By Kenneth Bandler NEW YORK — The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is strictly non-partisan. It abstains from taking stands on candidates and is content to let the electoral processes play out. But when the process is infected with threats of violence and disruption, it is not a candidate at issue; it is the viability of democracy itself. Violence and threat […]
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USA
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (WJC) — A special Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), attended by more than 400 delegates and observers from 67 Jewish communities, on Wednesday voted unanimously to allow WJC President Ronald S. Lauder to stand for a third consecutive term as WJC president, as stipulated by the WJC’s constitution. In a
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International
WASHINGTON, D.C. (JNS.org) President Barack Obama has nominated Merrick Garland, a Jewish judge who currently serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court to fill a vacancy left by the recent death of Judge Antonin Scalia. At a ceremony at the
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USARivlin tells Putin that Israel is concerned about Syrian border (JNS.org) Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday where the Israeli leader urged Putin to not let Iran and Hezbollah gain a stronger foothold along the Syrian border with Israel. In a joint press conference ahead of their
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Middle East
-48th in a Series- Exit 17A, Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, California — Tilly’s and Home Depot By Donald H. Harrison EL CAJON, California – Near the intersection of Johnson Avenue and Fletcher Parkway stands the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, in which the trendy tween-teen-20’s clothier Tilly’s is one of the tenants. Across the street at
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USABy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — The other day, the Old Globe offered members of the press a sneak peak at their new American musical, Rain. This wouldn’t be their first. Bright Star and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, born and bred at the Old Globe, have trod the boards of Broadway
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Travel and FoodBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – When Bruce Lightner, husband of the incumbent City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, jumped into the First District race to succeed her, there was a lot of consternation in the camp of Ray Ellis, who up to then seemed to be favored in a 1:1 race against Barbara Bry. Although
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
The Book Thief (10th Anniversary Edition) by Markus Zusak; Alfred A. Knopf; ISBN 878-0-399-55652-4; 550 pages plus bonus material covering the creative process; $19.99. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Sometimes a book comes out and, like a news article, dies after a period of time, forgotten by everyone except the author and perhaps
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. HarrisonBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Occasional expressions of concern for our safety come from overseas. Their primary worries are about Palestinians or Arabs. As I began writing this, a weatherman friend who lives in the West Bank warned me about the approach of high winds. “Stay away from swaying trees” was his message. Life is
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (WJC) — World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder on Tuesday welcomed Argentine President Mauricio Macri at a gathering of more than 400 Jewish leaders from around the world. Speaking at the opening dinner of the WJC Plenary Assembly in Buenos Aires, Lauder said: “It is not by accident that we are
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InternationalDeputy FM reveals secret ties between Israel and Indonesia (JNS.org) Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely revealed during a Knesset debate over the recent denial of Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi entry to Ramallah that Israel has unofficial secret ties with Indonesia. According to Hotovely, Israel has had “continuous contact” with Indonesia, the Jerusalem Post
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Middle East
By Yoni Peres NEVEH ESHKOL, Israel – Am Sameach, meaning “Happy People,” is a non-profit organization that was begun 10 years ago in Tel Aviv. Here in this regional council, near Israel’s border with Gaza, Am Sameach representatives help to lift Holocaust survivors and other residents from the depression and fear caused by the
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Middle East, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Last week my grandson called—his twin boys were born in San Francisco. A few days later my uncle’s granddaughter called from London—she is expecting a little boy in June. This morning my granddaughter called from Toronto—she will give birth soon too. A couple more grandsons with serious
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