2010 Directory
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 16-17, 2010
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Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
The fear of peace: the danger to Israel ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Reportage on Israel’s Ethiopian, Russian immigrants focused on their differences from Israeli norms
Where are the pressure points? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan
Respect, reconciliation, and religious freedom may be key in Pakistan, but what about Iran? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Europe
Filner joins in resolution to honor Miep Gies for helping Anne Frank and family
United States of America
Unwanted loyalty test in Massachusetts election ... by Bruce S. Ticker in Massachusetts
Walter Arnold, master sculptor, is represented in numerous collections ... by Danny Bloom in Chiayi City, Taiwan
San Diego County
Israel’s Ambassador Michael Oren in San Diego ... by Morris Casuto in La Jolla, California
Schmooze and News of San Diego area Jews ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
An aliyah for a Ukrainian Jewish centenarian now living in San Diego ... by Eddie Rosenberg in San Diego
Young Israel San Diego “rocks” on Tu B’Shvat ... by Clare Gold in San Diego
Judaism
Responsible for the Commandments... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Arts
J.D. Salinger, z”l, in retrospect ... by Rabbi Philip Graubart in La Jolla, California
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘A Shabbos Mother’
Cris D’Annunzio Digs His Dad ... by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Rabbi Ben Kamin on examiner.com: Palin should look at soul, not hand
Thursday-Saturday, February 11-13, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
What peace process? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Controversy over New York Times’ reporter’s son in IDF ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Palestinians disrupt Israeli speakers in UK and US
Farmers from Gaza and West Bank meet with Israeli counterparts at Peres Center
Iran
Proposed sanctions against Iran reportedly gathering speed
Obama predicts significant sanctions against Iran
Arab Nations
An American Ambassador in Syria ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.c
United States of America
Campbell describes himself as a supporter of Israel .. by Bruce Kesler in Encinitas, California
Kiddush club on the Hudson ... by Jeanette Friedman in New YOrk
ZOA blames Chancellor Michael Drake for disruption of Ambassador Oren at UCI speech
ADL lauds Nancy Brinker for anti-discrimination efforts
San Diego County
Compelling exhibit on Japanese Americans in the military at Veterans Memorial Center ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Six-figure sum raised at Seacrest Village gala
‘On the Go’ announces events for which it will provide senior transportation
Latin America
Luis Liberman Ginsburg elected vice president of Costa Rica
Judaism
The Jewish concepts of time ... by Fred Reiss, Ed.D in Winchester, California
Arts
A comedy about off-key singer Florence Foster Jenkins ... by David Amos in Solana Beach, California
Gallery to examine Jewish contributions to rock n’ roll
Woodstock ‘father’ Artie Kornfeld comes to LFJCC March 10
Ali Viterbi to star in J’Company production of ‘The Sound of Music’
Old Globe extends ‘Lost in Yonkers’ one week
Science
Bees become addicted to caffeine and nicotine, study shows
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Dean Calbraith in San Diego Union-Tribune: Top philanthropists cut back on charitable giving in 2009
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie in Orange County Register: Free speech at issue at UCI
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: Muslim outrage at the University of California (Irvine)
Eleanor Yang Su in San Diego Union-Tribune: Day devoted to teaching of Jewish tradition
Dedications
Today's issue is dedicated with Happy Feb. 12 birthday wishes to Jeremy Berg, who has the distinction of sharing the birthday with Abraham Lincoln.
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 9-10, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Ahmadinejad ratchets up nuclear tensions
Hamas official meets with Russia’s foreign minister
Troubles called Yvette ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
What’s happening now in the Middle East? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Iran
Ahmadinejad ratchets up nuclear tensions
Iran arrests seven, accuses two of being U.S. spies
United States of America
Sarah’s here! ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
San Diego County
The Mikveh Monologues makes its San Diego debut ... by Sara Appel-Lennon in La Jolla
Commentary: Observations on Yom Limmud ... by Charlene Neely in La Jolla
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 2, 1954, Part III
--Lasker Lodge
--Jewish War Vets Install Officers
--Zionists Help Drive
--Fox Lodge News
--Beth Jacob News
--Young Couples Club Put On Varied Program
--Pi Alpha Lambda Sings
--Purim Dinner Liked By All Service Men
Paso Robles Winemakers Converge on San Diego ....
by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
San Diegan sentenced for pointing laser at aircraft
Africa
Anti-apartheid activist Harry Schwarz dies
Arts
A little torture and he'll tell you anything ... by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Itzhak Perlman delivers a ‘message’ from Beethoven ... by Eileen Wingard in San Diego
Modigliani mystery solved?
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Evelyn Gordon in Commentary: Why the truth constitutes 'incitement'
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: Does the Saints victory really help New Orleans?
Rabbi Dow Marmur in The Star of Toronto: Israel and Canada cooperate on husbanding water
Kelly Thornton on Voice of San Diego: Kolender endorses two opposing candidates for judge
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Sunday-Monday, February 6-7, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Berlusconi in Knesset speech empathizes with Shoah and war victims
Egyptian Journalists Union reprimands two for contacts with Israel
Who’s winning the cyber war between Israel and the Palestinians?
