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See previous headlines July 1-September 30, 2009
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Thusday-Saturday, December 31, 2009-January 2, 2010
Middle East
Israel
White House opposes Israel’s new housing in East Jerusalem
Last 2009 flight of North American olim leaves for Israel
The word for J Street: irrelevance ... by Bruce S. Ticker in Philadelphia
Iran
White House condemns violent ’suppresion’ of civilians in Iran
U.S. Broadcasting Board of Governors condemns latest censorship in Iran
Arab World
U.S. to sell $290 million in enhanced guided bombs to United Arab Emirates
U.S. to sell UAE ircraft, missile defense systems and other military gear
Congressman Wolf urges terrorist suspects not be sent from Guantanamo to Yemen
United States of America
Obama orders tightening of airplane anti-terror safeguards
Obama says ’systemic failure’ led to near-bombing on Christmas Day
Lieberman, Collins announce Senate hearing into attempted airline bombing
Justice Department charges Abdulmutallab with attempted bombing of aircraft
Lieberman asks why attempted bombing suspect was allowed to fly to U.S.
Mica blames TSA leadership, urges U.S. adopt Israeli model for flight safety
Attempted bombing was not a single criminal event but rather an act of war ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Return to Bush doctrine needed that U.S. fight is against terrorists and countries that harbor them ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
U.S. health care bill–like most medicines–may have some side effects ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Europe
ADL renews call to Vatican to open Holocaust-era archives of Pope Pius XII
San Diego County
Jews of Australia topic of Jan. 8 Shabbat talk at Dor Hadash
Arts
The holidays and their music, Part I ... by David Amos in San Diego
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard, z"l
#175 -- The Only Work I'll Do
#144 -- On Keeping Work Away
#249 -- Another Day
Lifestyles
To dedicate an issue for a loved one's simcha, or as a memorial, contact Nancy Harrison at (619) 265 0808.
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 29-30, 2009
Global
Rabbi Ben Kamin, Delta airliner incident confirms that we folks are on our own, link to examiner.com
Israel
Hillel Neuer, spokesman for United Nations Watch, rips into the U.N. Human Rights Commission's record. Link to video
Rabbi Dow Marmur, “There are serious efforts underway to nurture religious coexistence in the Holy Land,” Link to The Star of Toronto
Barry Rubin, "Two Most Asked Questions: Will Obama attack Israel; will Israel attack Iran?" Link to Rubin Reports
J. Zel Lurie, "East Jerusalem is 12 times the original"
Israeli newspapers de-emphasizing photo journalism, survey finds
Immigration to Israel from North America increased in 2009
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish News ...by Garry Fabian
--Educators Israel-bound for Holocaust studies
--Student Web site bans anti-Israel group
--Liberal leader calls on action against racist web sites
--Reviewing a Yiddish Holocaust story
--Young Soccer star aims high
--So near and yet so far
Judaism
It's late, but here's JibJab's Memorah Hora as sent out by Rand Levin and family of San Diego.
Arts
OMA exhibit juxtaposes American dreams and realities... by Donald H. Harrison in Oceanside, California
Dedications
To dedicate an issue for a loved one's simcha, or as a memorial, contact Nancy Harrison at (619) 265 0808.
Sunday-Monday, December 27-28, 2009
Global
Commentary: Qur’anic teachings are not anti-Semitic ... by Kashif Shahzada in Lahore, Pakistan
Climate change poses question ‘Will Israel be here in 2500'? ... by Danny Bloom in Chiayi City, Taiwan
Israel
Vigdor to step down as director general of Jewish Agency to take similar post with Israel’s Board of Higher Education
Israelis by 3-1 margin believe Obama has bias in favor of Palestinians
Haifa University awards three prizes for non-fiction
Orthodox excesses pave way for Reform growth in Israel … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Tzipi Livni’s hesitation may account for her plummeting status … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Incrementalism the political norm in U.S. and Israel … by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
WIZO comes to emotional aid of Israeli teachers along Gaza strip ... by Ulla Hadar in Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel
United States of America
Health Care compromise wins approval, reservations from Jewish officeholders and interest groups
Alison Gendar and Samuel Goldsmith, “Conviction of disbarred lawyer Lynn Stewart upheld for smuggling messages to jailed terrorist,” {Referral to New York Daily News}
Judaism
What we eat helps to forge our Jewish identity … by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Miscellaneous
School girl memories on a golden anniversary ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Arts
To other movie critics who panned ‘Nine’: Nein! .. by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Thursday-Saturday, December 24-26, 2009
Global
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 22-23
Global
Middle East
Israel
Iran
Europe
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
United States of America
San Diego County
Miscellaneous
Dedications
Sunday-Monday, December 20-21, 2009
Global
Allegro and the Benefit of Talmudic Genes… by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Miscellaneous
Dedications
To Murray and Elaine Galinson, who are celebrating their golden anniversary today
December 17-19,2009
Dedications
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 15-16, 2009
#318 -- Bottles and Bags
#268 -- Toilet Paper
#181 -- America
Lifestyles
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Sunday-Monday, December 6-7, 2009
United States of America
Thursday-Saturday, December 3-5, 2009
United States of America
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 1-2, 2009
United States of America
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 8, 1954 .... compiled by Gail Umeham
Lifestyles
Sunday-Monday, November 29-30, 2009
Middle East
Israel
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, January 8, 1954... compiled by Gail Umeham
Lifestyles
Thursday-Saturday, November 26-28, 2009
Middle East
Israel
The Arts
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard
San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 8, 1954 ... compiled by Gail Umeham
Lifestyles
At 104, Laura Simon worries for her aging children
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 24-25, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 209)
San Diego Coastkeeper... San Diego News Network
Sunday-Monday, November 22-23, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 208)
Middle East
Israel
EU official urges closer ties with Israel
