Donald H. Harrison

OpEd: Barrage of False Media Reports Undermines Support for Israel

By Steve Kramer  KFAR SABA, Israel — Israel is being castigated almost universally for its war against the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza. The animosity towards Israel for this defensive war to destroy Hamas and release 50 captives has concurrently worsened the stature of Diaspora Jews. Foreign ministers from 28 countries including Australia, France, Japan and

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International, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA

Israel-Gaza Fitting Topic for Mournful Reflection over Tisha B’Av

My heart aches for the families in Israel who continue to wait in anguish for their loved ones, still held in cruel captivity, and for a nation that continues to reel from grief too heavy to bear. … I see the devastation in Gaza, and it tears at my soul. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]

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Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Youth from Zoos in Jerusalem and San Diego Share Knowledge, Adventures

This gathering was a
celebration of the long-running youth exchange program program between the Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem (commonly called the Jerusalem Zoo) and the San Diego Zoo. [Yiftach Levy]

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Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Travel and Food, USA

Surprising Summerfest Concert Features International Selections and Women Composers

Two selections, originally listed as Chopin works and the Clarke Viola Sonata, to be performed by the Russian Pianist, Yulianna Avdeeva, 2010 first prize winner of the Chopin competition, required a substitute pianist. Avdeeva was not able to secure a visa to enter this country. [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

SDJW Publisher Seeks Successor

On August 7, I will celebrate my 80th birthday. I need a walker to get around so I can’t cover as many stories as I previously could. So, I’d like to take a less active role in San Diego’s only daily Jewish publication, which is sustained by some advertising and a loyal cadre of volunteers who contribute articles gratis. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, News Media, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Trinity Theatre Brings ‘Descendants’ to San Diego

The students came from all over San Diego from North County to East County and everywhere in between. Some were returning from previous summers on stage, while others were first timers.  It was impressive and surprising to learn that the cast only had eight full rehearsals before tech week.  Clearly, they were motivated. [Eva Trieger]

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Choosing Between Peaceful Rural France and Chaotic Urban Israel

Life in rural France has many advantages. The countryside is beautiful and pretty empty, with peaceful villages here and there, often many miles apart from one another. The few people one encounters are usually friendly, and certainly polite. The weather is generally pleasant, albeit on the cool side. So why am I longing to be back in Israel? [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

Congregations to Offer ‘Introduction to Judaism’ Classes

I always find something new when I attend an introduction to Judaism course that maybe I have forgotten about or am learning about for the first time. [Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

San Diegans Form ‘Faces of October 7th’ to Tell Real Story of Hamas’ Massacre and Kidnapping of Israelis

Shortly after the October 7th Hamas terror attacks in Israel, Shoshana Rice and Dar Halevy Feldman, two women deeply connected to college students through their work at Hillel, realized they were uniquely positioned to respond. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

B’nai B’rith: U.N. Conference on Two-State Solution an Exercise in Delusion

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is a failure: unable to provide security, unwilling for decades to engage in serious negotiations, inciting rabid anti-Semitism in its schools and its media. Instead of understanding this truth, the U.N. conference supports the PA and deems it should be rewarded with the running of Gaza post-conflict. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Opinion, Press Release, USA