INTERNATIONAL

Obama's folly will rival Bush's if U.S. seek to impose its will on Israel, other Mideast powers ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
The United States is the most powerful nation in the world. It may be the most powerful in the history of the world, but analyses of power relative to others at their times might find ancient Greece and Rome, and not so ancient Nazi Germany in comparable or stronger positions. READ MORE

Bazaar like bargaining on Israeli budget may also signal way Netanyahu will try to approach Barack Obama ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
When Binyamin Netanyahu was Prime Minister last time, he lost the confidence of Israelis because of his economic policies. The election that followed reduced his Knesset contingent to no more than a dozen seats. This time, we were promised, he’d deal more prudently. After only a few weeks in office, it doesn’t seem to be the case. READ MORE

Hamas leader's 'moderation' is West's wishful thinking ... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel
Nothing is funnier than when someone wants to avoid an obvious conclusion. Nothing is sadder than people being borne away on waves of wishful thinking.READ MORE

Arab-Israeli controversy reaches into elementary school ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
The City of Davis in northern California is home to a University of California campus and a multicultural population drawn from countries all over the world.  To take advantage of the rich diversity of its population and to encourage its students to learn about each other’s backgrounds, the Davis Joint Unified School District schedules an international event at each of its 15 schools. READ MORE

C0-PUBLISHERS MAILBOX
American Idol's Adam Lambert returns to Mt. Carmel High School READ MORE
Ambassador Shalev's background told; she comes to S.D. May 31 READ MORE
Guardians of San Diego host Golf, Tennis Tournament July 20 READ MORE
Norman Lear to be honored in San Diego June 10 by NARM
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Filner urges all Americans to enjoy Jewish American Heritage MonthREAD MORE
College Avenue Older Adult Center lists special, regular events for June READ MORE
Texas Hold 'Em charity tournament at Beth Israel set Sunday, May 17READ MORE
Educational consultant Parker spends 2 days at Soille Hebrew Day READ MORE


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JUDAISM
Why do we have two challot, not just one, for Shabbat? ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
On Shabbat it is customary to say motzi over two challot. Several reasons have been given for this practice. READ MORE

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ARTS
Sights, sounds, colors of Bene Israel delight in novel ... a book review by Laurel Corona in San Diego
In the first chapter of her novel The Shalom India Housing Society, Esther David follows the Prophet Elijah on the first night of Pesach as he makes his rounds of the households in the eponymously-named Jewish apartment building in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.  READ MORE


Jerusalem Quartet's artistry, sensitivity bring tears to listener's eyes at La Jolla Music Society performance... by Eileen Wingard in San Diego
My husband and I heard the Jerusalem Quartet at Wigmore Hall when we visited London eight years ago. Their youthful exuberance and superb musicianship made an indelible impression on us. Eight years later, that impression was reinforced as I listened on May 2 to their La Jolla Music Society concert in Sherwood Hall. READ MORE

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