Donald H. Harrison

King Juan Carlos awarded for promoting tolerance, reconciliation

MADRID (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 Food

Netanyahu offers temporary settlement freeze for recognition of Israel as ‘Jewish’ state

JERUSLAEM (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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Middle East

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 1, 1955, Part 6

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 County

Endorsements: Block for Assembly; Wayne for San Diego City Council

SAN 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

‘Road to Mecca’ finds its own light at SD Rep.

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

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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Rescuer Horst Lantzsh receives posthumous ‘Courage to Care’ Award

NEW 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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Travel and Food

MERIA editor Barry Rubin addresses Middle East peace process Oct. 14

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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Middle East

ADL says Israel’s proposed citizenship oath should apply to all immigrants

NEW YORK (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Monday, Oct. 11, called on the government of Israel to extend a proposed amendment to the citizenship law to cover all immigrants seeking citizenship. Under the 1952 Citizenship Law, naturalized immigrants currently declare:  “… I will be a loyal national of the State of Israel.” 

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Middle East

Alternatives to plastic surgery subject of Seacrest luncheon

ENCINITAS, California  (Press Release) – The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities held a special ladies’ luncheon on Thursday, October 7,  featuring expert speakers that explored “Alternatives to Plastic Surgery.” Topics included Accent XL Laser, ReFirme™ Skin Tightening, Harmony™ Laser, Elos™ Skin Rejuvenation, injectibles such as Botox and dermal fillers, permanent makeup and micro

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San Diego Calendar, San Diego County

Israeli researcher says mental well being often depends on patients’ personal ‘time trajectories’

TEL AVIV (Press Release) ― In life, we’re told, we must take the good with the bad, and how we view these life events determines our well-being and ability to adjust. But according to Prof. Dov Shmotkin of Tel Aviv University’s Department of Psychology, you need more than the right attitude to successfully negotiate the vicissitudes

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Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food

Commentary: Tea Parties and tempests in tea pots

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — While American politics are currently being roiled by Tea Parties, and their capacity to capture Republican Party nominations by individuals who had admitted to an affinity with witchcraft and liked to dress in the uniform of the most reprehensible unit of the Nazi army, Israeli politics are currently being roiled

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Scholars say universities must protect Jews, other religious minorities

SAN FRANCISCO (Press Release)–  As North American Jewish college students return to campus this Fall, their security on some campuses has been questioned by a leading group of antisemitism scholars in a statement on “Contemporary Antisemitism in Higher Education:  Manifestations, Sources, and Responses.”  Assembled for two weeks, July 26 – August 6, 2010, at the U.S.

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USA

Janine Strauss will direct global affairs for Nefesh B’Nefesh

JERUSALEM (Press Release) — Nefesh B’Nefesh on Monday, Oct. 11,  announced the appointment of former CEO of the Israel Tennis Center Adv. Janine Strauss to the position of Director of Global Affairs. As part of her role at Nefesh B’Nefesh, Strauss will be working closely with friends and supporters of the organization around the world to expand and

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Middle East