By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — As a passionate piece of 20th century history, it works. As a parable for the present day, not so much. Clifford Odets’ 1935 Depression-era play Waiting for Lefty is a rabble-rousing tirade against big business and its heavy-handed control of the “downtrodden masses.” A situation that might resonate with […]
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Cynthia CitronJERUSALEM–Lots of countries do something nutty. That’s a practice that does not make sense, but has the support of entrenched politicians and much of the public as “the way things are done.” In Germany it is superhighways without speed limits. In the United States it is easy access to firearms. In Britain it is the
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Double Talk Southwestern Jewish Press, February 4, 1955, Page 7 Hi everyone. Here’s the news up to the latest. Scoop: Linda Douglas was chosen “Girl of the month” at Hoover and given a really terrific write up in the Cardinal, their school paper, including picture and the real history of Linda’s life. Three cheers
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By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — The cover of the current issue of TIME Magazine offers the absurd title, “Why Israel Doesn’t Care About Peace.” The story itself, written by Karl Vick, is built on the premise that with “observing two and half years without a single suicide bombing on their territory, with the
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Middle EastCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, February 4, 1955, Page 5 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant New Hope for the Mentally Ill – Much has been written about the important field of mental hygiene and the great strides which have been made toward the prevention
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Travel and FoodWASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a transcript of a joint interview on Friday of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by Amira Hanania Rishmawi of Palestine TV and Udi Segal of Israel Channel 2: QUESTION: Madam Secretary, Shalom, and thank you for this unique opportunity with my colleague, Amira Hanania. QUESTION: Thank you very much, Your
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Middle EastBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C.– The current Washington “peace talks” have less chance of producing either a Palestinian state or legitimacy and security for Israel than even their previous editions. Mahmoud Abbas isn’t Arafat. Hamas rules Gaza with an iron fist with political support from Turkey and weapons from Iran. Hamas and Iran are willing to mix
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Middle East, Shoshana BryenNEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Friday called on the President of the European Commission to condemn anti-Semitic statements made in a radio interview by the European Union’s trade minister. Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following letter to Jose Manuel Barroso, who currently holds the presidency of the European Commission: “Dear
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff In Concert March 6 Southwestern Jewish Press, February 4, 1956, Page 3 Schmuel Fisher who is called the Jewish Charlie Chaplin, will appear here in a concert along with Dora Kaliwona and pianist Pola Kadison, on Sunday, March 6, at the Beth Jacob Center. Artists are being sponsored
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Adventures in SD HistoryBy Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — When I was a child attending summer camp, I dreaded pool days. I did not know how to swim and hated being forced in the water. I always made sure to stay in the shallow end of the pool and no amount of coaxing would entice me to
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Jewish ReligionBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–From 1967 to the early 1990s, there was no Palestinian partner for the Israelis to speak with. Israel extended the boundaries of Jerusalem, and created major settlements near Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. Additional settlements appeared here and there throughout the West Bank. There are now 50-60,000 Jews living in
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Ira SharkanskyNEW YORK (Press Release)— The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) launched on Thursday the Second Annual Jewish Community Hero Awards, aimed at connecting people through social media to recognize the selflessness and courage of those who are helping their communities through volunteer service. The Jewish Community Heroes initiative is part of a broad effort
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Travel and FoodBy Morton A. Klein and Dr. Daniel Mandel NEW YORK–In the debate surrounding the Cordoba mosque planned for a site near Ground Zero, one canard should be immediately knocked down: the idea that opposing this it is the result of ‘Islamophobia.’ ‘Islamophobia’ is a misleading term. Consider, terrorism carried out by Muslims, acting in the
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Travel and FoodBy Robert G. Sugarman and Abraham H. Foxman NEW YORK — The start of the New Year offers a chance to reflect on the events of the past year and contemplate what lies ahead for the Jewish people, the State of Israel and the world. Anti-Semitism knows no borders and persistently rears its head
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