U.S. donates $40 million for Palestinian refugee relief
ADL says Mideast grades for Obama are ACF
ZOA criticizes 54 members of Congress who signed letter on Gaza to Obama
El Al and Ahava join for a sales promotion
Commercial fishing off Israel coast jeopardizing dolphins
U.S. more generous to Palestinians than to some Americans ... by Ira Sharkanky in Jerusalem
What’s happening now in the Middle East? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Iran
Firm that exported Boeing 747s to Iran pays $17 million in fines and penalties
San Diego County
Pre-school friendly Kabbalat Shabbat set Feb. 26 at Beth Am
Beth Am sets Purim events February 27 and 28
Temple Solel to host Purim carnival Feb. 28
James Caroll, former priest, weighs Zionism after the Holocaust Feb. 28
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 2, 1954, Part II ... compiled by Gail Umeham
--Engagement Told
--Betrothal Revealed
--Personals
--Cradle
--To Lead Hadassah
--Synagogues to Care for Servicemen
Africa
Global Jewish leadership conference set for Johannesburg
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish News ... by Garry Fabian
--Cooking duo eyes $100,000 prize
--New Jewish School opens up in Sydney's west
--Countdown begins for Maccabi Games
--Rabbi Apple reflects on a lifetime of issues
--A taste of Kosher comes to town
--New Australian ambassador to Israel
--Arab Bully Boy tactic threatens UN aspiration
--Welcome mat pulled from Israeli academic
Judaism
Tifereth Israel preschoolers experience a sacred moment ... by Rabbi Leonarde Rosenthal in San Diego
Perennial Shabbat and recalculating automobile GPS systems ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Arts
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Off and Running' ... by Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla, California
Cynthia Citron on Examiner.com: Please pray for all concerned
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Netalya Antelava for BBC News: Who will pray in rebuilt Beirut synagogue?
Richard Greenberg in Washington Jewish Week: A bizarre choice
Craig Gustafson in San Diego Union-Tribune: Cushman's word use irks Frye
National Public Broadcasting: Jews and basketball
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Thursday-Saturday, February 4-6, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
“We, the free and liberal people… ” -- Bersculoni visits Israel .... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
United States of America
American Wealth and International Affairs ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
San Diego County
Model Railroad Museum tells of a role model-railroading feminist ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Look Into My Eyes’ ... by Paul Greenberg in La Jolla, California
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Zrubavel’ ... by Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla, California
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Breaking Upwards’ ... by Dana Greene in La Jolla, California
Sports and the Arts ... by David Amos in San Diego
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard, z"l
#229--Self-Referential Rap
#242--The Wheels on the Bus
#276--To Make A Long Story Short
#292--Echo Song
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Rabbi Michael Berk in San Diego Union-Tribune: Haiti and the humanity of Israel
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Tuesday-Wednesday, February 2-3, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Growing influence of Haredim changing character of Israel ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Berlusconi’s plea to Israel to return Golan Heights to Syria not likely to win compliance ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Honorary Savta for a day ... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Haiti Relief
SDJA collects over 1,000 boxes of supplies for Haiti
San Diego County
Passion and compassion characterized UJF Men’s Event ... by Randy Fadem in La Jolla, California
David Sigal named CFO of UJF of San Diego
Seacrest Village gala Feb. 6 to recognize local firefighters
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History ... April 2, 1954 ... compiled by Gail Umeham
--An Open Letter from Victor Schulman
--Fund Workers Swing Into Action As Drive Opens
--Women’s Division To Hear Outstanding Speaker At El Cortez on Monday, April 5
--Queens Crowned At Pioneer Women’s Ball
--Yo-Ma-Co’s Hold Rummage Sale
--New Subscribers
--AZA Elects
--Hadassah Gets Set For Regional Conference; Eddie Cantor to be Honored
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish News... compiled by Garry Fabian
--Australia Day Honours for community members
--Erlich through to doubles quarter finals
--Local hero award for "food rescuer"
--Adelaide shule gets new rabbi
--School is in for another year
--Auschwitz survivor recalls horrors of the Holocaust
Arts
'Lost in Yonkers' scores high on all fronts ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
'The Collector' will pin you to your seats ... by Cynthia Citron in Santa Monica, California
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘The Jazz Baroness’ ... by Gail Feinstein Forman in San Diego
Sports
The real 'Gidget' and other legends featured at California Surf Museum ... by Donald H. Harrison in Oceanside, California
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
A sand painter illustrates Soviet Union's fight against Hitler in memorable You Tube video
San Diego News Network: State of Bob Filner's Union
Roger Showley in San Diego Union-Tribune: Zell upbeat on outlook for office properties
Michael Wex on his blog: Why send your kid to a Hebrew day school?
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Sunday-Monday, January 31-February 1, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Evidence of Palestinian corruption should put brakes on U.S. Mideast push ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Now, why would anyone be pessimistic in Israel? ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Aid to Gaza and to Haiti ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Iraq right to fight al Qaeda, resist Ba’ath ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
United States of America
Obama’s State of the Union proves again he’s a speaker, but can he also be a doer? ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Can Barbara Boxer be beat? ... by Bruce Kesler in Encinitas, California
Haiti Relief
Jews doing good… and fighting evil ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
San Diego County
Miramar National Cemetery dedicated in San Diego ... by Donald H. Harrison
Touring Presidio Park, Part I and Part II ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 19, 1954, Part V ... Compiled by Gail Umeham
--Double Talk
--City of Hope
--Jewish Center News
--Children Back Fund DriveWith Dimes
--Fox Lodge News
Judaism
Pshaw! said the Red Sea, it’s only Moses ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Arts
I'm Still Here ... Memoirs of Laura Simon, 104
We reach the conclusion of this remarkable memoir
--Miami Change Police
--Shopping-Care Centers
--Still Looking for a Home
--Assisted Living
--Medical Conferences--Arch Support for the Fashion Show
