July 2011

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, July 27, 1956, Part 2

As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 3 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant At first glance the title of this issue might seem to imply that I was sponsoring a safety campaign with a suggestion to drivers that they watch for children in the streets.  While there is need […]

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Anatomy of the Knesset

By Ira Sharkansky Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM —  The current screeching about high profile issues invites an effort to create some understanding of Israel’s political map. At issue is the law enacted to curb boycotts, and proposals to give politicians influence over selections of Supreme Court justices and limit overseas donations to leftist organizations. All are

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Middle East

Indictment returned against man who allegedly promoted jihad in U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– Emerson Winfield Begolly, 22, of New Bethlehem, Pa., was indicted by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., Thursday for allegedly soliciting Islamic extremists to engage in acts of terrorism within the United States and posting bomb-making instruction materials online. The indictment was announced by Lisa Monaco, Assistant Attorney General for National Security;

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USA

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, July 13, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Jewish Center News Southwestern Jewish Press, July 13, 1956, Page 5 On Wednesday, July 18th, the registration for the Youth Camp will close for the season. Boys and girls, 13 to 17 years of age, have been participating in a Youth Camp experiment three days a week for

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‘Poster Boys’ and ‘The Woolgatherer’ in Hillcrest

By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—This past weekend had me settled in the Uptown/Hillcrest area catching two very different shows but both worthy of mention. Diversionary Theatre and Moxie Theatre have teamed up to mount the U.S. Premiere of Canadian playwright Michele Riml’s new play Poster Boys. Just down the street @ 6th and Penn Ion

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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

SDJA 4th graders spearhead tzedakah drive for Japan quake victims

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Students at San Diego Jewish Academy’s (SDJA) Golda Meir Lower School raised $756 to help the people of Japan after devastating earthquakes and floods ravaged their country in March of 2011. Initiated and inspired by SDJA’s fourth grade class, students as young as four years old took action to help those

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