1950: You Name it
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Open Letter from Ron S. Zollman, President of Jewish Family Service
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Speaking Well at Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Chanukah & Challah Happening
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Coping with rockets in the fog of a demiwar ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Those shoes thrown at all Americans ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ARTS
Holocaust historian challenges 'Angel' tale ... by Dan Bloom in Taipei
A Chanukah medley for your sing-along ... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with songs and lyrics.
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 23, 1950: ‘City of Hope’ Picnic to Be Held on June 25th
June 23, 1950: Former ‘Journal’ Staff Founds ‘Point’ Weekly
June 23, 1950: Art Exhibit at Cottage of Israel
June 23, 1950: Here’s the Score of the United Jewish Fund Campaign
June 23, 1950: Camp Jaycee Begins With New Theme
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: “G” Week in Pre-K at Soille Hebrew Day
Monday, December 15, 2008 (Vol.2,No. 297)
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
It is the 60th anniversary of El Al too ... by Sheryl Stein in New York
Admiral Abraham Ben Shoshan: Israel, like the U.S., is a 'land of opportunity'... by Gabriel Magun in Orange, California
LIFESTYLES
Are we conditioned to waste money, energy? ... by Marissa Palin in San Diego
Transmitting the Rage – or trying not to ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 9, 1950: San Diego Hillel
June 9, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization; Chaim Weitzmann Branch of San Diego
June 9, 1950: San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith No. 92
June 9, 1950: Pioneer Women (Negba Club)
COMMUNITY WATCH {Link to other events}
Balloon Utopia: Balloons are international goodwill ambassadors
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: A great story teller at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Peace proposals often just ritual exercises ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Ahtisaari: 'Peace is a Question of Will' ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
JUDAISM
No valid reason for American Jews to isolate themselves from Gentiles ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
'Watch and learn' is the moral of this story... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt ... in Oldsmar, Florida
LIFESTYLES
For Moorsteens, Jews were 'one people' ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 9, 1950:Daughters of Israel
June 9, 1950: Jr. Pioneer Women (Shoshana Club)
June 9, 1950: American Jewish Congress
June 9, 1950: Junior Charity League
COMMUNITY WATCH {Link to other events}
Jewish Family Service: Health Activities Offered at College Avenue Older Adult Center
Lawrence Family JCC: 'The Place To Be' at BELO on Dec. 24, 2008
San Diego Jewish Academy: San Diego Jewish Academy Connects with Ugandan Community of Jewish Girls
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: 2nd Grade Biography Reports at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Moshe Feiglin gets onto Likud's list, causing Bibi ideological embarassment ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Admiral Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored by JINSA ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Fun and wishful thinking on the Internet ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ARTS
Henry Winkler’s character comes to life at S.D. Jewish Book Fair... by Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 9, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
June 9, 1950: Beth Jacob Sisterhood
June 9, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies’ Auxiliary
June 9, 1950: Jolly Sixteen Club
June 9, 1950: J.C.R.A.
June 9, 1950: Home for the Aged
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Great Activities Offered at College Avenue Older Adult Center!
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: At Soille Hebrew Day, You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Israeli Dance: Sunday, December 14, 7-11 p.m
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Testing our ethics in a bad economy ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Ghanaian converts formally to Judaism— in Uganda—and shares his impressions ... by Alex Armah in Mbale, Uganda
LIFESYTLES
Chicken soup is not for my soul ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ARTS
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard:
#22, Touch and Go
#25, Give Me A Sign That You Love Me
#64, Don't Take Your Troubles to Heart
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 9, 1950: Registration Opens For Camp Jaycee
June 9, 1950: News of the Fox
June 9: 1950: Lasker Hi-Lites
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Yale Strom in Concert, Friday, January 23rd
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day Sch0ol: Kindergarten voices in song at Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: December 14 Craft and Food Fair at Tifereth Israel
United Jewish Federation~Israel Center: Israeli Choir organizes, to be conducted by Rivi Raz
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Bush's accomplishments in the Middle East merit, at best, some 'polite applause' ... by Ira Sharkansy in Jerusalem
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news... by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—To run or not —that's Frydenberg's question
—Success for five Jewish candidates at Council elections
—Anti-Semitic incidents on the rise in Australia
—Senate finds no evidence of campus bias
—A discordant note at conference
—So Why Kill the Rabbi?
—Melbourne woman's miraculous survival in Mumbai
—The Jewish - Koori Connections 70 years ago
—Youth movement Hashomer Hatzair comes of age
—Margo walks off with second Walkley Award
SAN DIEGO
Suddenly, there was Al Hutler's protégé ... by Norman Greene in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
June 9, 1950: Hadassah To Hold Ninth Annual Donor Luncheon
June 9, 1950: San Diego Responds To Plea From UJA with $25,000
June 9, 1950: The Death of a Newspaper (Editorial)
June 9, 1950: Au Revoir (Editorial)
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Here is more on the JFS Economic Crisis Response Program
Lawrence Family JCC: Jewish Poets-Jewish Voices at Lawrence Family JCC
S0ille San Diego Hebrew Day School: 2nd Grade Biography Reports at Soille Hebrew Day
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Bush delivers a valedictory speech on Middle East at the Saban Forum in Washington D.C.... by President George W. Bush in Washington, D.C.
350 years of American Jewish History on display at New Americans Museum... by Michael Feldberg, PhD., for San Diego
When did Jews first arrive in Kaifeng? Scholarship on this subject at odds ... by Irwin M. Berg in New York
ARTS
The blessings and melodies of Chanukah ... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: When I Get Time (Poem)
May 26, 1950: A Tragedy {Poem}
May 26, 1950: Cottage of Israel
May 26, 1950: Day Camp Starts Registration
May 26, 1950: Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary
COMMUNITY WATCH
San Diego Jewish Academy: Brandes Foundation and San Diego Jewish Academy to offer merit scholarships
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Getting Ready at Soille Hebrew Day…
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Afghanistan and Palestine are two areas of the world where Obama must be cautious... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Genesis constitutionally in the classroom ... by David Benkof in New York
Ugandan Jew tells of person-to-person medical training program in Chicago... by Samson Wamani in Chicago
LIFESTYLES
Transmitting rage to the next generation ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ARTS
The Princess and the Black Eyed Pea a rollickin' good musical at San Diego Rep ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
May 26, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
May 26, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
May 26, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies’ Auxiliary
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Indian scholar barnstormed U.S. trying to establish Jewish studies in India... by Dr. Navras Jaat Aafreedi
Flight attendant remembers King Hussein... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
JUDAISM
Laban, Hitler and Islamic terrorists... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Sisterly love prevails over obstacles ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt ... in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: Yo-Ma-Co Club
May 26, 1950: Just For a Change: Cream Delight
May 26, 1950: Labor Zionist: Chaim Weitzman branch of San Diego
May 26, 1950: News of the Fox
May 26, 1950: Jolly Sixteen Club
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Slain Mumbai Jews memorialized in special service held at Chabad at La Costa ... by Gerry Greber in Carlsbad
Pathological hatred of Jews, westerners spurred the Islamist terrorists in Mumbai ... By Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada
Mumbai: Deadly media euphemisms ... by Rabbi Abraham Cooper and Harold Brackman in Los Angeles
In Mumbai, and in Hebron, there are differences in Jewish beliefs and loyalties ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
LIFESTYLES
Stories within us need to be shared... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: J.C.R.A.
May 26, 1950: San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith No. 92
May 26, 1950: San Diego Bay City B’nai B’rith
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Taking our ease in Iraq on the S.O.F.A. ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Labor party just doesn't work anymore... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
LIFESTYLES
Poised between the past and the future ... by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
ARTS
Thursdays With The Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#3, Lament
—#4, Need You Alone
—#8, I Don' Wanna Keep You, Baby
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: J*company “green” season teaches environmental responsibility
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: Star Bakery Wins Fame With Bagels
May 26, 1950: Inside AZA by Leonard Naiman
May 26, 1950: You Name It by Lennie Klug
May 26,1950: Beth Jacob Forms New Sisterhood
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Killers from the swamp of hatred ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Battling terrorists a Sissyphean task ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
The Jews Down Under ... A roundup of Jewish news of Australia by Garry Fabian:
—Nazi medical horrors subject of exhibit
—Hitler salute a bad mistake, soccer star admits
—Holocaust study course being developed
—Liberal synagogue celebrates major milestone
—Green light for contempt case, as Germany drops its demand for extradition of Holocaust denier Toben
—U of Melbourne, Hebrew University sign pact
—Rabbis ponder new IVF laws
—Intercultural visit to synagogue
—New leadership for Jewish Community Council
—Airport closure causes havoc for Jewish travellers
—Mumbai attack message to Obama?
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: Our Task {Editorial on Jewish Community Center}
May 26, 1950: Council of Jewish Women
May 26, 1950: Hadassah Elects New Officers
May 26, 1950: Pioneer Women Negba Club
May 26, 1950: Fruit Cream Topping
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish American Chamber of Commerce: Chanukah Bazaar and Expo, 5:30 p.m., December 9th
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Open House & Trunk Show, Monday, December 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
December 1: a Gene Roddenberry kind of day with planets and politicians aligned ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Ancient olive tree now marks site where rocket attack victim fell on kibbutz ... by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Israel
ARTS
Ruth Ilse Klampert is a double survivor ... by Janet Tiger in San Diego
Eight-day oil and dreidel songs not part of the original Chanukah celebrations ... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with audio of the songs Chanukah and S'vivon.
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 26, 1950: Survey Exposes Neglect of Jewish Youth In San Diego
May 26, 1950: Open House for New Americans
May 26, 1950: Monster ‘Political Rally’ Wednesday, May 31st at Temple Center
May 26, 1950: Campaign Continues as Clean-Up Day Is Planned
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Sofer Attia Teffilin Talk at Soille Hebrew Day School
INTERNATIONAL
Interfaith dialogue's benefits and pitfalls ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada
ARTS
Xanadu: Greek myths on roller skates ... by Carol Davis in La Jolla, California
LIFESTYLES
Thunder, the bike, not just a ride ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Home for the Aged
May 12, 1950: San Diego Bay City B’nai B’rith Chapt. 713
May 12, 1950: JCRA
May 12, 1950: The Jolly Sixteen Club
COMMUNITY WATCH (Link to previous postings)
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Excellence 2000 class in motion at Soille Hebrew Day School
November
INTERNATIONAL
Olmert ouster Livni's only chance ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Two San Diego Chabad rabbis react to the slaughter of their colleagues in Mumbai ... by Rabbis Yeruchem Eilfort in Carlsbad and Chalom Boudjnah in San Diego
JUDAISM
The secret of this 'miser' was revealed.... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
ARTS
Stephanie St. James of Color Purple cast is granddaughter of Shoah survivor ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Al Hutler Attends Fair Employment Meeting
May 12, 1950: Observe ‘I Am An American Day’
May 12, 1950: Hadassah Evening Group
May 12, 1950: Jr. Pioneer Women, Shoshana Club
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt... in Oldsmar, Florida
COMMUNITY WATCH (Link to previous postings)
Jewish Family Service: JFS Economic Crisis Response Program
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Learning Parshat Chayei Sarah at Soille Hebrew Day School
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: All that Glitters: Open House/Trunk Show; Monday, December 8th at 6 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL
Chabad emissaries missing in Mumbai terrorist attack; may have been targets ... by Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort in Carlsbad, California
Olmert politically embarrasses Livni ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Real peace comes from a change of heart, not from the adjustment of boundaries... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Bene Israel teacher in Andhra Pradesh... by Sharon Galsulkar in Kotha-Reddy-Pallem, India
ARTS
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#83, Diner A La Mode Française
—#107, Life's Great Table
—#43, Wholly Fish
The lady who saved a city library ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Hadassah ‘Mother-Daughter’ Lunch A Success
May 12, 1950: San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith No. 92
May 12, 1950: Home for the Aged
May 12, 1950: Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary
SPORTS
It was an exciting SDJA girls' volleyball season, but like all good things.... by Gary Rotto in San Diego
COMMUNITY WATCH (Link to previous postings)
Jewish Community Foundation:Jewish Community Foundation launches web site, releases annual report
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Soille Hebrew Day School’s First Grade Tabachs (Chefs)
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Tifereth Israel to participate in today's 'Run for the Hungry'
United Jewish Federation: United Jewish Federation of San Diego County Turning Unused Gift Cards Into Cash; An Opportunity To Help Those In Need Like Never Before
INTERNATIONAL
Some Jewish internet material is bizarre ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish News ... by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Baptist minister raises Jewish anger
—Commentary on preacher's outburst
—The Power of One
—Changes at B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission
—Singing for our supper
—From Chelm to Carlton - and extraordinary journey
—Jewish welfare organisations to merge
—US Vice-President's Link to Melboune
—Jewish Dancer wins Dancing with the Stars
—Fears over Australia's stand on Israel
—Zionist Federation Applauds Government Stance
NATIONAL
Yahoo clicks earn $$$ for charities ... by Hannah Miller in Brooklyn, N.Y.
JUDAISM
A primer on Progressive Judaism ... by Fred Reiss in Winchester, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
May 12, 1950: Sisterhood Mother-Daughter Luncheon
May 12, 1950: Pioneer Women
May 12, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
May 12, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization~ Chaim Weitzmann Branch of San Diego
COMMUNITY WATCH (Link to previous postings)
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Giving Tzedakah at Soille Hebrew Day SchoolUnited Jewish Federation: Special Announcement about Hillel from the United Jewish Federation
INTERNATIONAL
Georgia's recent war with Russia provides object lesson for Israel ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Ultra-modern, experimental machinery ply Kibbutz Ruhama’s wheat fields... by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
ARTS
Search for Freedom is a song with relevance to Pesah and Chanukah ... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Hillel
May 12, 1950: You Name It by Sammy Krasner and Don Rosen
May 12, 1950: Confirmation at Beth Israel May 21st
May 12, 1950: News of the Fox by John Kluchin
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: A Thanksgiving appeal from Jewish Family Service
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Israeli Hammer Talk at Soille Hebrew Day School
INTERNATIONAL
Israel Guide Dog Center for Blind enjoying support from the young ... by Donald H. Harrison in Beit Oved, Israel
SAN DIEGO
'Dominion' and Buddy the Dachshund ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Hadassah Conference by Silvia Bickman
May 12, 1950: Tips on Spring Cleaning
May 12, 1950: Inside the A.Z.A. by Leonard Naiman
INTERNATIONAL
Compared to West Bank, Gaza may be the lesser of Israel's strategic problems.. by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Plants, fish, tourists thrive in Hatzeva ... by Donald H Harrison in Hatzeva, Israel
JUDAISM
The biblical roots of Thanksgiving ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
The power of a stranger's good deed... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt... in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Jewish Labor Committee
May 12, 1950: Histadrut Council of San Diego
May 12, 1950: New Americans To Be Greeted by Mayor and Mrs. Harley Knox
COMMUNITY WATCH
San Diego Jewish Academy: San Diego Jewish Academy Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Tifereth Israel Men's Club Football Bash
INTERNATIONAL
Wiesels dedicate Yemin Orde youth home.... by Jeremy Wimpfheimer in Yemin Orde, Israel
Survivor Corps: War-wounded learn skills to rebuild lives and give to others ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla, California
JUDAISM
The eyes seen through the mehitza ... by Dawna Cosme in Brookline, Massachusetts
ARTS
Seeing Miss Daisy after Obama's election ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
Leonard Bernstein will be subject of tribute by Israel Philharmonic tomorrow night... by Eileen Wingard in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: It’s Worth The Effort {Editorial on primary voting}
May 12, 1950: They’re Off Again (Editorial on baseball)
May 12, 1950: Letters to the Editor
—On synagogues from Florence Barach
—On Merchant of Venice from Adelk Firestone
—On UJF Allocations from A. Fisher
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices scheduled December 10
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Time Travel to 1910: History Comes Alive at Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Be Here Tonight (Friday) when We Introduce Jamie Cohen
United Jewish Federation: A message from the United Jewish Federation: Hillel Needs Our Help Again!
SPORTS
SDJA women volleyballers seek title .. by Gary Rotto in San Diego
INTERNATIONAL
Israel's underworld comes into prominence with mob hit ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
LIFESTYLES
A Dead Sea run and a bike ride worthy of a L'chaim—and a Skål! ... by Ulla Hadar in Ein Bokek, Israel
Oh, the peaceful days before she retired! ... by Norman Greene in San Diego
Sam the Cooking Guy starred at festival... by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
May 12, 1950: Magic Carpet Day Huge Success
May 12, 1950: Halfway Mark Reached in 1950 Fund Drive
May 12, 1950: Political Rally Nite Sponsored by Beth Israel Men’s Club
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Jewish Family Service Provides Thanksgiving Baskets to Families in Need
San Diego Jewish Academy: Annual Carmel Valley Turkey Trot,Thanksgiving Day, 8am Benefits Hand Up Pantry and San Diego Jewish Academy Athletics
Soille Hebrew Day School: Hachnasat Orchim at Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Leonard Bernstein: His Life and Music
United Jewish Federation: You can help the less fortunate during these tough economic times
INTERNATIONAL
Israeli mayor, whose parents fled Shoah, reconciles with German town ... speech by Alon Schuster in Karlsruhe, Germany
Bedouin city treasures relationships with Sha'ar Hanegev and San Diego ... by Donald H. Harrison in Segev Shalom, Israel
Archaelogists find corroboration for some historical accounts in Bible ... by Lloyd Levy in London, England
The Jews Down Under, a compendium of stories of Jewish interest in Australia and New Zealand ... by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Concern About School Project Display
—Jewish MP criticises own party on Israel stand
—Rabbi receives top communal honour
—Some surprise connection findings
—Night of Broken Glass - Personal testimony
—Anatomy of a pogrom
—Aborigines and Nazis
—Key Becomes New Zealand's third Jewish Prime Minister
—Visa fight over Fascist visit
—Half a century up for Jewish Scout Group
—New cemetery to cater for growing Jewish community
ARTS
For Houdini addicts: Death Defying Acts ... by Dr. Joel Moskowitz in La Jolla, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 28, 1950: You Name It by Sammy Krasner and Don Rosen
April 28, 1950: Masada’s Millionaire Miracle
April 28, 1950: “Magic Carpet Day’ Sunday, April 30th
COMMUNITY WATCH
San Diego Jewish Book Fair: Peninnah Schram
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School :Soille Hebrew Day’s Middle School Science class and the Smartboard
United Jewish Federation: From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
INTERNATIONAL
The conundrum of Gaza ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
A SOFA to give democracy its ease ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Anti-Obama Jews still spouting vitriol ... by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
ARTS
K'aytz Shatul: Michael Isaacson's arrangement of the Psalm One ... story and vocal by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
The Jews Of Sing Sing traces the lives of some not-so-nice Jewish boys ... by Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 28, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
April 28, 1950: T.Y.L. Plans Barbecue and Dance
April 28, 1950: The Atom, a poem by Paul Kaufman
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Students at Soille Hebrew Day Learn About Earth
INTERNATIONAL
Saudi gesture need not be minimized... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Idealism and diversity mix at San Diego UJF-sponsored Ibim Student Village ... by Donald H. Harrison in Ibim Student Village, Israel
LIFESTYLES
Concentration, awareness: we need both ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 28, 1950: Just for a Change: Avocado Dunk
April 28, 1950: Cottage Cheese Loaf
April 28, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
April 28, 1950: Temple Beth Irael
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Soille Hebrew Day kindergarteners give welcome to Avraham, Sarah’s tent
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Introducing Jamie Cohen
INTERNATIONAL
Recent Saudi diplomacy is a gift to West ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Jewish roots of Israel's democracy .... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
JUDAISM
When blindness afflicts more than eyes... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
Are you able to avoid the clonal effect?... by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt... in Oldsmar, Florida
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Learning about the American Flag at Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Tifereth Israel to host Farmer's Market and Craft Fair Dec. 14
United Jewish Federation: Newsweek's Senior Washington Correspondent to speak at UJF Men's Event
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 28, 1950:Pioneer Women (Negba) Club
Aprl 28, 1950: Jewish War Veterans Post 185 Auxiliary
April 28, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
INTERNATIONAL
Mayor urges Israeli government to provide incentives for residents of the Negev ... by Donald H. Harrison in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
ARTS
Handler handles adversity with humor ... By Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla, California
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Help Jewish Family Service provide a joyful holiday season for those in need
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Reuben Klamer Game of Life Leadership Program at Soille Hebrew Day
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 28, 1950: San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapter No. 92
April 28, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
April 28, 1950: Junior Matrons
April 28, 1950: JCRA
INTERNATIONAL
Sha'ar Hanegev teachers keep teaching notwithstanding missile attacks from Gaza ... by Donald H. Harrison in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
ARTS
Thursdays With The Sons of Hal Wingard:
#98 Swan Song
#94 Retirement
#291 Get Up and Go
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Supporting Jewish Single Parents discusses interfaith issues
San Diego Jewish Academy: SDJA's 'Shelly and Kelli' Present Workshop at National Mathematics Conference
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Preschool 3’s plant in Soille Hebrew Day’s new “Gan Eden”
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 28, 1950: Council of Jewish Women
—April 28, 1950: Sisterhood’s Kitchen Jamboree
—April 28, 1950: San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged
—April 28, 1950: Cottage of Israel
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Juicy details of Israel's municipal elections ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
TV show fails to help Orthodox candidate ... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian in Melbourne:
—Jewish hopefuls pound election pavement
—Jewish Scout Group leads the pack
—Children of Jewish dads will be recognized
—Jewish Groups slam Israel - Iran warfare game
—Top of the Bible Quiz
—Warning on Right-Wing Extremists
—Deaf Society seeks clues about Jewish benefactor
—Horse Racing - The Jewish Connection
—World Union of Progressive Judaism offers cut price trips
—School fosters cross-cultural links
—Torah "House Calls"
—Well over a century of Jewish education
—New Shaliach arrives in Queensland
—Honouring the Memory of a righteous Australian
—Australian Prime Minister at odds with sections of the Jewish community
LIFESTYLES
I’d eat a mushroom off everyone’s plate: Camp Mountain Chai Women’s Retreat... by Marissa Palin in Camp Mountain Chai, California
ARTS
Culture Clash's Water & Power fluid ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
Jewish Book Fair explores Jewish genetics ... by Gail Feinstein Forman in La Jolla, California
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Stars of David Adoption provides support for Jewish adoptive families
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Israeli soldiers visit Soille Hebrew Day
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Special Shabbat lecture Saturday, November 15 by Dr. Suzanne Brody
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 28, 1950: News of the Fox
—April 28, 1950: United Synagogue Held Conference in L.A. May 7th
—April 28, 1950: Jewish War Veterans Post No. 185 and Auxiliary
INTERNATIONAL/ NATIONAL
Remembering our veterans this Shabbat ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Diverse mixture of Israeli students live in rural oasis surrounded by urban Tel Aviv ... by Donald H. Harrison in Kfar Hayarok, Israel
LIFESTYLES
Wine and food ... and Amore! ... by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
ARTS
These writers are desperate—and they deserve to be, judging by their play... by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California
'Dream' of City Ballet realized at the Kroc... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
'Rachel quand du seigneur' from La Juive... by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Arthritis doctor to visit College Avenue Senior Center
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Democracy in Motion at Soille Hebrew Day
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 28, 1950: Hadassah
April 28, 1950: San Diego Guardians
April 28,m 1950: Introduction of Towne Club
INTERNATIONAL
A visit to Israel's President Shimon Peres ... by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
Is the American empire in decline? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
SDJW correspondent Hadar to bike 300 miles for the sake of high school students... San Diego Jewish World staff report
Ariel, a city in the hills, improves amenities for citizens as Middle East debate continues ... by Donald H. Harrison in Ariel
SAN DIEGO
Cutting library funding cuts off the future ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
How to really listen to a friend's problems ... by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
ARTS
Everything Will Be Different probes girl's feelings in wake of mother's death ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: December Events at the JFS College Avenue Senior Center, 4855 College Avenue
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Students Learn the Story of Adon Balon at Soille Hebrew Day
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 28, 1950: Letters to the Editor
—April 28, 1950: Zionist Council
INTERNATIONAL
Political team building in U.S., Israel... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Winding the 'Peace Process' Down, or Up ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
One Small Rescue, Revisited ... a Kristallnacht remembrance by Mimi Schwartz in Princeton, N.J.