Activist philanthropist Dr. Michael Dan honored by University of Haifa
Iran
ElBaredei to Iran: Don’t miss fleeting chance
Yemen
Yemen foils plot to assassinate Rabbi Musa
The Arts
Albert meets Pablo in a turn-of-the-century haunt for geniuses ... theatre review by Carol Davis in Carlsbad, California
I'm Still Here ... serialized book by Laura Simon
Pre-Sunday, November 15-21, 2009
International
U.S. welcomes U.N. human rights resolution on Iran
Sanctions against Iran may come within weeks -- Obama
Jordan-Israel border area shows environmental impacts of differing land use
Oldest synagogue building in Wales to become condos
Germany accuses Adolf Storms of killing 58 Jewish laborers
Canadian appeals court stays SS man's deportation
National
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
Obama and Holder make many mistakes in terror trial discussion ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Anti-gun group seeks ban on Belgian weapon used by Nidal Hasan
Senate Committee begins Ft. Hood massacre probe
Eye-opening Elderhostel course examined history of Crypto Jews in New Mexico ... by Janis Colton in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Judaism
Berditchev rebbe learns value of persistence... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Hashem's timing can be exquisite...by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Commentary
Is President Obama the new George McGovern? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Israeli commentary on Obama increasingly views him in Palestinian camp ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Arts
Multitalented Lucas Richman's versatility reminiscent of Leonard Bernstein ...by Eileen Wingard in San Diego
Young actor to shave his head for role and cancer victims .... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Thursday, November 19, 2009
International
White House denounces construction in Gilo section of Jerusalem
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
IAEA suspects more hidden nuclear sites in Iran
Brazilian oil company considering halting operations in Iran
Iran metes out death penalty to 5 protestors
Killing Al Qaeda now U.S. primary purpose in Afghanistan by Shoshana Bryen
United States
Illinois Congress members split on terror prison site
Program twins mosques and synagogues on two continents
Commentary
State Department bias favoring Palestinians shows in report on international religious freedom ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Peace recedes as Obama policies harden Palestinian positions ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
The Arts
Not necessary to make mary poppins extra-supercalifragilisticexpialidocious ... by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
The Foreigner still pleases ... by Carol Davis in Vista, California
J*Company presents The King and I
Viterbis give $1 million to San Diego Opera
What do famous musicians say about each other? ... by David Amos in San Diego
Manny Farber Exhibit begins Dec. 14 at Gotthelf Art Gallery
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard, z"l
#101 -- The Shots of Life
#310 -- Beneath the Baubab Tree
#320 -- Time to Blame
San Diego
--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
*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
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Middle East
Hezbollah has missiles capable of reaching Tel Aviv ... Read more
U.S., Britain accuse Iran of destabilizing Middle East with weapons shipment ... Read more
Blended olive oil could promote Middle East peace ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego .... Read more
Brazil's president says dialogue with Iran could promote peace ... Read more
Norwegian university vetoes boycott of Israeli academics ... Read more
Obama's policies seen as 'childish' by some Israelis ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Amos Oz tells reasons for two-state solution ... by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California... Read more
Washington Post chooses wrong commentators on the Middle East ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
U.S. Ambassador Rice extolls international school in Israel ... Read more
United States
9/11 defendants to go to trial, Holder announces .... Read more
Jewish legislators divided on trying 9/11 suspects in civilian court ... Read more
McKeon calls for Hasan probe by House Armed Services Committee... Read more
Vandals attack Jewish sites on both U.S. coasts ... Read more
Shonda file: Kosher slaughterhouse operator convicted on 86 counts of fraud ... Read more
Freddie Roman recalls the 'goldeneh' era of the Catskills ... by Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida ... Read more
Rick Barton to chair national ADL education commission ... Read more
International
Boere trial delayed so defendant can hear ... Read more
Bishop refuses to pay fine for Holocaust denial ... Read more
Australia's Home Affairs Minister okays Zentai extradition to Hungary ... Read more
Black Jews seek unity, acceptance in France ... by Cynthia Weisfied in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ... Read more
Judaism
Biblical Isaac understood love and marriage ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego ... Read more
Rescue saved not only the drowning girl ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego ... Read more
Arts
Topdog/Underdog features a Lincoln versus a Booth ...by Carol Davis in San Diego ... Read more
Diamant receives enthusiastic welcome at S.D. Jewish Book Fair ... by Gerry Greber in La Jolla, California ... Read more
San Diego
Mirik Snir, Israeli children's author, guest teaches in San Diego ... by Jennie Starr ... Read more
Wayne rolls up endorsements; Dumanis backs Whitman ... Read more
Israel and Middle East
Despite setbacks, U.S. remains committed to Arab-Israeli peace process–Burns ... Read more
Bibi’s priorities: Peace with Palestinians, no nuclear weapons for Iran, and replacing oil as an energy source ... Read more
U.S.expresses hope Lebanon will remain sovereign ... Read more
Embargo gasoline exports to Iran--Rep. Kirk .... Read more
Israeli researcher: Same hormone stimulates emotions of love and envy ... Read more
U.S. elections strengthened Bibi's hand, Koch and Charney agree ... Read more
Which was more important to Jewish history—Holocaust or creation of Israel? ... by Arnold Flick in La Jolla, California ... Read more
United States of America
FBI says evidence to date indicates Hasan acted alone ... Read more
Senate Homeland Security to investigate Ft. Hood murders ... Read more
Nidal Hasan and American multiculturalism ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem .... Read more
Above all, allegiance to the U.S. Constitution ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. .... Read more
Bible looted by Nazis returned to Jewish museum in Austria ... Read more
