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-1987-
June 25, 1987-- "Rejoicing
Together (Photo Caption): Rehearsing for the adult B'nai Mitzvah ceremony
scheduled for June 19 at Tifereth Israel Synagogue are (top row, l-r) Monique
Faison Torres, Bonnie Robins, Nancy Harrison, Donald Harrison, Rochelle
Braunstein, Etta Lieberman aand Paula Mantell. Bottom row (l-r) Rose
Kampner, Carolyn Bloom, Ethel Rubin, Cantor Josepth Lutman, Rabbi Aaron Go0d,
Ina Luck and Jane Metzger.
-1988-
March 3, 1988—"Bar
Mitzvahs: David Harrison," San Diego Jewish Times, p. 8: David
Harrison, son of Donald and Nancy Harrison, will become Bar Mitzvah March 19 at
Tifreth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Aaron Gold and Cantor Joseph Lutman will
officiate. David will lead Saturday morning services, chant the Torah portion,
Haftarah and musaf. David placed first in the fifth-grade
"Quiz-the-Whiz" division of the all-San Diego County math competition,
and recently won a family trip to Hawaii as a contestant on the television game
show, Card Sharks. An honors student in Gompers Secondary School seminiar
program, David is a representative-at-large for the seventh grade, and recently
placed first form Gompers in a nationwide algebra competeny test. He is also a
member of the school's Science Olympiad Team. Among relatives who will be
participating in the services are maternal grandparents Sam and Sydel Zeiden of
West Los Angeles; honorary paternal grandfather Harry Walters of La Mesa and
uncles Carl Zeiden of Cerritos and Bill Harrison of Long Beach. Great aunts and
uncles and other family members from florida, Illinois and Kentucky will be
flying to California to share the simcha.
-1998-
March
20, 1998—"Purim clown inflates spirits of
Israeli kids: 'Sandi' from San Diego has a ballooning show career," San
Diego Jewish Press-Heritage.
-2003-
January
3, 2003—"Heritage Speakers Bureau," San
Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, page 8.
January
10, 2003—"Eighteen Days: January 10-27," San Diego Jewish
Press-Heritage, page 20
January
17, 2003—Gert Thaler, "Bar Mitzvah
Memories," San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage, page 9
-2005-
September 2005—"Before
There Was a Beth Israel: San Diego in the Days of the Jewish Pioneers," Tidings,
monthly newsletter of Congregation Beth Israel, page 15: Donald H. Harrison
will provide us with a look at San Diego's early history through the eyes of its
first Jewish settler, Louis Rose. Harrison is Rose's biographer, a member of the
San Diego Historical Resources Board, former editor in chief of the San Diego
Jewish Press-Heritage, and a columnist for the San Diego Jewish Times. He
will sell and autograph his book, Louis Rose: San Diego's First Jewish
Settler and Entrepreneur following his talk.
September 9, 2005—"Picnic Showcases Monument," San Diego
Jewish Times, page 17: A picnic at Louis Rose Point, from 4 p.m . to 7 p.m.,
on Sunday, Sept. 24, will feature music, kosher barbecue, costumed characters,
fun for children, and distinguished speakers. The program is designed to
introduce the public to the site where a memorial to San Diego's first Jewish
settler, Louis Rose, is planned. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for
children under 13. Louis Rose Point, at the foot of Womble Road in the Liberty
Station area (formerly Naval Training Center), was named by the City of San
Diego after the man who was the proprietor of the town site of Roseville, now
part of the Point Loma community. Contact Don Harrison at 619-265-0808, or
e-mail sdheritage@cox.net for
reservations and information. Those who would like to join the Louis Rose
Society may send a check for $36 to the Jewish Community Foundation/ Louis Rose
Fund, 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123.
September
22, 2005 Will Carless, "Planting a Rose for San Diego," Voice of San Diego, online
story
September 25, 2005— Marielena Castellanos,
"Congressman Bob Filner honors Don Harrison as his September 'Citizen of
the Month," new release from the office of Congressman Bob Filner: Congressman
Bob Filner will honor Don Harrison as his "Citizen of the Month" for
his leadership in promoting Jewish culture in
September 30, 2005—"Senior
Events," San Diego Jewish Times, page 27: Yasher Koach Group—On
Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m., the Yasher Koach seniors group at Beth Israel
will present Donald H. Harrison. He will provde a look at San Diego's early
history through the eyes of its first Jewish settler, Louis Rose. Harrison
is Rose's biographer, a member of the San Diego Historical Resources Board,
former editor in chief of the San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage and a columnist
for the San Diego Jewish Times. He will sell and autograph his book, Louis Rose:
San Diego's First Jewish Settler and Entrepreneur following his talk.