JUDAISM
What defines a Jew by Choice?... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
How did Abraham become a monotheist? ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Hashem is the world's best boss ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt... in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
April 14, 1950—San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith No. 92
April 28, 1950—$100,000 Mark For United Jewish Fund Reached In April
April 28, 1950—History Making {Editorial} by Julia Kaufman
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INTERNATIONAL
Obama election dominates Israel news... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Europeans won't have Bush any more as their convenient scapegoat ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Elephants, fallow deer and sand cats breed at Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem ...by Donald H. Harrison in Jerusalem
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—April 14, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
—April 14, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
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INTERNATIONAL
Shimon Peres shares his personal memories of U.S. presidents—and the president-elect... by Donald H. Harrison in Jerusalem
CAMPAIGN 2008/INTERNATIONAL
Obama election dominates Israel news... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Europeans won't have Bush any more as their convenient scapegoat ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Elephants, fallow deer and sand cats breed at Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem ...by Donald H. Harrison in Jerusalem
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—April 14, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
—April 14, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
INTERNATIONAL
Shimon Peres shares his personal memories of U.S. presidents—and the president-elect... by Donald H. Harrison in Jerusalem
Obama's victory and U.S. race history... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
America the Exceptional... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Outcomes were mixed in races in which San Deigo Jewish World made endorsements ... SDJW staff report
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ARTS
Thursdays With The Songs Of Hal Wingard:
#24 Persistent Perseverance
#73 Let The Racers Pass By
#21 By My Singing You Will Know Me
LIFESTYLES
Can gays be 'cured' after all? ... by David Benkof in New York
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
—April 14, 1950: Men’s Club Formed Beth Jacob
—April 14, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
CAMPAIGN 2008
Obama election is an advance by America toward its highest ideals by Donald H. Harrison in Kfar Hayarok, Israel
INTERNATIONAL
Tel Aviv savors San Diegans’ financial support for environment, schools by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Lord's Prayer debate crops up again
—AIJAC testifies on academic freedom enquiry
—Jewish deputy mayor throws hat in the ring
—Prominent Jewish community figure honoured
—Ten million dollar commitment to Palestinians
—Home-grown terrorist attack just as likely
—Community alarmed over fascist visit
—Award winning Jewish author dies
—Shule input requested to solve traffic signal problems
—German prosecutors to appeal Toben's release
—Intercultural visit to synagogue
—Jews and Moslems cook for peace
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: Pioneer Women
—April 14, 1950: Cottage of Israel Joins In Israeli Independence Celebration
—April 14, 1950: Council of Jewish Women
—April 14, 1950: Histadrut Council
CAMPAIGN 2008
The U.S. President and the Middle East... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ARTS
Especially in tight times, Tel Aviv history holds hope for fundraisers for the arts by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
David and Goliath's epic battle in music by Cantor Sheldon Merel with audio of the cantor's performance of "David and Goliath."
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: News of the Fox
—April 14, 1950: Jewish War Veterans Post No. 185 and Auxiliary
—April 14, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization of San Diego
—April 14, 1950: Junior Matrons
CAMPAIGN 2008
Some opposing viewpoints:
Why I voted for Barack Obama...by Donald H. Harrison in Kfar Hayarok, Israel
Why I am voting for John McCain.... by Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California
Monotheism is not mono-political ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
LETTER
Bergen Belsen bar mitzvah witness sought... from Alex Grobman
ARTS
Juber Jubilee in Santa Monica, San Diego... by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California
A touch of class at San Diego State... by Norman Greene in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: Second Anniversary of Israeli Independence To Be Celebrated
—April 14, 1950: Young People’s Division Plans Series of Events; April 22 Dinner Dance
—April 14, 1950: S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged
—April 14, 1950: Cottage of Israe
INTERNATIONAL
Israeli elections on simmer as the world awaits the results of the American one by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
CAMPAIGN 2008
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ARTS
Novel captures sweep of Jewish history in the first half of the 20th century, by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: The Center Side
—April 14, 1950: Overseas News and Views
—April 14, 1950: Fund Borrows On Good Name
—April 14, 1950: Letters to the Editor
INTERNATIONAL
SDSU's Weber expresses admiration for Peres Peace Center, Hillel Foundation by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
Sweetness of desert rains by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
CAMPAIGN 2008
Multicultural candidate Todd Gloria found his mentors in the S.D. Jewish community by Gary Rotto in San Diego
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ARTS
"Don't dress for dinner" by Carol Davis in Solana Beach, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—April 14, 1950: Hadassah
—April 14, 1950: Jr. Pioneer Women
—April 14, 1950: You Name It
—April 14, 1950: What’s Cookin’ At Troop 99
INTERNATIONAL
Syria makes troubles for its neighbors by Shoshana Bryen in Washington DC.
Peace project funder pleased with where Fred J. Hansen's money goes in Mideast by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
Israel: the land of abiding controversy by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
In political defense of the haredim by David Benkof in New York
CAMPAIGN 2008
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ARTS
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard
#69, Epitaph
#96, So Many Ways of Dying
#306, Never Say Die
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
— April 14, 1950: ‘Magic Carpet’ In Sight Soon
— April 14, 1950: Christian Committee Opens United Jewish Fund Campaign
— April 14, 1950: Women’s Division of U.J.F. Begins Drives for Funds—Plan Luncheons
INTERNATIONAL
SDSU group gets a VIP tour of Ramallah by Donald H. Harrison in Ramallah, Palestine Authority
Kristallnacht 70 years later by David Harris in New York
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Jewish news of Australia by Garry Fabian in Melbourne:
—Council gives green light to Chanukah in the Park
—A policy for the whole community
— B'nai B'rith International President Moishe Smith visits Australia/New Zealand
—Living community memories
— Pressure grows for automatic traffic controls
— Israel programs affected by plummeting Australian dollar
—Jewish attendance at Muslim festival
— Tips and tales from genealogist
—Jewish delegates may join Australia's Durban II team
— Russia Holds key to Iran
— Australian Foreign Minister Smith to visit Israel
CAMPAIGN 2008
Election is a joke: Daily Show Democrats by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein in New York
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
— March 28, 1950: What’s Cookin’ At Troop 99
— March 28, 1950:You Name It
— April 14, 1950: 1950 Fund Drive Begins Jewish Community Will Meet ObligationsCampaign Off to Good Start!
INTERNATIONAL
Peace-making, solving world food shortage are interrelated necessities by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
Local religious customs should be observed at the Western Wall by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Hamas must be 'dealt' with, by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
CAMPAIGN 2008
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by publisher
ARTS
Adarim: a shepherd's song transformed, by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
Classical Israeli musicians reunite at Rancho Santa Fe performance
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
— March 28, 1950: Jolly Sixteen
— March 28, 1950: J.C.R.A.
— March 28, 1950: San Diego Lasker Lodge No 37
INTERNATIONAL
Peres Peace House inaugurated during center's 10th anniversary by Donald H. Harrison in Tel Aviv
Livni's call for new elections puts peace with Palestinians on back burner by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Ten Mideast lessons for next President by Norman Manson in San Diego
CAMPAIGN 2008
San Diego Jewish World endorsements
LIFESTYLES
Psychology teacher taught lessons to staff by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ARTS
Play sculpts Jewish advice columnist whom readers knew as "Ann Landers" by Cynthia Citron in Pasadena, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: News of the Fox
—March 28, 1950: San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapter No. 92
—March 28, 1950: Pioneer Women (Negba) Club
INTERNATIONAL
Lame duck leaders seek to change conditions in the Middle East pond by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Pro-Obama column, endorsement excoriated by Arizona reader — Letter to the Editor from Alan Rockman in Phoenix, Arizona
Campaign rhetoric promoting discrimination against Arabs, Muslims, African-Americans—Letter to the Editor from Carol Ann Goldstein in San Diego
SAN DIEGO
Sweat-equity partners sought for San Diego Jewish World by future-minded publisher — A message from Donald H. Harrison
San Diego teen practices tikkun olam by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
JUDAISM
What is meant in Genesis that man was created in God's image? by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
ARTS
J*Company's Pocahontas thrilled — even before curtain went up by David Riech in San Diego
This Minority of One Fails to be Enchanted by Cynthia Citron in Los Angele
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: Jewish War Veterans, S.D. Post No. 185
—March 28, 1950: Council of Jewish Women
—March 28, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization
—March 28, 1950: Junior Charity Leagu
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CAMPAIGN 2008
Yes, McCain pro-Israel, but... by Gary Rotto in San Diego
San Diego Jewish World endorsements, with links to editorials on which they were based
SAN DIEGO
U.S. Presidents as seen by Richard Lederer by Gerry Greber in Escondido, California
ARTS
Reprise: Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard—Linking problems prevented many people from hearing Hal's songs yesterday, so here are the links to them now. Printed lyrics may be found in Thursday's edition: #41 Old Love Sweet Love; , #91 Together We Will Watch Our Love; #280 To Make Things Fair.
Bleeding Kansas powerful in juxtaposition with U.S. election by Carol Davis in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: The Center Side
—March 28, 1950: Local Leaders Attend Men’s Club Conference in L.A.
—March 28, 1950:Toy Packing Party
—March 28, 1950:Bay City Chapter 713
CAMPAIGN 2008
Obama has a Yiddishe neshuma by Gary Rotto in San Diego
San Diego Jewish World endorsements, with links to editorials on which they were based
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. election, Israel coalition building again in Jewish spotlight as holidays end by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
JUDAISM
The trouble with improvising Judaism by David Benkof in New York
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: Support San Diego Jewish Soccer Club
—March 28, 1950: Surprise for Rabbi Levens
—Marrch 28, 1950:Civic Protective Agencies To Be Part Of The 1950 ‘Keep the Miracle Alive’ Campaign
—March 28, 1950: Passover Recipes
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Documentary on Hannah Senesh at San Diego Jewish Film Festival
CAMPAIGN 2008
San Diego Jewish World endorsements, with links to our editorials
INTERNATIONAL
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Jewish news of Australia by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Musician saved by Oskar Schindler dies at 90
—Australian Government backtracks on Ahmadinejad
—Police regret Yom Kippur jaywalk ticket
—JCCV Calls for urgent meeting with police
—Australia likely to attend Durban II
—Former Melbourne Jewish teacher jailed in the US
—Jewish Students snub B'nai B'rith competition
—Melbourne Jewish Communal launch in 2010
JUDAISM
A celebrity's courtship with Torah by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Holidays help measure time and values by Fred Reiss in Winchester, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: Letters to the Editor from Nixie Kern, B.B., and Pauline Opert
—March 28, 1950: Once Upon A Time {Jews of Libya} by Pauline Oppert
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Religion and Atheism To Collide at S.D. Jewish Book Fair
CAMPAIGN 2008
Jewish Studies scholars support Obama; by Laurie Baron in San Diego
Tifereth Israel, Temple Solel slate presidential debates by surrogates; SDJW staff report
RJC ads call Obama ‘naïve’; NJDC ads tout his plans for energy independence; dueling press releases of the Republican Jewish Coalition and National Jewish Democratic Council
NATIONAL
Did Paulson read the Jewish media? by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
SAN DIEGO
Israeli students see contrasts in education and religion in Israel and the U.S.; by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ARTS
Adonai, Adonai chant inspired by Sinai by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with recording of him singing this prayer
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
—March 28, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—March 28, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: NBC News Bureau Chief Martin Fletcher at S.D. Jewish Book Fair Nov 12
San Diego Jewish Academy: “Kindergarten, the Beginning of the Journey” on Nov. 18; $1,000 Tuition vouchers will be raffled
CAMPAIGN 2008
NJDC says Republicans panicking; RJC accuses Obama of squelching debates; press releases from the warring camps
McCain understands Mideast realities by Charley Levine in Jerusalem
ARTS
Fool for Love incestuous... or is it? by Carol Davis in Carlsbad, California
LIFESTYLES
Bella family circle: Jewish Halloween party by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 28, 1950: Big Gifts Committee Goes Over The Top!; Campaign For 1950 Hits Stride
—March 28, 1950: Who’s New
—March 28, 1950: Beth Jacob Breaks Ground For New Synagogue
—March 28, 1950: Beth Jacob Congregation
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: College Avenue Older Adult Center Holds Annual Health Fair with Flu Shots
San Diego Jewish Academy: “Kindergarten, the Beginning of the Journey” at San Diego Jewish Academy
INTERNATIONAL
Arab-Jewish coexistence at the gym by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Not buying CITGO gasoline could send an economic message to Venezuela's Chavez by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
CAMPAIGN 2008
Letter to S.D. Council candidate Lightner, by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
JUDAISM
The roomer teaches a valuable lesson by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
March 10, 1950—Jewish War Veterans Post 185 Auxiliary
March 28, 1950—Chaplain Goldberg Honored at Reception
March 28, 1950—Interfaith Program At State College
March 29, 1950 -- Mrs. Berg Heads Presidents Council
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: The 7th Annual Run for the Hungry Thanksgiving Day 5K and 10K
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: Former Ambassador Daniel C. Kurtzer and Middle East expert Scott B. Lasensky to urge U.S. involvement in Arab-Israeli peace at San Diego Jewish Book Fair
United Jewish Federation: Yitzhak Rabin' Memorial sponsored by the UJF Israel Center
CAMPAIGN 2008
Beware politicians' promises—in any nation, by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
INTERNATIONAL
That 'big elephant' in the Middle East by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C
ARTS
Angel Girl kid's book —too good to be true? by Dan Bloom in Miami, Florida
Mourning, a poem by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 10, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—March 10, 1950: Temple Sisterhood
—March 10, 1950: Pioneer Women
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: “At the Hop” Health Fair & Flu Shot Event
Lawrence Family JCC: Internationally best-selling novelist Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Everything Is Illuminated, to present most recent novel on November 10
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Israel Advocacy Series at Tifereth Israel Synagogue
CAMPAIGN 2008
Abortion, ending Mid-East oil dependence major topics in final presidential debate by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
INTERNATIONAL
New Arab-Israeli battleground: textbooks; book review by Norman Manson in San Diego
Making Aliyah is like coming out by David Benkof in New York
ARTS
Thursdays With The Songs Of Hal Wingard:
#87, A Tiny Piece Of Paper
#55, The Whirlpool Of Love
#70, Shadows Of Midnight
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 10, 1950: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
—March 10, 1950: Daughters of Israel
—March 10, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Henry Winkler to present critically acclaimed book at S.D. Jewish Book Fair
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: The Great Debate of 2008: Wednesday, October 29th, 7:00 p.m.
CAMPAIGN 2008
RJC brandishes Jesse Jackson quote; NJDC flails McCain on energy; press releases from the campaign front
Vice presidential candidates compared by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Letter to Editor: Gert Thaler says she's for Obama too
JUDAISM
Avinu Malkaynu by Janowski is a classic by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with a recording of him performing Avinu Malkaynu
INTERNATIONAL
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Jewish news of Australia by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Rival organizations clash over how to commemorate Sir John Monash
—Financial market insecurity to impact on fund raising
—New chair for communal appeal
—Community groups call for tolerance
—75 Years for Elwood Shul
—Student with Down Syndrome graduates
—Rules for the observant during seven days of Succot
—Australian web application a hit in San Francisco
—Growing etrogim in Australia?
—Concerns about anti-Israel blogs
ARTS
The Light in the Piazza also illuminates Lambs Players Theatre in Coronado by Carol Davis in Coronado, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 10, 1950: News of the Fox
—March 10, 1950: House of Pacific Relations Election
—March 10, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Sex and the City star Evan Handler to present memoir at book fair on Nov. 8
CAMPAIGN 2008
Ballot Recommendation: Barack Obama for President, San Diego Jewish World endorsement by Donald H. Harrison
Letters to the editor... from Bruce Kesler and Joel White
JUDAISM
Tunisia's great Sukkot legal battle by Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California
How you know its Sukkot in Jerusalem by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Important Jewish history occurred between the birth of Jesus and the Shoah by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
Pre-1960 gravesites inventoried at the Home of Peace Cemetery by David M. Caterino
Archived stories from Southwestern Jewish Press:
—March 10, 1950: Inside AZA
—March 10, 1950: Hadassah Evening Group
—March 10, 1950: Jr. Pioneer Women
—March 10, 1950: Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapt. No. 92
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish-American Chamber of Commerce: Join us for our best mixer yet in the Beth El Sukkah
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: Family Day bookapalooza, Sunday, November 9, 2008; free for all ages!