Court nixes South Carolina’s proposed Christian license plate ... Read more
Gathering plans protest if denier Irving comes to New York City ... Read more
International
Ahmadinejad expected this year by Chavez in Caracas ... Read more
Britain’s chief rabbi says religion and politics should be separate ... Read more
Depressing intellectual trends among British youth ... by Lloyd Levy in London ... Read more
A spiritual journey away from my computer ... by Donald H. Harrison .... Read more
Arts
Israeli musicians hampered by sanctuary’s divided seating ... by David Amos in La Jolla, California .... Read more
TV's most prodigious interviewer tells of his own life ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla, California ... Read more
Author of From Ghetto to Ghetto relates his journey ... by Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla, California ... Read more
San Diego County
Magazine honors Kaplan as a ‘woman who means business’ ... Read more
San Diego County Jewish History
Valley Center History Museum receives Salomon papers ... Read more
Adventures in SD Jewish History. compiled by Gail Umeham from December 11, 1953 Southwestern Jewish Press .... Read entire selection
Michael Loring Thrills Audience….Read more
Deceased (Joshua Adler, Rachel Cohen, Rebecca Markowitz) …. Read more
All of Gaul Was Divided in Three Parts (Editorial)…. Read more
Community Currents by Albert Hutler…. Read more
Jewish Center Group Elects Edw. Breitbard …. Read more
Attention D.P.’s…. Read more
San Diego Will Host JFW Regional Meet …. Read more
Jewish War Veterans …. Read more
Cash Is Needed! .... Read more
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 10-11, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 205)
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Israel and Middle East
Who killed the Middle East peace process? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Start Up Nation : A book review ... by Bruce Kesler in Encinitas, California ... Read more
Hamas’ West Bank Popularity Up, So Abbas Isn’t Running ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. ... Read more
San Diego
Jewish Family Service launches employment program ... Read more
‘The Mikveh Monologues’ coming to San Diego ... Read more
Lawrence Family JCC to host Dec. 6 Hannukah Happening ... Read more
Jewish Family Service to host adoption conference ... Read more
Rick Recht to peform Dec. 6 at Temple Adat Shalom ... Read more
Poizner recovers $27 million in insurance for SD fire victims ... Read more
Judaism
'Who is a Jew' controversy pops up in Britain again ... by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel .... Read more
Arts
Giselle--A review of City Ballet of San Diego ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego. ... Read more
Bent: Gay Holocaust dramatized at the Diversionary ... by Carol Davis in San Diego ... Read more
Lifestyles
The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival ... by Lynne Thrope in San Diego... Read more
San Diego Jewish History ... compiled by Gail Umeham from December 11, 1953 Southwestern Jewish Press .... Reed entire selection
Col. Irving Salomon Next Forum Speaker….Read more
Local Leader To Serve Again in ’54….Read more
Jewish Center News….Read more
Chaim Weizmann Branch of Poale Zion Plans New Year’s Eve Party….Read more
Teen-Agers Turn Tables On Moms and Pops….Read more
City of Hope Aux…..Read more
’54 To Be Ushered In At Park Manor Hotel….Read more
Camp Jaycee Opens Winter Camp….Read more
Birdie Stodel News….Read more
Lasker Lodge by Jack Lowenbein….Read more
Australia (roundup by Garry Fabian)
Read entire selection
Neo-Nazi meeting prompts statement of regret from club owners .. Read more
Uniting Church changes Jewish stance ... Read moreClosure of Tibby’s ends an era ... Read more
Champion Jewish boxer inducted into boxing Hall of Fame ... Read more
Tireless community worker to be honoured ... Read more
Indian wedding a family tradition ... Read more
Following a family tradition of service ... Read more
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San Diego & California
Filner, alone among Jewish Congress members and San Diego delegation, declines to condemn Goldstone report ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego ... Read more
UJF Women receive VIP briefings in Sha'ar Hanegev....by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Aza ... Read more
'Militant Islam' to be topic Nov. 18 of AJE lecture ... Read more
College Avenue Older Adult Center tells November activities ... Read more
Some facts about H1N1 .. by Assemblyman Marty Block in San Diego ... Read more
Arts
A welcome return for Dog Act at Moxie ... by Carol Davis in San Diego .... Read more
Musicians paid moving tribute to Maestro Mendi Rodan ... by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel .... Read more
Sometimes a concert just seems beshert ... by David Amos in San Diego ....Read more
Thursdays With The Songs of Hal Wingard, z"l ....
See entire selection
#131 -- Passion ... Read and Hear
#132 -- Forever and a Day ... Read and Hear
#154 -- Heartbreak ... Read and Hear
Sports
Chargers' Jewish Forefathers, Part II—Ron Mix and Sid Gillman ... by Joey Seymour in San Diego ... Read more
San Diego Jewish History Read entire selection
Lasker Lodge…Read more
Y.J.C. To Hear Address on Narcotics…Read more
Jewish War Veterans…Read more
Brandeis University Committee to Form San Diego Branch … Read more
Beth Israel Sisterhood … Read more
Hadassah…Read more
City of Hope Aux….Read more
Home for the Aged….Read more
Michael Loring Next On Forum Series. ….Read more
National/International
Israel
For vernacular Arabic speakers, learning literary Arabic as hard as learning new language—researcher ... Read more
Haifa researchers say marijuana may help in PTSD treatment ... Read more
Arab-Israeli dispute
Canada now representing Israeli interests in Venezuela ... Read more
Iran
Demonstrators opposed to dictators clash with police ... Read more
Merkel tells US Congress Iran must not get nuclear weapons ... Read more
Holocaust denier Ramin now Iran's media chief ... Read more
Iran reportedly repressing those who say Holocaust happened ... Read more
Holocaust/ Shoah
MP Wilshire apologizes for likening scandal-plagued politicians to Holocaust victims ... Read more
National/ International Commentary
Let's stop predicting Mideast future and focus on present .... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Weapons ship an example of Iran's regional scheming ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. .... Read more
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Dedications
This issue of San Diego Jewish World has multiple dedications:
—To Ulla Hadar, our Sha'ar Hanegev bureau chief, who celebrated a birthday on November 4.
—In memory of Alice and Marty Harrison, who were married November 5, 1933.
