By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California–The other day, I came across an interesting story, worthy of a Sherlock Holmes tale. Some time ago in 2011, Lubavitcher women sponsored a special collection for Shaarei Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. Deena Yellin writes, “The herd of brightly-colored stuffed animals filled our front porch with all the panache of […]
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiCHULA VISTA, California (Press Release)–Temple Beth Sholom is hosting two upcoming events. On Friday, Jan. 20th at 7:30 p.m., a member of the Israeli consulate will speak about Israel, Iran and Gaza. This will take place during regular Friday Shabbat services. The second event is a symposium on Happiness. Drs. Julio Armenta, Mark Kapolowitz, and
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Travel and Food
By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — A Separation is probably one of the best films of the year. But it should come with a warning label, because it is not for the faint of heart. It is so intense that it can tie your stomach in knots, and you may have a hard time breathing.
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Cynthia CitronCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Council Rummage Sale Set for Nov. 18 Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 5 “Rummage-rama,” sponsored by the Natonal Council of Jewish Women, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 18, according to Mrs. Bernard Arenson, chairman. Each donor of merchandise will receive a ticket towards drawings to
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Adventures in SD HistoryBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Several of the items in today’s news are not of the world shaking variety that will provoke unrest in the Middle East, Washington, or even among the American Jewish community, but each contributes their increment to understanding this country. First is the proposal of the Prime Minister to move
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle EastBy Doni Jozef, LMSW CEDARHURST, N.Y. — “Can you talk some sense into my kid?” I get this request pretty often. And my answer is: no. I can’t talk sense into people. If I could, I’d charge a lot more for what I do. I’m not in the business of convincing. I’m in the business
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Travel and Food
“[My] book is telling the Jews to reclaim Jesus, the authentic Jesus, the historical Jesus, the Jewish Jesus” and to be inspired by his “beautiful” teachings, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach said this week in Jerusalem. By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California –Shmuley Boteach reminds me a lot of Paul, the Apostle. In fact, I
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Press Notes Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 3 By Julia Kaufman “Pieces of pleasantry and mirth have strange power in them to allay the heats and tumults of our spirits” — Benjamin Franklin Picture Magic — With a few strokes of the pen a cartoonist can
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Adventures in SD History
By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Just in case you thought the Cold War was over, please look at Syria. Please look at Syria anyhow and consider Libya. Prompted by the (credible) threat of massacres in Libya, the West jumped to oust Gaddafi – don’t let them tell you it was about doctors,
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InternationalBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Israeli and Palestinian officials have met for the first time in months, exchanged documents, and plan to meet again. The meeting came after prolonged pressure from the “Quartet” of US, European Union, UN, and Russia. The location in Amman shows Jordanian interest. We have nothing more than unsubstantiated
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By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — Israel’s Minister of Justice Ya’akov Ne’eman (Yankele to Prime Minister Netanyahu, we’re told) is said to have described Israel’s quality newspaper Ha’aretz as Der Sturmer, the notorious anti-Jewish publication in Nazi Germany. (To call Jewish foes Nazis has become a despicable habit among Israelis, including public figures). Ha’aretz has
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Middle East
By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — One of the more noticeable differences between Reform and more traditional worship services is how the congregation says the first two lines of the Sh’ma. Most Reform congregations stand for the Sh’ma while more traditional congregations remain seated. Additionally, Reform congregations say the second line of the
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Jewish Religion
Jewish War Vet Leader Criticizes U.S. Stand on Israel Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Pages 1, 3 Ben Kaufman, National Executive Director of the Jewish War Vets of the U.S. and one of only two living Jews holding the Congressional Medal of Honor, told a near capacity audience at the Friday night services, October
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Adventures in SD History
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO– I should like to acknowledge a debt to three musicians whom I’ve never met, but whose fine work has made some historical research quite a bit easier. Their names are Yael Weiss, Mark Kaplan and Clancy Newman. Respectively, they play the piano, violin, and cello. Last year, Bridge Records
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