Donald H. Harrison

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, December 13, 1957, Part 4

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Adventures in SD History

ZOA recites background of Brooklyn College apology

NEW YORK (Press Release)– The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) described itself as “pleased and proud” to announce that Brooklyn College President Karen L. Gould issued a public statement last Friday, apologizing in full to the four Jewish students who were forcibly thrown out of an anti-Israel, anti-Semitic boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) event at

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

ADL praises NCL for dropping Tunisia calls

NEW YORK (Press Release) –The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday, March 11,  praised Norwegian Cruise Line for its “courageous and responsible” decision to cancel all port calls to Tunisia following the Tunisian government’s refusal to allow Israeli passport holders to disembark from the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. “We applaud the courageous and responsible decision of

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Middle East

Injecting neurons may aid Alzheimer’s patients

TEL AVIV (Press Release) — Alzheimer’s disease is the most widespread degenerative neurological disorder in the world. Over five million Americans live with it, and one in three senior citizens will die with the disease or a similar form of dementia. While memory loss is a common symptom of Alzheimer’s, other behavioral manifestations — depression,

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Science, Medicine, & Education

Susan Turnbull new JCPA chair

ATLANTA, Georgia (Press Release)– Maryland’s Susan W. Turnbull was elected chair of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs Tuesday, March 11, at the JCPA’s Plenum in Atlanta. Turnbull will succeed outgoing chair, Larry Gold. “I have had the honor of working with Susan for many years in multiple capacities – as a member of our

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USA

JNS news briefs: March 11, 2014

Riots in Amman after shooting of Jordanian citizen who attacked Israeli soldier (JNS.org) Riots broke out in Amman following Monday’s incident in which a Jordanian citizen was shot and killed at the Allenby Bridge crossing between the West Bank and Jordan after he apparently attacked an Israeli soldier. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the

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International

The architect’s vision of Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson JERUSALEM–Not long ago I was privileged to hear renowned architect Arthur Spector give a talk about the new Hadassah Hospital building at Ein Kerem designed by his firm. Leaving aside the financial aspect of the building, which has aroused some controversy, Spector proceeded to provide his audience with a fascinating insight into

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Science, Medicine, & Education

ADL to lead int’l group of police to Israel

NEW YORK (Press Release)–A delegation of law enforcement executives from around the globe are participating in an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Counter-Terrorism Seminar (NCTS) in Israel from March 8-16, meeting with security experts, intelligence analysts, and commanders in the Israel National Police to learn about effective methods of terror attack prevention and response. As part

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