MIAMI (Press Release)– In addition to prayer services, group dialogues and peace finding missions, music has increasingly become a venue for nurturing relationships between Christians and Jews among local communities. To further the message of building understanding among the two faiths, the Holy See is creating additional opportunities to worship through music. Sixteen members of […]
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Travel and FoodBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The issue of Israel as a Jewish state is currently at the top of the blah blah agenda, with two issues adding to the noise and creating some confusion. One is the proposal that passed the government (but is some distance from becoming law) requiring new non-Jewish citizens to swear allegiance to
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle EastSAN DIEGO — Two veteran members of Congress, who also are members of our Jewish community, deserve reelection to Congress. They are Bob Filner and Susan Davis, both Democrats. Filner currently serves as chairman of the House Veteran Affairs Committee, and has campaigned tirelessly for recognizing the rights and needs of veterans. He is particularly
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Jewish ReligionWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) has launched ads in Missouri and Pennsylvania calling on Democrats Robin Carnahan and Joe Sestak to give back the campaign contributions they received from J Street PAC. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said: “It’s important that when someone is seeking the trust and support of the
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USANEW YORK (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino for a series of anti-gay remarks, including his assertion that children should not be “brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid or successful option.” Ron Meier, ADL New York Regional Director, issued the following statement: “We are
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USATEL AVIV (Press Release)― When it comes to gambling, many people rely on game theory, a branch of applied mathematics that attempts to measure the choices of others to inform their own decisions. It’s used in economics, politics, medicine ― and, of course, Las Vegas. But recent findings from a Tel Aviv University researcher suggest
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Science, Medicine, & EducationHAVANA – In a three-day series of interviews in September with correspondent Jeffrey Goldberg, Fidel Castro reflected upon anti-Semitism, Iran and Israel. He told of believing as a child that the Jews killed Jesus, but not knowing exactly what a Jew was. He reflected that Jews have been persecuted for 2,000 years, and may have
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Travel and FoodMADRID (WJC)–The European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation (ECTR), which operates under the auspices of the European Jewish Congress (EJC), has bestowed Spanish King Juan Carlos with the first ever European Medal of Tolerance. The award was conferred on the king on Monday in Madrid by the co-chairmen of the ECTR, former Polish President Aleksander
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Travel and FoodJERUSLAEM (WJC)–Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to extend a temporary construction freeze in West Bank settlements if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish state. President Mahmoud Abbas immediately rejected the offer. “If the Palestinian leadership will say unequivocally to its people that it recognizes Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, I
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff T.I. Sisterhood Slates Family Night Apr. 17 Southwestern Jewish Press, April 1, 1955, Page 15 “Fun and food” will be featured at the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Family night on Sunday, April 17, 1955, at the Synagogue Recreation Center, announced Betty Feller, general chairman for the evening. The home-made
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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO — San Diego Jewish World is delighted to recommend two Democratic members of our Jewish community for your consideration on the November 2 ballot: State Assemblyman Marty Block for reelection in the 78th Assembly District , and former State Assemblyman Howard Wayne for the open 6th District of the San Diego City Council. Both
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO– South African Playwright Athol Fugard’s Road to Mecca is currently being mounted on the Lyceum Stage at The San Diego Repertory Theatre. Fugard’s beautifully written drama stars Kandis Chappell (Helen), Amanda Sitton (Elsa) and Armin Shimerman (Marius Byleveld) who are all at their peak. Associate artistic director Todd Salovey directs
‘Road to Mecca’ finds its own light at SD Rep. Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastNEW YORK (Press Release) –The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) posthumously honored Horst Lantzsch for his courage and bravery in defying the Nazis to save his Jewish friend from a concentration camp during the Holocaust. The ADL Courage to Care Award, which honors rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust era, was presented to Lantzsch’s daughter, Ursula E.
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LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — A free lecture about “Israel’s Struggle for Peace and Legitimacy” will feature Middle East expert, Professor Barry Rubin on Thursday, October 14, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art at 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037. The event is presented by
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