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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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Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) and his wife Sarah Bloom, disclosed in a moving essay that their son Tommy, who was eulogized during the opening day of Congress by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, had committed suicide while in the throes of severe depression. [Donald H. Harrison]
Rep. Raskin’s moving tribute to son who took his life Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, USAJewish elected officials, reflecting partisan divisions in the country, are split over the validity of Joe Biden’s election as President, whether Donald Trump is culpable for the mob that attacked and ransacked the Capitol building resulting in five deaths, and what, if anything, should be done about Trump in the days remaining before his term ends, and Biden’s begins, on Wednesday, January 20th. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish members of Congress divided on Trump Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County, USAAnger and optimism are mixed in the national dialogue over the events at the nation’s Capitol on January 6th. The anger is expressed in response to the attack on the Capitol in which five people died, including a Capitol policeman whose head was bashed in by someone wielding a fire extinguisher, and a rioter from San Diego who was shot by a policeman inside the Capitol building. The optimism stems from the hopes that positive steps toward healing the nation’s divisions will be taken during President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration aided by Democratic majorities in both houses of Congress. [Donald H. Harrison]
National Dialogue Mixes Anger and Optimism Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, USA
Orwell wrote with precision, “Good prose is like a window pane.” He described four motivations for writing: Sheer egoism, esthetic enthusiasm, historical impulse and political purpose. [Oliver B. Pollak, Ph.D., J.D]
Why We Write: Author’s 100th SDJW Story Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Oliver PollakAmong those calling for Trump’s immediate removal are a number of Jewish Democratic members of both houses. The list, still growing, included when this article went to press. {Donald H. Harrison]
Some Jewish Solons Join Oust-Trump Movement Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USABecause of the disruptions and criminal trespass at the Capitol by a mob of President Trump’s supporters, some may be tempted to remember January 6, 2021, as one of the worst days for American democracy. And they would be right! Our coverage may be found in companion articles about the demonstration that turned violent and forced postponement of the counting of the Electoral College votes by a joint session of Congress. Ironically, January 6, 2021, also was one of American democracy’s best days because it demonstrated that racism and anti-Semitism, at least in the halls of government and in the polling places of Georgia, are on the wane. Furthermore, the value that Americans place on racial and religious diversity is on full display. [Donald H. Harrison]
January 6 was the worst and best of times Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USACounty Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, in a demonstration of bipartisanship on Tuesday, Jan. 5, yielded the ceremonial board position of chairman pro tempore to County Supervisor Joel Anderson after she was nominated to the position by Supervisor Nora Vargas, who had also successfully nominated herself for vice chair and County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher as board chair. [Donald H. Harrison]
Lawson-Remer receives major committee assignments Read More »
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Sworn in today (Monday, Jan. 4) as the 3rd District San Diego County Supervisor, Terra Lawson-Remer laid out an ambitious agenda for herself that included “an evidence-based” campaign against COVID-19, extending a financial “lifeline” to small businesses and workers in San Diego County; implementing a climate action plan; promoting racial justice; fighting homelessness; developing affordable housing; protecting the coastline; guarding against pollution-promoting urban sprawl; lessening the threat of wildfires; providing care for seniors, children, adults with mental or behavioral issues; assisting immigrants; and supporting the arts. [Donald H. Harrison]
Lawson-Remer tells ambitious agenda as new County Supervisor Read More »
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) cast her first vote in the 117th Congress on Sunday to reelect Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) as Speaker of the House in a 216-209 victory over Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield). With many members of the Progressive wing of the Democratic party, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) waiting until after the 7th and last group cast their votes, McCarthy was leading Pelosi 194-189. Then Ocasio-Cortez and other members who had not yet voted were given another chance to do so, resulting in a surge of votes for Pelosi and her victory. [Donald H. Harrison]
Pam Ferris, president and CEO of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities in suburban Encinitas, says the day that CVS Health administered the first round of Pfizer vaccine shots to staff and residents was also a day of music, deli sandwiches, lollipops and celebratory stickers given to those who were vaccinated. [Donald H. Harrison]
Seacrest Village staff, nursing home residents receive first Pfizer vaccine shot Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyCongratulations are due to Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, who announced the wording of his country’s National Anthem has been changed to be more inclusive of Australia’s indigenous people, who were on the continent thousands of years before the British colonial era began. [Donald H. Harrison]
Changing National Anthems to be More Inclusive Read More »
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With many people ignoring health regulations intended to curtail the spread of the Covid19 virus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order on Wednesday allowing for fines of up to $1,000 “for those who blatantly defy provisions of State orders or the San Diego County public health order.” The measure, which went into effect at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night, was intended to bolster the following state and local regulations: {Donald H. Harrison]
Every time there’s a new development in the unfolding fraud cases against disgraced Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway and his associates, even more questions seem to arise.The San Diego Union-Tribune reported this morning that Rotem Cooper, 54, had pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he made fake contributions to the Friendship Circle, an organization created by Goldstein to reach out to people with developmental disabilities. But, Goldstein returned 90 percent of the contribution back to Cooper, while certifying the full amount had been donated for tax purposes. Cooper’s “contribution” triggered a matching contribution from Qualcomm, where he worked as an engineering manager, which Goldstein then split with someone named “Y.H,” who is described as “the director of a religious congregation and community organization located in San Diego.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Guilty plea in Goldstein case raises many questions Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAShould faculty at the state-funded University of California at Merced be teaching the following? “The Zionist Brain” is divided into such sections as “Frontal Money Lobe,” “World Domination Lobe,” “Control,” “Land Usurpation,” and “Elitism.” Or how about this? “The Zionists and IsraHell interest have embedded themselves in every component of the American system, media, banking, policy, commerce … just a veneer of serving US interest and population – everyone pretends that is the case.” [Donald H. Harrison]
StandWithUs Calls Out Jew-hating UC Merced Professor Read More »
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