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By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Increasingly, Congressman Bob Filner (D-San Diego) is showing his disdain for Israel and, along with it, the American Jewish communty which holds it dear. Having in the last several years refused to sign a resolution condemning the Goldstone Report, which former South African Judge Richard Goldstone himself later renounced, […]
Filner again distances himself from Israel Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Liam Dillon, who is distinguishing himself as a political reporter for the Voice of San Diego, has reported that Democratic County Chairman Jess Durfee has threatened to oppose any Democrat running for office who has endorsed a Republican candidate against a Democrat in a non-partisan race. To
Will Israel be a factor in S.D. Mayor’s race? Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonFollowing updates and corrects previous version By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—It was no surprise that Sheriff Bill Gore endorsed his former boss, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. After serving as the FBI special agent in charge in San Diego and before joining the sheriff’s department as Number 2 to Sheriff Bill Kolender, Gore
Sometimes gore-y details are not surprising Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – About the only thing good I can think about the circumcision battle in San Francisco is that it has brought the Muslim and Jewish communities together in defense of their religious freedom and parents’ right to choose what is best for their children. Bringing action to prevent a
JCRC in San Francisco is activist; what will San Diego’s be like? Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—I believe that Alan Bersin, a member of our Jewish community who served as a U.S. Attorney in San Diego and later as San Diego Unified School District superintendent, may have shown me a way to persuade my wife that we should get another dog. We had one dog that
At last, maybe, a pathway to a new dog! Read More »
Donald H. Harrison
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, I’m in Therapy! is a stand-up comedy act in which comedian Ron Tobin gets to sit down at a piano bench and in an arm chair—supposedly located in the empty office of a psychiatrist—while performing his shtick. And it’s good that this script
Multicultural shtick in ‘My Mother’s Italian My Father’s Jewish…’ Read More »
Donald H. Harrison
By Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO–Last Sunday afternoon, at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, TICO presented a cleverly conceived concert inspired by celestial bodies in space. The music was accompanied by fascinating screen projections assembled by George Varga, astronomy volunteer at Mission Trails Regional Park. I sat next to the editor of sdjewishworld.com and his ten-year-old grandson, who
TICO’s ‘Star Trek’ concert lures next generation Read More »
Eileen WingardBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — The press releases from Washington are forever interesting. For example, astronaut Mark Kelly, the final commander of space shuttle Endeavor, has announced his retirement from NASA to spend more time with his wife, Congressman Gabrielle Giffords, who is recuperating from the injuries she sustained when a madman opened fire in
What I might not know if I didn’t read press releases Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Eileen Wingard WASHINGTON, D.C. — A hightlight of the 2011 Lipinsky Jewish Arts Festival at the Lyceum Theatre, The Witches of Lublin, an original audio drama by Ellen Kushner, Elizabeth Schwartz and Yale Strom, directed by Elizabeth Schwartz, proved to be a gripping story, beautifully portrayed by some of the Southland’s most talented actors.
‘The Witches of Lublin’ served up a tasty brew Read More »
Eileen Wingard
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth article in the World-At-Home series, in which we posit that one can “travel” around the world without leaving San Diego County, through interactions with the people and resources within the county. By Donald H. Harrison CARLSBAD, California –When Ana Reyes recalled her stint of a few summers ago as
‘Amigos’ volunteer builds cement and human bridges in Nicaraguan hamlet of El Quebrachal Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Tom Blair reported in his San Diego Union-Tribune column on Friday, June 17, that some Democrats were backing Republican Bonnie Dumanis in the approaching officially non-partisan race for mayor, and suggested that Democrat Bob Filner should take note. The veteran columnist listed Murray and Elaine Galinson, Lynn
S.D. mayoral battle is on for Jewish vote, financial backing Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—While I shudder at the crudity exhibited by some members of the audience during the New York City press conference in which Anthony Weiner announced his resignation on Thursday, June 16, from Congress, there was an element of poetic justice to it. By sending to women lewd photos of himself
Weiner’s resignation was the right decision Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USA
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO–A day after the House of Israel’s grand reopening, board member Arnold Flick opened up the Balboa Park cottage again on Monday, June 13, to permit visiting Israeli veterinarian Yonatan Peres to take a look. Peres, whose father is President Shimon Peres of Israel, expressed pleasure over
Insider tells of Israel’s many accomplishments Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Congressman Brad Sherman has announced from his Washington office that he has introduced legislation that would preclude San Francisco and other municipalities from banning the practice of circumcision within their municipal boundaries. The Jewish Democrat, who represents a portion of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, said in a
Congressman seeks to preempt municipal action on circumcision Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USA