By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — In a speech on the evening of March 23, 2023, after mass disruptions (a “Day of Paralysis”) were held throughout Israel, Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu stated that his government was, “determined to responsibly advance a reform that will bring back the correct balance between the branches [courts & […]
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Israel, Opinion, Steve Kramer, USA
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Times are hard at the moment in Israel, with a sense of impending doom hanging over us as the politicians continue to pursue their objectives at all costs. So for a bit of light relief one goes to a production of Mozart’s marvellous opera Don Giovanni in the
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts
Rose Creek runs through Rose Canyon, which is known to seismographers as the site of the Rose Canyon Fault. The canyon, the creek, and the fault are not named for the rose flower. These locations are named for Louis Rose, who in 1850 became San Diego’s first Jewish settler. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Business & Finance, California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA
By Jacob Kamaras Times of San Diego LA JOLLA, California — From widespread layoffs to Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, the technology sector is not exactly a portrait of stability in this moment. But from a long-term perspective, for entry-level tech professionals and particularly those graduating from engineering programs, the future job market may not be
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — In a letter organized by The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, major Jewish and religious organizations on Friday urged the U.S. team, the San Clemente Rhinos, to pull out of tomorrow’s Mzansi Challenge competition in South Africa. The organizations note that there is an appearance the
Published by Reuters By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his defence chief on Thursday after reports the minister wanted to halt the government’s judicial overhaul plans, as cracks opened in the ruling coalition over the bitterly disputed project. A planned statement by Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, whom Israeli media said
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Israel
Published by Reuters By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday said it would protect its personnel in Syria after the U.S. military carried out air strikes against Iran-backed forces in retaliation for an attack that killed an American contractor and wounded five U.S. troops. Just a day after the
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Middle East
LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — Over the last several years, Jewish Life Television’s Brad Pomerance has hosted and produced JLTV’s global travel series Air Land & Sea, where the JLTV team voyages around the world to uncover the trials and tribulations of the Jewish people near and far. After each trip, JLTV viewers have the unique opportunity to watch
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Holocaust, International, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents issued today found that in 2022, the Jewish community of San Diego experienced 36 recorded incidents (slightly down from 38 incidents in 2021), including 26 incidents of harassment (up from 23 in 2021) and 10 incidents of vandalism of businesses (down
By Jacob Kamaras LA JOLLA, California — San Diego was thrust into the foreign policy spotlight last week when President Joe Biden as well as the prime ministers of the U.K. and Australia convened here to announce a submarine security pact. But another, often-overlooked region of the world is also on the White House’s radar
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California, International, Jacob Kamaras, Opinion, USA
Published by DPA The city of Munich has decided not to ban a May 21 concert by Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, who has been accused of anti-Semitism. The city said on Wednesday that for legal reasons it is not possible to terminate the contract. Waters had threatened legal action if the concerts were cancelled.
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International
To the editor: Bruce Ticker asks: How can Israel retain the Judea-Samaria territories “without the loss of life,” since “the Palestinians compose the largest population grouping there?” And what about “the risks and benefits of building [Jewish] communities there?” he wonders. This is exactly the dilemma that faced Yitzhak Rabin when he became prime minister
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Israel, Opinion
As the Major League Baseball season is about to get underway, I’m disappointed to report that our San Diego Padres do not have any Jewish player on the roster. However, there are eight Jewish players on National League teams that the Padres will play during the regular season. [Donald H. Harrison]
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California, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — A longstanding Southern California-based advocate for Israel and the Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds was among Israel Bonds’ 2023 International Leadership Conference Honorees at the organization’s recent convening in Washington, D.C. Laura S. Stein of Beverly Hills was among 11 honorees who were recognized at a special dinner hosted by