CAMPAIGN 2008
Ballot Recommendation: Let's have a 'Block vote' in 78th A.D., a San Diego Jewish World editorial by Donald H. Harrison
Thalheimer endorsement draws disagreement, letters to the editor from Marsha Sutton and Larry Gorfine
Grandfolks hep to the 'Great Schlep' by Gary Rotto in San Diego
INTERNATIONAL
Authorities try to calm Acco, rest of Israeli nation in wake of Arab, Jewish rioting by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Dogs may hate hot air balloons, but for some of us humans, they're romantic by Ulla Hadar in Sha'ar Hanegev,Israel
LIFESTYLES
Unexpected connection surfaces at simcha by Donald H. Harrison in Carlsbad, California
ARTS
1930's drama resonates in hard times by Carol Davis in La Jolla, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
March 10, 1950—Who’s New
March 10, 1950—J.C.R.A.
March 10, 1950—Labor Zionist Organization~Chaim Weizmann Branch
March 10, 1950—San Diego Bnai Brith Lasker Lodge 370
March 10, 1950 —Listen In
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Some Upcoming Activities Offered at College Avenue Senior Center
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Rabbi Rosenthal leads discussion on My Father, My Lord
CAMPAIGN 2008
Why I support Barack Obama by Dennis Ross in Washington, D.C.
Ballot Recommendations: Two for the San Diego City Council, San Diego Jewish World endorsements by Donald H. Harrison
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. training potential Israel enemies by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
JUDAISM
Did the Holocaust have a purpose? by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
The trusting Hebrew women of the Exodus by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY|
—March 10, 1950: Yo-Ma-Co Club by Lucille Weisel
—March 10, 1950:Letters to the Editor from Jackson J. Holtz and Mrs. Esther Schwartz
—March 10, 1950: Hadassah
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Community Foundation—October 16 Jewish Community Foundation forum cancelled
Jewish Family Service—Great Activities Offered at College Avenue Senior Center
San Diego Jewish Academy—SDJA's Ali Tradonsky a semifinalist in national science fair competition
Tifereth Israel Synagogue—Hebrew Instruction at Tifereth Israel Synagogue
CAMPAIGN 2008
Ballot Recommendation: No on California Proposition 4, a San Diego Jewish World editorial by Donald H. Harrison
Marty Block, a pioneer in educational outreach, seeks 78th Dist. Assembly seat by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
INTERNATIONAL
Pending leadership changes in Israel, West Bank and U.S. stymy Middle East progress by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Second intifada not officially over, but clearly it has lost almost all its steam by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Imagine, Israel without any traffic! by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
SAN DIEGO
Sam Sultan was a blessing in our lives by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—March 10, 1950: ‘New Americans ’in San Diego by Julia Kaufman
—March 10, 1950:Poet's Corner: "Contented" by Abe Sackheim
—March 10, 1950:Hebrew Home for the Aged
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service—Thanksgiving Day Run for the Hungry benefits JFS Foodmobile, S.D. Food Bank
Lawrence Family JCC— Journalist Sheila Weller presents new book on Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon at San Diego Jewish Book Fair on November 6
San Diego Jewish Academy—Gabriela Stratton, originally from Chile, now directs SDJA Admissions
CAMPAIGN 2008
U.N. won't hamper U.S. defense of Israel, McCain and Obama agree during debate; by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Ballot recommendation: Vote No on California Proposition 8; a San Diego Jewish World editorial by Donald H. Harrison
RJC blasts Obama on Iran policy; by Suzanne Kurtz in Washington, D.C.
NJDC ad extols Obama's energy policy; by Aaron Keyak in Washington, D.C.
JUDAISM
Jerusalem sights, sounds of Days of Awe; by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
INTERNATIONAL
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—JNF briefs Australian minister on its efforts to provide environmental scholarship
—Shul merger proposal on hold
—Young footballer on international stage
—Best & Fairest Award caps off great season
—MP calls for bi-partisan support for terror conviction
—Uniting Jews of the Asia-Pacific
—Holiday Havoc - How it impacts on business
—Yom Kippur do's and don'ts
—Toben could face jail in Australia and Germany
—Australia's nuclear free agenda
—How elections are run "Down Under"
ARTS
Thursdays* With The Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#295, Time To Think
—#311, Father-Son Advice
—#300, Medical Advice
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: Hadassah by Mrs. Louis Bickman
—March 10, 1950: ‘Keep The Miracle Alive’ Will Take $283,000 For S.D.
—March 10, 1950: United Jewish Fund Rally March 21st To Hear Naval Commander
—March 10, 1950: United Jewish Fund Drive {Editorial}
—March 10, 1950: The Cottage of Israel {Editorial}
COMMUNITY WATCH
—Jewish American Chamber of Commerce: Sukkot Mixer on Thursday 10/16 @ 5:30 p.m.
—Jewish Family Service: Free Transportation To Yom Kippur Services for Older Adults!
—San Diego Jewish Academy: Bogomolny and Decker semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship competition |
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INTERNATIONAL/ CAMPAIGN 2008
Israel handled its bank crisis much better; by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
Now it's nuclear India, front and center; by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
JUDAISM
The dramatic story of the Kol Nidre, by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with a recording of him chanting the well known Yom Kippur melody
A stereotype in time for Yom Kippur by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein in New York
ARTS
Third Story was about three too many by Carol Davis in La Jolla, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: Labor Zionist Organization
—February 24, 1950: Inside AZA by Leonard Naiman
—February 24, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood by Lillian Heiman
—February 24, 1950: JCRA by Anna B. Brooks
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Free Transportation To Yom Kippur Services for Older Adults!
San Diego Jewish Academy: DeTar returns from Bronfman Youth Fellowship summer in Israel
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Does the Torah Really Say That? - An Exploration of Midrash Agadah
INTERNATIONAL
Democrats, please speak up on Israel! by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Israel's justice ministry in disarray about what to do about the Katsav scandal; by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
JUDAISM
55-year quest resumed, circle completed by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ARTS
Dying City juxtaposes Iraq war, and wars we fight in our homes by Carol Davis in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: S.D. Birdie Stodel Bnai Brith, Chapter No. 92
—February 24, 1950: Tifereth Israel Synagogue
—February 24, 1950: Pioneer Women (Negba) Club
—February 24, 1950: Defy Income Tax Blues
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Free Transportation To Yom Kippur Services for Older Adults!
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Soille Hebrew Day preschoolers enjoyed sounds, aroma of Rosh Hashanah
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: October 11 Midrash Shabbat Program: The Ushpizin
INTERNATIONAL
Arab, Jewish children join in peace performance in Jerusalem; by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Jerusalem
NATIONAL/ CAMPAIGN 2008
RJC, NJDC unveil new ad campaigns (from news releases), with links to video clips
JUDAISM
What about the deeds we failed to do? by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Yom Kippur thoughts on foregiveness; by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SAN DIEGO
Award-winning religion writer urges clergy to become more 'relevant'; by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: Who’s New
—February 24, 1950: Brotherhood In Action
—February 24, 1950: Toy Shower
—February 24, 1950: Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary by Binnie Brooks
—February 24, 1950: News of the Fox by John Kluchin
—February 24, 1950: Tifereth Israel Men’s Club
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Community Foundation: Government and Philanthropy - Setting a Common Agenda
Jewish Family Service: Free Transportation To Yom Kippur Services for Older Adults
San Diego Rabbinical Association: San Diego Rabbinical Association tells Kever Avot/ Imahot service schedule
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: How Rosh Hashanah was celebrated in Soille’s Hebrew classes
Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Israel Advocacy and Israeli Dance
INTERNATIONAL/ CAMPAIGN 2008
Biden, Palin clash over whether Bush policies successful in Israel, Middle East; by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
The shamelessness of the RJC; by Ira Forman in Washington D.C.
JUDAISM
Weighing ourselves on the moral scale; by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
How to embrace life in the midst of loss; by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
DINING OUT
Chefs join a pair of fun fundraisers; by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: Congregation Beth Jacob
—February 24, 1950: San Diego Bay City Bnai Brith Women
—February 24, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—February 24, 1950: Daughters of Israel
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Beautiful Rosh Hashanah creations made in Soille Hebrew Day’s art classes
I NTERNATIONAL
Suing the terrorists for their assets; by Larry Stirling in San Diego
Moviemaker tells impressions of Jews in Andhra Pradesh; by Jonas Pariente in Chebrole, India
A Bene Israel educator in Andhra Pradesh; by Sharon Galsulkar in Chebrole, India
CAMPAIGN 2008
Coping with a Conservative Supreme Court; by David Benkof in New York
ARTS
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard
—#182, I'll Stay As I Am
—#44, The Prince and the Rose
—#265, Change
Christian production, This Beautiful City, presented at the Kirk Douglas Theatre; by Cynthia Citron in Culver City, California
COMMUNITY WATCH
Lawrence Family JCC: Special event October 12: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra program, a prelude at the Lawrence Family JCC to the November 2 performance at the Civic Center
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: What’s happening in Soille Hebrew Day’s Middle School science classes?
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: Hadassah Presents Fourth Annual Premiere March 26
—February 24, 1950: Letter to the Editor from Victor Schulman
—February 24, 1950: Jolly Sixteen
October
INTERNATIONAL
•Analyzing Olmert's stunning turnaround by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
•Israel's flag waves over Wilshire Blvd by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
•U.S. staffs missile alert system in Israel by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
•The Jews Down Under by Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—New York boy's Melbourne bar mitzvah
—Novelist praised, slammed after sex-abuse allegations
—Australian students flock to Israel
—Melbourne Culinary Institution relocates
—Retail hub planned for Jewish adults with disabilities
—Turnbull pledges to stay true to Jewish community
—Three Perth women honoured
—ECAJ participates in national dialogue
—Community mourns education warrior
CAMPAIGN 2008
•NJDC's Forman protests RJC tactics; RJC releases new anti-Obama advertisement letter from Ira Forman and article by Suzanne Kurtz, both in Washington D.C.
•San Diego Council candidate Emerald found the way to her mother's Judaism by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
JUDAISM
•But how do the fish like Tashlich? by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
•60th college reunion reignites memories of dating, USO dances, career expectations by Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D.
ARTS
•Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, due in SD in November, provided Holocaust refuge by Eileen Wingard
• Holocaust testimonies surpressed by Soviets now in The Unknown Black Book by David Strom in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 24, 1950: Reform Congregations in Bid for United Religious Front
—February 24, 1950: Notice {Newspaper Merger}
—February 24, 1950: Mrs. Selma Getz Heads Women’s Division of UJF
—February 24, 1950: Allocations Committee Sets New Pattern
COMMUNITY WATCH
•Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Math Marathon at Soille Hebrew Day
September
INTERNATIONAL
U.S election more a spectacle for voters than an opportunity to deliberate by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Tracking one's family through the Shoah by Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia
JUDAISM
Une-Taneh-Tokef: Chant of awesome import during High Holy Day services by Cantor Sheldon Merel, with an audio clip of him chanting this prayer
LIFESTYLES
The Magic Circle—A glimpse of Eden by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Your baby is off to college, but you can't stop wishing that s/he was still at home by Marsha Sutton in San Diego
ARTS
Back, Back, Back is not where reviewer plans to go, at least not anytime soon by Carol Davis in San Diego
All that Chazz dazzles at the Ruskin by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
--February 24, 1950: Fund Workers Get Set For Annual Drive
--February 24, 1950: Christian Committee Presents Program
--February 24, 1950: Famous Singing Teacher in San Diego
--February 24, 1950: Baranov Elected Chairman of Del Mar Charities
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Students use all of their senses to experience the traditions of Rosh Hashanah
INTERNATIONAL
Obama, McCain debate Mid-East tactics by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
JUDAISM
Rosh Hashanah Fair at Soille Hebrew Day orients pupils to tastes of High Holidays by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Torah reading may be learned bit by bit by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
A burial illustrating the power of prayer by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ARTS
Hard to admire these catty, self-indulgent women, but Old Globe play is worthwhile by Carol Davis in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 10, 1950: Inside A.Z.A.by Leonard Naiman
—February 10, 1950: To San Diego Youth by Norman Holtzman
—February 10, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—February 10, 1950: Congregation Beth Jacob
—February 10, 1950: Tifereth Israel Synaggogue
—February 10, 1950: Beth Jacob Ladies to Hold Purim Dinner
COMMUNITY WATCH
Jewish Family Service: Mental disorders are common in the Jewish community
Lawrence Family JCC: San Diego Jewish Music Festival Previews Israel Philharmonic Visit
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Yehoshua: Soille Hebrew Day Fourth Graders’ Superhero
INTERNATIONAL
Former CIA Director James Woolsey urges major changes in U.S. energy use by Jim Lantry in San Diego
ROSH HASHANAH
Sweet memories of the page of honey by Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla
So why does the Jewish new year come in the seventh,not the first, month? by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego
'We were naked,' a poem by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
DINING
Mille Feuille: Oh, how sweet it is! by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 10, 1950: News of the Fox by John L. Kluchin
—February 10, 1950: Daughters of Israel
—February 10, 1950: JCRA by Anna B. Brooks
—February 10, 1950: San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith No. 92
—February 10, 1950: Jr. Pioneer Women by Alma Yaruss
COMMUNITY WATCH
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Rabbi Krohn’s Special Visit to Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
CAMPAIGN 2008
Republican Jewish Coalition highlights quotes from Democrats in pro-McCain ads by Suzanne Kurtz in Washington, D.C.
INTERNATIONAL
Jews, Druse honor trailblazing soldier's memory near the border of Gaza by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Nir Am, Israel
SAN DIEGO
Nice record: 48 of 48 SDJA seniors accepted to four -year-colleges by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ARTS
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard:
—#53, The San Diego Air Disaster
—#13, Yesterday
—#66, Time
How Jewish were the Beatles? by David Benkof in New York
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 10, 1950: Evening Group Hadassah
—February 10, 1950: Pioneer Women (Negba Club)
—February 10, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
—February 10, 1950: San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged
—February 10, 1950: Yo-Ma Co Club
COMMUNITY WATCH
San Diego Jewish Academy: L'Shanah Tovah from San Diego Jewish Academy
San Diego Jewish World: San Diego Jewish World tells its High Holy Day publishing schedule
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Soille Hebrew Day Kindergarteners Take The Taste Test
CAMPAIGN 2008
'Israel's security is sacrosanct,' Obama tells 900 rabbis in conference call by Eric Lynn and Dan Shapiro in Chicago
Reversing the high dropout rate from schools priority for Ethiopian-Israelis by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
INTERNATIONAL
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Jewish news of Australia and New Zealand by Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—Security spending for Jewish institutions in Australia varies from state to state
—Sydney Liberal leader has ties to Jewish community
—Jewish candidates make impact in local elections
—Toltz short-listed for the 2008 Man Booker Prize
—Lobby group offers apology
—Australia Arava partnership begins to bloom
—Wheels in motion for Junior Maccabi Carnival
—Vandals Target Maccabi Tennis Centre
—New Zealand shul reopens with fanfare
—Moriah College Student wins junior journalism award
ARTS
Mourned love found again in a book by Gail Feinstein Forman in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 10, 1950: Seattle Conference Elects Levenson
—February 10, 1950: Letters to the Editor from Mrs. Harold Garvin and A. Fisher
—February 10, 1950: Who’s New
COMMUNITY WATCH
Agency for Jewish Education: L'shanah tovah tikoteva
San Diego Jewish World: San Diego Jewish World begins weekly email service
San Diego Rabbinical Association: San Diego Rabbinical Association announces Kever Avot/ Imahot Services
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Oranges and maps at Solle San Diego Hebrew Day School
CAMPAIGN 2008
Sarah and George compared, contrasted by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
What Israelis learn from U.S. elections by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
INTERNATIONAL
Ahmadinejad protest planned in NYC on Thursday by a coalition of Jewish groups by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
ARTS
A standing O for the 'girls' in the office by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Song 'Meeskite' is opposite of its name by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego, with accompanying music.
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—February 10, 1950: Dr. T.R. Jackman To Speak
—February 10, 1950: Fund To Borrow $75,000 for Critical UJA Position
—February 10, 1950: Mrs. Steinman Elected To Nat’l Board of U.S.N.A.
—February 10, 1950: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
COMMUNITY WATCH
Agency for Jewish Education: AJE to offer immersion classes in Hebrew beginning next month
Lawrence Family JCC: 2008 San Diego Jewish Book Fair to feature celebrity authors Henry Winkler, Jonathan Safran Foer, Martin Fletcher, Evan Handler and 40 other writers
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Soille Hebrew Day second graders learn about the mitzvah of tzedakah
CAMPAIGN 2008
Down Syndrome: Advice for Sarah Palin by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith in Jerusalem
Obama strongly supports Israel by Howard Wayne in San Diego
INTERNATIONAL
Ariel University Center's U.S. fundraising chief had had colorful career path by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Impressions of an Ethiopian American tourist on his first trip to Israel by Kassahun Teffera in Rockville, Maryland
JUDAISM
Why and how I observe the Shabbat by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 27, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—January 27, 1950: Tifereth Israel Synagogue
—January 27, 1950: Beth Jacob
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. politicians should unite against Iran by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
JUDAISM
Blessings of the city and the country by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
The Chasid's mistake maybe wasn't one by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 27, 1950: Inside A.Z.A. by Leonard Naiman
—January 27, 1950: San Diego Bay City Bnai Brith
—January 27, 1950: Junior Matrons
—January 27, 1950: Judy Yukon Joins Quiz Kids
—January 27, 1950: Swing Your Partner
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
—Thalheimer flip flopped; Hillel threatens neighborhood from Alice Goldfarb Marquis, Ph.D, in La Jolla
—Thalheimer article informative; will help voters from Gail Forman in San Diego
ARTS
A Jew's admiration for a Catholic songwriter produced superb show by Carol Davis in Solana Beach, California
SPORTS
A Bissel Sports Trivia With Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
NEWS FROM ADVERTISERS
Lawrence Family JCC: An invitation to 'meet' Pocohantas at the Lawrence Family JCC
San Diego Jewish Academy: SDJA's Ali Tradonsky semifinalist in U.S. Middle School Science competition
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School: Children’s author Ian Cameron reads at Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
INTERNATIONAL
Chance meeting in San Diego topic of amazement in Kibbutz Kfar Aza by Ulla Hadar in Kfar Aza, Israel
SAN DIEGO/ CAMPAIGN 2008
Jewish advocate for Mt. Soledad Cross seeks community votes in council race by Donald H. Harrison
JUDAISM
Archeologists debate Tanakh's accuracy by Fred Reiss in Winchester, California
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO HISTORY
January 27, 1950: Jewish Labor Committee
January 27, 1950: Birdie Stodel Bnai Brith. Chapt. No. 92
January 27, 1950: Jewish War Veterans San Diego Post 185 Auxiliary
January 27, 1950: Hadassah
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
—Temple of Dreams poem wins praise, from Susan D. Rhea in San Diego
—White Privilege' essay delights Obama supporter, from Fran Sesti in Carlsbad, California
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Jewish Community Center: JCC Holiday Hours Reminder
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NATIONAL/ CAMPAIGN 2008
‘White Privilege’ in the United States by Tim Wise in Topeka, Kansas
JUDAISM
The Akedah and my gay life decision by David Benkof in New York
SAN DIEGO
Children begin tiling Seacrest's Viterbi Wall at intergenerational barbecue by Gerry Greber in Encinitas, California
ARTS
Dreamgirls soars in S.D. Musical Theatre Co. production at the San Diego Rep by Carol Davis in San Diego
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#19, Young Hawks
—#227, Love Can Grow
—#325, Oh, oh, Love
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO HISTORY
—January 27, 1950: Jewish War Veterans
—January 27, 1950: S.D. Hebrew Home For the Aged
—January 27, 1950: Cottage of Israel
—January 27, 1950: Paole Zion
INTERNATIONAL
JAFI is revitalizing the Zionist Dream by Zeev Bielski in Jerusalem
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish News by Garry Fabian in Melbourne:
—Roozendaal sworn in as NSW Treasurer
—Younger Australians have less favoured view of Israel
—Australian Jewish News wins national award
—Jewish Business Tribunal comes closer to reality
—National community survey launched
—The Tax Man at the Shabbat Table
—Adelaide congregation marks 160th anniversary
—Jewish Farewell for Governor-General
—Calling all Genealogists
—Appeal for Assault Victim
—A Guiding Light in Beijing
—Something in a Lighter Vein
NATIONAL/ CAMPAIGN 2008
Why I won't vote for Barack Obama, commentary by Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California
ARTS
Students, celebrities decorate ceramic butterflies for SDJA's Holocaust project by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 27, 1950: Who’s New? (Maybe They Came From Your Home Town)
— January 27, 1950: Morgenthau To Make ‘Report to Nation’ On Coast to Coast Telephone Hookup, Jan. 31st
— January 27, 1950: Jewish Community Center by Lou Mogy
—January27, 1950: Pioneer Women (Negba) Club
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NATIONAL
A conversation with Andrew Viterbi, National Medal of Science laureate by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California
LETTERS
Parents urge "No on 8 Vote" to protect same-gender marriages in California from Carl & Marilyn Hansen in San Diego
ARTS
Temple of Dreams, a poem by Sara Appel-Lennon inspired by last Sunday's dedication of Temple Emanu-El
Rescue of Yemenite Jews recounted in "The Prophecy of Elijah" by
Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
Vagina Monologues playwright looks up to stomachs in The Good Body, now at Rep by Carol Davis in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 27, 1950: Have You Had Your Chest X-Rayed
—January 27, 1950: Letters to the Editor
—January 27, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
—January 27, 1950: J.C.R.A.
