NEW YORK (Press Release)– In response to Fareed Zakaria returning an award that was presented to him in 2005, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said it was “saddened, stunned and somewhat speechless” by his decision. Zakaria, the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN and a Newsweek columnist, was presented the League’s Hubert H. Humphrey First Amendment […]
By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO –The case for or against the building of the Cordoba Center (named after one of the largest and most murderous conquests in Muslim history—the 8th century establishment of the Cordoba Caliphate and the attendant genocide of Christians and Jews) roils New Yorkers and Americans alike. Left-righteous voices such as
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Middle East, USASAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Center For Lifelong Jewish Learning (CLJL) at Congregation Beth Am is presenting two one-night classes to make your High Holiday experience more meaningful. High Holidays 101: How do I Forgive? will take place Thursday August 19 at 6:15pm. This class will focus on stories and teachings meant to open your heart
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Al Solomon, Sidney Rose, Center leaders, confer with Edward Breitbard and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt Jewish Center Drive For Funds in Full Swing Southwestern Jewish Press, November 26, 1954, Pages 1, 5 Almost $80,000.00 has been raised by various directors of the Jewish Community Center in the
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By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—It’s hard to wrong with the likes of Sammy Cahn’s lyrics, Jimmy Van Heusen’s music with book by Rupert Holmes when they come up with the idea of writing a brand, spanking new musical based loosely on a theme, kinda like Robin Hood but using gangstah’s from the 60’s (Rat Pack
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Carol Davis, Theatre, Film & BroadcastWASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)- National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) Chairman Marc R. Stanley released the following statement in response to today’s Senate confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States: “The National Jewish Democratic Council heartily applauds the Senate’s vote to confirm Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme
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USABy Morton A. Klein and Dr. Daniel Mandel NEW YORK — Last week, a small item of news shed piercing light on the reason for the intractability of the Arab war on Israel. The well-known 1970s disco group, Boney M, invited by the Palestine International Festival to give a concert in Palestinian Authority (PA)-controlled Ramallah,
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Middle East, USASTOCKHOLM (WJC)– Pro-Palestinian activists of the Ship to Gaza group who took part in the flotilla at the end of May have announced they would make a new attempt to reach the Gaza Strip before the end of 2010. “We are going to send a flotilla if the siege is not lifted,” spokesman Dror Feiler told
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Middle EastWASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has issued a ruling against the Russian government for its refusal to return a library of historic books and documents to the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The documents seized by the Nazis were transferred by the Soviet Red Army as war booty to the Russian State Military Archive. In an order
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USANAKOURA CROSSING, Israel-Lebanon Border (WJC)–The peacekeeping force of the United Nations in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) has confirmed that Israeli forces were pruning trees located on Israeli territory before an exchange of fire with Lebanese troops. An UNIFIL statement largely vindicated Israel’s account of how the fighting, in which one Israeli and two Lebanese soldiers as
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Middle East, USACompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Three Synagogues Observe Tercentenary Sabbath Southwestern Jewish Press, November 12, 1954, Page 9 In accordance with the call issued to all Synagogues by the Synagogue Council of America, the official voice of all Orthodox, Conservative and Reform Congregations, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn has invited the Rabbis and members
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Adventures in SD History, USASAN DIEGO (SDJW)– Marti Emerald has voted with the San Diego City Council’s majority to place a ½ cent sales tax increase on the city ballot—an increase, which boost the levy from 8.75 percent to 9.25 percent. After doing so, the 7th District Councilwoman issued a statement, explaining her siding with the majority in the
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The College Avenue Older Adult Center, operated by Jewish Family Service inside the Beth Jacob Congregation facility at 4855 College Avenue, announces the following activities for September 2010: Mondays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson (10 –
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San Diego CalendarNEW YORK (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Wednesday submitted recommendations to a trio of federal agencies on how the U.S. government can more effectively address the issue of bullying and cyberbullying. The recommendations come in advance of an upcoming Federal Bullying Prevention Summit, scheduled to convene August 11-12 in Washington, D.C. “The
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