Light refreshments will be served. There is no fee for this program but RSVP for
planning purposes to Bonnie Graff, program director, at bgraff@cbisd.org
or 858-534-1111, ext 3128. {DHH Note: This program was later canceled
because of insufficient sign-ups).
October 2005—1) "Heard From the Board: Excerpts from the
minutes of the August 24th meeting of the TIS Board of Directors,"The
Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, San Diego), page
6: ....Leslie (Gore) reported for the Centennial Committee that many
events have been planned throughout the year. These events will be priced so
that all members may attend. The celebration will start off with a talk by Dan
(sic, Don) Harrison for Selichot on Saturday night, September 24th, and will
describe the beginnings of TIS 100 years ago.
2) "Donations," The Shofar, Page 18: Rabbi Aaron S. Gold Israel
Scholarship Fund—Jeanne Gold—In honor of Don Harrison's (60th) birthday
(August 7th).
October 21, 2005—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Shabbat Shalom
(weekly announcements), page 4: Yahrzeits—Martin B. Harrison, beloved
father of Donald Harrison
November 2005—1) "Discussion Brunch," Humanews (monthly
newsletter of Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego), page 1: Instead of
the regular brunch for November, the congregation is invited on November 13 from
10 a.m. to Noon to visit the Robinson-Rose house in Old Town along with the HJC
School and hear a lecture given by Don Harrison. For more information,
please see the write up on this page of this tour of Old Town.
2) "Humanistic Jewish School Visits Old Town," Humanews (monthly newsletter of Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego), page 1:Old Town San Diego has a rich Jewish history! The public is invited to join the HJC of SD School and Congregation from 10 a.m. to Noon, Sunday, Nov. 13, when former San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage editor-in-chief Donald H. Harrison will give us an insider's view of that history during an interestingand humorous lecture and tour, meet at the Robinson-Rose House. Harrison, who now writes a regular column for the San Diego Jewish Times, is the author of a biography of San Diego's first Jewish settler, Louis Rose. Currently, he is heading the campaign to build a monument to Rose in the "Roseville" area of Point Loma that the City of San Diego has officially designated as Louis Rose Point. In lieu of any payment to Don for the tour, we are requesting that you make a tax-deductible contribution in any amount to the Jewish Community Foundation/ Louis Rose Fund. Should anyone contribute #36, he or she will automatically become a charter member of the Louis Rose Society. At the end of the tour, if you would like to purchase the biography hew wrote, Louis Rose: San Diego's First Jewish Settler and Entrepreneur, the price to group members is $20 including tax. Don will be happy to autograph the book for you! The HJC School meets two Sundays each month on the grounds of the LFJCC. For school inquiries contact bcohen1@san.rr.com. For further information visit www.humanisticjewssandiego.org or call 858 549-3088.
3) "President's column," Humanews (monthly newsletter of Humanistic Jewish Congregation of San Diego), page 3: What a wonderful High Holiday celebration we had last month. My thanks go out to the many wonderful people who made it happen. To Toby Dorfman and her wonderful commentaries, to Deborah Davis whose music makes the heavens cry. My thanks to Beverly Zarnow and her committee who helped with the set-up and food. Those included Bev Connor, the Karsts, Evelyn Lipson, and especially Charles and Ingrid Sacks. There were others, and I thank them all. The Sunday school will feature a historical tour of Old Town on Sunday Nov 12th. The event is open to all members and guests. There is no charge for the tour. However, Don Harrison, who is conducting the tour is trying to raise money for the "Louis Rose Memorial" and would gladly accept donations for this See School News for more information... Until next month...Shalom...Arlene Schaffner.
2) Donald H. Harrison, Photo
Essay: Unveiling of Headstone for Henrietta Rose,Mount
Hope Cemetery, San Diego 2005-11-16
3) Music McCall, "S.D.