SAN DIEGO
Temple Emanu-El dedicates new sanctuary; congregants return to Del Cerro home by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Jewish moments with 2 retired journalists by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ARTS
Envisioning U.S.-Iran nuclear nightmare, book review by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 27, 1950: UJF Drive Date Set
—January 27, 1950: Where Does the Money Go {Editorial}
—January 27, 1950: United Jewish Fund
—January 27, 1950: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
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Tifereth Israel Synagogue: Rabbi Rosenthal to lead trip to Israel for Tel Aviv's 100th birthday!
CAMPAIGN 2008
Jewish auxiliary groups of Democrats and Republicans in battle to define Sarah Palin—spin doctoring by the Democratic National Jewish Caucus and the Republican Jewish Coalition.
JUDAISM
Solel offers variety of Jewish choices by Donald H. Harrison in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
Torah demands accurate weights, measures by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
When the kind lady was locked out by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
My Money, Your Money, or Ours by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla,California
SPORTS
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 13, 1950: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood
—January 13, 1950: Temple Beth Israel
—January 13, 1950: Tifereth Israel News
—January 13, 1950: Congregation Beth Jacob
NEWS FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Students pay Labor Day tribute to San Diego Jewish Academy’s silent heroes
CAMPAIGN 2008
The choice between Obama and McCain could be this generation's most important by Howard Wayne
Jewish access to Palin in government by Gary Rotto in San Diego
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Add Haym Salomon to list of important Jews from Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Seven years after 9/11, what's Bush's legacy? from Dr. Norman Mann in San Diego
ADVENTURES IN SAN DIEGO JEWISH HISTORY
—January 13, 1950: “What’s Cookin’” At Troop 99?
—January 13, 1950: Council of Jewish Women
—January 13, 1950: Inside AZA by Leonard Naiman
—January 13, 1950: Jewish Youth Council
—January 13, 1950: Tifereth Israel Young People’s League
ARTS
Night Sky audience experiences aphasia by Carol Davis in San Diego
LIFESTYLES
16-year courtship finally reaches chuppah by Norene Schiff-Shenhav in Fallbrook, California
NEWS FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
Adoption Alliance of Jewish Family Service: Upcoming Events
Bronfman Youth Fellowship Awarded to San Diego Jewish Academy’s Jack de Tar
Tifereth Israel Synagogue schedules Selichot showing of Iraq documentary
Remembering 9/11/2001
Does government need 'back door' authority to break encryption codes? by Martin Charles Golumbic in Haifa, Israel.
'Ordinary' citizens demonstrated grace in an extraordinary disaster by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
National
Who were 3 most important U.S. Jews? by David Benkof in New York
Campaign 2008—Letters to the Editor
—Matthew Brooks column draws rebuke from Carol Davis in San Diego
— Obama didn't protest Wright for 20 years; how would he act towards bombastic leaders of anti-U.S. nations? from Donald A. Moskowitz in Londonderry, New HampshireAdventures in San Diego Jewish History
—January 13, 1950: San Diego Jr. Pioneer Women
—January 13, 1950: Labor Zionists
—January 13, 1950: Junior Charity League
Arts
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard.
—#243, Mary Had a Little Lamb
—#244, The Itsy Bitsy Spider
—#246, The Little Star
News from Our Advertisers
Mental Illness: Coping Strategies, Current Treatments, & Paths to Wellness from Jewish Family Service
San Diego Jewish Academy focuses on academics, athletics and arts
International
Don't trivialize the Shoah by making light of it, or using it for partisan ends by Dvir Abramovich in Melbourne, Australia
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian in Melbourne:
—World No Safer after 9/11—Juval Aviv
—Tough opening game for peace team
—Submission highlight campus bias
—Community Security Group first public appeal
—A remarkable musical milestone
—Jewish Community welcomes new Premier
—Outrage over Arab leader's remarks
—A grave situation in Brest, Belarus
—Something in lighter vein - The Jewish Car
National
Campaign 2008: Democrats' attacks on Palin lack merit by Matthew Brooks in Washington D.C.
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—January 13, 1950: Senior Pioneer (Negba) Club
—January 13, 1950:Yo-Ma-Co News
—January 13, 1950:Guardians
—January 13, 1950: J.C.R.A.
Arts
It’s a Hit! It’s the Housewives! by Cynthia Citron in Sherman Oaks, California
Sports
Will Spitz legend survive Phelps? Book review by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Messages from Our Advertisers
Musical Selichot at Congregation Beth Am
San Diego Jewish Academy Unveils New Gymnasium & Sports Complex
International
How much of a criminal is PM Olmert? by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Budgetary caution saves lives in Georgia by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
National
Campaign 2008: Palin opposes abortion, evolution, sex ed by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
Judaism
Florida rabbi questions why some areas have many synagogues, only one mikvah by Bruce Lowitt in Palm Harbor, Florida
Songs of Our People: Eylu D'Vorim—Torah study prelude by Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—January 13, 1950: 1950 {Editorial}
—January 13, 1950: Former Major Israeli Army In San Diego
—January 13, 1950: Who's New
—January 13, 1950: Samuel L. Fox Lodge by John L. Kluchin
—January 13, 1950: Hadassah
Arts
Memphis: Racism and rock n' roll by Carol Davis in La Jolla, California
Messages from Our Publisher
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International
Israeli professor worries over course his native United States is taking in world by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Judaism
Non-practicing vegetarian chooses to make a kosher compromise by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada
Undeterred by vandals, Ner Tamid leaders predict bright future for the congregation by Donald H. Harrison in Poway, California
A new daughter embraces the Covenant by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Sharing a meal at Chabad of La Costa by Gerry Greber in Carlsbad, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—January 13, 1950: Fund Ends Year With Over $207,000
—January 13, 1950: Institute to Feature Course in Mental Hygiene
—January 13, 1950: Youth Aliyah To Present Film
—January 13, 1950: There’s Room For You {Editorial}
Arts
Picking right shows for teenage grandkids by Carol Davis in San Diego
Messages from Advertisers & Our Publisher
—Please actively support San Diego Jewish World
—Upcoming events of the Jewish American Chamber of Commerce
International
Are olim more prone to child-murder? by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Israelis trust IDF and the media more than they trust their politicians by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
Campaign 2008: Obama worries some Israel supporters by Michael Goldblatt in Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania
Judaism
Christian saints and Jewish tzaddikim: what is the meaning of graveside prayers? by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Does medical treatment interfere with G-d's will? Akiva had the answer for that one by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Zipping into learning at Beth Israel by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego County
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—January 13, 1950: Late Flash
—January 13, 1950: Hutler and Levenson to Attend Conference
—January 13, 1950: Rabbinical Assembly To Meet Here
—January 13, 1950: Israel Representative Talks on Investments
Sports
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
Messages from Advertisers and Our Publisher
—Gotthelf Art Gallery opens exhibition of emerging Jewish artists
—October activities offered at College Avenue Senior Center
—Please actively support San Diego Jewish World
International
Tales of squill, wagtails and sunsets by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
A lightning tour through South Italy's numerous Jewish historical sites by Karen Primack in Trani, Italy
Judaism
'Prayer isn't boring... You are' by David Benkof in New York
San Diego County
In tribute to Marie Berg and other community leaders w ho came before us by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History:
—December 30, 1949: Episcopalian Rector Invites Cantor To Participate in Midnight Mass
—December 30, 1949: S.D. Lasker Lodge Bnai Brith Installation Set For January 8
—December 30, 1949: Congregation Tifereth Israel
International
Unlike Americans, Israeli families of politicians usually stay out of limelight by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Rabbi overcomes odds in Italy’s south by Karen Primack in Serrastretta, Italy
San Diego/Tijuana
American Reform group grows in Mexico by Gerry Greber in Tijuana, Mexico
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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—December 30, 1949: Tifereth Israel Junior League
—December 30, 1949: Council Nominates Officers for 1950:
—December 30, 1949 Memorial Altar Fund Drive Progressing
—December 30, 1949: Rabbi Cohn To Review ‘Why Jesus Died’
Arts
All is Vanities at Pasadena Playhouse by Cynthia Citron in Pasadena, California
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard
—#18, American Dream
—#23, Golden Shore
—#113, The Two Dollar Diamond
International
Children try to persuade parents to make aliyah from war-torn Georgia by Idan Peysahovich
Special Report: Internet AntiSemitism by Debora Stone in Canberra, Australia
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian in Melbourne:
—Year-long Israel odyssey inspires teacher
—NSW Premier announces security funding boost
—ECAJ President named to Claims Conference
—MP petitions Deputy Prime Minister to ban blog
—ADC calls for action against broadcasts
—Western Australian Jewish Community expands
—Central Synagogue feted with a grand concert
—Local lobby group apologizes
San Diego County
Neo-Nazi graffiti again plagues Ner Tamid by Donald H. Harrison in Poway, California
San Diego Jewish History
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History:
—December 30, 1949: J.C.R.A. by Anna Brooks
—December 30, 1949:Congregation Beth Jacob
—December 30, 1949:Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
—December 30, 1949: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
Arts
The Actors’ Gang brings the dead to life by Cynthia Citron in Culver City, California
International
Problems in U.S., Israel known; likely responses of leading candidates aren't by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Unusual ceremonies scheduled for Ramadan in Jerusalem and lifesaving at the Dead Sea by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
San Diego County
Congregation Beth Am picnics on the green by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
One of Jewish San Diego's favorite columnists walks—and writes!—again It's Gert Thaler in San Diego
San Diego Jewish History
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History:
— December 30, 1949:Jewish War Veterans of the United States
— December 30, 1949:San Diego Birdie Stodel B’nai Brith Chapter No. 92
— December 30, 1949:Senior Pioneer (Negba) Club
— December 30, 1949: Hadassah
Arts
Music of Our People, a collection of Jewish songs performed by Cantor Sheldon Merel of San Diego, debuts today on San Diego Jewish World with Adon Olam
International
Interfaith dialogue best at grassroots level by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada
Souvenirs not from U.S., Israel, but China by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
National
Eco-activists rob U.S. of 'can-do' spirit by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Judaism
Arrival of family from Israel prompts the brit debate: who should do it and where? by Carol Davis in San Diego
Sports
Nike's 'Human Race' went well for red-shirted 10k runners in Tel Aviv by Ulla Hadar in Tel Aviv
San Diego Jewish History
—December 30, 1949: Life Begins for Rabbi Cohn
—December 30, 1949: Community Center Soccer Team
— December 30, 1949: Chaim Weizmann Labor Zionist Organization
—December 30, 1949: San Diego Hebrew Home Auxiliary
August 2008NationalCampaign 2008: NJDC rejects RJC critique of BidenJudaismby Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, CaliforniaSan Diego Jewish HistoryAdventures in San Diego Jewish History:December 16, 1949:December 16, 1949:December 16, 1949:December 30, 1949:December 30, 1949:by Donald H. Harrison in San DiegoSan Diego Jewish HistorySan Diego Jewish World seeks historic newspapers to archive on the weby David Benkof in New YorkEducation
San Diego Jewish HistorySan Diego Jewish World seeks historic newspapers to archive on the webArts
Emperor's New Clothesa in MelbourneMove to block anti-Semitic 'Terror TV'San Diego Jewish Historyby Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, FloridaLifestylesby Donald H. Harrison in San Diegoby Lynne Thrope in San Diego
International
Filner opposes Saudi nuclear power by Congressman Bob Filner in Washington, D.C.
Energy Freedom Summit planned in Chicago by Tom Neumann in Washington, D.C.
Letters
Does Obama think Ahmadinejad and Assad are rational? from Mitchell Finkel in North Bethesda, Maryland
San Diego County
United Nations-style family gives Igbo names to the newest children in the clan by Gail Umeham in San Diego
Tibor Rubin, Jewish recipient of Medal of Honor, heads for San Diego exhibit by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego Jewish History
—December 2, 1949: American Jewish Congress
—December 16, 1949: ‘Home Beautiful’ Program Impressive by J(ulia) Kaufman
—December 16, 1949: Labor Zionist Shekel Campaign Continues
—December 16, 1949: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
International
Their limited knowledge does not prevent 'intellectuals' from Middle East punditry by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
National
A private concert on a sultry Philadelphia night by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego County
Jewish Family Service showcases its service to refugees at New American Museum reception by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego History
—December 2, 1949: Jewish Labor League
—December 2, 1949:Temple Senior League
—December 2, 1949: 'Hay In Your Hair' by P. Kaufman
—December 2, 1949: T.Y.L. 'Hello Dance' by Joel Goldfus
—December 2, 1949: ‘What’s Cookin’ at Troop 99?’
Arts
The future in The Pavilion just goes on and on by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Jewish License Plates
"Feigele" adorns a Lexus in New York City, photo by Bill Swersey
International
Do missile defense systems really defend? by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Cracks appear in U.S.-Israel alliance against nuclear Iran; what is trigger point for attack? by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Campaign 2008: Senator Obama and his positions on Israel by Ambassadors Dennis Ross and Daniel Kurtzer
Judaism
Judaism's tradition of putting study first by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Remembering Rav. Henach Leibowitz by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
San Diego County
First Shabbat in Emanu-El's new hom; 'We are finally facing Jerusalem' by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Tall ships on parade on San Diego Bay by Dan Schaffer in San Diego
San Diego History
—December 2, 1949: San Diego Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rith by Bess Borushek
—December 2, 1949: Women’s Auxiliary, San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged
— December 2, 1949: Council of Jewish Women
— December 2, 1949: Hadassah
Sports
The embarrassment of Israel's 'pro' baseball by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
by Donald H. Harrison in San DiegoSan Diego HistoryDecember 2, 1949:December 2, 1949:December 2, 1949:December 2, 1949:
by Fred Reiss in Winchester, CaliforniaSan Diego HistoryInternational
Former American, now an Israeli, finds faults with both Obama and McCain by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Former captive nations want to be in NATO by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
—Israeli, Aussie paramedics share knowledge
—High honour for Australian community leader
—Australian Government denies policy shift on Israel
—Maccabi provides Jewish sporting and social networks
—Security concerns about latest technology
—Toben awaits verdict
—Gold Coast school shuts its doors
—Professionals providing community support
—The Promised Land Down Under
—Vorchheimer settles civil claim against authorities
—The Keeper of Memories
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 18, 1949: American Jewish Congress
—November 18, 1949: Cottage of Israel
—December 2, 1949:Mordecai Kaplan To Be Honored in Los Angeles
—December 2, 1949:Agency Authorizes Fund Campaigns
—December 2, 1949: Beth Jacob P.T.A.
San Diego
Jewish stories at the foot of a hospital bed by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Letters
Touching the Soul author touched by review, letter from Max Fallek
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 18, 1949: Temple Senior League
—November 18, 1949: Temple Beth Israel P.T.A.
—November 18, 1949: Bankruptcy faces Israel, declares Christian minister
—November 18, 1949:Hadassah
—November 18, 1949: Junior Pioneer Women
—November 18, 1949: Temple Beth Israel
International
'Best school in Israel' a matter of survival for planned Sha'ar Hanegev High School by Ulla Hadar in Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel.
San Diego
Why ducks are wary—but not necessarily intimidated—by those human critters by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Arts
Surviving and transforming in widowhood, book review by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
--November 18, 1949: Plans Country Fair For Temple Sisterhood
--November 18, 1949: San Diego Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rith
--November 18, 1949:Addleson Calls Meeting For Home
--November 18, 1949: 35th Anniversary Observed by Jolly 16
--November 18, 1949:Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
-November 18, 1949: Hadassah Study GroupInternational
A second- generation scholar promotes food's peace-building possibilities by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Judaism
A place to start teshuvah by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Sports
A bissel sports trivia by Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Letters
Ginsburg, Maccabi security committee showed high community commitment, from Stuart Simmons in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 18, 1949: Congregation Beth Jacob
—November 18, 1949: S.D. Lasker Lodge
—November 18, 1949:San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged Auxiliary
—November 18, 1949:Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary
—November 18, 1949: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary
International
Russian-Georgian conflict reverberates through Israel; chills its FSU relations by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
So where was Russian expert Condy Rice before the bombs started falling? by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Sports
JCC Maccabi Games tennis results, compiled by the Lawrence Family JCC
Arts
The kind of friend all may value by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Thoughts on writing a bimonthly column by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
Conclusion of Reluctant Martyr, a serialization of a historical novel by Sheila Orysiek.
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 18, 1949:Israel Faces Bankruptcy! {Editorial}
—November 18, 1949: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
—November 18, 1949:Who’s New? (Maybe They Came From Your Home Town)
—November 18, 1949:Weinbergers Hit Half Century MarkInternational
Europe, dependent on Russian oil, unwilling to intervene in Georgia war by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego
This security chief did so well, you never heard about him or his team by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Preparing lunc, fostering teamwork by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California
Arts
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard:
#28, Wondering
#304, Last Will and Testament
#286, Dying
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 14, 1949: Fund Requests Pledge Payments
—November 14, 1949: Jewish Institute Opens for Registration
—November 18, 1949: JDC Western States Conference Ends
—November 18, 1949: Local Leaders To Be Honored At Annual United Jewish Fund MeetingThe Jews Down Under: A roundup of Jewish news in Australia and New Zealand, by Garry FabianMargoyles' traditional Jewish welcomeSan Diego by Donald H. Harrison in San DiegoNovember 14, 1949:November 14, 1949:November 14, 1949by P(aul) KaufmanNovember 14, 1949:by Alice Aufricht, Age 13International
Georgia appears to have provoked war with Russia; Jewish agencies aid refugees by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Sports
Sport leads the way in caring for the hungry by Donald H. Harrison in Lake Elsinore, California
Some individual JCC Maccabi results compiled by the Lawrence Family JCC.