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The Shoes Are Fixed--The Bride Is Too Beautiful
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Fashion Show
--50th Anniversary
--Toronto Wedding
--Dear Diary
--The Village Office Girl
--Fighting the Vacuum Cleaner
--Men Entertain Me in the Clubhouse
--Stem Cells
--Duke Story
--A Mitzvah
--My Sister Berdie
--Far Away
--Transportation
--The MTS Bus Takes Me The Wrong Way
--A Helpful Cab Driver
--My Golden Day
--A Mother's Worry
--Working
--Times Have Changed
--Reminiscing Thoughts
-- Diamond Education
-- Senior Party
--Driveway Accident
-- Thursday, December 5, 2002
--Syd's Telephone Call
--A Wonderful Visit
--Caring
--La Jolla Shores
--The Centennial Celebration
Talmi tells of Wagner ban in Israel ... by Eileen Wingard in La Jolla, California
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Adam’s Wall’ ... by Randy Fadem in La Jolla, California
"Whisper House" at The Old Globe A Whisper Away From Potential ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
Lifestyles
No Willing Witness to Catastrophes ... by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
How an old-fashioned grandmother became an Internet superstar (with a little help from her grandson) ... in the Boston Globe
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Thursday-Saturday, January 28-30, 2010
Global
Holocaust commemorations across the globe
Poverty grips half the Holocaust survivors alive today
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
JNF invests $100 million in cutting edge water programs for Israel … by Ulla Hadar in Sderot, Israel
El Al passenger recovers $50,000 in jewelry
From Israel’s perspective, a silver lining in anti-Semitism: It increases aliyah … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
ADL condemns Rabbi Shapira as extremist, urges other Jews to do likewise
Yad Vashem displays Nazi blueprints for Auschwitz
Iran
Kantor: Iran denies Holocaust because it doesn’t want world to recognize its lessons
European Union members consider possible sanctions against Iran
Siemens to cut future business deals with Iran
United States of America
Former Malaysian PM says U.S. staged 9/11 attacks
ZOA says ADL owes Rush Limbaugh an apology for asking for one
Abdulmutallab belongs in military custody — Senators Lieberman and Collins
ACLU accuses Lieberman, others of wanting to discard Constitution in terror cases
Haiti Relief
Jewish Community Foundation donors send over $100,000 for Haiti relief
Retired bishop call Jews ‘arrogant’ and Shoah use a ‘propaganda weapon’
Movement to equate communist rule with Holocaust seen as an attempt to marginalize latter
Extremists threaten life of imam in France who wants improved Jewish-Muslim relations
ADL says Papandreou’s letter to Jewish community a ‘positive step’
Just how ‘enlightened’ is Europe? … by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Music and diary revive dark feelings of Shoah .. by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
San Diego County
Preventing teen dating violence ... An interview with Dr. Marni Greenberg by Yvonne Greenberg
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 19, 1954, Part IV … compiled by Gail Umeham
–Desert Trip Planned By Zionist Group
–Sisterhood Tells A Secret Wed. Mar. 24
–Yo-Ma-Cos Are Buying A Bus!
–Beth Jacob Plans For Passover Seder
–Queen Esther To Be Chosen By Pioneer Women Sunday
–Eddie Cantor To Speak for Hadassah
–T. I. Men’s Club Host Servicemen At Seder
Science
For some animals, almond nectar is poisonous, but pollinating bees love it
Arts & Cuisine
Emerging Filmmakers to have their day Feb 15 at S.D. Jewish Film Festival
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Bruriah’ … by Randy Fadem in La Jolla, California
A funny thing happened while he was composing classical music ... by David Amos in San Diego
Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard, z”l
#145 — You Be the Judge!
#88 — I Never Tell a Lie
#148 — What’s the Good?
#67 — Just So-So
Brandt Beef Offered at Zel’s Del Mar … by Lynne Thrope in Del Mar, California
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Links to Jewish-Interest Stories of Other Publications
Carol Davis on Examiner.Com: San Diego Critics Circle Honors
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.Com: The French burqa resolution is feeble
National Museum of American Jewish History on YouTube: “It’s Your Story”
Marty Peretz in the New Republic: Maybe I’m getting paranoid … about Obama
Ilene Prusher in Wall Street Journal: These Palestinians aren’t happy about Israeli settlement freeze
Valerie Scher on San Diego News Network: Adam Lambert: Get the Birthday Cake Ready
Tinamarie Bernard on SheWrites.Com: An unlikely Holocaust Remembrance Day love story
David Brin on Salon.com: Haiti: Urban planning amid the rubble
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 26-27, 2010
Global
Global anti-Semitism reported highest since Holocaust
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Israel readies official response to Goldstone Report
Israel needs to address Goldstone Report seriously ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Differential wages becoming the norm on kibbutzim
Arab World
Yemen’s Foreign Minister briefs Rothman on anti-terror efforts
United States of America
Bin Laden threatens more attacks on U.S.
U.S. insurance companies put profits ahead of health ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Haiti Relief
Israeli left says Gaza entitled to Haiti-style aid ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Europe
Four arrested in synagogue arsons
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish News
--Peer Protest moves to Melbourne
--Peer advances to second round
--Youth movements safe despite GFC
--Dudi Sela blows lout of Australian Open
--Australian Jewry rallies for Haiti
--Israeli Torah scholar sets up new Kollel
--Can Pakula make the trains run on time?
--Country music with a slice of kugel
San Diego County
Single parents and their children get a jump on Tu b’Shevat at Mission Trails Regional Park ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego History, March 19, 1954, Part III... compiled by Gail Umeham
--B.J. Sisterhood Holds Purim Party Mar. 23
--Federation Agencies Seek Less Subsidy
--Bowler Wins 5 Trophies
--Lasker Lodge News
--Synagogue Men’s Club Holds Dinner
--Birdie Stodel To Honor Past Presidents
--Young Couples Club Square Dance
Arts
"Hurlyburly "Another Plus For ion Theatre ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe’ ... by Paul Greenberg in La Jolla, California
Music writer Amos in Athenaeum series on classical composers
San Diego Opera announces scholarly lecture series on the historic ‘Nabucco’
Links to Jewish-interest stories
in other publications
Hillel Fendel on Arutz Sheva: Somali Pirates Negotiating Release of 2 Israeli-Owned Ships
Anne Krueger in San Diego Union-Tribune: These animals are truly blessed
Peter Kubicek on Northward Ho website: Church actions in Slovakia militate against sainthood for Pope Pius XII
U.S. State Department: Press briefing on Yemen
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Sunday-Monday, January 24-25, 2010
Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Has U.S. eliminated Israel’s qualitative edge over possible Arab foes?