—To Sandi Masori, who celebrates her birthday on Nov. 7
—To Tibi Zohar, who celebrates his birthday on Nov. 7
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Julie Bronstein's role grows in Jewish Community Foundation ... Read more
Donor groups to hear local needs of the hungry .. Read more
Congregation Beth Am plans busy weekend Nov. 14-15 ... Read more
Double Talk ... by Janet and Susan Solof ... Read more
Pi Alpha Lambda ... by Reitha Stokes... Read more
Birdie Stodel B.B.’s Plan Active Month .. Read more
Y.J.C.C. Plan New Year’s Dinner Dance ... Read more
Zoo head toasted ... Read more
Letter to the Editor (from Chaplain Nathan Estersohn) .. Read more
B.B. Hi-Jinks Sunday Night November 29th ... Read more
Cradle ... Read more
Personals.... Read more
Segal-Weitzman Betrothal Announced ... Read more
Council of Jewish Women ... Read more
Classified ... Read more
Calendar ... Read more
Chanuko Square Dance Set By Pioneer Women ... Read more
National/International
University of Haifa sponsors biotech company in Carmel area ... Read more
Estimated 100,000 Jews gather on yahrzeit of Matriarch Rachel ... Read more
Conference of Presidents lauds House resolution opposing Goldstone Report at U.N ... Read more
University in Norway ponders academic boycott of Israel ... Read more
Bahrain legislation proposes jail for contacts with Israelis ... Read more
Iraq drops requirement that trade fair attendees boycott Israel ... Read more
Hillary Clinton's Middle East trip
Nov. 1--Israel's 'no new starts' offer unprecedented — Clinton .. Read more
Nov. 2 -- Clinton defends her praise of Israel's offer on settlements ... Read more
National/ International Commentary
Another glitch in America's Middle East diplomacy ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Arabs give Obama no help in peacemaking efforts ... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
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Sunday-Monday, November 1-2, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 201)
Wayne and Filner to participate in diverse public events in S.D.... Read more
Poizner says 8 arrested in 'staged automobile collision ring' ... Read more
'Graduation ceremony' for those successfully completing parole ... Read more
SDJA at AIPAC ... Read more
Motive unclear in wounding of two at L.A. synagogue ... Read more
Judaism
American Jews disappointing Patriarch Abraham ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal .... Read more
A blue ribbon of recognition ... and of life ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman ... Read more
Arts
The Lion King still dazzles audiences .... by Carol Davis in San Diego ... Read more
San Diego Jewish Book Fair
Breaking bagels with a business entrepreneur ... book review by Gary Shaw in San Diego ... Read more
Why bother? To avoid repeating history ... book review by Gary Shaw in San Diego ... Read more
I'm Still Here... Memoirs of Laura Simon, 103 ... Read entire selection
Baha’i Temple ... Read more
Boulder, Colorado ... Read more
Breadloaf ... Read more
Willie Ley ... Read more
Baby Doe Tabor ... Read more
Sports
Chargers' Jewish Forefathers: Ron Mix and Sid Gillman, Part I ... by Joey Seymour in San Diego ... Read more
San Diego Jewish History
From Southwestern Jewish Press, Nov. 27, 1953:
(see entire column)
Beth Israel Bldg. Fund Reaches Two-Thirds of $103,000 Goal ... Read more
Beth Jacob Dedicates Synagogue and Holy Ark Sunday, Dec. 6th ... Read more
Mayor, Commandant Help Celebrate 20th Year of Fund Sunday, Dec. 13th.... Read more
Jewish Center Elects New Board Members ... Read more
Something To Be Proud Of (Editorial)... Read more
Knesset puts aside bill declaring United Jerusalem to be the capital of the entire Jewish people ... Read more
Israel rejects UN allegations of illegal diamond purchases ... Read more
Holocaust/ Shoah
Heinrich Boere, former SS death squad member, on trial in Germany ... Read more
Jean-Francois Bergier, investigator of Swiss role in Holocaust dies ... Read more
Iran
Senate Banking Committee approves Dodd's Iran sanctions ... Read more
Jewish 'Conference of Presidents' lauds Senate Banking, House Foreign Affairs Committee votes ... Read more
Ayatollah warns against questioning election results ... Read more
Arab-Israeli conflict
Lebanon tells U.N. that Israel is gearing up to attack ... Read more
U.S. Domestic
President Obama, on signing hate crimes bill, declares that 'bells of freedom ring out a little louder' ... Read more
ADL's Foxman calls hate crimes law "a great day for America' ... Read more
Hate crimes bill 'shining example of what can be achieved '—NCJW ... Read more
ADL reports 12% of Americans prejudiced against Jews ... Read more
Shonda File
Saferstein pleads guilty in $75 million telemarketing fraud ... Read more
National/ International Commentary
Israel uncooperative with those who wish its annihilation... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
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Dedication
We dedicate today's issue to Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort of Chabad of La Costa with happy birthday wishes for November 2.
Jewish Family Service in Thanksgiving Run for the Hungry ... Read more
Camp Mountain Chai to set up for a night in Balboa Park ... Read more
Golf company executive to address Hillel at Chapman ... Read more
Free seminars for job-seekers Nov. 3, 10, 17, San Marcos Library ... Read more
Arts
San Diego Book Jewish Book Fair may provide you with mirror into your own life, beliefs and problems ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla, California .... Read more
A disc for an intimate evening, or perhaps for frisbee ... by David Amos in San Diego ... Read more
Three talented Israeli musicians to perform Nov. 1 in L.J. ... by Eileen Wingard in La Jolla, California ... Read more
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard, z"l See entire selection
#294—Flight
#287—Space
#38 — From Outer Spaces
San Diego Jewish History
From Southwestern Jewish Press, Nov. 13, 1953:
(see entire column)
Souvenir Programs (Editorial) ... Read more
Dollar Diplomacy (Editorial) ... Read more
New Manager At KFMB ... Read more
Letter to the Editor ... Read more
Welfare Federation Outlines Program ... Read more
Jewish War Veterans ... Read more
Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary No. 185 ... Read more
Beth Jacob Has Chanukah Gifts ... Read more
Deceased {Simon Prager, Benjamin Lubin) ... Read more
Cottage of Israel ... Read more
B’nai B’rith Offers Unique Resolution On Policy ... Read more
Young Jewish Couples Club Ready for Holiday ... Read moreMembership Luncheon Planned By B’nai B’rith ... Read moreOfficers Installed by Poale Zion Group ... Read more
Double Talk ... by Janet and Susan Solof ... Read more
Jewish Center News .... Read more
Pioneer Women Hold Rummage Shower ... Read more
J.W.B. Conference To Be Held Here ... Read more
Pioneer Women ... Read more
City of Hope ... Read more
Home for Aged Begins Drive for New Bldg. ... Read more
Lasker Lodge by Jack Lowenbein ... Read more
United Jewish Fund Nominations Notice ... View ad
George Jessel dinner ... View ad
National/International
Holocaust/Shoah
Bishop Williamson fined for Holocaust denial ... Read more
Gathering of Holocaust Survivors cautions Vaticans on talks with Society of St. Pius X ... Read more
French court fines anti-Semitic stand-up comic Dieudonné ... Read more
Holocaust survivors more prone to cancer than the rest of population ... Read more
