Middle East


Israel

Blended olive oil could promote Middle East peace... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego

The Goldstone-Gold debate at Brandeis University…  by Bruce S. Ticker in Waltham, Massachusetts

Hezbollah has missiles capable of reaching Tel Aviv

White House denounces construction in Gilo section of Jerusalem

Norwegian university vetoes boycott of Israeli academics

Palestinians say they’ll seek statehood from U.N. Security Council

Assad rebuffs Netanyahu’s offer for direct talks

Peres visit prompts protests, welcome in Buenos Aires

Peres says Chavez, Ahmadinejad will soon be out of power

Israel dedicates monument to U.S. 9/11 victims

Ethiopian Jews troop to Kotel in Sigd celebration … by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem

U.S. Ambassador Rice extolls international school in Israel

Animal protection group hails ban of horse-drawn carts in Tel Aviv

Jordan-Israel border area shows environmental impacts of differing land use


Ira Sharkansky commentaries

Obama's policies seen as 'childish' by some Israelis .

Washington Post chooses wrong commentators on the Middle East

Trying to understand Palestinians and Haredim

Peace recedes as Obama policies harden Palestinian positions ...

State Department bias favoring Palestinians shows in report on international religious freedom

Is President Obama the new George McGovern?

Israeli commentary on Obama increasingly views him in Palestinian camp



Iran

U.S. welcomes U.N. human rights resolution on Iran

Sanctions against Iran may come within weeks -- Obama

IAEA suspects more hidden nuclear sites in Iran

U.S., Britain accuse Iran of destabilizing Middle East with weapons shipment

Brazil's president says dialogue with Iran could promote peace
Obama says Iran’s ‘time running out’ to reach nuclear deal

Brazilian oil company considering halting operations in Iran

Iran metes out death penalty to 5 protestors

United States of America


9/11 trials/ terrorism
9/11 defendants to go to trial, Holder announces

Jewish legislators divided on trying 9/11 suspects in civilian court

Illinois Congress members split on terror prison site

Obama and Holder make many mistakes in terror trial discussion ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.

Minnesota man charged with aiding terrorists in Somalia


Ft. Hood massacre

Senate committee begins Ft. Hood massacre probe

McKeon calls for Hasan probe by House Armed Services Committee

Hasan’s slideshow told motiive for Ft. Hood killings … by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel

West and Clark to probe Fort Hood massacre

Anti-gun group seeks ban on Belgian weapon used by Nidal Hasan


Other U.S. news


Vandals attack Jewish sites on both U.S. coasts

Shonda file: Kosher slaughterhouse operator convicted on 86 counts of fraud

Freddie Roman recalls the 'goldeneh' era of the Catskills ... by Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida

Program twins mosques and synagogues on two continents

Protect woman's right to abortion in health bill -- Saperstein

ACLU, Americans United demand public school graduation ceremonies be moved from Cathedral

Christian legal group tells 'rules' for Christmas in schools




Around the Globe


Holocaust/Shoah-Related News

Boere trial delayed so defendant can hear

Bishop refuses to pay fine for Holocaust denial

Australia's Home Affairs Minister okays Zentai extradition to Hungary

Germany accuses Adolf Storms of killing 58 Jewish laborers

Canadian appeals court stays SS man's deportation


India-Pakistan-Afghanistan

American David Headley implicated in Mumbai terror attacks

Killing Al Qaeda now U.S. primary purpose in Afghanistan



Kulanu

Black Jews seek unity, acceptance in France ... by Cynthia Weisfied in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

On completing six months of teaching with the Abayudaya … by Lorne Mallin in Nabugoye Hill, Mbale, Uganda

Eye-opening Elderhostel course examined history of Crypto Jews in New Mexico ... by Janis Colton in Chevy Chase, Maryland


Australia

The Jews Down Under… Roundup of Australian Jewish News (Part I) ... by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
*ECAJ calls for compassion on asylum seekers
*Wide selection at Jewish Film Festival
*Pilger continues diatribe on Israel
*American professor to bring Talmudic guidance down under

The Jews Down Under…Roundup of Australian Jewish news (Part II) ... by Garry Fabian in Melbourne