Hamas politician hints of possible change in attitude towards Israel
Greek deputy prime minister accuses Israel of practicing Nazi-style mass punishment
University of Haifa creates new hearing research center
Sleepless in Jerusalem over whether Israel is becoming as bad as any other nation ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
The ominous quiet in the Middle East ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
OECD mischaracterizes Israel’s economy ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Arab World
Petraeus says references to biblical verses have no place on rifle scopes
Two Guantanamo detainees transferred to Algeria
United States of America
Tefillin use scares flight crew; plane makes emergency landing in Philadelphia
B’nai B’rith wants airline personnel to be educated about Jewish religious articles
Military drops charges in 9/11 cases to clear way for civilian prosecution
Cardin seeks review of reported plans to hold some Guantanamo detainees indefinitely
Hoekstra calls on Obama to rescind decision to close Guantanamo Bay prison
Napolitano, Europeans discuss airline safety upgrades
Congressman Bilirakis calls for increased U.S. visa screening overseas
ADL: Limbaugh should apologize to Jewish community for stereotyping
In first year, Obama’s promise eclipsed his performance ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Sexual abuse of children in the Jewish community: difficult but important to face ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Haiti Relief
SDJA collecting material donations for Haiti quake victims
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Responds to Haiti Crisis
Haiti field hospital demonstrates Israel’s humanitarianism, technical skills ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Seattle-based Internet hate-monger spreads ‘organ harvesting’ rumor about Israel in Haiti
Europe
Renegade bishop questions Israel’s legitimacy
Muslim police say British anti-terror measures fan Islamophobia
Jewish leadership urges Britain to maintain ban on Muslim Council of Britain
Security guard at Auschwitz dismissed in aftermath of sign theft
Arrests made in Crete synagogue arson case
Muslim forms anti-Zionist party in Sweden
Judaism
Debate over God’s authorship of the Torah also a debate over meaning in the world ... by Rabbi Philip Graubart in La Jolla, California
The blessing that led to a fortune .... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Looking at who wrote the Bible — from the scribes’ viewpoints ... by Fred Reiss, Ed.D, in Winchester, California
San Diego County
Adventures in a Jewish pre-school ... by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Letter to the Editor: Mikvaot in San Diego ... from Nechama Eilfort in Carlsbad
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 19, 1954, Part II... Compiled by Gail Umeham
--Personals
--Jolly Sixteen Sponsors Purim Dinner And Dance For Military
--Cradle
--Local Council Joins Nat’l Advisory Group
--Simon Takes Lead In Oceanside Campaign
--Jews Want To Be Jews (Editorial)
--Chaim Weitzman Branch, Poale Zion
--Cottage of Israel
-- Histadrut Council
My Shtetele California: 19th Century proposal to make Baja California the Jewish homeland ... Reprint of a 1971 story by Rabbi Will Kramer
Arts
Susan Denaker Hits NCR on a High Note (Kind of) ... by Carol Davis in San Diego
Book Review: ‘Once Jews, Stories of Caribbean Sephardim’ ... Review by Charlene Neely in La Mesa, California
I'm Still Here -- Memoirs of Laura Simon, 104
--Blind Wife
--A Rat Is Not A Rose
--Crazy Hair
--Blind Support Group
--Eye Exercises
--The Alarm
--Deafness
--Hearing Secretary
--Indian Casino
--The Refund
Links to Jewish-interest storiesin other publications
European Jewish Congress: Jewish-Muslim understanding; making twins out of synagogues and mosques.
Herb Keinon in Jerusalem Post: Porous Sinai border presents threat
John Marelius in San Diego Union-Tribune: Poizner trailing Whitman in GOP gubernatorial polling
Greg Moran in San Diego Union-Tribune: Dumanis calls off boycott of judge
Hoa Quach on San Diego News Network: Shana Hazan, JFS development associate, named to SDNN's '35 under 35' list
Barry Rubin on Rubin Reports: The decline of the Obama administration in Massachusetts and the Middle East
Jonathan Tobin in Commentary: Muslims attack Christians and the church blames the Jews
U.S. Department of State: Secretary Clinton and Yemen's Foreign Minister Al-Qirbi tell of joint plans to fight terrorism
Dedications
To dedicate an issue of San Diego Jewish World to a loved one, contact our advertising director, Nancy Harrison, at 619 265-0808.