Israel banks begin transferring assets to Holocaust fund ... Read more
International Terrorism
U.S. State Department again designates Al-Qa'ida in Islamic Mahgreb as terrorist group ... Read more
Justice Dept. arrests two in alleged plot against Danish newspaper .. Read more
Israel Domestic News
Jewish Agency holds orientation center for new cadre of leaders .. Read more
University of Haifa inaugurates Hatter Student building ... Read more
Israel Air Force General Shkedi named as El Al's new president ... Read more
Arab-Israel Conflict
Syria accuses Israel of seeking to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque ... Read more
U.N. General Assembly takes up Goldstone Report Nov. 4 ... Read more
Israel rejects claims it withholds water from the Palestinians ... Read more
Israel protests Lebanese rockets ... Read more
Americans more sympathetic to Israelis than Palestinians, according to ADL poll ... Read more
Iran
Iran says it can have a nuclear program because Israel has nuclear weapons ... Read more
U.S. Domestic News
Republican Jewish Coalition says Hagel wrong pick for Obama's intelligence panel... Read more
American universities increasingly intolerant of Jews, Israel—IJCR ... Read more
NJDC lauds President Obama for signing hate crimes bill ... Read more
National/ International Commentary
Obama's premature declarations on Mideast peace now a source of embarassment for his administration ... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
'Action or deliberation?' is eternal question in world affairs ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
U.N. looks other way as Hezbollah prepares for a new war ... by Jonathan Spyer in Herzliya, Israel .... Read more
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Beth Jacob Congregation has nearby home to rent ... Read more
DA Dumanis notifies defense bar of errors in toxicology tests ... Read more
George Jessel to highlight Eve. For Temple Beth Israel ... Read more
Jewish Center Set For Annual Meeting ... Read more
Lasker Lodge Dinner Dance This Sunday ... Read more
Annual Fund Dinner To Honor Founders ... Read more=
Personals ... Read more
Cradle ... Read more
Jolly 16 Dinner-Dance Sunday, November 22 ... Read more
National Speaker For Hadassah Nov. 18 ... Read more
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood ... Read more
Classified ... Read more
Calendar ... Read more
Speech Arts Studio Offers New Classes ... Read more
Resort Hosts Members Of Car Club ... Read more
National/International
Netanyahu: Israel investigated 26 allegations in Goldstone report ... Read more
Kouchner predicts Israel will bomb Iran if no nuke deal ... Read more
Turkey's Erdogan calls Ahmadinejad a 'good friend' ... Read more
Haifa professor says Israel not immune from tsunamis .... Read more
The Jews Down Under ... Roundup of Australian Jewish News by Garry Fabian ... Read full column
Australians 'don't trust Iran,'poll by Lowy Institute finds ... Read more
Workshop for rabbis on domestic violence issues ... Read more
Mainstream newspaper apology to Jewish community ... Read more
Victorian Opposition Party supports hate crime legislation ... Read more
Australia's has its own Jewish gangster novel ... Read more
Don Lane dead at 75 ... Read more
Chabad Rabbis praise local community ... Read more
Race hate book in New South Wales schools ... Read more
Jewish soccer veterans show grit at Masters Games... Read more
Government discussing new code of conduct at sports events ... Read more
National/ International Commentary
In honor of the Germans who honor Jews .... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego .... Read more
Moderation seemingly a rarity in the Holy Land ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Human Rights Watch, B'Tselem and Israel ... by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida .... Read more
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Sunday-Monday, October 25-26, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 198)
San Diego & California
San Diego Jewish Profile: Jean Gaylis: Jewish community builder from South Africa ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego ... Read more
T.E.A.M takes offices at United Jewish Federation building ... Read more
Arts
Frozen ... chills to the bones .... by Carol Davis in San Diego... Read more
Judaism
Better the dove than the raven to usher in new era ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego .... Read more
Celebrating Shabbat - Bring a happy face ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego ... Read more
Lifestyles
Some common problems of grandchildren ... by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California .... Read more
National/International
Atty. Gen. Holder outlines U.S.' counter-terror process ... Read more
Stolen therapy goats, other animals, replaced ... Read more
Are politics more important to Egyptians than cancer cure? ... Read more
Alleged Nazi war criminal Charles Zentai jailed in Perth ... Read more
Jewish Democrats applaud passage of hate crime bill ... Read more
'Gathering' favors ban on gratuitous references to Shoah; denier' shunned in Mississippi ... Read more
OPIC seeks investment proposals from Muslim countries ... Read more
National/ International Commentary
U.S. turning its back on the genocide in Darfur ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. .... Read more
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Rabbi Elliot Dorf to speak at SDSU ... Read more
Klezmer clarinetists to perform ... Read more
David Strom to review My Righteous Gentile today ... Read more
Thanksgiving Trot to raise funds for SDJA, JFS Hands-Up Pantry ... Read more
Kids Day Sales Force ... Read more
JITLI applications from 11th graders now being accepted ... Read more
Arts
Composers must know which instruments to utilize ... by David Amos in San Diego ... Read more
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard, z"l See entire selection
#56, Leaves of Amber, Leaves of Brown Read and Hear
#158, The Colors of Love Read and Hear
#192, It's A Great Day (I, II) Read and Hear
Sports
Maccabi Tel Aviv loses to Los Angeles Clippers after unexplained suicide of former manager Moni Fanan ... by Joey Seymour in Los Angeles .... Read more
National/International
Kasztner is the controversial figure in a new movie; but, for me, he is one reason I am even alive today ... by Jeanette Friedman in New Milford, New Jersey ... Read more
Ambassador Susan Rice calls for immediate Mideast negotiations without preconditons ... Read more
Human Rights Watch founder blasts group's' anti-Israel bias ... Read more
Kouchner, denied Gaza visa, postpones Israel visit ... Read more
360-degree view of Kotel plaza ... Go to link
National/ International Commentary
Supposed Middle East change is illusory... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
J-Street follows some familiar Jewish avenues... by Ira Sharkansky... Read more
Congress discriminated against Buddhists in Mojave case ... by Bruce Ticker in Philadelphia ... Read more
On the matter of our Jewish pennies and dollars ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego ... Read more
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Dedications
Today's issue is dedicated with Oct. 22 happy birthday wishes to Audrey Jacobs, marketing director of Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School, and Oct. 23 birthday congratulations to Eytan Argavani, 19-year-old Israeli seaman and grandson of our theatre reviewer Carol Davis.
