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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, October 1, 1954, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Tickets Go On Sale For Mrs. F.D.R. Talk Southwestern Jewish Press, October 1, 1954, Pages 1, 8 Invitations have been mailed this week inviting members of the Jewish community to participate as “Patrons” in presenting Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 11th at 8 p.m. Patrons, besides receiving

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Commentary:Tisha B’Av feels more auspicious in Jerusalem than elsewhere

By Judy Lash Balint JERUSALEM — I’ve never been in Tel Aviv or Haifa for Tisha B’Av, but my guess is that it probably doesn’t feel too much different than Tisha B’Av in Seattle–a few hardy souls sitting on the floor of their synagogues in the evening and then spending the day itself struggling to

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Commentary:U.S. pressing Israel for territorial concessions in trade for defensive weapons

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Andrew J. Shapiro, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, was dispatched last Friday to the Brookings Institution to advance the charm offensive that seeks to convince Israelis and American supporters of Israel that the Obama Administration is Israel’s best friend. He worked hard, but his bottom line was

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 8

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 14 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant (Note: During Irving Stone’s tour of military duty, this issue of the column has been written by his wife, Rosanne Stone) Be Yourself – In Atlantic City a few

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Jundullah movement terrorizing eastern Iran

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. –Thursday, July 15,  was designated “Revolutionary Guard Day” by the Iranian government. The same day, two bombs exploded in a mosque in the city of Zahedan, in southeastern Iran. According to Iranian reports, two suicide bombers entered the mosque and detonated themselves, killing 30 and injuring more than 100 people. The

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The mystical pull of Jerusalem

By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — This Shabbat has a special name. It is called “Shabbat Chazon,” after the first few words of the Haftarah. The Haftarah contains the dire prophecy/vision (“chazon”) of the prophet Isaiah concerning the impending destruction of Jerusalem. Isaiah’s prophecy is traditionally read on the Shabbat preceding Tisha B’Av, the

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Ranking State Department official describes U.S. efforts to preserve Israel's 'Qualitative Military Edge'

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is a transcript of comments on Israel by Andrew J. Shapiro, assistant secretary of State for political-military affairs as prepared for delivery Friday at the Brookings Saban Center for Middle East Policy: Good morning. I am particularly pleased to be here at the Saban Center to address the Obama Administration’s enduring commitment to

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 17, 1954, Part 4

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Since 1854: A Noted Historian Views American Jewry’s Last Century Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, pages 6, 7 By Dr Salo W. Baron, president, American Jewish Historical Society When one looks back on the past 100 years, one finds that that period started as a period of

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U.S. commitment to Israel 'not negotiable' — Ambassador Susan Rice

NEW YORK (Press Release)–At a tribute reception Wednesday for outgoing Israeli UN Ambassador Gabriela Shalev and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Daniel Carmon as well as Consul General of Israel Asaf Shariv and Deputy Consul General of Israel Benjamin Krasna hosted by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and Israel Bonds,

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