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 19-20, 2010
Middle East
Israel
The Cabinet and marital influences shape Bibi’s policy ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
The nails that may cause the undoing of Netanyahu and Obama ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Correcting rightwing misinformation about Israel and Palestine ... by J. Zel Lurie in Delray Beach, Florida
Sixteen Jewish innovators will gather in Israel this summer
Arab World
Iraq seeks return from U.S. of Jewish archives
Iran
China vetoes new round of U.N. sanctions against Iran
United States of America
Western States Jewish History: Rabbi tells story behind his officiating the marriage of Sammy Davis Jr. and May Britt
Haiti Relief
Shaare Zedek medical team in Haiti
El Al flies medical personnel, supplies to Haiti
Europe
Pope Benedict XVI calls for healing of wounds between Jews and Catholics
Lauder’s advice to Pope before his visit to the Rome synagogue
Weekend arson is second attack on synagogue in Crete
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish news ... Compiled by Garry Fabian
--A survivor’s homage to her floating angels
--JCCV seeks guidance on gay issues
--Another synagogue faces cash problems
--Knives & Forks at ten paces
--Paying tribute to Raoul Wallenberg
--Moshiach men sanctioned by rabbi
--Apron art promotes tolerance
--Heading for record feat
--Jewish Community acts on Haiti tragedy
--Israelis at Australian Open
Asia
Taiwanese convert learned wrong lesson from Christianity ... by Danny Bloom in Chiayi City, Taiwan
Terror-Related News Releases
Cyber-terrorism threat grows around the world
San Diego
Letter to editor: Raquel Bakcht mourned ... from Lou Kaplan
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 5, 1954, Part IV .... compiled by Gail Umeham
--Berlins Are Subject of “This Is Your Life”
--Bay City Women Plan Mardi Gras—Dance
--“Pink Poodle” Theme Of Council Of Jewish Women’s Fashions
--Brett Lounge To Be Dedicated At Synagogue
--Volunteers Needed
--New Life Club Fete Purim With Party
Arts
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Villa Jasmin’ ... by Laurel Corona in La Jolla, California
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘From Philadelphia to the Front’ ...by Gail Feinstein Forman in La Jolla, California
‘Jewish Poets, Jewish Voices’ returns to Astor Judaica Library
The Brilliance of Chelm and IB Singer; Shlemiel the First on the West Bank of the Hudson ... by Jeanette Friedman in Montclair, New Jersey
Links to stories in other publications
Judy Lash Balint on Jerusalem Diaries: In Tense Times: Honored I'm Sure
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: In truth, Dr. King led a short life he never chose
Hone Phillips on Examiner.com: As Joshua was to Moses, so Paul was to Jesus
Cantor Alisa Pomerantz-Boro on You Tube: 'We Shall Overcome'
Barry Rubin on Rubin Reports: Muslim Brotherhood Cleric Versus Palestinian "President": A Case Study of Islamism Versus Nationalism
SciTech: The 2,700-year-old Pashtun link to Israel
E.B. Solomont in Jerusalem Post: Haitian woman gives birth in Israeli field hospital
Janice Steinberg in San Diego Union-Tribune: Perlman, an ambassador with a fiddle
Jewish Family Service: Heart and Soul Gala to honor Charles and Albert Feurzeig, Michael London and Felicia Mandelbaum
Lori Weisberg in San Diego Union-Tribune: The Cohn's Variety Show; Range of restaurants has brought couple success
Dedications
This issue is dedicated to Jason Cory Poliak, weighing in on January 16 at 8 pounds and stretching the tape at 21 inches. He is the first son of Eric and Peggy Poliak.
Sunday-Monday, January 17-18, 2010
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Middle East
Israel
Al Qaeda believed behind attempted roadside bombing at Allenby Bridge
Arab World
U.S., Morocco conduct exercise to thwart nuclear disaster
United States of America
U.S. Sentencing Commission recommends broadening hate crimes categories
Life in prison for Seattle Jewish Federation attacker Naveed Haq
Haiti Relief
Israel, worldwide Jewry mobilize to help Haiti
San Diego Councilwoman warns of Haiti scams
Israel brings hope and healing to Haiti ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Europe
Pope’s visit to Rome synagogue set for Sunday, January 17
Yad Vashem chairman asks Pope Benedict XVI not beatify Pius XII
Of Killing Fields and Looted Graves: A Catholic Priest Fulfills the Command, Zachor... by Jeanette Friedman in New York
ADL calls on Greek government to condemn firebombing attack on Crete synagogue
Czech trial begins to ban Workers Party as a neo-Nazi organization
Asia
Goodbye to all that! — An American Jew’s life in non-Christian Asia ... by Danny Bloom in Chiayi City, Taiwan
Judaism
Why is a grapevine soft and spongy? ... by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Torah lesson: you don’t get something for nothing ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Terror-Related News Releases
All military should be required to report Islamist extremists in the ranks –Senate Homeland Security Committee
ACLU files Freedom of Information suit on U.S. ‘targeted killings’ overseas
San Diego
Alan Rusonik of AJE to address Hatikvah Hadassah Jan. 21
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 5, 1954, Part III...Compiled by Gail Umeham
--Jewish Center News
--Y.J.C. Club Dances
--J.C.C. Women’s League To Honor Board
--Temple Men’s Club Elects New Officers
--A New American Friend
--Hop, Skip and Protocol (Editorial)
--Community Currents
Arts
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Against The Tide’
Book on child sexual abuse in Jewish community wins award
‘Confusions’ is four–er, five–mini-plays rolled into one ... by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
I'm Still Here — Memoirs of Laura Simon, 104
--Home Health Care
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Help
--Try and Find a Maid
--Other Worlds
--Czarina
--Advice
--How a Legally Blind Woman Sees
--Blindness for Sure
--The Wooden Queen
--My High School Walker
Sports
"I’m Back. Kouz’s Gone. The Chargers are going all the way! ... by Joey Seymour in San Diego
Links to stories in other publications
Mehnaz Afridi on Common Ground website: Muslims and Jews~Continuing the Conversation
Tamar Caspi in Jerusalem Post: Dating Games: The Chemistry Quiz
Carolyn Glick in Jewish World Review: Ayres' wife heads to Middle East with group to collaborate with Hamas
Richard Greenberg in Washington Jewish Week: Auschwitz remains a symbol,l but will next generation remember?
Yaakov Katz in Jerusalem Post: IDF medical and rescue team will spend two weeks in Haiti
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: Even Haiti reveals moral disparity in Middle East
Dean Nelson in The Telegraph: Taliban may be descended from Jews
Barry Rubin in the Rubin Report: Brilliant Defender or Light-Weight? Some problems in the thinking of Michael Leiter, director of the National Counterterrorism Center
Sam Roberts in New York Times: Celebrating the Freshest 100-Year-Old Knish
Darren Schwartz on United Jewish Federation of San Diego website: Diary of a Birthright trip to Israel
Simon Tisdall in The Guardian: Wave of anti-Christian violence in Muslim world
Emma Tuttleman-Kreigler and Max Einhorn among San Diego News Network's list of 35 young leaders under 35
State Department sketches what Bin-Laden may look like today, in San Diego Union-Tribune
U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals: Dismisses claims of heirs of Holocaust victims who purchased life insurance policies, saying matter should be brought to the Claims Conference
U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals: Display of Ten Commandments in courthouse constitutional when included among other historic documents
U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: Federal law preempts California's on return of looted Holocaust art
U.S. Department of Justice: Defendants added to conspiracy case in which David Headley charged with aiding terrorists in the Mumbai massacres and in a plot on Danish newspaper.