Arts
Arthur Miller obsesses mysteriously by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Separating dance text from dance midrash by Sheila Orysiek in Costa Mesa, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 14, 1949: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
—November 14, 1949: Hadassah
—November 14, 1949: Pioneer Women Negba Club
—November 14, 1949: Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rithInternationalA Tisha B'Av hike around the Old City by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Beijing Olympics - YEA! Well, maybe not…. by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego mission to Sha'ar Hanegev focuses on educational issues, cooperation by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, IsraelReflections on the JCC Maccabi Games by Gary Rotto in San Diego
LifestylesEnjoying the local fare in Carlsbad by Donald H. Harrison in Carlsbad, California—November 14, 1949: Jr. Pioneer Women
—November 14, 1949:Beth Jacob Cong Elects New Officers
—November 14, 1949:Hadassah Annual Convention to be November 13th by Ira Sharkansky in JerusalemPeace proponents, members of Kol Acher, gather on both sides of Gaza border by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, IsraelHiding in Holland from the Nazi killers by Donald H. Harrison in San DiegoNot 'Mission' Bay but perhaps 'Synagogue' Bay? by Donald H. Harrison in San DiegoJCC Maccabi Games exemplified ahavat chinam, selfless love, uniting all Jews by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San DiegoHow the teams fared at JCC Maccabi Games, compiled by the Lawrence Family JCC
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, FloridaDonovan’s Steak and Chop House a prime reason to visit historic Gaslamp Quarter by Lynne Thrope in San DiegoNovember 14, 1949: JDC-USNA Hold Joint Meeting
—November 14, 1949:November 14, 1949:November 14, 1949: Personals {Rabbi Baruch Stern}November 14, 1949 Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego International by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalemby Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel by Gary Rotto in San Diegoa serialized novel by Sheila OrysiekNovember 14, 1949:November 14, 1949:November 14, 1949November 14, 1949November 14, 1949:With all those medals, will Israelis be able to keep their luggage under 50 pounds? by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Where do you take JCC Maccabi athletes in San Diego County on 'host family night?' by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Girl, 11, aims to be Maccabi 'pin queen' by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Basketball, 'Jewish geography' and socializing all part of Maccabi games by Gary Rotto in San Diego
International
The clowns who make policy in Palestine and the U.S. embarrass both governments by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
U.S. following nonsensical policy in Gaza by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Arts
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#54, I Wear A Hat
—#109, I Won't Put Up With You
—#283, I Hoped That You Would Love Me
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 14, 1949: Vote Yes! On Library Bond Issue
—November 14, 1949: Rev. Grauel and Mme Oppert To Speak For United Jewish Fund
—November 14, 1949: Community Chest Campaign On
—November 14, 1949: Take It Away by Lou and Ray Solomon
International
Abbas' refusal to accept refugees from Gaza underscores West Bank's separateness by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
New Israel Baseball League president vows to pay its debts and forge a 12-team future by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts
Jews are also the 'people of the comic book' by Joseph Laredo in San Diego
Lifestyles
Jewish-Korean wedding provides blend of two cultures with two distinct ceremonies by Eileen Wingard in Malibu, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—October 1949:San Diego B’nai B’rith Women
—October 1949: Council to Celebrate National Council Day
—October 1949:Ladies Auxiliary J.W. V. Post No. 185
—October 1949: Tifereth Israel SisterhoodSports/ 2008 JCC Maccabi Games
'Why Volleyball?' nets many responses by Danielle Potiker and Daniela Federman in San Diego
U.S. Jewish athletes ready for Beijing Olympics in four different sports by "SD Pipeline" staff in San Diego
San Diego
Father transforms his grief into helping thousands in the name of his daughter by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts
The Receptionist will soon lure you into office comedy/drama at Cygnet Theatre by Carol Davis in San Diego
Pen: A writing implement, or a prison? by Cynthia Citron in Beverly Hills, California
Lifestyles
Two Jewish women win acclaim for their restaurants: Lehn Goetz and Tracy Borkum by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—October 1949: J.C.R.A
—October 1949: Jolly 16 Celebrates 35 Years of Service
—October 1949:Senior Pioneer Women
—October 1949: Birdie Stodel Chapter No. 92 B’nai B’rith
by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel by Joel A. Moskowitz, M.D. by Sheila Orysiek in San DiegoOctober 1949:October 1949:October 1949October 1949:InternationalBush hopes to salvage Mideast success unrealistic with decline in Olmert's power by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Decisions continue with or without Olmert by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Judaism
Leaving matters on a positive note by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Sports
JCC Maccabi Games: Co-ed flag footballers are "two-a-dayers" by Gary Rotto in San Diego
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Arts
Lombrozo's 'Air Filter' reflects skyline, role of 'urban tree' as waterfront show launched by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—October 1949: Kaufman Appointed New Managing Editor Of The Jewish Press
—October 1949: Notice {Publication Date Change}
—October 1949:New Federation Plans Survey
—October 1949: Editorial Page… Policy
—October 1949: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
Environment
Abramson is helping to preserve the earth one diatom and polar bear at a time by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts
Yank! A New Musical explores the travails of gays in the military during WWII by Carol Davis in San Diego
Assassins:Creepy subject, yet good musical by Cynthia Citron in Hollywood
Chapter 19 of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek
Sports
Backroom hums as Maccabi Games near by Gary Rotto in La Jolla, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—September 1949: San Diego Lasker Lodge B’nai B’rith News by Morrie Kraus
—September 1949: Samuel I. Fox Lodge No. 1747, B’nai B’rith
—September 1949: Kaufmans Return From Two Year European JDC Work
—September 1949: Esther Weitzman Given Signal Honor
July 2008
International
Peace negotiations produce little news by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Temple Solel travelers inspect soldiers' quarters as part of 'Project Kibbutz' by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
National
How kosher was the U-T's meat coverage? by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Arts
Thursdays with The Songs of Hal Wingard
—#37, Growing Old
—#293, As People Grow Old
—#303, Home for the Aged
A literary giant emerges from self-exile by David Strom in San Diego
Basic Jewish concepts to our children—and perhaps to Chinese workers too by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—September 1949: Make Fall Plans For Community Center
—September 1949: Closing Program Climaxes Day Camp
—September 1949: Jacobson to Be Honored at N.Y. Presentation
—September 1949: Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel Holds Election of Officers
International
Average Americans more resolute than Congress in responding to gasoline crisis by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Amid such beauty, once was such horror by Ulla Hadar in Meina, Italy
Germans paying compensation to survivors who worked in ghettos run by the Nazis by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of news in the Southern Hemisphere by Garry Fabian:
—Jewish delegation greets Pope Benedict XVI in Australia during World Youth Day fete
—Warm feelings flow from World Youth Day
—Pope entertained by Jewish singers
—Community move against bogus collectors
—Educator honoured by former teacher
—Early immigration records now on line
—National Rabbinic Conference held
—Youth Movements Unite in South Australia
—The Jewish and Kosher Community of Fiji (News from 'halfway down under')
Sports
San Diego teen athletes ready to host and to compete in JCC Maccabi games next week by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—August 1949: Nu by Red Borscht
—August 1949: Beta Tau
—August 1949:Hear About Brandeis by Sid Stokes
—August 1949: Solomon Attends Youth Conference
Politics
Hanging conservative in a liberal closet by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Arts
Chance meeting leads to one-day, one-woman show for Israeli-born Shosh Ernst by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—August 1949: San Diego B’nai B’rith Women
—August 1949: Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rith by Jeanne Camiel
—August 1949: J.W.V. Auxiliary by Binnie Brooks
—August 1949: J.C.R.A. by Anna B. Brooks
—August 1949: Yo-Ma-Co News by Alice Solomon
International
Senator Obama in the Middle East: Part III by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Judaism
Bearing false witness: a compassionate lie by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
California
Two emotional rites in the land of the free by Donald H. Harrison at Camp Pendleton, California
Arts
Play is searing indictment of Roosevelt and his 'accomplices' Wise and Rosenman by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—August 1949: JWV and Auxiliaries Convention Held
—August 1949: Awards Given at Hillel Banquet
—August 1949: A Miracle Conceived and Born Can Yet Become A Mirage
—August 1949: Senior (Negebod) Pioneer Women
International
Senator Obama in the Middle East: Part II by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
China: A link in the Jewish diaspora by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Judaism
A biblical lesson in setting priorities by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal
Arts
'Phantom' is ba-a-ack, and she's loving' it by Carol Davis in San Diego
How love conquers even humongous birds by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Sports
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 1949: Ladies’ Auxiliary S.D. Post No. 185 J.W.V. of the U.S.
—June 1949: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
—June 1949: Women’s Chapter, Samuel I. Fox Lodge
—June 1949: Registration Opens for Day Camp
—June 1949: Alpha Phi Pi
Middle East
Senator Obama in the Middle East: Part I by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Israel's embarassments: Katsav, Olmert by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
San Diego/ Sports
Maccabi Games: 'portals' for Jewish youth by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California
San Diego Jewish Trivia: Sports by Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego
Arts
Chapter 18 of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 1949:Welfare Society Adds New Service
—June 1949: J.C.R.A by Anna Brooks
—June 1949: Daughter Born to Rabbi and Mrs. Stern
—June 1949:Ida Nasatir on Speaking Tour
—June 1949: Poale Zion
The Arts
Former Navy base bursts with creativity by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard
—#71, The Magic of Love
—#125, Camaraderie
Author believes Israel's salvation is secular by Fred Reiss in Winchester, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 1949:Shevous Services Feature Confirmations
—June 1949:Leaders Spur Activities to Complete 1949 Fund Drive
—June 1949:Hillel Awards Interfaith Scholarships at San Diego State College
—June 1949:Developing Youth Leadership
Middle East
Key to Mideast peace not change among the Israelis but among the Palestinians by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Australia
A Roundup of Jewish news of Australia by Garry Fabian
—Jewish scholar sees softening attitudes among Jews towards 'Messianic Jews'
—Alarm about Messianic Jews
—Star studded line-up for Sydney Jewish Writer Festival
—Makor Jewish Resource Library to expand
—Courage to Care - A tool to fight racism and prejudice
—Should Shoah education be made compulsory?
—From Jakarta to Perth
—Jewish Community Chatfest
—South African Community continues consolidation
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—April 1949: Caravan of Hope Arrives April 11th
—May 1949: Fund Leaders Attend Celebration of First Anniversary of the Republic of Israel
—May 1949: Hadassah
—May 1949: Beth Jacob Auxiliary
—May 1949: Nu? by Red Borscht
—May 1949: Ceremony May 30 {Decoration Day}
—May 1949: Personality of the Week (Levi Eshkol)
Arts
A lesbian comes out to the Orthodox followers of her father, the Rav by David Strom in San Diego
Israel's history, geography, customs for preschoolers before the High Holidays by Donald H. Harrison
Middle East
U.S. should heed Israeli lesson in Lebanon by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Some questions Obama should ask Abbas by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
The New York Times & 9th Commandment by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego/Arts
Strom's klezmer hero helps save Pinsk by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—April 1949:Our Policy
—April 1949:Introducing Our Columnists by Lewis Solomon and Ray Solomon
—April 1949:Leaders Herald Return of Jewish Press
—April 1949: United Jewish Fund Campaign For $309,000 to Open This Week
Lifestyles
Cane-raising at 60th college reunion by Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D
USA
'Never Give In' is Arlen Specter's credo by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego
San Diego, Tijuana to join in worldwide salute to Tel Aviv's 100th anniversary by Donald H. Harison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—August 7, 1947: Week at Palomar Closes Program
—August 7, 1947: Letter from Albert Hutler to Ray Solomon
—April 1949: Cavalcade To Trace Record of Lasker Lodge
—April 1949: J.W.B. Returns to San Diego
Middle East
Olmert's fingers on levers of power make those who would oust him quite cautious by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Judaism
Culture of death versus culture of life by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Stopping gossip—one hour at a time by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 31, 1947: Pioneer Women
—July 31, 1947: Yo-Ma-Co
—August 7, 1947: Jewish Press to Suspend Publication: Decision Announced at Meeting of Representatives
—August 7, 1947: Announcement {Suspension of Publication}
—August 7, 1947: City-Wide Picnic at El Monte in Sept.
—August 7, 1947: Young Folks Zionist Group Formed
Arts
An errant yet charming father returns by Carol Davis in San Diego
Sports
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Middle East
The heroes of Israel, from the Exodus hunger-strikers to Goldwasser and Regev by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
San Diego
Making children smile, aiding world peace by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts
Nathan Detroit and friends trodding the boards at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista by Carol Davis in Vista, California
Chapter 17 of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 31, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B.
—July 31, 1947: Jewish War Vets
—July 31, 1947: Jewish War Vets {Auxiliary}
—July 31, 1947: USO-JWB Activities
San Diego County Jewish Trivia: Balboa Park by Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego
Middle East
Bodies of Goldwasser and Regev return to Israel in post-Lebanon II war exchange by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Israel gives Hezbollah propaganda victory by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Arts
Questions propel play and Jewish director by Carol Davis in Solana Beach, California
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard:
—#58, Dependency
—#60, Nurse!
—#324, Dear Mr. Spine
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 31, 1947: B’nai B’rith to Present Radios to Naval Hospital
—July 31, 1947:Camp Handicraft Exhibited at Reception
—July 31, 1947: 'CARE' offices move to new location
—July 31, 1947: Initial Meeting Accomplishes Much
Middle East
Palestinians depend on Israeli economy; yet Fayyed tries to weaken its prospects by Shoshana Bryen
Australia
—UN's one-sidedness condemned by Prof. Bayfsky
—Year-long saga finally laid to rest
—The end of a partnership
—Federal opposition shadow minister visits Israel
—Rabbi to officiate at first lesbian ceremony
—Community pays tribute to Rabbi Groner
—Charges imminent against Adelaide rabbi and wife
—Businessman launches Orthodox newspaper
—Kadimah Marks 10 Years
—It's Never too late to celebrate your Barmitzvah
—Another Jewish Boy hits the Big League
—By weight, rabbi warns of hazards of a kosher diet
Arts
Real life with 'Phantom' star Marni Raab by Carol Davis in San Diego
Sports
Watching All-Star game with friend Fox by Donald H. Harrison
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 24, 1947: JCRA
—July 31, 1947: Flash! {Camp Palomar}
—July 31, 1947: World Affairs Institute Here August 4th to 8th
—July 31, 1947: UJF Quota More Than Half Collected
Middle East
San Diego's UJF Mission arrives in Sha'ar Hanegev; where else to go for Latin food? by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Or Haner
Sarkozy sacrifices Franch honor to Syria by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Canada
Involving neo-Nazi youths in research led to turnaround in their attitudes by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto
Arts
Jewish love for those great sailing ships by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Letters
When a community works in concert from David Amos in San Diego
G.I. Joe and biblical translation from Dan Schaffer in San Diego
Our growing arts and culture district from Alan Ziter in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 24, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—July 24, 1947: Yo-Ma-Co
—July 24, 1947: Pioneer Women
—July 24, 1947: Temple Sisterhood Project Off To Fine Start
Middle East
Israel's national guessing game: Can Olmert last? If not, who will succeed him? by Ira Sharkansy in Jerusalem
Sha'ar Hanegev bureau chief campaigns to dispose of litter at Kibbutz Ruhama by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Letters
Seeks memoirs from North Americans who volunteered during Israel's Six-Day War from Michael Zimmerman in Chicago
Yesawich, Rhodes make aliyah from San Diego from Dena Wimpfheimer in New York City
Article on Merchant Marine wins plaudits from Cantor Sheldon Merel in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 24, 1947: Week At Camp In Palomar Mountain
—July 24, 1947: Day Camp Proves Successful in S.D.
—July 24, 1947: USO-JWB Enjoys ‘Brunch’
—July 24, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B.
Arts
TICO concert brings community together by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Jean Isaacs: Generous spirit opens doors by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Sunday, July 13, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 167)
Middle East
Iran's bad week: gas deal with French Total sours, missile test lacks credibility by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Shaliach tells fellow kibbutzniks about his goodwill assignment in Tulsa, Oklahoma by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
G. I. Joe’s choices reshape the battlefield by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego and the Nation
World War II-era Merchant Mariners seek compensation for lost G.I. Bill privileges by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 17, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B.
—July 17, 1947: Jewish Labor Com.
—July 17, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—July 17, 1947: Pioneer Women
Judaism
The wily machinations of the yetzer hara by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Sports
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Judaism
We can judge a leader by his followers by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
San Diego
Danny and Clyde... They lived a lot, and stayed friends since their school days by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 10, 1947: J.C.R.A
—July 10, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—July 10, 1947: U.S.O.-J.W.B. Activities
—July 17, 1947: Palomar Camp Plans Completed
Arts
Falstaff a great fall guy in 'Merry Wives' by Carol Davis in San Diego
Famed director Sydney Pollack laughingly agreed to take direction from an amateur by George Falkowitz in Oceanside, California
Chapter 16 of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Middle East
Negev mayors protest Olmert decision against fortifications along Gaza border by Ulla Hadar in Sderot, Israel
U.S.-Iraq withdrawal negotiations prompt posturing for both countries' electorates by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
San Diego
San Diego had his dream job and great weather, but Israel had his heart by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego Jewish Trivia: Places by Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 10, 1947: Fund Total Must Be Raised
—July 10, 1947: Registration Opened for Camp Palomar
—July 10, 1947: 'Campers' to Visit Training Center
—July 10, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B.
Arts
Globe's Romeo and Juliet needs polish by Carol Davis in San Diego
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard of San Diego
—#51, Waiting for Anne Marie
—#42, Magdalena
—#184, Anne
Middle East
'Gabriel's Revelation' may alter Jewish, Christian concepts of interrelationships by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Australia
A Roundup of Jewish news in Australia by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—My grandson's bar mitzvah—and mine
—Shtetl of Zhetl inspires prize-winning essay
—Rabbi Yitzchok Groner dies aged 83
—Jewish groups avoid Diaspora study
—Rabbis oppose euthanasia bill
—Community looks closely at Jewish education cost
—Foreign Affairs Dept. investigates tourist's fate
—Bug's scientific name honors Australian Jew
—Australians to lead at Yad Vashem conference
—Achiever off to Prague
—JLC gets a new home
—Maccabi's winning run continues
—Police called after spiteful football game
San Diego
Scholarly, easy-to-read work tells of San Diego places people are dying to get into by Donald H. Harrison
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 3, 1947: Jewish Labor Com
—July 3, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—July 3, 1947: Yo-Ma-Co
—July 3, 1947: Pioneer Women
Arts
All that ends well still can be a problem by Carol Davis in San Diego
Sports
Two Jews in starting All-Star Game lineup by Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Middle East
The cause of freedom, then and now by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Volunteers psychologically counsel people, repair houses in rocket-scarred regionby Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
San Diego
New Americans Museum celebrates some of this country's richest blessings by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—July 3, 1947: Palomar Camp Will Be Site Of Outdoor Activities
—July 3, 1947: Representatives of Agencies Meet in Temple
—July 3, 1947: Day Camp is Popular For Many Children
—July 3, 1947: San Diego Prepares For Post-USO
Arts
Two Yiddish books to tickle the silly bone by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Middle East
—Stopping Iran's growing nuclear threat by U.S Congressman Bob Filner in San Diego
Environmentalism
—Sometimes 'brown' is better than 'green' by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego
Governor Grille, a kosher meat restaurant, makes its debut at Chabad-University City by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 26, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—June 26, 1947: Pioneer Women
—June 26, 1947: Jewish Labor Com.
—June 26, 1947: Jolly Sixteen
Arts
The Joker: from Catskills to Gotham City by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein in New York
Rose burdened with too many thorns by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Middle East
Peres: Peace with Palestinians not possible by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Judaism
The joy and enthusiasm of new Jews by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal
The Chofetz Chaim and the Russian soldier by Rabbi Baruch Lederman
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 26, 1947: Living Memorials For the Dead {Editorial}
—June 26, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B.
—June 26, 1947: Day Camp's First Week Big Success
Sports
July 4th baseball: Thunder in skies, also in the stands at Storm game in Lake Elsinore by Donald H. Harrison in Lake Elsinore, California
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, FloridaMiddle East
Few parallels between U.S. operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Israel-Palestine by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
California and San Diego
What does the state budget proposal say about California's moral compass? by Gary Rotto in San Diego
How do you spell tikkun olam? G-R-E-E-N by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego Jewish Trivia: Movies by Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 19, 1947: Yo-Ma-Co
—June 19, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—June 26, 1947: Eli Levenson Elected To Executive Comm. of B'nai B'rith
—June 26, 1947: Hearings to Be Held On U.J.F. Allocations
Arts
Klezmer with knishes, juice and 'p'stromi' by Carol Davis in San Diego
Chapter Fifteen of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized book by Sheila Orysiek in San DiegoMiddle East
Carnage again stalks Jerusalem's buses by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Victory in Iraq is well-worth fighting for by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Biking can make you and planet more fit by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
United States of America
American Jewish civics quiz for July 4 by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego
Confronting abuse in the Jewish community by Rabbi Jeff Brown in Cardiff by the Sea, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 19, 1947: Hashomer Hatzair to Have Summer Camp
—June 19, 1947: Program Completed for Day Camp
—June 19, 1947: Jewish War Vets
Arts
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard
—#247, Dieting
—# 308, Great New Diet
—# 74, Bad Booze BluesMiddle East
'Standupistim'—That's Hebrew for 'Stand Up comics'—wow 'em in Israel by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Only in Israel? A Tale of Four Chickens by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
Australia
The Jews Down Under, Jewish news of Australia and New Zealand by Garry Fabian
Progessive view on Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ... Historic agreement on emergency management ...Graeme Samuel explains silence on Pratt case ... Being 'green' is the Jewish thing to do .. Salary hikes impact on Jewish school ... New Zealand's Jewish Community doubly celebrates ...
