Donald H. Harrison

Middle East Roundup: October 16, 2015

Israel to cut off Palestinian Authority payments to imprisoned terrorists (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) The Israeli Diplomatic-Security Cabinet decided Thursday to actively counter Palestinian Authority policies through which terrorists imprisoned in Israel are eligible for monthly wages. In 2012, Ramallah’s payments to terrorists exceeded $19 million. The ministers have instructed Israeli intelligence agencies to gather

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Middle East

So far Israel is passive in face of Jerusalem intifada

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — We have been in a condition of responding defensively to an increase in violence, similar to how Israel has acted several times when pressed. During those times its officials go through long meetings when they listen to security professionals and ponder the alternatives. They are also building credit with overseas

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Taiwan entries included in S.D. Asian Film Festival

By Dan Bloom​ ​​ ​CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — The 16th San Diego Asian Film Festival gets underway on Thursday, November 5, and features great movies during its 10-day run. Presented by Pacific Arts Movement, the SDAFF is the largest showcase of Asian cinema on the West Coast with more than 130 films and programs from

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San Diego Calendar, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

I-8 Jewish Travel: Flowing waters of justice

  -26th in a Series– Exit 10, College Avenue, San Diego ~ Temple Emanu-El By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Temple Emanu-El, swathed in Jerusalem stone, houses a Reform congregation that has occupied this property in the Del Cerro neighborhood since 1978.  Initially, there was a former Baptist church where the courtyard and sanctuary stand

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Travel and Food

‘Healing Wars’ depicts post- war pain

By Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California – Some dances are celebrations of joy, others are moods given life by gestures and arabesques, still others offer a history of untold pain and unwelcome suffering.  Healing Wars kicked off the La Jolla Playhouse WoW Festival with its West Coast Premiere last week. Jewish author, choreographer and performer, Liz

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Eva Trieger, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Jewish Federation collects for Israeli terror victims

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The following statement was distributed on Wednesday, Oct. 14, by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County: As terrible violence continues to escalate in Israel, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) remain deeply troubled and compassionate for those affected by this untenable

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Middle East, San Diego County