White House: Travel of National Security Advisor Jim Jones in Lebanon
White House: Inventory of documents in Ft. Hood massacre
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Thursday-Saturday, January 14-16, 2010
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Middle East
Israel
Ayalon apologizes for discourteous treatment of Turkish ambassador
Israel-Turkey relations continue to deteriorate
ADL says Turkey encouraging hateful statements about Jews
Turkey-Israel controversy a case of playing to each nation’s grandstands ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Ayalon has embarrassed Israel in handling of Turkey’s ambassador ...by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Parallels between terrorist incidents against U.S., Israel
...by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Jordan says it owns Dead Sea Scrolls
Samuel Hadas, leading Israeli diplomat, dies at 72
Sculpture recalling illegal immigration to Israel unveiled in Haifa
New species of spider found in vanishing sand dunes of the Arava
Schusterman Foundation finds improvements in education in U.S. about Israel
Iran
Who killed Mohammadi? Iran points to U.S, Israel. Reformers point to Iranian regime itself
Glencore International halts gasoline shipments to Iran
Arab World
Al Qaeda leader in Yemen reported killed by government forces
United States of America
Jewish groups, many others, join in effort to define laws affecting religions in U.S.
Western Hemisphere
Jewish community organizes relief effort for Haiti quake victims
American on Jewish humanitarian mission held in Cuban prison
Europe
Miep Gies, who hid Anne Frank and family, dies at 100
Demjanjuk lawyers seeking trial delay in Munich
Survivors asks Rome’s chief rabbi to lobby Pope Benedict XVI against sainthood for Pope Pius XII
Terror-Related News Releases
Miller introduces legislation to treat accused terrorists as enemy combatants
U.S. removes spent nuclear fuel from Turkey
San Diego
Agency for Jewish Education sets lecture series at Coronado Library
Block measures advance in Legislature on textbook tax relief, overseas tax havens and recidivism
Jewish-Interest License Plate~Netafim
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History ... March 5, 1954, Part II... Compiled by Gail Umeham
—Music Festival Set By Cantor Cysner
—Fox Lodge News
—Jewish War Veterans
—Cottage of Israel
—Double Talk by Janet & Susan Solof
—Famous Group of Jewish Artists Here Sun., March 7
—Purim Ball Slated By Pioneer Women
—Morris Feldman Dies
—Yo –Ma-Co News
—Deceased (Etta Lawrence, Rebecca Fischer)
—Chiropodist Opens New Office Here
—Beth Jacob News
—Si Rich New Prexy of T.I. Men’s Club
—Open Forum to Hear Speaker on McCarthy
Arts
San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Brothers’ ... by Yvonne Greenberg in La Jolla
That orchestra is –yawn–boring; lock them up! ... by David Amos in San Diego
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard, z"l
#129 -- Perspiration
#116 -- Pretense
#126 -- At the Pits
Sports
Jewish Charger Antonio Garay strives to help bring San Diego a Super Bowl championship ... by Joey Seymour in San Diego
She looked down on other Ruhama Riders–but they didn’t mind a bit ... by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Kevin Youkilis of Boston Red Sox voted ‘Jewish Player of the Decade’
Links to stories in other publications
Judy Lash Balint on Jerusalem Diaries~In Tense Times: Where to find Jews, Canaanites, Romans, Ummayads & Crusaders
David Brooks in New York Times: The Tel Aviv Cluster
David Hazony in Commentary: Aid to Israel: The Story in Numbers
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: He tells us to send more than talk to Haiti
Ed Koch on World Tribune.Com: Memo to Jimmy Carter: How Would One Know You're Really Sorry?
Jewish Family Service on its website: Panel on driving choices for older adults Feb.10 in Poway
David Portnoe in Jewish Community Voice (Southern New Jersey): Wednesday mornings are a special time for women at Beth El
Barry Rubin: A Mystery: What's Happening in American Public Schools and Why Aren't Parents Aware of It?
Kim Severson in New York Times: For some kosher means pure
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Dedications
Today's issue is dedicated with Jan. 15 happy birthday greetings to Eric Sands.
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 12-13
Middle East
Israel
8,000-year-old building found in Tel Aviv dig
Large grant for memory research goes to University of Haifa
B’nei Akiva promotes worldwide reunion for Pesach
Will new Gaza rocket attacks provoke another big Israeli response? … by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
United States of America
Who are the U.S. allies in the war on terror? ... by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
An ode to JINSA ... by Jay N. Jacobson in Boca Raton, Florida
Terror-Related News Releases
U.S. State Department: Johnson meets with ISF command in Beirut
Senator Grassley says those classified as "possible terrorists" still being permitted to travel to U.S.
Senator Johanss says U.S. should halt plans to move terror suspects from Guantanamo to U.S. or to unreliable third countries
ADL says Muslim American Society and Islamic Circle promote rather than combat extremist views
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals declines to set aside a Muslim's dismissal on security grounds.from the Department of Energy
San Diego
San Diego Jewish Profile: Bilingualism jumpstarted Loretta H. Adams’ career ... by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 8, 1954, Part I....compiled by Gail Umeham
--Mayor Butler To Speak March 8
--S.D. Borrows $75,000—Its Share of UJA Loan
--Helen Schulman Heads Woman’s Division For United Jewish --Fund Drive
--Betrothal Announced (Weitzman-Segal)
--Betrothal Told (Leson-Haimsohn)
--Personals
--Cradle
--Spring Brings Styles To T.I. Sisterhood
Arts
Some times even the circus may not be a refuge ... by Cynthia Citron in Sherman Oaks, California
Links to stories in other publications
Matthew T. Hall in San Diego Union-Tribune: Former local cleric seen as the Bin-Laden of the Internet
San Diego Union-Tribune: Art Closkey, Gumby animator who also drew Davey and Goliath, dies
Mark Stevenson in San Diego Union-Tribune: Crash kills Mexican tycoon Moises Saba Masri
The Economist: Israel and Iran: The gathering storm
U.S. State Department: Statement on the persecution of Baha'i in Iran
Sunday-Monday, January 10-11, 2010
Middle East
Israel
Iraqis weigh suing Israel for 1981 destruction of nuclear reactor
Ayalon says Palestinian vilification of Israel hinders peace talks
U.N. peacekeepers find illegal Hezbollah bomb cache near Israeli border
Israel’s choice between risk and responsibility ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
A tale of competing narratives ... by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Iran
Poizner says all insurance companies in California have reported their Iran-related holdings
Iranian exile anticipates demise of Ahmadinejad regime by year’s end
Arab World
Fatah official accuses Hamas of being pawn of Iran
U.S. State Department: Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hold joint news conference
United States of America
Holocaust Museum gunman dies in hospital
Some ins and outs of the American health debate ... by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Terror-Related News Releases
President Barack Obama on White House. Gov: Remarks on strenghtening intelligence and aviation security
Robert Gibbs, press secretary on White House.Gov: Summary of White House review of attempted Christmas airplane bombing
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on White House website: Briefing on the Christmas bombing plot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her website: Obama response to bombing plot bold and courageous.
