Donald H. Harrison

Mommy, what is prayer?

By Leah Singer SAN DIEGO — I was reading Sunrise, Sunset to my daughter, Sophie. Sunrise, Sunset is a story using the words of the famous Fiddler on the Roof song. As I was reading the story, Sophie interrupted and asked, “Mommy, why is that man wearing a scarf?” I told Sophie it’s called a

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Jewish Religion

What to do about racial stereotyping in theatre?

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Recently, I attended a matinee performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie up in Ventura County.  I enjoyed it, and why not, my teenage grand-niece, Ashlee Ford, had the title role, and I got to see her sing, dance, and even get kissed by a fellah on stage. Afterwards, my brother Bill,

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Carol Davis, Cynthia Citron, Donald H. Harrison, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Asma Assad: no desert rose

By Matthew RJ Brodsky WASHINGTON–Asma Assad was heralded as the great white hope for reform in Syria. But that narrative was always false, and a lot of starry-eyed politicians, experts and reporters should have known better. From “A Rose in the Desert” to the target of European Union sanctions, what a difference a year has

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International

‘Passover Fairy’ answers some Money Maven-type questions

By Sheryl L. Rowling SAN DIEGO –As usual, the Money Maven needs to take a break for “tax season.”  Luckily, the Passover Fairy has agreed to answer your questions.  The Money Maven will return next time! Dear Passover Fairy, I’m trying to save money.  Passover food is so expensive!  Nobody even likes to eat matzo! 

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Jewish Religion, Sheryl Rowling

ZOA calls for U.S. acceptance of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

NEW YORK (Press Release) — The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has called upon the U.S. State Department to clarify that it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in accordance with U.S. law, following a press briefing by departmental spokeswoman, Victoria Nuland, who refused to confirm the fact. In her March 28 press briefing,  Nuland, when

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Middle East