Inside SDJW/ Staff Box
AUTHOR AND REPORTER—Rabbi Harold Kushner and Gail Feinstein Forman, holding the rabbi's book, have a moment together following his San Diego Jewish Book Fair speech.
Tuesday-Wednesday, October 20-21, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 196)
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Jewish empathy for those overcoming obstacles characterizes sketches of five San Diego athletes ... by Donald H. Harrison .... Read more
Only 45 Minutes from Broadway likely to get even closer ... by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California ... Read more
National/International
Sting nets former U.S. scientist 'selling' secrets to Israel ... Read more
Singer dropped by Yankees after allegedly slurring Jews ... Read more
Iran threatens to enrich uranium if deal not reached ... Read more
Hitler billboard promoting wax museum covered after protests ... Read more
The governor, the doctor ... Read more
Violent spouses often calculate the penalties for their actions, Haifa University professor finds ... Read more
The Jews Down Under ... roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian... Read entire column
No change likely to Jewish ritual slaughter ... Read more
Local Council to investigate racist daubings ... Read more
Former Australian prime minister weighs into Hamas debate ... Read more
Sir Zelman Cowen Honoured ... Read more
New era dawns for student body ... Read more
Indigenous group reports on Israel trip ... Read more
Masada College safe and sound ... Read more
An ambassadorial visit ... Read more
Top award tops off stellar soccer season ... Read more
International Commentary
UN Human Rights Council vote to endorse Goldstone Report is death blow to Middle East peace process ... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
Some obvious flaws of the Goldstone Report ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem .... Read more
So what difference does UNHRC vote really make ... by Shoshana Bryen in San Diego ... Read more
Saudi overtures to Syria unlikely to harvest much ... by Jonathan Spyer in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
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Dedications
We dedicate this issue to longtime California journalist Bill Boyarsky, whose birthday is October 21. If you'd like to dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, for a simcha, or a memorial, contact advertising@sandiegojewishworld.com
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JFS annual report focuses on response to faltering economy ... Read more
Tarbuton tells upcoming Hebrew language programs ... Read more
Downtown San Diego Library hosts exhibit on Helen Suzman ... Read more
Arts
Long Story Short shows how to make marriages work ... by Carol Davis in San Diego ... Read more
'Naming names' makes one ponder The Value of Names ... by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles ... Read more
I'm Still Here ... autobiography of Laura Simon, 103 Read this week's selections
Uncle Abner ... Read more
Great Depression ... Read more
My Mother’s Funeral ... Read more
Coping ... Read more
My Cousin Benny ... Read more
Battling Chicago Snow ... Read more
Lifestyles
The little brown friend on the window sill... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego ... Read more
National/International
Maskiot is site of Gush Katif settlers' date with destiny ... by Judy Lash Balint in Maskiot, Israel... Read more
Founder describes Book-for-Zimbabwe project ... by Relly Coleman in Westport, Connecticut .... Read more
Iran sanctions bill clears U.S. House of Representatives ... Read more
European leaders pledge to fight anti-Semitism ... Read more
Israelis in India believed at risk ... Read more
Hezbollah is caching weapons in civilian homes, Israel reports ... Read more
Elections will be held Jan. 10 unless Hamas reconciles—Abbas ... Read more
Republican Jewish Coalition adds Norm Coleman to board ... Read more
International Commentary
In the Diaspora, there's troubling news about Israel ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Toronto, Canada ... Read more
'Goldstone' prompts bashing of Israel, but not of Hamas ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem .... Read more
Fight terrorists or countries that sponsor them? ... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
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JFS outlines ways it is supporting cancer victims ... Read more
Deborah Hertz featured AJE speaker Oct 21 ... Read more
Jewish License Plate ... Read more
Author Joey Seymour debuts San Diego's Finest Athletes this Friday and Saturday ... Read more
SD Jews heading for L.A. Oct 20 for exhibition basketball between Clippers and Maccabi Tel Aviv ... Read more
Emerald hails actions on redevelopment, homeless ... Read more
Obituary: Richard Levin, 93, American Jewish Committee stalwart ... Read more
Arts
Don't let this Parade pass you by ... by Carol Davis in Los Angeles ... Read more
The evolution of band music from 'light' to 'serious' ... by David Amos in San Diego ... Read more
San Diego Jewish Book Fair
The prose of Anne Frank; the Anne Frank of Prose ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego .... Read more
Hitler's Jewish soldiers thought they were Christians ... by David Strom in San Diego ... Read more
Lifestyles
Sandwiches from around the world enliven lunches .. by Ethel Hofman in Merion Station, Pennsylvania ... Read more
Jewish Gyros (Greek)... Read more
Pan Bagna (South of France) ... Read more
Gazpacho in a Pocket ... Read more
Chivito (Uraguay) ... Read more
Vietnamese Bahn Mi ... Read more
National/International
Simple email inquiries can reunite Holocaust survivors ... by Jeanette Friedman in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... Read more
Alabania might have been a refuge for pre-Israel Zionists ... by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel ... Read more
International Commentary
NATO exercise cancellation = Turkey romancing Iran ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. ... Read more
Wexler quitting Congress to head Center for Middle East Peace ... Read more
Not yet time for more Iran sanctions--Hillary Clinton ... Read more
Allow death penalty for neo-Nazi killer, U.S. Supreme Court is urged ... Read more
Prevent Holocaust denier from using Jackson City Hall to give his speech, Survivors demand ... Read more
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Dedications
This issue is dedicated to Shimon Camiel with happy birthday wishes October 17 to from his Aunt Gert and from all of us at San Diego Jewish World. If you'd like to dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, for a simcha, or a memorial, contact advertising@sandiegojewishworld.com
Inside SDJW/ Staff Box
OFF-STAGE—Our reviewer Carol Davis poses with actor Christian Hoff, who portrays the prosecutor of Leo Frank in Parade, now playing at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles
San Diego Jewish Book Fair
A conversation about fear with Rabbi Harold Kushner ... by Yvonne Greenberg in San Diego ... Read more
Sports
Five Jewish players skating in National Hockey League .. by Joey Seymour in San Diego ... Read more