Australia -Israel link on celluloid...Antisemitism after the Holocaust
San Diego
The 20-gallon challenge; can you save water each day, help preserve Earth's resources? by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—June 19, 1947: U.J.F. Campaign Continues
—June 19, 1947: Newcomers to Country Welcome Baby Boy
—June 19, 1947: Francis W. Parker School Packs 20 Boxes for S.O.S.
—June 19, 1947: Temple Sisterhood Sponsor New Project
Lifestyles
When the extended family met at the grandparents' house in Newark, N.J. by Gail Feinstein Forman in Newark, N.J.
Middle East
Israel's painful deal with Hizbollah by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
What the devil is O.C.S.? or how to end importing Middle East oil by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
Canada
In aftermath of Golubchuk case, Canada grapples with when a patient is dead by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada
San Diego
San Diego Mesa College librarian Jack Forman a connoisseur of Jewish books by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—Honor Your Loved Ones On-line
—June 12, 1947: Pioneer Women
—June 12, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—June 12, 1947: J.C.S.C.
—June 12, 1947: Gerald Schissell Elected To Office
Lifestyles
Pop proudly gives a tour of his 'palace' by Gail Feinstein Forman in San Diego
June 2008Middle East
Sarkozy should butt out of Israel's affairs by Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California
Judaism
Midbar kvetching:complaints in the desert by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—Honor Your Loved Ones On-line
—June 12, 1947: U.J.F. Announces Close of Campaign
—June 12, 1947: Telegram from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to Albert Hutler
—June 12, 1947: Admiral Badger Accepts Placque (sic)
The Arts
Cast of Morgan-Wixson's Cabaret weak by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California
Lifestyles
Dancing their way through the senior years by Donald H. Harrison in Oceanside, California
Menus come on parchment in Dussini Mediterranean Bistro in the Gaslamp by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
Europe
Politics in jolly and not-so-jolly England by Lloyd Levy in Henley-on-Thames, England
Judaism
Why the soldier decided to wear his kippah by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
The qualifications for being 'a good Jew' by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
Remember Your Loved Ones On-line
—May 29, 1947: Letter to the Editor {From Mike Lustig}
—May 29, 1947: We Were There by Albert Hutler
—May 29, 1947: Beth Jacob Congregation
The Arts
Golden Boy: New Village Art's golden oldie by Carol Davis in Carlsbad, California
A lesson in being true to one's real self by Donald H. Harrison in San diego
Sports
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, FloridaMiddle East
Parallels of German, Iraqi reconstructions by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D. C.
High school art project; Sderot twins illustrate Kassams' psychological impact by Ulla Hadar in Sderot, Israel
Lifestyles
Father and daughter both made some new friends on Single Parent Family Weekend by Gary Rotto in Angelus Oaks, California
San Diego County
Astronaut, centenarian address San Diego conference on aging and independence by Gerry Greber in San Diego
San Diego Jewish Trivia: Music by Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
Remember Your Loved Ones On-line
—May 22, 1947: Pioneer Women by Bess Borushek
—May 22, 1947: Eli Levenson Praises Chairmen In Making Final Welfare Fund Appeal
—May 22, 1947: Hillel Councilorship at State College a Possibility
The Arts
Chapter 14 of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek of San Diego
Middle East
Olmert, every crafty, may survive again by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
The Arts
Debra Winger's memoir shows she can write as well as she can act by Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla , California
Star Trek exhibit in San Diego provides Jewish visitors with reasons to kvell by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Temple Emanu-El and San Diego Musical Theatre are saying 'Bye, Bye ECPAC' by Carol Davis in El Cajon, California
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard:
—No. 256, Youthful Love
—No. 215, Love Notes
—No. 104, Everything Is Sexual
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
Remember Your Loved Ones On-line
—May 22, 1947: JWV Auxiliary
—May 22, 1947: Beth Jacob Congregation
—May 22, 1947: Jewish War Vets
—May 22, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B.Middle East
Are the French modern-day Delilahs? by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
No time for electioneering, Israeli mayors in the Negev tell two Ehuds by Ulla Hadar in Sderot, Israel
Australia
A roundup of Australian stories by Garry Fabian:
—Long-running archives saga ends positively
—US academics travel 'Down Under'
—Refugee Week: time for reflection, action
—Church 'Middle-East statement' draws mixed reactions
—Melbourne Community-Victoria Police Dinner
—The environment and 'the Jewish question'
—Bipartisan politicians visit Jewish Holocaust Centre
—Canberra books a place in Jewish history
—Queensland Opposition Leader at AICC
—Perth Walks for JNF
—Can your boss make you work on Shabbat?
—Pratt steps down from Blues, but AJAX remains firm
—Chabad centre protested by neighbours
The Arts
Remember, a poem by Rebecca Rudin in San Diego
Cantor becomes a conductor—of a tour by Eileen Wingard in La Jolla, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
Remember Your Loved Ones On-line
—May 22, 1947: That's What I Think by Ray Solomon
—May 22, 1947: S.O.S. Wants Books!
—May 22, 1947: Home Camp Registration Now Being Taken
—May 22, 1947: Rabbi Wolf to Speak For Sisterhood
The Arts
What You See Isn't Quite What You Get by Ronit Hakakha in Netanya, Israel
The awful revenge of a mediocre artist by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
TICO builds reputation as soloist's haven by Eileen Wingard in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
Become a sponsor of the ‘Adventures’
—May 8, 1947: Victor Schulman Heads Allocations, Budget Committee
—May 8, 1947: Hadassah
—May 22, 1947: Flash! {Hillel}
—May 22, 1947: Women Raise Record Sum
Middle East
How Sha'ar Hanegev elementary school protects Israeli kids from the rockets by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Possible attack on Iran, negotiating for hostages prompt many ethical questions by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Israel is now appeasing its Arab enemies by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego
Jewish-Catholic dialogue focuses on the crucifixion and on the Holocaust by Donald H. Harrison in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
Become a sponsor of our ‘Adventures’
—April 24, 1947: Lasker Lodge B.B. {Hillel}
—April 24, 1947: Jewish Labor Com
—April 24, 1947: Birdie Stodel B.B.
—April 24, 1947: Variety Show Saturday Nite
The Arts
My Old Friends a joyful romp of the aged by Cynthia Citron in Burbank, California
A Jewish dancer’s road to freedom by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Middle East
Murtha owes Marines an apology by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Judaism
Conservative movement insists kosher processors treat employees humanely by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
The importance of a Hebrew name by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
San Diego
Garden and square memorialize two favorite professors at San Diego City College by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—April 24, 1947: 'And A Little Child Shall Lead Them'
—April 24, 1947: Beth Jacob Congregation
—April 24, 1947: S.O.S. Still Needs Your Support
—April 24, 1947: S.D. To Have Summer Camps
The Arts
S.D. weighs festival of new Jewish plays by Carol Davis in San Diego
Middle East
Costs, benefits to Hamas regularization by Eran Lerman in Jerusalem
Wars among the Jews heat up in Israel by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
U.S. and Israel prefer stability among Arab nations rather than real democracy by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego
UJF backs programs to transport local seniors, build school in Sha'ar Hanegev by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Jackie Gmach receives Marla Bennett Humanitarian Award from AFMDA by Yvonne Greenberg and Paul Greenberg in La Jolla, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—April 10, 1947: Organizations 'working with' UJF
—April 10, 1947: USO-JWB Activities
—April 24, 1947: San Diego Sends $50,000 From Emergency Fund To Aid European Jews
The Arts
Chapter Thirteen of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek of San Diego
Middle East
Skepticism over Israel-Hamas ceasefire by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Canada
Jews and Canada's First Nations have much to learn from each other's experiencesby Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—April 10, 1947: Prof. Sheldon Warns of Bundist revival
—April 10, 1947: We Were There by Albert Hutler
—April 10, 1947: Eminent Speakers to Appear in San Diego This Week
The Arts
Thursdays with the music of Hal Wingard
—#14 The Dog, The Cat And Me
—#153 Have You Hugged Your Cat Lately?
—#278 Boasting
Lifestyles
Have you ever tried making 'old' friends? by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Middle East
Hamas will rebuild during the ceasefire by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Australia-New Zealand
The Jews 'Down Under' by Garry Fabian
—New Zealand TV group apologizes for slurs
—Jewish achievers honored in Queen's birthday list
—Community event makes comeback
—Police allegations rattle Adelaide community
—Victoria and Israel—Best of friends
—Jews champions for indigenous rights
—Community celebration for Israel's 60th
—Anti-Semitic graffiti marks disturbing trends
—World B'nai B'rith President to visit 'Down Under'
San Diego County
Russert's death prompts walking regimen by Donald H. Harrison in El Cajon, California
San Diego Jewish Trivia: Journalists by Evelyn Kooperman
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 20, 1947: UJF Youth Division Organizes
—March 20, 1947: Sergeant Inspires Youth Division
—March 20, 1947:‘Personality’ Talk Impresses TYL
Arts
—L'il Noodle, a kid who'll steal your heart by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
United States of America
Jews are Obama’s base, not his problem by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
San Diego
Orthodoxy and sports juxtaposed at gala by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Obituary: Isadore Horne, Holocaust survivor, 92 by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
The Arts
The Jewish history of the Incredible Hulk by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein in New York
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 20, 1947: Pioneer Women
—March 20, 1947:Appeal for Seder Home Hospitality for Servicemen
—March 20, 1947:B’nai B’rith Presents Wheel Chairs to Hospital
—March 20, 1947:Carl Esenoff to Head Jewish Welfare Society
Europe
Acceptance of the Jews in Denmark has alternated over the centuries by Ulla Hadar in Silkeborg, Denmark
Religion
My interfaith journey, or what's a nice Lutheran girl doing raising Jewish kids? by Sabine Heilmann-Stern
The chasm bridged by a book by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Lifestyles
The pets that came for Shavuot by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
A day at a retirement community by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 20, 1947: That's What I Think by Ray Solomon
—March 20, 1947: We Were There by Albert Hutler
—March 20, 1947: Social Highlight of Season
Middle East
The political math of a Gaza invasion by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Q&A with readers on a Gaza invasion by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Judaism
It's not the devil's fault, but our own by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
The tragedy of the repentant book burner by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
San Diego
The Israel of Mt. Israel wasn't Jewish by Donald H. Harrison in Mt. Israel, California
Stories from SDJA Student Quarterly
—JCC Maccabi games head for San Diego by Alexa Katz
—Fagan shatters 46-year-old strike-out record by Eitan Frysh
—Powder-puff football review by Michelle Rizzi
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 20, 1947: Progress Satisfies UJF Chairmen
—March 20, 1947: 27 Years Is A Long Time
—March 20, 1947: Relative Sought
The Arts
'Chopin' returns to The Old Globe Theater by Gail Feinstein Forman in San Diego
The Secrets of the Israel Film Festival by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
California
Latino, African-American students learn about Holocaust at new L.A. museum by Michael Brau in Los Angeles
San Diego
San Diego Jewish World seeking to expand its staff locally and globally by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Stories from SDJA Student Quarterly:
—3 Generations Later, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah by Harry Doshay
—Comedy features SNL stars by Alexa Katz
—Award-winning Davka exhibit to be honored at Yad Vashem by Gaby Maio
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 13, 1947: 400 Attend Youth Rally
—March 13, 1947:Hadassah
—March 20, 1947: $350,000 Campaign to Open Wed. March 26
—March 20, 1947: An Open Letter to the San Diego Jewish Community
The Arts
Chapter Twelve of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek of San DiegoMiddle East
Constraints on Israel deciding to retaliate in Gaza range from the legal to the strategic by Eran Lerman in Jerusalem
Has Israel forgotten defensive principles of short wars on other countries' territories? by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego
Not everyone loves big-hearted volunteers by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Stories from SDJA Student Quarterly:
—Mind over matter: The Alesha Thomas story by Alexa Katz
—Maestro and the Diva at JCC by Charly Jaffe
—SDJA role in Afula concert by Eitan Frysh
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
March 13, 1947: Jewish Labor Committee
March 13, 1947:Young Actors Win Laurels in Play
March 13, 1947:Drama, Prizes and Noisemakers at Party
March 13, 1947:Temple Beth Israel Purim Play-Party
The Arts
Redundant to say, The Hit is a hit by Carol Davis in Coronado, California
Thursdays With The Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#9, Getting Rich
—#26, Gypsy
—#33 You've Taken What I Had
Australia
The Jews Down Under—a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
—Israeli Minister Avi Dichter cancels visit
—Australian football legend backs peace team
—Shule merger Vote postponed
—Churches split with Jewish community over Palestine
—Amnesty out of its depth on report
—Australian wins My Israel Quiz
—Violent attack on Jewish teenagers in Perth
—Events galore in Canberra
San Diego
Stories from SDJA Student Quarterly:
—Passover in Promised Land by Gaby Maio
—Poway hate crime by Andrew Retzer
—Teens hone leadership skills at Jenna Druck confab by Alexa Katz
San Diego Jewish Trivia: Performers by Evelyn Kooperman
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 13, 1947: J.W.V. Aux President To Visit San Diego
—March 13, 1947: Zionist Group Plans Dinner
—March 13, 1947:450 Attend BB Youth Rally
The Arts
Shel Silverstein play: A cavalcade of crazies; play review by Cynthia Citron
Grief may lead to personal transformation; book review by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Middle East
Middle East theme song: Send in the Clowns? by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
It's SRO for Shavuot in Old Jerusalem by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
How kibbutz celebrates agricultural holiday by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama. Israel
San Diego
Block's win and long-range Nunez plans by Gary Rotto in San Diego
SDJA juniors scout prospective colleges by Brenna Decker, Michele Goldfarb-Shapiro, Becky Rudin and Asher Wittenberg from up and down the U.S. West Coast
Smarter than a 5th grader? I'd have to work myself through 1st grade competion first by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 13, 1947:Form Community Relations Advisory Committee Here
—March 13, 1947: Crum Demands 100,000 Enter Palestine—Print Mufti Papers
—March 13, 1947: S.O.S. Passover Needs in EuropeArts & Leisure
The emperor is even worse than naked by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Frieda's big surprise at Frida's Restaurant by Donald H. Harrison in Chula Vista, California
Play tackles nature of American Judaism by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
San Diego County
Three articles from SDJA Student Quarterly, a student publication of San Diego Jewish Academy:
—Across the Editor's Desk by Alexa Katz
—SDJA 'Spring Fling' went under water by Michelle Rizzi
—Fellowship to Jack deTar by Gaby Maio
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 6, 1947: J.C.R.A.
—March 6, 1947: Beth Jacob Sunday School Holds Purim Party
—March 13, 1947: Eli Levenson New President of San Diego Fund
Middle East
Hamas acknowledges its responsibility for rocket attacks that killed 26 Israelis by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
To the Israeli government: Do something! by Yankele Cohen in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, Israel
Judaism
Continual study: too much of a good thing? by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Trusting in Hashem at Bear Stearns by Robert Savit via Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
San Diego County
Green collective for Jewish institutions? by Marissa Palin in San Diego
Three articles from SDJA Student Quarterly, a student publication of San Diego Jewish Academy:
—Seniors leave big shoes for juniors to fill by Gaby Maio
—Pickets target SDJA by Eitan Frysh
—New programs in SDJA ASBC by Shiri Bogomolny
Arts & Leisure
The Schwartzes within The Brady Bunch by Cynthia Citron in Hollywood, California
Sports theme at San Diego County Fair by Donald H. Harrison in Del Mar, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 6, 1947: Western States Meet; Here This Weekend
—March 6, 1947: Beth Jacob to Have New Rabbi
—March 27, 1947: Wins Akiba Award
Middle East
Weighing Obama and McCain from an Israeli perspective, each has drawbacks by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
UK academic boycott of Israel resurfaces by Lloyd Levy in London
Canada
New Yorker brings California-style Jewish healing service to Anglophone Toronto by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto
San Diego
Three commentaries from SDJA Student Quarterly, a student publication of San Diego Jewish Academy:
—Taking the SAT: The best four hours I ever spent trying to gouge out my eyes with a pen by Micah Frank
—CA court advances march to equality by Harry Doshay
—Iran's deadly bias against gays by Sarah Abelsohn
The Arts
Chapter Eleven of Reluctant Martyr, a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek of San Diego
When octogenarian father and 40ish son both are single, who gives dating advice? Book review by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Programme Request? Take A Number by Carol Davis in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—March 27, 1947: U.J.F. Off To Flying Start: San Diego Aware of Unprecedented Need in 1947—Geared to Meet It
—March 27, 1947: Editorial Page: Hope, Faith and Charity
—March 27, 1947: We were there by Albert Hutler
Middle East
The presumptive presidential candidates address the American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Israel and the Middle East:
—Barack Obama to AIPAC, June 4
—John McCain to AIPAC, June 2
—Clinton: Obama a good friend to Israel
Was that Condy Rice... or Sandy Berger? by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego
Guardians' golf and tennis tournament a fitting Seacrest fitness-center fundraiser by Donald H. Harrison in Rancho Santa Fe, California
The Arts
Thursdays With The Songs of Hal Wingard
—Purely White
—Purely Black
—Together
Insiders File
—The people behind San Diego Jewish World
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—Palestine Capable of Absorbing 1,100,000 Says Nathan
—Palestinian To Speak Here on Tuesday
—We Were There by Albert Hutler
Middle East
Condoleezza Rice's stand over Gaza scholarships is counterproductive by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
United States of America
Elections, conversions, award ceremonies: the shehecheyanu moments of springtime by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
They dance, sing of Israel in Balboa Park by Sandy Golden in San Diego
Australia-New Zealand
News Roundup by Garry Fabian:
—Twelve named to Jewish Community Council of Victoria board of patrons
—Remembering a fallen classmate
—Not just 'my son the doctor' these days
—Australian Jewish women on top of the world
—School funding safe despite fears
—Philanthropists make record donation to arts
—Camp KEF a success
—New Zealand marks Israel's 60th Anniversary
—Citizenship Test - Update
Lifestyles
Women are the subject of our local Jewish trivia quiz by Evelyn Kooperman
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—January 9, 1947: Kaufmans Feted On Departure
—January 9, 1947: Jewish Labor Committee by Ben Feinberg
—January 9, 1947: Pioneer Women's OrganizationMiddle East
Israel, at 60, has many kvelling points by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
Syria's 10-meter problem at the Kinneret by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
The Arts
Masterful retelling of Shoah in Vilna by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
From Red Diaper Baby to Citizen Josh by Carol Davis in San Diego
Lifestyles
Are you lazy? You can put the blame on your genes—when you get around to it by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—December 16, 1946: That's What I Think by Ray Solomon
—December 16, 1946: J.C.S.C. by Joe Wertheim
—January 9, 1947: Robt. R. Nathan-Wollheim To Speak Here Monday
Middle East
Ehud Olmert, does clock tick for thee? by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Day at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Operation Homefront: Helping our American troops, no matter our politics by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
The Arts
Zohan restyles Jewish comedy by Rabbi Simcha Weinstein in New York
A production you'll get a big bang out of by Carol Davis in Solana Beach, California
Lifestyles
Why the Bella Family Circle stopped its annual tradition of selling white elephants by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—December 12, 1946: Bergen Belsen Director to Speak
—December 12, 1946: Black Book Now at Public Library
—December 12, 1946: Welcome Home...A Job Well Done
Middle East
Zbig's efforts to accommodate Iranian mullahs didn't work then; won't work now by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Author asserts Palestinians' ancestors converted under pressure from Judaism by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Judaism
The Sinai and the modesty commandment by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Yes, she was Jewish, but she had to ask her father what Yom Kippur was all about by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
The Arts
'La Jolla North' at the Statford Festival with Des McAnuff; Shaw Festival also pleases by Carol Davis in Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—November 7, 1946: Junior Charity League
—November 7, 1946: Relatives Sought
—December 12, 1946: Maxwell Kaufman To Be Honored At Dinner
May 2008Yael Bugin in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Israel: Kfar Aza resident to Hamas: We are here!