School Board, Teachers, Civic Groups Memorialize Teacher Who Has Been Lying in
an Unmarked Grave for Nearly 50 Years,"
November
17, 2005—Marsha Sutton, "Historical
Figure in Unmarked Grave Receives Long Overdue Recognition," Voice of San
Diego, http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/site/apps/nl/content2.asp?c=euLTJbMUKvH&b=312472&ct=1610901&tr=y&auid=1236268
November 21, 2005—Gina Lubrano, "Reporters deal with difficult sources," San Diego Union-Tribune, page B-7, in which bottom item corrects notion that Ethel Lyman was Henrietta Rose's niece, http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051121/news_mz1e21lubran.html
December 2005—1) "Jewish Tour of Old
Town," Humanenews, monthly newsletter of Humanistic Jewish
Congregation of San Diego, page 3: Last month, on November 13, the HJC community
was fortunate to take a guided historical Jewish tour through Old Town led by
Don Harrison, who recently wrote a biography, Louis Rose: San Diego's First
Jewish Settler and Entrepreneur. On the tour his expertise and humor
combined to bring the concerns and Jewish community struggles of Louis Rose's
era to light and spark contemporary comparisons. After the tour a number of
participants shared a newfound sense of personal connection to their adopted
city.
2) December 2005—"High
Holy Day Pledges," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel
Synagogue, San Diego, California), page 14... Sam Zeiden & Nancy & Don
Harrison—In memory of beloved wife & mother, Sydel Zeiden.
December 9, 2005—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, "Centennial
Rededication Service," December 9, 2005/ 9 Kislev 5766, page 10: Centennial
History Project—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, founded in 1905, has embarked on a
unique venture to commemorate its centennial. The Centennial History
Project was created at the direction of the Centennial Committee, charged with
producing a comprehensive history of Tifereth Israel Synagogue since its
founding at the beginning of the twentieth century. The book is scheduled to be
released on March 1, 2006, just prior to to Tifereth Israel Synagogue's Gala
Centennial Ball. Drawing on the professional skills of numerous
volunteers, the History Project will create a beautiful, scholarly and personal
volume that combines in depth research with oral histories. By recording this
moment in our story, we hope to embody the spirit and character of the community
that will take us into our second century. Those who are working on the
Project see the history of Tifereth Israel Synagogue as falling into three
natural eras reflecting its three congregational homes: 18th and Market Streets;
Howard Street, and its present location on Cowles Mountain Boulevard. The
History Project is researching these periods anew, using resources never before
consulted, to tell our story. The Project has already found details, once
thought lost, which help us better understand the congregation's history and
growth. Further, by emphasizing the voices drawn from interviews and shared
anecdotes, we expect to produce a lively and wholly original history. The
book will also include a full-color section detailing the many pieces of fine
art that adorn Tifereth Israel Synagogue's current building. Explanations of the
artwork, as well as details about their creators and donors, will further
enhance the publication. A measure of the quality that can be expected from the
completed project is the quality of the volunteer who are working on the
project. Donald H. Harrison is a prize-winning journalist who has
covered San Diego's political and religious news since 1972 for numerous
publications. Currently a columnist for the San Diego Jewish Times, he is
the author of the biography, Louis Rose: San Diego's First Jewish Settler and
Enterpreneur and is a member of the City of San Diego's Historical Resources
Board. Rabbi Monroe Levens served as spiritual leader of Tifereth Israel
from 1948 until his death in 1981. Monroe and Lilliian Levens had three
sons, all of whom are contributing to this book. Jerry Levens, who holds a
Ph.D in economics, taught at Berkeley before specializing in the economics of
health care systems. David Levens also taught college before becoming a real
estate broker. Raphael Levens practiced law locally before entering the field of
non-profit administration. A native of Los Angeles (Temple Knesset Israel
in Hollywood), David Ogul has reported and edited at Southern California
newspapers since graduating from San Diego State University in 1981. In
September, 2000, he was hired as an assistant metro editor by the San Diego
Union-Tribune to lead the paper's crime and public safety coverage, and
helped oversee coverage of the Santana High School and Granite Hills High
Schoo9l shootings and the massive Cedar fire. Earlier this year, he took on a
new challenge, supervising a team of reporters covering San Diego neighborhoods
and San Diego Unifed School District. As a noted collector of contemporary
art, Karen Hjalmarson has been a participant in the Visual Arts scene in San
Diego for over twenty years. Hjalmarson holds a B.A. in history from University
of California, Los Angeles, and an M.A. in art history from San Diego State
University. She has written numerous essays on contemporary art while
serving as co-director of the Hyde Gallery at Grossmont College. Hjalmarson is
the author of Twenty Years Later: Four Sculptors from San Diego. Currently
she teaches English at Parkway Middle School and is also the editor of
"Intellectual Ludicrous," a young writers' anthology. Gail Rice,
associate editor of the Centennial History Project, is a professional editor
with 18 years' experience, primarily in developing content for scholarly
encyclopedias. At Harcourt, Inc., and at Academic Press, a division of Harcourt,
she was recognized as a detail-oriented and efficient project manager with a
reputation for producing reference materials of the highest quality and
marketability. In 2004 Rice established her own consulting business, Open Book
Editorial Services. Laurie Gore, chair of the Centennial History Project,
worked as a production editor at Academic Press, a division of Harcourt Brace,
Inc., and at University of California before training as a graphic designer. Her
volunteer work at Tifereth Israel Synagogue has been recognized by regional and
national awards. In addition to these, numerous other volunteers are
working on cataloging the primary sources at Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
reaching out to the business community for their support, and in many other
capacities to make this book an unparalleled collaboration. We are especially
appreciative of those members and friends of Tifereth Israel Synagogue who have
shared their memories and mementos. We welcome all members of the community to
participate in this project by contacting Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
December 16, 2005—"North County ORT Meeting," San Diego
Jewish Times, page 3: On Wednesday, Jan. 4, North County Shores Chapter will
hold a meeting at Lomas Country Club at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Don
Harrison, noted author and Jewish Times columnist, who will talk about
Louis Rose, the first Jewish settler and entrepreneur in San Diego. An Italian
buffet is included for $15. Call Charleen at 619 944-1022. {This notice
repeated in the December 23, 2005 issue of the San Diego Jewish Times.)