National/International
Kulanu, monitor of far-flung Jewish communities, arranges a shidduch between USAID, Uganda coffee ... by Ben Corey-Moran in Ft. Bragg, California ... Read more
Turkey asks Israel to withdraw from NATO drill, event cancelled ... Read more
Abbas reverses course on Goldstone report ... Read more
Egyptian journalist may be tossed from union for meeting with Israel's ambassador ... Read more
Gathering of Survivors lauds Czech government for prosecuting vandals of Holocaust sites ... Read more
Dunst to be first of four Holocaust survivors in UCSD lecture series ... Read more
The Jews Down Under ... Roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian .... Read entire column
B'nai B'rith Australia/ New Zealand sponsors appeal for Tonga/Samoa tsunami victims ... Read more
Jewish Community combatting family violence ... Read more
Jewish community digs deep for disaster relief ... Read more
Community urged to continue to highlight Shalit's captivity ... Read more
Zentai one step closer to extradition ... Read more
No 'Use-by date' for evil; - a reflection ... Read more
Youth moving Zionism ... Read more
Leading newspaper editor responds to community concern ... Read more
International Commentary
Nobel Prize winners on the left and right of Israeli politics ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Is Israel at war with the Palestinian people? ... by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida .... Read more
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Sunday-Monday, October 11-12, 2009 (Vol. 3, No. 192)
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San Diego & California
Jew-by-choice is proud dad of Reform rabbi ... by Fred Reiss in Murrieta, California ... Read more
Jewish Community Foundation panelists told their joy of giving ... Read more
JFS schedules Nov. 15 adoption workshops at Turk Center ... Read more
Emerald tells objections to San Carlos homeless shelter and to downtown parking plan ... Read more
Dumanis announces arrests in identify fraud case ... Read more
Jerry Seinfeld adds a date to his San Diego stand-up comedy tour ... Read more
New Book: San Diego's Finest Athletes by Joey Seymour ... Read more
Richard Dreyfuss, Bonnie Dumanis join Oct. 12 reading of The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later ... Read more
Norman Krieger to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Moonlight Sonata ... Read more
SDSU sets Nov. 4 Klezmer concert ... Read more
Arts
Sammy …He did it his way ... by Carol Davis in San Diego .... Read more
Museum visit, Sammy production recall Davis-Nixon hug ... by Donald H. Harrison in Yorba Linda, California ... Read more
San Diego Jewish Book Fair
Diamant's writing sparkles in Day After Night ... by Laurel Corona in San Diego ... Read more
CNN interviewer Larry King to tell his own story Nov. 8 ... Read more
Family Day Nov 8 to be 3-ring circus of Jewish culture ... Read more
Judaism
Fraternity party proved to be a blessing in disguise ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal ... Read more
Lifestyles
What to do in Heaven – that's the problem ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego ... Read more
Chefs will have a 'grill off' at the Prado ... by Lynne Thrope in San Diego ... Read more
National/International
Much to his surprise, Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize ... Texts of announcement and reactions ... Read more
El Paso rabbi calls for Tisha B'Av commemorations of the Spanish expulsion and the return of the Anousim ... from Karen Primack in Silver Spring, Maryland ... Read more
Jewish journey in Spain led author to write a history ... by Dolores Sloan in Santa Monica, California .... Read more
Israeli reservists share life stories with StandWithUs ... by Sue Ann Sheck in Rancho Santa Fe, California ... Read more
Australia's Federal Court rules Zentai can be deported ... Read more
Austria like Germany forgives those who deserted Nazi armies ... Read more
American Jewish Congress applauds Security Council decision on Goldstone Report ... Read more
Federal grand hury indicts Smadi on charges of attempting to bomb Dallas skyscraper last Sept. 24 ... Read more
Muslims 23% of world population ... Read more
International Commentary
Democrats' mistaken drive for Afghanistan withdrawal ... by Gary Rotto in San Diego... Read more
Recognizing Taliban would be unworthy of America ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. ... Read more
Three columns by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Oct. 8: Succoth often heightens Temple Mount controversy ... Read more
Oct. 9: Will Obama's Nobel Prize further heighten expectations? ... Read more
Oct. 10: Obama arouses passionate loyalty, extremist opposition ... Read more
Dedications
Today's issue is dedicated to Olga Worm with happy birthday wishes for October 12. If you'd like to dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, for a simcha, or a memorial, contact advertising@sandiegojewishworld.com
ZOA wants U.S. Justice Dept investigation of U.C. Irvine ... Read more
Rubenstein family offers scholarships for S.D. Jews ... Read more
Jewish license plate ... View photo
Hate group will picket 29 sites in San Diego, ADL cautions ... Read more
State Department tells its opposition to Security Council hearing on Goldstone report ... Read more
Warsaw ghetto fighter Marek Edelman dies ... Read more
United Nations will teach in Gaza schools about the Holocaust
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Ya'alon, fearing arrest, cancels trip to Britain ... Read more
Sanctions sought against firms providing Iran with oil ... Read more
Stand With Us tells its 'concerns' about J-Street ... Read more
International Commentary
Scorecard shows U.S. actions have favored Arabs, not Israel ... by Arnold Flick, M.D. in San Diego ... Read more
Are we on the eve of the Third Intifada? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Palestinians goading each other to violence ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Inside SDJW/ Staff Box
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Selma Lederman, a"h, mother of Rabbi Baruch Lederman. Since the funeral took place during Succos, the rules of shiva are different. Usually the shiva begins right after the burial. In honor of the festive holiday, the observance of shiva is deferred till after the end of Simchas Torah. Therefore, shiva will commence
7:03pm Sunday night October 11, 2009 at the Lederman home:
14133 Via Alisal, San Diego, CA 92128. Maariv Sunday night: 7:30pm; Shacharis Monday-Friday: 7:00am; Mincha/Maariv Monday - Thursday: 6:05pm; and Mincha Friday: 5pm
Tuesday-Wednesday, October 6-7, 2009
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San Diego & California
News and Local Commentary
A Holocaust museum in San Diego? Zach Kucinski, 13, to preview what's possible at San Diego Jewish Book Fair … by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego …. Read more
Three themes announced for this year's San Diego Jewish Book Fair: Holocaust, Middle East and spiritual growth ... Read more
Orthodox community schedules a Sukkot celebration Thursday ... Read more