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Ford, Lebouef and Spielberg team up for another hilarious Indiana Jones adventure
Carol Davis in San Diego: Zeji Ozeri starts San Diego Jewish Art Festival off with a zesty Israel tribute
Ulla Hadar in Ibim, Israel: Students have village of own in Ibim
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: WIZO dinner, JAFI director provide perspectives on North American Jewry
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Ten in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Olmert probe may trigger government crisis
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1946? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installmentsShoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Israel-Syria deal wouldn't sweep away Iran
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Songwriter versifies about religion, food, loneliness—'whatever is happening'
David Strom in San Diego: The Jewish boy who became a Nazi mascot
Janet Tiger in San Diego: Naval Supply Center hosts Holocaust survivor at remembrance days observance
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1946? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Carol Davis in San Diego: Busy Salovey launches 15th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—No Australian conversions annulled
—Palestinian groups stage Naqba events
—Media Watch under fire over 'Jewish pressure' claim
—Missing Israeli found dead
—Federal Health Minister to launch Israel Research Fund
—Another chapter in the Zentai saga
—Holocaust survivor wins prestigious literary award
—Jewish organizations join citizenship test review
—Nazi memorabilia removed
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Jewish Agency for Israel, UJF weigh Ibim Student Village partnership's direction
Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego: San Diego Jewish Trivia: Football
Brian Schaefer in San Diego: A Jew contemplates his new right to marry
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1946? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installmentsUlla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: A baby owl gladdens Kibbutz Kfar Aza
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Rev. John Hagee and the American Jewish problem with Christian fundamentalists
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: 'Another' finds and civilizes lonely man
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1939 or 1940? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installmentsShoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C: Syria-Israel peace discussions strain their respective alliances with Iran, United States
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: SDJA students visit Poland and Israel
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Loving photography in the service of dance
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1939 or 1940? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: Blammmm! A Kassam in my back garden?
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: JACC theme: 'Keeping Israel on the map'
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: Slain Torah scholar started as dishwasher
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: 'Sanctified shekel' hints at money's purpose
Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California: 'If the shoe fits' ... Obama and appeasement
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1922 or 1939? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installmentsCarol Davis in Ottawa, Canada: A Jewish rendezvous in Canada
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: Israeli mayors neighboring Gaza demand Israel's goverment stop the terrorist rockets
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Nine in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Are peace talks Olmert's diversion?
Howard Wayne in San Diego: Farewell to two dear friends: Lionel Van Deerlin and Mike Gotch
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Reelect San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders
Eran Lerman in Jerusalem: 'Peres' Planet': Electric cars, Arab-Israeli cooperation, new cities in the Arava
Hal Wingard in San Diego: His songs "Adira Hee," "Lech L'cha," and "Mitzvah Soup"
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—Conducting the future of music
—Australia and Israel, the book
—Budget gets thumbs up from community leaders
—Based on record, Liberals weather slur
—Deputy Prime Minister special guest at JNF Gala
—School racism raises concerns
—NSW Premier Morris Iemma voices Israel support
—Australians invited to view German archives
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Protecting America's 'House of Pluralism'
Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego: San Diego Jewish Trivia: Balboa Park
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C—President Bush in Mideast made us kvell
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Marti, Marty: Candidates giving us nachas
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: What we imagine the Bush and Olmert families 'really' said to each other
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel: From would-be English grl to Zionist
Eileen Wingard in San Diego: 'Blue' songs detract from Jewish anthology
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installmentsDonald H. Harrison in San Diego: Diplomacy, art and food were mainstays of Israel festival at Lawrence Family JCC
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Sabbatical shalom: No, it's not a misspelling
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: A life story contained in six boxes
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Night on Churchill—er, Dizengoff—filled
with new sights and shoulder movements
Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California: What to do with those old family photos
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: The Rosh Yeshiva and a Hebrew Christian; story by Yair Hoffman
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Starting Jewish studies even as an adult
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Retaliation in Gaza may be a matter of political timing after Bush, Pelosi visits
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: The daily hell on Israel's side of Gaza line
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Walk through 4 centuries of S.D. history
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Eight in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego, California: SDJA 10th grader breaks CIF seasonal strike out record, besting even David Wells' mark
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto: Gay clergy issue prompts some Canadian congregations to leave United Synagogue
Hal Wingard in San Diego: His songs, "Sara," "Makhtesh Ramon," and "At the Jerusalem Wall"
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Garry Fabian in Mebourne, Australia: Australia notes Yom Zikaron, Yom Ha'Atzma'ut with various ceremonies ... Australia looks to Israel for innovation inspiration ...AJAX in racial slur row ... Anti-Semitism rife among Sydney's Muslim youth ...Jewish troops honoured ... Yom Hashoah in the Australian capital ..Huge crowd in Brisbane ... Students remember Anzac courage ... Lighting the way for Prime Minister ... Liberal staffer sacked over anti-Semitic remarks
Donald H. Harrison in Chula Vista, California: XLNC-1, TICO helping tore-popularize and internationalize classical music
Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego: San Diego Jewish Trivia: Sports
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Intolerable situation on the Gaza border
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Pollard, Jewish identity and the drosh — subjects on a Jerusalem evening stroll
Donald H. Harrison is San Diego: Leftover matzah is no cocktail cracker
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: City Ballet tilts and wins with Don Quixote
Fred Reiss in Winchester, California: Book examines biblical interpretations
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installmentsShoshana Bryen in Washington DC: Europe is fatigued by moral issues like the Holocaust, Israel's existence
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Chabad Jewish Center, St. Therese Catholic Church share history, but not theology
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: A 'New Look' is something I don’t need
Gary Rotto in San Diego: Here's how consumers can help eliminate Americans' dependence on foreign oil
Eileen Wingard in San Diego: Felder portrays Beethoven the man and Beethoven the musician at Old Globe
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Shoshana Bryen in Washington DC: Naqba, or catastrophe, is propaganda; truth is Palestinians' self-imposed victimhood
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: Mortar kills Kfar Aza man in his garden
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Jewish-named places in San Diego's news
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: The Rosh Yehsiva's love for his talmadim
Sigal Shalev Peres in Hazeva, Israel: A Yom Ha'atzma'ut party to remember
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Some guidelines for synagogue dress
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Olmert inquiry focuses on dealings with American fundraiser Moshe Talansky
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Shoshana Bryen in Washington DC: Israel at 60 continues to bend over backwards to accommodate neighbors
Cynthia Citron in Hollywood: Credit Sweetest Swing in Baseball with RBI
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: Austria's president tells Israeli delegation of his sympathy for Sha'ar Hanegev residents
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Hebrew Day takes virtual tour of Israel
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Seven in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: King Abdullah points out Rice's folly
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: SDJA students, faculty join worldwide quest to be largest group singing at the same time
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada: Oh, Canada: Do you honestly think that Jerusalem is not a real part of Israel?
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: The day that Israel became a nation
Cheryl Rattner-Price in La Jolla, California: JCC features work of 8 women artists
Hal Wingard in San Diego: His song, "Noah"
San Diego Jewish World staff in San Diego: Jay Winheld, CPA and Jewish volunteer, dies at 71.
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: The anticipation of Yom Hazikaron
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia
—Abuse whistleblowers come forward
—Student wins his way to Beijing
—Women's Rights On the Agenda
—Yom Hashoa Commemoration
—Battle of Be'er-Sheva - The Australia-Israel Connection
—Jewish Voices Accompany Olympic Torch
—Seder on the Sunshine Coast
—Christians to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: San Diegans and Israelis join in their grief for the casualties of war and of terror
Evelyn Kooperman in San Diego: San Diego Jewish Trivia: Authors
Cantor Kathy Robbins in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California: Im Tirtzu: Hold Fast to Dreams
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Marketing Middle East peace through the products offered in Western supermarkets
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Comfort for the bereaved on Yom Hazikaron and year round: the gift of active memory
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Let us look at Israel‘s Declaration of Independence as its 60th birthday nears
Joel Moskowitz in La Jolla, California: A dybbuk that teaches righteousness
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Who were the newsmakers? Our archives answer these questions in daily installments
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: From Door to Door is a Dor v' Dor story
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: There are no cushions in the Duvdevan
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: What kind of dance accompanied Song of the Sea? We have some interesting clues
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Independence Week brings its tensions
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Jerusalem: Orphaned art looking for owners
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Terror survivors hosted at Beth Am
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: When it's not as plain as the writing
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: 'Smitten Zionist' tells of Israel love affair
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: 'Can you love your neighbor as yourself?'
Gary Rotto in San Diego: After several toe-dips, Block takes the dive
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Kuwait-Syria connection; Iraq's cell phones
Carol Davis in San Diego: Backyard's dumbed-down female show
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Students, survivors jointly commemorate Shoah at San Diego Jewish Academy
Lloyd Levy in Eilat, Israel: Holidays of despair, struggle and salvation
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Six in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
Yvonne Greenberg in San Diego: Catholic university honors a rabbi for her career pursuing social justice, tikkun olam
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruchama, Israel—Sha'ar Hanegev aids SDJA's Shoah project
Donald H. Harrison in Poway, California: $11,500 reward offered for capture of vandals of Ner Tamid Synagogue's marker
Vicki Raun in La Jolla, California: 'God was in the boxcars'—Lou Dunst
Hal Wingard in San Diego: Three songs: "Kindness," "Ruth's Song" and "Bar Mitzvah"
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1950? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
April 2008Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Could Mohammed ElBaredei have a bias?
Carol Davis in San Diego: Gaviota: hacienda tale in Porfirio's time
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—Search for missing Israeli back packer
—University appointment cause of conflict
—Extradition moves closer for Zentai
—Remembering Jewish Anzacs
—Marchers set to depart for Poland
—Interfaith professorship for Rabbi John Levi
—Bridge-building an ongoing project
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Filner turns spotlight on veterans' suicides
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1949? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Dreamcoat': A cup for Judaism's candle
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Shas leaders: so 'religious,' yet so corrupt
Lynne Thrope in San Diego: Liz Bartell ambiance, Paul Murphy cuisine are perfect mother's reward at Humphrey's
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1949? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
Donald H. Harrison in La Mesa, California: La Mesa developer saw 'Promised Land' from the heights of his own Mount Nebo
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: How Israel at 60 differs from Israel at 50
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Klezmer—Jewish music for your soul
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Palestinian choice: delusions or own state
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: What was the Jewish community news in 1949? Archives of the Southwestern Jewish Press provide some of it.
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: A Jerusalem sight not to be passed over
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Why is Olmert discussing Golan Heights?
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva leader Rabbi Henoch Leibowitz, ztzl, had spiritual magnetism
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Is Kadish kaddish for Pollard's freedom?
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Minyan prayer for 3 kidnaped soldiers
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Political smoke in the Israeli winds
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. We reprint some of them here.
Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.: Syrian-Korean nuclear program mysteries
Carol Davis in San Diego: Globe's Glass Menagerie retains appeal
Gerry Greber in Carlsbad, California: Is afikomen needed if end-product near?
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Syrian-Israeli peace: genuine offer from President Assad or just a cynical ploy?
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Five in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Adventures in San Diego History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. We reprint some of them here.Carol Davis in Carlsbad, California: A 'Kiss' that completely shook their world
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: And what if you are wrong, Jimmy Carter?
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Confidence counts; kindergarten counts
Hal Wingard in San Diego: Two songs--'Oh, Jerusalem' and 'The Wisdom of Chelm'
Adventures in San Diego History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. We reprint some of them here.Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Hamas made a goat of Jimmy Carter
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia
—Youth sought for Holocaust program
—Educators learn about Pesach
—Lips sealed on Jewish pre-summit talks
—ADC denounces dinner honoring Pavelic
—University students bake matzah on campus
—Power company relents on Pesach power cuts
—Pesach encompasses every Jew
—Matzah selling like hot cakes—literally
—A minyan near you?
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Book on Golda Meir trashes Shimon Peres
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Israel's brightening diplomatic picture
Adventures in San Diego History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. We reprint some of them here.
Ulla Hadar in Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel:Rocket whizzes over head of Mayor
Alon Schuster of Sha'ar Hanegev
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Carter is still trying to make peace
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Clarity is a casualty of Mideast conflict
Adventures in San Diego History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. We reprint some of them here.Donald H. Harrison in Escondido, California: 'Fifth son' at our seders—the captive soldier
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Matzo sandwich: is the Earl laughing?
Fred Reiss in Winchester, California: Evangelicals: good or bad for the Jews?
Adventures in San Diego History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. Today we reprint the stories about Hadassah and the Junior Section of Senior Hadassah.
Carol Davis in La Jolla, California: 33 Variations probes Beethoven's obsession
Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel: Battle to bring, keep water in the Negev
Donald H. Harrison in Jamul, California: On the land-use warpath in rural Jamul
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: Rav Henoch Leibowitz dies at 92 in Queens
Dov Burt Levy in Peabody, Massachusetts: A miraculous report from Sderot
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Do free people have to attend a seder?
Adventures in San Diego History: The Southwestern Jewish Press in July 1949 printed articles detailing the histories and purposes of various Jewish organizations in San Diego. Today we reprint the stories about Hadassah and the Junior Section of Senior Hadassah.
Carol Davis in San Diego: Speaking of Pharaoh's Egypt: Aida is back
Eran Lerman in Jerusalem: Israel has domestic political chametz which
it would be well to sweep out before Pesach
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: In Israel, water is an issue that is of both technological and theological concern
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Four in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
William Propp in La Jolla: David Noel Freedman: an appreciation
Adventures in San Diego History:We begin a series of stories from the 1949 Southwestern Jewish Press in which each Jewish organization was asked to tell its history and activities.
Carol Davis in Coronado, California: If your family made its fortune by theft, would you willingly return the money?
Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Jimmy Carter's unwelcome benevolence
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Notes from ever-changing Haggadot
Adventures in San Diego History: San Diego's Jewish community focused in 1949 on the resettlement of refugees in Israel and on aid to needy Jews in San Diego and abroad
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Welcome back, welcome back Berlusconi
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—JNF partners with Greening Australia
—'Courage to Care' at Newington College
—Facebook caution urged
—Clubs to fix sullied reputations
—Sydney shuls likely to merge
—Salah brothers sentenced for 2006 killing
—Geelong admits Vorchheimer was a victim
—Dismay at conditions at new cemetery
—Anti-Defamation Commission supports new proposal
Larry Gorfine in San Diego:Jews play prominent roles in S.D. politics
Gary Rotto in Angelus Oaks, California: Debating a professional at a 'big boy' retreat for Jewish leaders at Camp Mountain Chai
Adventures in San Diego History: In 1947, the Jewish community in San Diego was alive with fresh beginnings: A new softball leage, a CARE office, groundbreaking in North Park for Tifereth Israel; a new sefer Torah in Tijuana, and the installation of a Hillel unit at San Diego StateJudy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: 20 ways you know it's Pesach in Jerusalem
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Iran becomes increasingly frustrated in Iraq
Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California: Congregation Beth Israel's exhibit shows Israel that American visitors photograph
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) provide necessary peace presence in Hebron
Adventures in San Diego History: In 1947 the community was focused on helping survivors of the Holocaust and on establishing such new institutions as Hillel at San Diego State University and a Jewish summer camp.
Donald H. Harrison in Spring Valley, California: Bancroft probed then dismissed 'Lost Tribes of Israel' origin for Native Americans
Lloyd Levy in Eilat, Israel: Eilat: Both a historical and tourist gem
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Way it was—a Jewish innocent strikes out
Adventures in San Diego History: Some items from 1947 include a refugee family reunited in San Diego; a new Conservative rabbi takes his post; and a seder is conducted for the residents of the San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged
Barry Jagoda in San Diego: Biblical scholar David Noel Freedman dies
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: He flew literally on a wing and a prayer
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Eric
Yoffie v. John Hagee: Round One
Marissa Palin in San Diego: And what of the women of Passover?
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Should Palestinians be rewarded for seven years of violence and intransigence?
Adventures in San Diego History: Today we feature stories from the immediate Post-World War II period.
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Stop trying to turn Obama into Foxman
Eran Lerman in Jerusalem: Gaza terrorists apparently want to make their own people absolutely miserable
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Jews must recognize the new Poland
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Three in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Ridding ourselves of spiritual chametz
Adventures in San Diego History: Stories of pre-World War II San Diego
Ulla Hadar in San Diego: A new correspondent introduces herself
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Mayor envisions Lindbergh-Rodriguez solution for future San Diego air travelers
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Israeli news diet: peace, democracy, sex
Janet Tiger in San Diego: Salute to Rosentals goes tricultural
Adventures in San Diego History: We conclude our series of stories from 1922 in which members of San Diego's Jewish community looked at their past, present and future.
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—Anti-Defamation Commission seeks race ban on hate literature on the web
—Jewish community deals with child abuse
—Jewish Musician receives top honour
—Jewish representation at summit
—Israel sparks union spat
—UN bid could hurt Israel
—Bialystock Comes back to life in 21st Century
Donald H. Harrison in Rancho San Diego, California: Searching for the 'Lost Tribes of Israel' at the Heritage of the Americas Museum
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Tales From My Garden:The Third Day...
Adventures in San Diego History: Members of San Diego's Jewish community in 1922 looked at their past, present and future. Our series continues.
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Israel again promises checkpoint removal
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Welcome strangers to our congregations
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Ultra-Orthodox face challenge of policing deviants and miscreants
Adventures in San Diego History: Members of San Diego's Jewish community in 1922 looked at their past, present and future.
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Congresswoman offers some Super Sunday advice to those who solicit by telephone
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Why Israel @ 60 is a big deal
Lloyd Levy in London: Is British anti-Semitism just a bad dream?
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Stay the Hand envisions peace
Adventures in San Diego History: Members of San Diego's Jewish community in 1922 looked at their past, present and future.
Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.—Why is the U.S. sanctioning the arming of Palestinians; who will be the beneficiary?
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Survivor Mitzvah Project brings help, caring to elderly Jews in Eastern Europe
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: American Jewish POW, held by Nazis, brings history alive for SDJA students
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Lingering over seder: A sign of freedom
Alan Rusonik in San Diego: Educating our students about Israel
Adventures in San Diego History: Members of San Diego's Jewish community in 1922 looked at their past, present and future.
Rabbi Michael Berk in La Jolla, California: All deaths by violence are not the same
Sherry Berlin in San Diego: A U.S. Civil War story—for Passover
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Chapter Two in the serialization of her novel, Reluctant Martyr
Rick Schwartz in San Diego: Seders connect family and community
And:
San Diego Builders of Israel, published by the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County in celebration of Israel's 60th year. Free download
Adventures in San Diego History: Members of San Diego's Jewish community in 1922 looked at their past, present and future.
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Maliki's victory: Iran's big setback in Iraq
Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California: The thought at the Red Sea: Si, se puede!
Michelle Rizzi in San Diego: Like or hate it, Atonement garners 'Whys?'
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Violence, not settlements, blocks peace
San Diego Builders of Israel, published by the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County in celebration of Israel's 60th year. Free download
Wyman Brent in Vilnius, Lithuania: So, how will a nice Gentile boy help to restore Jewish learning in Lithuania?
Carol Davis in San Diego: Racism, anti-Semitism, sexism combine in lesbian love story at the Diversionary
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
—Sex abuse victims urged to come forward
—Hundreds of Melburnians show solidarity with Israel
—One step closer to tax deductibility for security
—Canberra to fund Australian-Israeli medical research
—Australia reaffirms support for Israel
Alex Grobman in Englewood, New Jersey: Rabbi Herbert Friedman, founder of Wexner Heritage Foundation, dies at 89
Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California: Sha'ar Hanegev citizens familiarize themselves with Reform Judaism
Eileen Wingard in San Diego: A Jew and Muslim to make music together
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Fictional Israeli P.I. fails 'memorable' test
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: What music performance means
Gary Rotto in San Diego: My, how San Diego AIPAC has grown
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel: Britain's descent into anti-Semitism
From SDJA Student Quarterly, reviews by students:
Harry Doshay in San Diego: Anthology's linup thrills jazz fans
Alexa Katz in San Diego: Mesquite Restaurant: A gem in Scripps Ranch
Michelle Rizzi in Del Mar: Pannikin: The Anti-Starbucks
MARCH 2008
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. South America's growing terrorist threat
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Production celebrates Albert E, musically
Kathi Diamant in San Diego: My quest to solve a literary mystery
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Sha'ar Hanegev seeks rocket-proof school
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Some advantages to a peace with Syria
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Miller's needle: Revenge in a tailor shop
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: U.S. must lend support to Colombia as it fights narco-terrorists tied to Hezbollah
Charly Jaffe in San Diego: A teen's guide to Old Ladies
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: The honor of service to veterans
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Anti-Israelism: The new anti-Semitism
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: On Post Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Letdown
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Why cynicism abounds in Middle East
And:
From the archives: We reprint from the 1953 Southwestern Jewish Press a trailblazing two-part series by Alice Craig Greene that exposed La Jolla's discriminatory housing policies against Jews
Carol Davis in San Diego: Sondheim's 'Night Music' a Cygnet success
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: So maybe Eden wasn't where we thought
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Lessons from historical preservationists
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Israel's confounding aliyah problem
Gary Rotto in San Diego: Puzzling through the divestiture debate
From SDJA Student Quarterly, a publication of San Diego Jewish Academy: Will Bohannon, Jordan Dubin and Charly Jaffe, all in San Diego: SDJA seniors tell presidential choices
And:
Sheila Orysiek: Reluctant Martyr, Chapter One (novel serialization)
Lawrence Baron, PhD in San Diego: No respite from racism: 1936 in the evolution of German racial politics
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Requiem for the Winograd Report
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Advice for Obama: In life and in politics we are judged by the friends we keep
Gary Rotto in San Diego: Obama's 'race' speech showed leadership
From SDJA Student Quarterly, a publication of San Diego Jewish Academy:
Eitan Frysh in San Diego: Litter, mice force snack bar to close
Alexa Katz in San Diego: Students help honor Israel at 60
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
*Roslyn Smorgon honoured on two fronts
*Adelaide congregation mulls new rabbi
*Australian P.M. Kevin Rudd praises Israel
*Police relent, new unit established
*HMAS Sydney - the Jewish connection
*Jewish man's charity ride to remember
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Christian liturgy profoundly impacts Jews
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: U.S. economy, Mideast tensions respond to their own cycles of emotion and excesses
From SDJA Student Quarterly, a publication of San Diego Jewish Academy:
Will Bohannon in San Diego: What is SDJA like for non-Jewish student?
