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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, USABy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – There are two photos of Jewish members of the U.S. Congress in the news . One we’d like to see a lot more of; the other a lot less. The first, of course, is that of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who has been in physical rehabilitation ever since January
Tales of two congressional photos Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USA
Editor’s Note This article focusing on Honduras is the fifth in the World-At-Home series, in which we posit that it’s possible to “travel” around the world without leaving San Diego County, through visits to local venues and interviews with San Diegans involved in diverse foreign projects. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – When Tamar
Peeling back labor misunderstandings on a Honduran banana plantation Read More »
Donald H. Harrison
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – The House of Israel’s membership on Sunday celebrated the Balboa Park institution’s transformation from what some had called an “embarrassment” to what City Councilman Todd Gloria described as the “best” of the national cottages that comprise the 75-year-old House of Pacific Relations. The House of
House of Israel is rededicated with modernized interior Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Three family members of different ages and interests decided to tour four art museums in counterclockwise direction in Balboa Park—the Museum of Photographic Arts, the Timken Art Gallery, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the Mingei International Museum. One family member, my grandson, Shor, 10, loves to
3 generations find pleasure at 4 Balboa Park art museums Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – In CJ, the quarterly magazine of Conservative Judaism, two rabbis – Aaron Alexander and Daniel Greyber – have authored an article entitled, “Tefillin On A Plane.” It recalls the time when an Alaska Airlines Flight was boarded by FBI agents in Los Angeles investigating some Orthodox men who
An airborn, interreligious learning opportunity Read More »
Donald H. Harrison