Senator Kit Bond on his website: Senate committee still has many questions on government's terrorism readiness
House Republican Leader John Boehner on his website: U.S. must not revert to pre-9/11 mentality
Senator David Vitter on his website: Airplane bombing plotter should not be tried in civilian court
Congressman Bob McKeon on his website: President must commit administration to winning war against terrorists
Congressman Bennie Thompson on his website: House Committee on Homeland Security to hold hearing on Christmas Day bombing plot
Congressman Todd Tiahrt on his website: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano should resign
Simon Wiesenthal Center on its website: U.S. Government should greatly expand its terrorist watch list
Jameel Jaffer of American Civil Liberties Union on ACLU website: Terror suspects should be tried in federal courts
Center for Constitutional Rights on its website: Congress should not keep secret the fate of terrorists
National Treasury Union Employees Leader Colleen Kelley: Improve security by professionalizing TSA
Migration Policy Institute on its website: To fight terrorism, U.S. and E.U. must agree on privacy issues
India
Anonymous letter makes new threat against Chabad House in Mumbai
Europe
Högström says he helped authorities solve Auschwitz sign theft case
Australia
The Jews Down Under~Roundup of Australian Jewish News compiled by Garry Fabian
--Zentai gets Yuletide reprieve
--A Climate change focus for rabbi's
--Change of scene for soccer star--Lifeline for Masada College
--Gold Coast shule's Rabbi in jeopardy
Judaism
Breakthrough in the research of the Hebrew scriptures has shed new light on the period in which the Bible was written
Consensus seekers are true leaders ... by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
San Diego
Sutton-Smolin selected for Hillel trip to bring medicines to Cuba
Democratic Professional Club to host Marti Emerald
TV's Carol LeBeau to moderate JFS forum on children, adolescents and mental health
Gary Shaw named community relations director for San Diego Convention Center
United Jewish Federation to sponsor July teen trip to Israel
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 19, 1954, Part III .... Compiled by Gail Umeham
--San Diegans To Hear Dr. Philip L. Seman March 3
--T.F.I. Men’s Club Party Hugh success
--Advertising—Its Role
--A Breath of Fresh Air
--Community Currents
--Jewish Center News
Arts
20th San Diego Jewish Film Festival will offer 51 movies on variety of topics
‘Steel Magnolias’ opens Welk season ... by Carol Davis in Escondido
I Am Still Here~Memoirs of Laura Simon, 104
--9-11
--Dizzy with Exercise
--Eating Out
--Space Ship
--Shopping – Supermarket
--Supermarket Adventures
--Kosher Chicken?
--Bean Soup
--Getting Home From the Supermarket
--Bills
Links to stories in other publications
Ben Caselman in Wall Street Journal: Mental State of Fort Hood Suspect Takes Central Role in Case
Hillel Halkin in the New Republic: Reviews The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: The moral approach to terrorism is biblically inane
Pat Launer on San Diego News Network: Reviews The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
Barry Rubin on Rubin Reports: Outsmarting the terrorists by being incredibly stupid
Kelly Thornton in Voice of San Diego: Part 5 of her 5-part series on District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis
USA Today: Latest shot in hummus war: Israel doubles record
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Dedications
To dedicate an issue for a loved one's simcha, or as a memorial, contact Nancy Harrison at (619) 265 0808.
Thursday-Saturday, January 7-9, 2010
Middle East
Israel
Netanyahu says peace talks with Palestinians may resume soon
Sharon family observes fourth anniversary of his coma
Israeli officers cancel London trip for fear of Palestinian
motivated arrest warrants
New blood libel? Italians say Israeli bombs contaminate Gaza
Jerusalem Mayor Birkat protests possibility of both chief rabbis of Jerusalem being haredi
Municipality approves four new apartment buildings in East Jerusalem
Historical Center will tell story of first Jewish settlers of the Negev … by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Can there be Middle East peace without real leadership? … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Has the influential Rabbi Daniel Gordis lost his way? .. by Rabbi Philip Graubart in La Jolla
Iran
Iran reports arrest of foreigners in connection with demonstrations
Arab World
Israeli pilgrims flock to Rabbi Abuhatzeira’s burial site in Egypt
United States of America
Six charges brought against Abdulmutallab in attempted Christmas bombing
Congressman wants Venezuela added to flight-originating countries requiring extra U.S. airport security .
