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By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Spending a few days in a luxurious hotel by the Dead Sea induces a sense of well-being, of physical and mental peace. The air is still pleasantly warm, and has not yet reached the burning heat of summer. The décor of the hotel is aesthetic and comfortable, and […]
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle EastBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – As Thursday, March 10, dawned there were 39 would-be candidates for seven municipal offices in San Diego, including the offices of mayor, city attorney, and five city council positions. At the end of the business day, 36 candidates were left. The other three failed to return their nominating
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, USA
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – In my mail came a book of poetry for review, unbidden, a gift from its author, a stranger to me. Titled Above History, Behind Time, it contained the thoughts of Nathan Carliner Goldman, PhD, who is a professor of government at the College of the Mainland in Texas
Poet Nathan C. Goldman reflects on Jewish themes Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion
-47th in a Series – Exit 16, Main Street, El Cajon — California Metals By Donald H. Harrison EL CAJON, California – Like peddling, the “junk business” was especially attractive to entrepreneurs because they didn’t need a lot of capital to get started. Many Jews, among other groups of immigrants, began their business careers this way. Jerry
I-8 Jewish Travel: From junk to recycling Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Travel and FoodNetanyahu to Biden: Israel’s ties with Arab states ‘solid base’ for peace, stability (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) In a joint press conference with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s failure to condemn Tuesday’s Palestinian terrorist attacks in Israel. Speaking of
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle EastBy Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Three outstanding local poets will be featured on Tuesday evening, March 22, at 7 p.m. at the next Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices evening in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. Nina Garin is a San Diego native who serves as an arts journalist for the
Garin, Heller, Rainbeau- Heart to recite their works Read More »
Eileen Wingard, San Diego Calendar, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Former congresswoman discusses politics and local feminist history By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Former Democratic Congresswoman Lynn Schenk, who also served as chief of staff to former California Gov. Gray Davis and today is backing Hillary Clinton for President, says she finds it strange that some young women today tell pollsters that it doesn’t
Anachnu: Former U.S. Rep. Lynn Schenk Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — O. J. Simpson is back in the news, as we learn of a knife that is being examined by the Los Angeles Police Department. Might it be the murder weapon used to kill Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman? O. J. Simpson has a connection to Israeli
Jewish trivia question: O.J and Bibi Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — If you haven’t come across the ubiquitous word “mindfulness” over the last year or so, perhaps it’d be a good idea to read this. You see, there’s a love fest going on with mindfulness and it has captured the attention of nearly every magazine, self-help and coaching-therapy
Jewish mindfulness — being fully aware and accepting Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
By Donald H. Harrison SPRING VALLEY, California — Since 1983, Noah Homes has been offering refuge to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides residences and caretakers for 70 people spread over eight homes with such Spanish names as Casa de Fe (Faith) and Casa de Paz (Peace.) Currently the charitable organization, which was
Noah and his animals source of joy at Noah Homes Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County
By Donald H. Harrison SPRING VALLEY, California – La Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club honored four women on Saturday, March 5, for their advocacy in behalf of Syrian refugees, victims of sex trafficking, survivors of torture, and abused wild animals. Besides a certificate of appreciation and half the proceeds from the tea for them to donate
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Donald H. Harrison, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, The World We ShareBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO─ Mitt Romney delivered a speech warning Republicans against electing Donald Trump as their party’s candidate for president. Later at a private dinner for wealthy Republican donors, he was overheard saying: “There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for Trump no matter what…who hate the government, who believe
Humoring the Headlines: March 5, 2016 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & SatireBy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — Zion is a synonym for Jerusalem and for Israel. Zionism is the belief that Jews should have their own nation in their ancestral homeland dating back 4,000 years. Zionists don’t limit their aspirations to living only in Jerusalem; they want to live throughout the Land of Israel and
Friends of Zion Museum tells story of Israel Read More »
Middle East, Steve Kramer(Following updates and corrects previous version) By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO– For those supporters of First District City Council candidate Barbara Bry who believed her chances against businessman Ray Ellis are better in the November general election than in the June primary contest, the beginning of March brought some good news and bad
Surprise candidates in the 1st District City Council race Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County