By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — While the Torah requires capital punishment (i.e., the death penalty) for murder, it was not easily meted out. First, direct testimony by two witnesses was required: “A person shall be put to death only on the testimony of two or more witnesses; he must not be put to […]
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By Rabbi Baruch Lederman Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO — A little girl and her father were crossing a flimsy bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter:”Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don’t fall into the river.” The little girl said, “No, Dad. You hold my hand.”
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel – People in this country are accustomed to grumbling about everything – the government, the cost of living and above all the weather. They are not, or at least have not been in the past, accustomed to doing anything much about any of them. This is in contrast to
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle EastLA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– In recognition of their explosive grassroots volunteer growth, the San Diego Israel Coalition, has joined the internationally leading Israel education organization, StandWithUs as its 14th chapter and to become the leading voice of Israel in San Diego. On Monday, Sept. 19, a celebration kick-off for the new chapter will feature
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