*JCCV tackles teenage alcohol abuse
*A Milestone for Shul
*Is this the final chapter in the Zentai saga?
*Michael Danby Calls for refugee review
*Status Quo on ritual slaughter
*Visible Jewish presence at Parliament of World Religions

Miscellany

Oldest synagogue building in Wales to become condos

Judaism

Biblical Isaac understood love and marriage ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego

Berditchev rebbe learns value of persistence... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego

Rescue saved not only the drowning girl ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego

Hashem's timing can be exquisite...by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego

The Arts

San Diego Jewish Book Fair
Author identified with plight of ‘Hitler’s Jewish soldiers’ … by David Strom in La Jolla, California

Yarrow enchants children and adults at San Diego Jewish Book Fair … by Gail Feinstein Forman in La Jolla, California

Telushkin: Love your neighbor and yourself … by Jack Forman in La Jolla, California

Ongoing American Jewish commitment seen as key to Israel’s long-term prospects … by Jack Forman in La Jolla, California

In hands of extremists, Koran justifies Ft. Hood massacre … by Fred Reiss in La Jolla, California

Diamant receives enthusiastic welcome at S.D. Jewish Book Fair ... by Gerry Greber in La Jolla, California

Amos Oz tells reasons for two-state solution ... by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California


Theatre
In Star Trek, he was Quark the barkeeper; in The Seafarer, he’s a drunk  … by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego

J*Company presents The King and I

Young actor to shave his head for role and cancer victims .... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego

Better Angel charms and informs  … by Carol Davis in Burbank, California

Topdog/Underdog features a Lincoln versus a Booth ...by Carol Davis in San Diego

The Foreigner still pleases ... by Carol Davis in Vista, California

Albee explores the A,B,C of life and dementia … by Cynthia Citron in Hollywood

Not necessary to make mary poppins extra-supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ... by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles


Music/Opera

What do famous musicians say about each other? ... by David Amos in San Diego

Viterbis give $1 million to San Diego Opera

Multitalented Lucas Richman's versatility reminiscent of Leonard Bernstein ... by Eileen Wingard in San Diego

Thursdays with the Songs of Ha Wingard, z"l
#101 -- The Shots of Life
#310 -- Beneath the Baubab Tree
#320 -- Time to Blame


Visual Arts

Manny Farber Exhibit begins Dec. 14 at Gotthelf Art Gallery



San Diego

Rick Barton to chair national ADL education commission

Mirik Snir, Israeli children's author, guest teaches in San Diego ... by Jennie Starr ... Read more

Wayne rolls up endorsements; Dumanis backs Whitman

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~December 25, 1953, Part I
--U.J. Fund Winds Up Year’s Activity; Honors Founders .. Read more
--Federation Leaders Gather For West Coast Conference .. Read more
--Lasker Lodge Holds Installation Jan. 9th   … Read more

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~December 25, 1953, Part II ... compiled by Gail Umeham

--Pay Pledges Now!  Urges Harry Snyder
--New Year’s Eve Party Sponsored by Center
--Betrothal Announced (Leeds-Strauss)
--Personals
--Ruth Feinberg Bride of Joseph Baumgarten
--Cradle
--Jewish War Veterans
--Lasker Lodge Has Outstanding Program
--Fun Night Planned By B. J. Sisterhood
--Hadassah Plans Gala Dinner for Members
--Temple Sisterhood “Brings Up Father”
--Birdie Stodels To See Film, “The Toymakers”
--Issue New Guide To Spoken Hebrew

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, December 25, 1953, Part III--compiled by Gail Umeham

--Lionel Van Deerlin Moderates Panel for Nat’l. Council of Jewish Women
--S.D. State College Offers tour of Europe
--Jewish War Vet Aux
--Tifereth Sisterhood Hears Sherry Newman
--City of Hope Holds Installation Jan. 18
--Jewish Social Service Plans Annual Dinner
--Pioneer Women Go Out on Memb. Drive
--Deceased
--Young Adults Invited To Jewish Arbor Day
--Weizmann Branch Invites All To New Year’s Party

Lifestyles

The thrill of an archive brought home to San Diego --- by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego

This blind taste test is not to compare products but to build our compassion ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego

Restaurant Review: Los Arcos provides fish with a Mexican flair… by Lynne Thrope in Chula Vista, California

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