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Book details the battles over Nazi-looted art

November 11, 2018

A Tragic Fate: Law and Ethics in the Battle Over Nazi-Looted Art (2017) by Nicholas M. O’Donnell By Herbert I. Lazerow SAN DIEGO — This is a terrific book that everyone should read. Nicholas O’Donnell’s book begins by describing as the paradigm case Camille Pissarro’s Rue St. Honore, apres-midi, effet de pluie, sold by the German

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Mixed results characterize U.S., Israel elections

November 11, 2018

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — October 30 was Israel’s local election day. More than six million people were eligible to vote, and the government provided a free day, with public services closed down. That meant that a large percentage of the population would be on holiday, after, perhaps, a few minutes waiting in line at

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Chanukah music in reggae style

November 11, 2018

By Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel ENCINITAS, California — You’re just in time for a Chanukah treat with the release of the new CD album, “The Festival of Lights.” It blends popular Chanukah Hebrew folk songs and Jamaican reggae musical styles with singers and an eclectic group of instruments: Horns , Piano, Percussion, Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet,

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Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, International, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Editor’s E-Mail Box: November 11, 2018 (6 items)

November 11, 2018

Non-Israelis may sue in Israeli court those who harm them because they are Jews Judge Moshe Drori has ruled in Jerusalem Court that non-Israelis who are harmed because they are Jewish have the standing to sue their attackers in Israeli courts. The ruling came in a case brought by the Shurat HaDin Law Center on

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Jewish Religion, Lawrence Baron, Middle East, San Diego County, USA

Synagogue members hold Veterans Day ceremony

November 11, 2018

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – In honor of the centennial of the Armistice that ended World War I, members and friends of the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Men’s Club on Veteran’s Day Sunday hoisted a fresh American flag up the flagpole, pledged allegiance, sang “God Bless America” (composed by Jewish immigrant Irving

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Should a democratic Jordan become the real Palestine?

November 11, 2018

By Steve Kramer KFAR SAVA, Israel — The vaunted two-state solution is defunct, because the Palestinian Arabs want to annihilate Israel, not “live alongside of Israel in peace.” The one-state solution has its own insurmountable problems. So, what is the best alternative other than continuing the status quo? Jordan as the State of Palestine. When

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Middle East, Steve Kramer

Was Netanyahu involved in corrupt submarine deal?

November 11, 2018

By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — Moshe Ya’alon, a former chief of staff who has also been Israel’s minister of defense, described it as “the largest, most serious corruption scandal in the history of the state.” He was referring to the intention of the police to indict five prominent Israelis, including a former commander of the

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Middle East

A birthday between Kristalnacht and Armistice Day

November 10, 2018

By Oliver B. Pollak RICHMOND, California — Some people are born on days coterminous with holidays like the 4th of July, Christmas and even New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Others are born on Mother’s Day or Thanksgiving that are Sundays and Thursday with no precise date. And then there is February 29. Some

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International, Jewish History, USA

Editor’s E-Mail Box: November 9, 2018 (6 items)

November 9, 2018

World Jewish Congress marks 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht The World Jewish Congress on Friday commemorated the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht (Night of the Broken Glass), the 1938 Nazi-led pogroms in which more than 1,000 synagogues were burned, windows smashed, shops looted, and individual Jews rounded up to be sent to concentration camps. Four hundred people

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International, Jewish History, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

America should not live and die by the gun

November 9, 2018

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — When I woke up yesterday morning, I was shocked yet once again to read about Wednesday’s mass killing of 12 people during “college night” at a country music bar in southern California, sending hundreds fleeing in terror. I have young children who occasionally visit these types of bars, and I

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Alon Ben-Meir, USA

Firing of Sessions prompts S.D. protest rally

November 9, 2018

Story and photos by Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — “No one is above the law!” This was chanted repeatedly outside the US District Court on Thursday evening, Nov 8, though not all of the chants had that zing. The event was hastily organized by Act Now and Move On with help from Hillcrest Indivisible.

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Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, USA

Re-elected Vargas will push fight against BDS

November 8, 2018

By Donald H. Harrison CHULA VISTA, California – With a twinkle in his eye, Congressman Juan Vargas (D-California) says he has absolutely no objection if Israel is made to return to its 67 borders. Just so long as the people demanding it are talking about the year 67, not the year 1967, he explained.

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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, USA

Editor’s E-Mail Box: November 7, 2018 (3 items)

November 7, 2018

Ethiopian Bible contestant’s family immigrates to Israel The family of Sintayehu Shaparou, the Ethiopian who competed in Israel’s April 2018 Chidon HaTanach (Bible quiz) contest, arrived in Israel on Tuesday, Nov. 6 – the first and only family allowed to immigrate to Israel in 2018. “I am so happy to have come to Israel,” said

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Bus station project is a learning experience

November 7, 2018

Story by Mimi Pollack; photos by Paula Sassi SAN DIEGO — Helping others is not political. It is good for the soul. When you help others, you forget about your own problems for awhile, and nobody should make you feel bad about who you decide to help. In July 2018, my friend Paula Sassi, and

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International, Mimi Pollack, Travel and Food, USA

Book details the battles over Nazi-looted art

Mixed results characterize U.S., Israel elections

Chanukah music in reggae style

Editor’s E-Mail Box: November 11, 2018 (6 items)

Synagogue members hold Veterans Day ceremony

Should a democratic Jordan become the real Palestine?

Was Netanyahu involved in corrupt submarine deal?

A birthday between Kristalnacht and Armistice Day

Editor’s E-Mail Box: November 9, 2018 (6 items)

America should not live and die by the gun

Firing of Sessions prompts S.D. protest rally

Re-elected Vargas will push fight against BDS

Editor’s E-Mail Box: November 7, 2018 (3 items)

Bus station project is a learning experience

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