Emma Tuttleman-Kriegler in San Diego: Overseas anti-Semitism stuns student
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Harry Boychick has a raucous bar mitzvah every Sunday in interactive Hayworth play
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Israeli historian's theory on origins of Jewish people has important implications
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: 'Brain Death Bill,' conversion to Judaism highlights in life, career of Dixon Arnett
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Obama's speech on race compares with John Kennedy's talk on his Catholicism
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: The plight of Christians in Arab states
David Strom in San Diego: Chabon's latest is a fast-moving mystery that raises troubling quesitons for Jews
Donald H. Harrison in Oceanside, California: The real importance of the Easter bunny
Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California: The 'clonal effect' in Election 2008
Lloyd Levy in London: Ongoing hostility to Israel in British media
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Bella Family: The Revolt of the Cousins
Jay A. Waronker in Maputo, Mozambique: Restoring a synagogue in Mozambique
Carol Davis in Vista, California: You never can tell... or should you?
Donald H. Harrison in Rancho Santa Fe, California: Mom, 80, helped arrange surprise party for her 80-year-old son, the writer
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Issues in the wake of terror last forever
Janet Tiger in La Jolla, California: Sculptor Shirley Lichtman becomes subject of JCC art exhibit only a day after her death
Gidi Yahalom in Kibbutz Beit-Alfa, Israel: Pig's Testimony: Why Jews Don't Eat Pork
Judith Apter Klinghoffer in Cherry Hill, New Jersey: McCain's foreign policies score with Jews
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: Harry S Truman: The American Cyrus
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: John McCain: A true friend of Israel
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: The Four Big Questions; One Great Answer
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Purim riddle: Did Tanakh predict baseball?
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Palestinian-Israeli friction points range from cell phones to the right of returnCarol Davis in San Diego: Music, dance numbers overcome tedious plot lines in Globe's Dancing in the Dark
Garry Fabian in Melbourne: Australia's role in Israel's creation recalled
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: As Israel absorbs its olim, so too should the U.S. have program to absorb its homeless
Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem: Pragmatic reasons to release Barghouti
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Barak unhappy with U.S. military advisors
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia:
*Better police response to hate crimes sought by Jews after attack on Hindus
*Legal no-Show hits racist attack victim
*Mourning for Jerusalem shooting victim
*Search for new principal
*Plans for Australian pre-summit for Jews
*Governor-general to visit Israel
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Secrets of synagogue and shaving rituals
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: The boychik and the leprechaun, a poem
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Is U.S. impinging on Israeli sovereignty with three generals assigned to Mideast?
Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California: Dietrich, Chevalier subjects of new musical
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: An Irish shpiel for St. Patrick's Day
Fred Reiss in Winchester, California: Kugel explores scholars' biblical criticism
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Israel's 60th Anniversary celebration will highlight Nigerian Christian tourists
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: A Purim shpiel: how Esther was changed back into the queen she was meant to be
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Two cities: two different rainsPeter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Some people are rude and others are RUDE
Donald H. Harrison in Ramona, California: Getting lost may become too great a luxury
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: An impromptu memorial service on a bus
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Is Mahmoud Abbas 'a Dead Man Walking?'
Carol Davis in Carlsbad, California: Dancing at Lughnasa: An Irish 'Fiddler'?
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Skypes! Now long-lost cousins can get back in touch easily, join in family web log
Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla, California: Rafi Malkiel: cantor's son likes folk, jazz, Latino, Afro, Israeli; in fact world music
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: The Purim Chef: Queen Esther in an apron
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Amaleks, Hamans still pursuing us Jews
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Genetic manipulation may be required
to deal with a world gone out of control
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Cook-off aids Mexican cancer victims
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: The Mist (a poem)
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Old Times explores vagaries of memory
Garry Fabian in Melbourne:
*A standing ovation for Natan Sharansky
*Jewish counterbalance in Archibald Prize contest
*Reception for Israeli embassy official
*Jews silenced at Canberra talk-fest
*School buildings declared safe
*CBD Minyan ends after decade
*Netzer gets kids to eat their greens
*Pro-Palestinian groups to target Parliamentary motion
*Staunch advocate for Jewish schools retires
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Jews have impacted the life of Republican presidential candidate John McCain
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Immigrants who don't respect host culture threaten national identty
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: National borders ignored by terrorists
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: PBS explores forgiveness; can the Jewish community ever forgive Germany?
Lloyd Levy in London: Will Jewish woes in UK spread to US?
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Hillary in 2008 and Barack in 2016
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: City Ballet of San Diego records a milestone
Donald H. Harrison in Poway, California: Ner Tamid celebrates renewed unity at 'Night at the Kasbah'
Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California: The nail that gets hammered down first
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Contemplating time travel from the San Diego Library's rare book room
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Mercaz Harav central to Israeli life
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Shootings should end the 'Peace Process'
Carol Davis in San Diego: The American Plan: prelude to tragedy
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Hey mate, opportunity in Australia
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Shor, 6, meets His Honor, The Mayor
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: Some thoughts for those at a shiva
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Barack Obama, political nudniks and me
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: The unending need for tzedakah
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Question to Olmert: Is Bush agenda yours?
Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort in Carlsbad, California: Pain of Jerusalem murders is white hot
Lloyd Levy in London: Museum tablet corroborates Jeremiah
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: The Sabbath’s Omnipotent Painter
Rabbi Peter Tarlow in College Station, Texas: Huánuco, Peru, is planning for March 14 its first Jewish service in over a century
Sherry Berlin in San Diego: Sarah laughs...and Sammy enjoys Shavuot
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Mafia 'wise guy' converts to Judaism
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Choreographer seeks to
decentralize dance
from New York City, make it more eclectic
Carol Davis in San Diego: The Clean House plays to a pleased house
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: PM Rudd to address UJA campaign launch ... Change of Leadership for Anti-Defamation Commission ... A Jewish wedding—a first for Parliament ... Anti-Semitic slur at junior football game ... Party problems prompt warning ... Jewish schools reject 'isolationist' claim ... Follow up on prison bashing ... Archibald-honored Hitler portrait stirs up fury
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Double standard: journalists shed no tears for Ukrainians denied Russian heating oil
Yvonne Greenberg in San Diego: Lecturer says Sydney Taylor’s children’s books intrigue audiences of all ages
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: The Zoo as textbook for religious studies
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Kaballah book helps open ears to the Voice
Marissa Palin in San Diego: Beth Israel event focuses on auto emissions
Gary Rotto in San Diego: Surrogates for Clinton and Obama debate for the affection of Ohio Jewish voters
Lynne Thrope in La Jolla, California: Whisknladle: restaurant gets it right
Shoshana Bryen in Washington DC: The Angelina Jolie report on Iraq progress
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: No protests over gas cutoff to Ukraine?
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Mitzvah equation: difficult equals better?
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Israel's response in Gaza: long in coming
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Filmmaker Laura Bialis describes "Only thirty-six hours in Sderot."
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Obama and McCain debate Al Qaeda
Carol Davis in San Diego: Tick, Tick...BOOM at Stone Soup in S.D.
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: There is no tempest in this coffee pot
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Even Mishkan's building awaits Shabbat
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Kicking up a fuss over Jonathan's sexuality
Plus Letters to the editor
FEBRUARY 2008
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Hamas rocket attacks getting deadlier
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Skeptically evaluating news from Gaza
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: The Farrakhan and Wright wedge issue
Gary Rotto in San Diego: Big business, baseball don't faze Doshay—
but accepting praise is another matter
Carol Davis in Solana Beach, California: A Shayna Maidel: a post-Holocaust story
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Friendship between Muslims and the West would be beneficial for humanity, globe
Yvonne Greenberg in San Diego: Personality in the News—Why San Diego Jewish filmgoers re-Joyce
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: 'Human chain' dissolves in rain
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: Dreyfus gives first speech in Parliament ... Prime Minister to honour Israel ... Woollahra honors Jewish volunteer ... Police take race crime seriously ... Prime Minister reaffirms school pledge ... Concern on extremism ... Claims of harrassment in prison ... Melbourne Jewish girl meets Oscar .
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Daily news discourages potential olim
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Gazans' protest on Israel border fizzles
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Aliya fails to keep up with out-migration
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Hadassah celebrates Israel’s 60th birthday with new stem cell research and therapy
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel: Turning a rubbish dump into parkland
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: An Aussie's take on U.S. election
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: A puzzling toast on a 40th anniversary
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Reaching and keeping nationhood
Plus, an invitation from the editor to join San Diego Jewish World
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Satellite shot proves Reagan's wisdom
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: A scream in the dark, a knock on the door
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Cousin Barry—Another shimmering soul
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Why Moses was angered by Golden Calf
Gary Rotto in San Diego: Free at last, free at last ... to write a column
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Shas minister blames quakes on gays
Carol Davis in San Diego: S.D. Opera scores with Maria Stuarda
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: We can make those souls shimmer longer
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: In Israel, the egg roll wars heat up
Fred Reiss in Winchester, California: A Jewish path to self improvement
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: When bunnies and children urge murder
Charly Jaffe in San Diego: Anita Diamant takes women beyond usual feminist mantras ... to the the mikvah
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Sharing the Dessert: The Last Grand Jeté
Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California: Grandparents, beware a call like this
Candye Kane in San Diego: Singer lauds Nimoy for photography book giving 'full-bodied' women kind exposure
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: The more Palestinians and Israelis talk,
the more a real peace agreement recedes
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: The separation fence—two views
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: New service mulled to resolve civil disputes ... Jewish prisoner refused permission to wear tzitzit ... Uniting to stop Durban repeat ... A time for pride ... Anti-Semitism trying to use the law... Adjournment in Zentai case condemned
Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California: Feeling stressed? Write it down!
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Entertainer of Nazis still keeps warbling
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: That annoying guy in the German trench
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Happy Birthday, Mr. President - Your day should be more than a day off from work
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Arab media censorship plan may indicate various governments are feeling shaky
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: House of Israel members describe plans
for better reflecting modern-day Israel
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: The case of the Holocaust victim's tefillin
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: What rabbis hear when in Washington
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: U.N., Hamas are blaming Israel for
Palestinians' self-inflicted problems
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 15-16, 2008 (Vol 2., No. 40)
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Joan Rivers' describes her play, and for that matter herself, 'a work in progress.'
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Treasure of our ancestors' remembrances
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Son of Israel's president salutes SDSU's Middle East trust-building program
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: We Jews should 'accentuate the positive'
Marissa Palin in San Diego: The Morning After: What should be done with all those Valentine greeting cards?
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Is terrorist's assassination worth price?
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Terrorist feels victims' pain in last moment
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.:The avenger, the minion and the protector
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Youth, not a time of life; a state of mind
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: It was no ordinary walk
Carol Davis in San Diego: Cygnet swings for—and reaches—Fences
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Commuter conversations—San Diego style
Isaac Yetiv in La Jolla, California: Gazans break out to Egypt may prove to be Israel's blessing in disguise
JANUARY 2008
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Jerusalem's snow and political flurries
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: Australia issues stamps honoring three Jewish philanthropists ... NSW jails unfair to Jews: Lawyer ... Australia to send delegates to anti-Semitism conference ... Melbourne girl shines at Auckland Maccabi games... Australia commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: The labels that other people affix to us
Donald H. Harrison in Imperial Beach, California: Imperial Beach blue: 'John' was canceled
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: How to order flowers for a bat mitzvah
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Winograd report providing grinding surface for many different political axes
Francine Ginsburg in La Jolla, California: Storyline, editing, teaching potential are all criteria for whether a film is chosen
Donald H. Harrison in National City, California: When civic and religious duties clash
Marissa Palin in La Jolla, California: Global warmth: is Bible really to blame?
Reut Schwartz-Hebron in San Diego: Economics account for some Hindu and Jewish ritual; Zen offers a way to adapt
Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.: Gaza chaos likely to metastasize, posing new dangers to Israel, U.S. forces, Egypt (A report by Lenny Ben-David)
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Last Days of Judas Iscariot lasts and lasts
Carol Davis in San Diego: Ion scores with The Pillowman
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Tired of telephone solicitors? Try handling them with some old fashioned chutzpah
Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California: Ethiopian Jew's show a comical eye-opener
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Should Allies have bombed Auschwitz?
Carol Davis in Carlsbad, California: This is Our Youth is high drama, 80's style.
Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California: Records of Carter and Kennedy toward Israel scrutinized at annual AJE Limmud
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Should Jews be modest or flaunt successes? Reader reaction
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Only Money and Pedigree Will Do
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Modern day Isaiahs and Hoseas find plenty in Israel worthy of their denunciations
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, DC: Should Gaza be made a U.N. protectorate?
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Palestinians should consider emigrating to lands where there are real opportunities
Norman Greene in San Diego: England is the most anti-Semitic country in Europe, Dershowitz tells news media
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: JFS programs, including youth-run food pantry, flourish at Turk Family Center
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: When questions of halacha are posed to embarrass rather than to learn
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Taking our mother's Hebrew name too
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, DC: Why Gaza finds itself in the mess it's in
Donald H. Harrison in Poway, California: JFS North County Inland Senior Center is a place for physical and mental exercise
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Sabbath Amphitheatre: Celebrating Creation in Sequoia National Park
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, DC: U.S. arms for Saudi Arabia not in the best interests of the United States, nor Israel
Carol Davis in San Diego: 'Tranquility' never really comes together
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: A special artists' view of the Holocaust
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Yaalon plan ignores Palestinian realities
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, DC: Bush's Middle East trip a disappointment
Garry Fabian in Melbourne: Australia will provide $20 million to help provide security at Jewish schools ... U.S. monitor of anti-Semitism visits Australia ... Spate of Vandalism in Jewish Melbourne ... Australia's vote against funding Durban II lauded ... Search for donors to help Jewish leukemia sufferers
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Iran vs. Israel, U.S. vs. Russia, making Eurasia increasingly tense, unstable
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Documentary examines bar mitzvah of Lior Liebling, enthusiastic student with Down's
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: The many cultures of winter in Israel
Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles: Women’s roles in modern Judaism, Islam and Catholicism topic of Brandeis confab
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: South Africa cuts neighbors' power but somehow there is no international outcry
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Some spiritual L-DOPA for an aged kibbutz
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Suffering for its public relations value
Congressman Bob Filner in Washington, D.C.: Former Freedom Rider remembers MLK
Gail Feinstein Forman in San Diego: Book chronicles Jewish mother stereotype
Sandi Masori in La Jolla, California: What do you know? I am a Jew after all.
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Tu B'Shevat: Celebrating the perfection of a tree
Gerry Greber in La Jolla, California: A harrowing tale of death, survival at sea
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: The mousetrap and the farm animals
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: The modern meaning for Tu B'Shevat
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Fatah to end ceasefire. Are they kidding?
Carol Davis in San Diego: Globe scores 'KO' with In This Corner
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Half Russian story explores love and dance
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Autobiography of a blue checkered shirt
Norman Greene in San Diego: 2 mothers experience tragedy, resilience
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Speakers at citizenship ceremony glamorize U.S. history; gloss over mistakes of the past Reader reaction
Fred Reiss in Winchester, California: The clash of science and fundamentalism
Sheila Clapkin in Tarzana, California: Pilgrimage to Uman: Searching for absolution at Rabbi Nachman's grave
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: Australian Jewish school fees on the rise ... The choral sounds of South Africa ... Nazi memorabilia on sale in rural areas
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Making Trouble will make you laugh
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: The Jewish Americans: 3-part PBS series offers 'history commenting on history'
Alexa Katz in San Diego: Into the Wild: A movie that delivers its title
Gaby Maio in San Diego: A ride into San Diego Jewish history
David Strom in San Diego: PTSD also affected survivors of the Shoah
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Jewish "angles" in the presidential primaries
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Did Bush have a vision or just a dream?
Norman Manson in San Diego: Dreams in Torah—where are they today?
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: How Fiddler on the Roof keeps his balance
Shoshana Bryen in Washington: Just what did Bush say in Israel?
Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego: How our shortcomings can unite us
Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego: Mitzvot easier done than other obligations
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Is Olmert only play acting for Bush
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Bush security proved a tourist attraction
Bruce Kesler in Encinitas, California: Gandhi's grandson blames Jews for 'culture of violence' in the Middle East
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Baroque music lovers brave Bush security
Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem: Bush shuts down Jerusalem traffic
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Bush must make case for Iraq to Arabs
Donald H. Harrison in Coronado, California: Cecelia Kipperman is a Coronado legend
Bruce Kesler in Encinitas, California: President Bush should see Sderot
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: He'll whup you but not until after sundown
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Olmerts 'illegal settlement' problem
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, DC: A briefing for President Bush, Part II
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Primer on Judaism suffers from errors
Charly Jaffe in San Diego: We worry if we will be accepted to a good college;
they worry if they'll be alive through high school
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: A briefing for President George W. Bush
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Documentary enlarges upon the work of New Zealand photographer Friedlander
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Paroxysm - the National Election Begins
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: Pay no heed to ' junk' on the internet
Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.: Salute to retiring Jewish chair of the House Foreign Relations Committee
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: Powder sent to U.S., U.K., Israel embassies ... Community turf war erupts ... Newhouse calls on Hicks to renounce anti-Semitism ... Australian Maccabee team shines in Argentina
Donald H. Harrison in Lemon Grove, California: Lemon Grove: For Jews, there are some sour facts and sweet memories
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: 'Mostly truish' comedy recalls bar mitzvah
Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California: Jewish connections at retirement home
Sheila Orysiek in San Diego: Baron Rothschild came visiting near Kiev
Eitan Frysh in San Diego: Frum Jewish director stays out of theatres on Shabbat, chooses only tasteful plays
Peter Garas in Canberra: 25,000 salmon free for the taking has his mouth just watering for fresh bagels
Donald H. Harrison in San Diego: Movie probes after-effects of the Holocaust: Dear Mr. Waldman will screen twice at San Diego Jewish Film Festival
Gabi Maio in San Diego: Teen recounts she was chosen for summer leadership trip to Israel
Garry Fabian in Melbourne, Australia: Australian Red Cross and Christian leaders slam Israel policy on return from trip...Jewish schools featured in top 10 listing...Calling children to act on climate change ...Dux of the school
Dov Burt Levy in Salem, Massachusetts: Readers share opinions on whether we should teach children about the Shoah
Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem: What about Israeli-on-Israeli violence?
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel: A glorious chorus brought in New Year
Peter Garas in Canberra, Australia: Forget the tail of the dog that bit you;
now it's the breeze from the air that you heated
Donald H. Harrison in Escondido, California: Dinner and a movie: two fine inter-cultural opportunities
J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida: Har Homa once again the monkey wrench in the Middle East peace process
Lynne Thrope in San Diego: Fine restaurants to offer special prix fixe menus during San Diego's 'restaurant week'
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