December
16, 2005—Bud Kader to Donald H. Harrison (e-mail): Don,
Keep up the good work because as you do thoughts and historical insights keep
popping up from the depths of my memory. i.e. when you mentioned Baruch
Stern [in a recent San Diego Jewish Times column]
I recalled my father telling me he was so proud to have been one of the original
signers (sponsors) to bring him here from Europe. Just a little tidbit, I
thought you would find interesting. Best Wishes, Bud
December
23, 2005—Michelle DeCrescenzo, "Author to discuss Jewish pioneer
in San Diego," San Diego Union-Tribune, North County edition, page
NC 6.
-2006-
January
1, 2006—"Looking back over 2005: Growing membership, list
of honorees, schedule of events, recognition inside and outside our community,"
Louis Rose Society newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1, jewishsightseeing.com
January
12, 2006—Josh Board, "The Crasher: Ms.
Simon's Century," San Diego Reader, in which he mentions a
conversation with Nancy.
January 13, 2006—Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Shabbat Shalom, (weekly announcements), page 1: Friday, January 13—Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m. Jerry and Raphael Levens will present "The Life and Times of Rabbi Monroe Levens" as part of our Centennial celebration. The extended oneg following the service has been provided by Sisterhood....Shabbat Greeters—Friday, Nancy and Don Harrison...
January 20, 2006—Tifereth Israel
Synagogue, Shabbat Shalom (weekly announcements), page 4: Yahrzeits:
Alice Harrison, beloved mother of Donald Harrison...
February 2006—"February
Anniversaries," The Shofar (monthly newsletter of Tifereth Israel
Synagogue), page 10: Altara & Louis Baker, Lesllie & Jacob
Bercovitz, Joanne & Harry Ellison, Nancy & Donald Harrison, Roxanne
& Norman Katz, Lydia & Ronald Krasner, Heather & Lee Maio, Mira
& Benjamin Pessah, Judy & Mark Stern.
February
1, 2006—"Photo Essay: January 29, 2006 Jewish Tour of Old
Town San Diego," Louis Rose Society Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 2
2006-05-30—Jerry
Levens, "Maseng presents music that reawakens a Jewish soul," jewishsightseeing.com
2006-06-20—Eileen Wingard, "Reuibin Chen, Taiwanese pianist with Jewish mentors, to perform three concerts in Southern California," jewishsightseeing.com
2006-09-11—Daniel
Strumpf, "Another Judge's Cross to Bear," Voice of San Diego
2007-06-27—Kelly Bennett, "Waiting for History," Voice of San Diego
2008-01-27—Craig Gustafson, "City is generous with tax breaks for old homes," San Diego Union-Tribune, pp. A1, 12
2008-02-02—Letters to the Editor (Janet O'Dea), The San Diego Union-Tribune, p. B7
2008-02-03—Sandi Dolbee, "For Voters of Faith, the Choice is Unclear," San Diego Union-Tribune.
2008-02-10--Donald H. Harrison, "Analysis, suggestions on historic home breaks," San Diego Union-Tribune, Letters page
2008-02-28—Marsha Sutton, "Agriculture: Planting the seeds for peace in the Middle East,"Carmel Valley News.