Business air travel seen as unaffected by Christmas Day bombing plot
ADL urges Supreme Court to let states keep guns out of hands of violent extremists
RJC leader Brooks says Senate retirements harbinger of Democratic losses in 2010
Europe
Leader of anti-Nazi resistance, Freya von Moltke, dead at 98
Report that British neo-nazi collector commissioned theft of Auschwitz sign
ADL provides research on Pope Pius XII
San Diego
JFS College Avenue Older Adult Center tells February plans
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 19, 1954, Part II, compiled by Gail Umeham
--Lasker Lodge News
--Jewish Community Center Nursery
--B.B. Women Announce Winners of Essay Contest
--New Jewish Sorority on State Campus
--Double Talk
--Fox Lodge News
--Bay City Women Set Annual Dance
--Yo-Ma-C0 News
--Community Center Teen-Age News
Health
Music can be bridge from deafness to hearing for children with cochlear implants
Arts
Talmis’ visit to San Diego prompts special JCC programming … by Eileen Wingard in La Jolla, California
The holidays and their music, Part II … by David Amos in San Diego
Barbra and Frank … Who’da Thunk? … by Carol Davis in Las Vegas
UC Irvine student tests whether You Tube is a ladder to movie-making success
Book examines the images Jews have of their own bodies … by Fred Reiss, Ed.D, in Winchester, California
Links to stories in other publications
Barbara Bry in San Diego News Network: An interview with Natasha Josefowitz
Peter Fritsch in Wall Street Journal: Chinese evade U.S. sanctions on Iran
Daniel Gordis in the Jerusalem Post: The End of the Exodus era
Yaakov Katz in Jerusalem Post: Iron Dome stops Kassams, Katyushas
Frazier Moore in San Diego Union-Tribune: ‘The Simpson’s marks 450th anniversary with special.” Story includes interview with cast member Harry Shearer, who is a Jewish community member.
Barry Rubin on Rubin Reports: Suicidal rules of Arab political debate
Jennifer Rubin in Commentary: Why Jews Hate Palin
Elan Singer in Forbes: The Boob Bomber
Kelly Thornton in Voice of San Diego: Part 2 of a 5 part series on Bonnie Dumanis, and Part 3. (District Attorney Dumanis is a Jewish community member)
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington D.C.: Decides in Al-Bihani vs. Obama that Guantanamo detention did not violate constitutional rights of enemy combatant.
Vos Iz Neias : Rahm Emanuel says Obama fed up with Israelis and Palestinians
Tuesday-Wednesday, January 5-6, 2010
Middle East
Israel
Israeli children launch balloons with peace messages for children of Gaza
16,244 olim in 2009 was first increase in aliyah in a decade
An Israeli columnist’s 2010 predictions … by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Elena Bonner tells Norwegians about their double standard … by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
If left-wing Israelis should answer to a higher law, how about right-wing rabbis? … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Iran
New U.S.-sponsored U.N. sanctions on Iran would focus on Revolutionary Guard, newspaper reports
Iranian soccer official forced to resign for sending New Year’s greeting to Israeli counterpart
United States of America
Leahy schedules Jan. 20 hearing on Christmas Day bombing plot
4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Zacarias Moussaoui, a convicted conspirator in the 9-11 attacks, is not entitled to a new trial
Schumer, McMahon want U.S. to reimburse NYC for security costs of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed trial
ACLU opposes profiling and full-body scanning of airline passengers
Europe
Pope says beatification of Pius XII not hostile to Jews
San Diego
Israel’s Ambassador Michael Oren speech at UCSD scheduled February 8
San Diego State University teams with Congregation Beth El for Mideast lecture series
Days of wine and humor for Congregation Beth Am
Adventures in San Diego History, February 19, 1954 ... compiled by Gail Umeham
--Engagement Told
--Personals
--Cradle
--Pioneer Women
--Memorial Services By Tri-Synagogues
--Jewish Couples Club
--B.J. Men’s Club Holds Western Frolics YIPI!
--Ida Nasatir Speaks For Sisterhood Wed.
--Beth Jacob News
--Hadassah Sabbath At Beth Jacob
--Home for Aged Aux. Plan Purim Party
Arts
A concise and relevant Holocaust compendium for classrooms ... Book review by Marcia Tatz Wollner
Links to stories in other publications
Martin Himel of Wall Street Journal. Video on El Al security philosophy and measures
Rabbi Ben Kamin on Examiner.com: With Tiger comment, Fox News is now 700 Club
Barry Rubin of Rubin Reports: Casualties and Solutions in the Israel-Palestinian Conflict, 2009
Leonel Sanchez of San Diego Union-Tribune, Kosher special delivery
Pentagon Channel reports second day closure of U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen, in response to possible terrorist attack
Kelly Thornton of Voice of San Diego: A five-part series on District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis, a member of the Jewish community. Here is part one.
U.S State Department: text of news conference of Secretary of State Clinton and Qatar Prime Minister al-Thani
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Dedications
To dedicate an issue for a loved one's simcha, or as a memorial, contact Nancy Harrison at (619) 265 0808.
Sunday-Monday, January 3-4, 2010
Middle East
Israel
The empty space ... by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Time to Run ... by Yarden Frankl in Neve Daniel, Israel
Iran
Soft-pedalling external opposition to Iran to help the internal opposition … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
Arab World
Obama stresses Yemen’s importance in fight against al Qaeda
United States of America
Feinstein seeks revision of terrorist watchlist rules
Republicans want U.S. to treat terrorists as war makers not individual criminals
National Intelligence Director Blair vows agencies will ‘close the gap’
Constitutional Rights advocacy group says attempted airline bombing should not delay closure of Guantanamo
Congress should examine both Patriot Act and Interpol privileges …by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Europe
David Amos spotted this story in the Jerusalem Post about the Jews of Zakynthos.
Arts
Cantor Pomerantz-Boro to join Los Angeles area cantors in concert tonight
Lifestyles
The Bella Family Circle – from 67 to 120 … by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
I'm Still Here.... Memoirs of Laura Simon, 104
--My Talk to the Seniors
--Paper Drives Me Crazy
--Laptop
--The Laptop Cometh
--Shorthand Machine
--Court Reporting
--Time
--Notes and Diary
--Laughing
--Lazy but Strong and Spicy
Tamar Caspi, formerly of San Diego, has an article in the Jerusalem Post about the different age ranges that men and women are willing to date.
Dedications
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