Health fair and hoedown Nov 6 at JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center … Read more
JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center tells November activities …Read more
Rabbi Dosick debuts Journeys Into Heart, Mind and Soul on the Internet ... Read more
International
The Jews Down Under... Roundup of Australian Jewish News by Garry Fabian ... Read entire column
Australian Jews protest 'Hate Thy Neighbour' TV production … Read more
Daylight saving dilemma for orthodox observance … Read more
Kashrut supervision to be streamlined … Read more
Museum's gift on Sir Zelman's birthday … Read more
Gremlins still haunting automatic pedestrian lights … Read more
Rosen back with Maccabi … Read more
International Commentary
Seems like Iran has hoodwinked the world again ... by Barry Rubin in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
The politics of U.S. Senate inspection trips ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. .... Read more
Sunday-Monday, October 4-5, 2009 (Vol.3, No. 189)
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San Diego & California
News and Local Commentary
San Diego Jewish Profile: Rabbi Philip Graubart: a post-denominational leader ... by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California ... Read more
Dry Bones cartoonist Kirschen at Chabad University City ... Read more
Camp Mountain Chai director also helps run camp for children of
9-11 victims ... Read more
Dumanis honored at Domestic Violence Council rally ... Read more
Old Globe Theatre posts video clips of Sammy, musical based on life of Sammy Davis Jr. ... Read more
Strom seeks information on E. European sports ... Read more
ADL to screen movie on Leo Frank case Oct. 15 ... Read more
Klein again tabbed for Arts & Culture Commission .. Read more
Tifereth Israel has Texas Hold 'em and Bunco fundraiser scheduled for October 15 ... Read more
JFS explores senior housing options Nov. 1 ... Read more
Judaism
Sukkot rejoicing welcome after solemnity of Yom Kippur ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego ... Read more
Sixteen ways to know it's Sukkot in Jerusalem ... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem ... Read more
The Arts
Dramatizing jazz's 9 to 5 lifestyle -- p.m. to a.m., that is ... play review by Carol Davis in San Diego ... Read more
Play probes sexual slavery in Liberian wars ... by Carol Davis in San Diego... Read more
Reaching for the very essence of music ... by David Amos in San Diego ... Read more
San Diego Jewish Book Fair
Inspirational writers on tap at Temple Solel and JCC ... Read more
Authors dissect some American myths about the Mideast ... book review by Norman Manson in San Diego ... Read more
The 'father' of our country? Why it's Moses! ... by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego ... Read more
Book serialization: I'm Still Here ... by Laura Simon, 103. Read entire selection
Rashi ... Read more
My Father At The Window ... Read more
Seeds: Reliving Childhood Memory ... Read more
The Ghost ... Read more
Lifestyles
Charm—who's got it, how can you get it? ... by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California ... Read more
International
Obama: Iran must show its commitment to nuclear peace ... Text of his statement ... Read more
Former Argentine President Menem accused of covering up AMIA bombing evidence ... Read more
Tel Aviv and New York City to enjoy real time television hook up ... Read more
UCI turns question of possible terrorist fundraising by student group over to law enforcement ... Read more
NJDC confers Hubert Humphrey Award on MPAA's Dan Glickman ... Read more
International Commentary
Israel and U.S. must both be wary of its extremists ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
U.S. health care debate fueld by extremism ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Is Ahmadinejad a Muslim converted from Judaism? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Dedications
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Win free passes to fabric of survival exhibit at Oceanside Museum of Art
We will give to each of the first three persons who answer these questions correctly a pair of adult admission tickets to the "Fabric of Survival" exhibit featuring the embroidery of Esther Niesenthal Krinitz. To win, write the answers to the following two questions, along with your name, email, postal address, telephone and send them to editor@sandiegojewishworld.com
1) Click on the "Fabric of Survival" ad to the right. Another exhibition is at the museum. It is Greg Jabs' interpretation of a certain kind of dream. What kind? _____________'
2) Please tell which of these congregations is the oldest, second oldest and third oldest in San Diego: Tifereth Israel, Beth Jacob, Beth Israel. 1) ___________, 2)_________ 3)_________.
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San Diego & California
News and Local Commentary
Rabbi pleads for political, religious civility; discusses President's call to rabbis; Christians United for Israel .... Text of Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal's sermon ....Read more
Entrepreneurs rally to help newly paralyzed friend ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego .... Read more
Sheriff's Museum, not Police's, has Kolender's PD badge ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in San Diego ... Read more
Emerald urges Schwarzenegger to sign bill to study new CSU campus ... Read more
The Arts
Things We Want ... Who in this play can really say? ... by Carol Davis in San Diego ... Read more
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard See entire column
#234, Your Way
#235, The Search
#270, Come Back To Me
Cuisine
Sukkot: Time for crockpot Fall favorites ... by Ethel Hofman in Merion Station, Pennsylvania... Read more
International
Iran tests several missiles capable of reaching Israel ... Read more
Senators want U.S. to block Goldstone Report from reaching U.N. Security Council ... Read more
Netanyahu in New York: World hearing 3 great lies about Israel ... Read more
Gathering of Survivors compliment Polish judge ... Read more
Kiev mayor vetoes Babi Yar hotel ... Read more
Andy Williams singing Exodus .... Read more
International Commentary
Conversations with Dennis Ross... by Jeanette Friedman in New York ... Read more
Tit-for-tat, low-level confrontations in Arab-Israeli arena ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem ... Read more
Goldstone Report disastrous for Middle East peace ... by Barry Rubin ... Read more
Quick impressions of Ramallah and Shechem ... by Judy Lash Balint back in Jerusalem... Read more
Ponzi allegations tarnish Hizbullah claims of purity ... by Jonathan Spyer in Herzliya, Israel ... Read more
What President Obama should tell the Iranians today ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C. ... Read more
Inside SDJW/ Staff Box
Assistant Editor Gail Umeham, visiting Germany, has toured the new Holocaust Museum in Berlin and also has been to Dachau, finding both experiences quite moving.
Dedications
This issue is dedicated to Shlomo Caspi of San Diego, whose birthday is Oct. 1.