Donald H. Harrison

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Donald H. Harrison is the publisher and editor of San Diego Jewish World. 

Harrison began his journalism career in 1962 on the UCLA Daily Bruin.  Following graduation he joined the staff of the Associated Press, and later became politics writer for The San Diego Union.  Afterwards he pursued a career in tourism, helping to establish San Diego’s Cruise Ship Program as well as Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego.  He also wrote for such Jewish publications as the San Diego Jewish Press Heritage and San Diego Jewish Times before starting San Diego Jewish World in 2007.

Don’s  latest work is the three-volume Schlepping and Schmoozing Along the Interstate 5.  

He is the author of six previous books.  Those with links may be obtained on Amazon.

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PBS documentary examines lives of Iranian-Americans

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — We Jews, especially, know the story of immigrants who have come to America seeking economic opportunity.  We recall how the older generation tried to hold onto the mother tongue, but how the younger generation quickly embraced English and American ways.  We know that every generation of immigrants, from […]

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Harrison named to Journal of San Diego History editorial board

SAN DIEGO — The Journal of San Diego History has added San Diego Jewish World publisher Donald H. Harrison to its editorial board,  the Journal’s co-editors,  Drs.  Molly McClain and Iris Engstrand, have announced. Harrison, author of a biography of San Diego pioneer Louis Rose and numerous articles on San Diego Jewish history, “will provide

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At 107, Mrs. Simon expresses concern for Armed Forces

  Story and photo by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – With Veterans Day having been observed in the United States earlier this month—and warfare between Israel and Gaza having dominated recent headlines – Laura Simon told  a luncheon celebrating her 107th birthday about one of the first times she thought about soldiers and wars. It was

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Patinkin concert caps Beth Israel sesquicentennial

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Congregation Beth Israel closed out the celebration of its sesquicentennial year with a nostalgic concert by Mandy Patinkin on Saturday evening, November 17, at Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. Patinkin, who has had starring roles on Broadway, in movies and in television series, took the Qualcomm stage following

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Israeli singer admires African-American gospel and blues

SAN DIEGO– One of Israel’s foremost performers of Yemenite music — Sagiv Cohen — says he finds surprising similarities in mood and lyrics between the historic songs of African-Americans and those of the Jews of Yemen. In San Diego on a private family visit, Cohen explained that both peoples — African-Americans during the time of

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Jewish candidates prevail in local San Diego races

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO– Jewish candidates, noticeably Congressman Bob Filner in the San Diego mayoral race, came out on top in semi-official returns in local political races, but his contest it won’t be decided until after absentee and provisional ballots are counted. With all 784 of the city’s  precincts counted,  Filner led City

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Recapping SDJW’s political endorsements for Nov. 6

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –Here is a  recap of our bipartisan endorsements for national, state and local offices. In making our independent evaluations, we paid particular attention to American Jewish community concerns, both foreign and domestic. President — Mitt Romney U.S. Senator — Dianne Feinstein Congress, 51st District — Juan Vargas Congress, 52nd District

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