By Steve Kramer KFAR SAVA, Isael — Imagine that Mexico was one of America’s worst enemies. Imagine that Mexico was an undemocratic country that was ruled by terrorists who adhered to a 1-man, 1-vote, 1-time policy and refused to allow new elections. Imagine that Mexico’s rulers educated its youngsters to hate America and everything it […]
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Middle East, Steve Kramer
SAN DIEGO — Following are some of the stories of Jewish interest that hit our editor’s computer mail box at editor@sdjewishworld.com on Wednesday, June 13. We are interested in local, national, and international news of Jewish interest, and welcome comments from members of the Jewish community about these news items. 92-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor makes Aliyah from New
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
JERUSALEM (Press Release)– Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, addressing the AJC Global Forum, extolled his country’s close relations with Israel, recalled the efforts of his countrymen to save Bulgaria’s Jewish population during World War II, and expressed support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I feel at home and in the company of
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International, Jewish History, Middle EastBy Alon Schuster KIBBUTZ MEFALSIM, Israel — I would like to update you on what is happening here in Sha’ar HaNegev over the past few months. As of last March, the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip began to intensify their attacks on the communities bordering the Gaza Strip, and Sha’ar HaNegev in particular. As of
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Middle East, San Diego County
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Rabbi Nadav Caine and family are now packing up their belongings as he gets ready to assume a new pulpit in Ann Arbor, Michigan, beginning July 1. Caine, 51, had been with Congregation Ner Tamid in suburban Poway for 12 years, starting with the Conservative congregation during the
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Moshe Phillips NEW YORK — With the summer wedding season upon us, Jewish couples are preparing for marriage ceremonies that will conclude with the ancient ritual that many know simply as “the breaking of the glass.” Many a groom’s heel will crush a small glass under a handkerchief. Unfortunately for many assimilated Jews, the only
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Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA
Israel’s historical sites represent more than events from long ago—they tell the story of a nation and its people By Rachel Cohen Historical sites have the ability to stir emotions. Take the Statue of Liberty in New York, for example. Nearly every visitor—from anywhere around the world—can surely appreciate its significance, meaning, and symbolism for
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Jewish History, Middle East, Travel and Food
SAN DIEGO — Following are some of the stories of Jewish interest that hit our editor’s computer mail box at editor@sdjewishworld.com on Tuesday, June 12. We are interested in local, national, and international news of Jewish interest, and welcome comments from members of the Jewish community about these news items. Americans, Knesset Members Discuss Religious Pluralism At
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International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USABy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — President Trump doesn’t drink alcoholic beverages, but he seems slightly intoxicated – tipsy with what he’s convinced is his unlimited power to pardon. The latest beneficiaries are Bible figures, notably Delilah (of hair-cutting fame), the Philistine beauty who was bribed to learn the source of Samson’s great strength. She
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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
JERUSALEM (Press Release)– Austrian Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz declared at the 2018 AJC Global Forum that the Austrian government viewed both the fight against anti-Semitism and the security of the state of Israel as part of his country’s Staatsräson, or national interest. Kurz also noted his government’s support for Israel as a Jewish state, announced
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International, Jewish History, Middle EastBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Trump prepares for his summit with Kim Jong-un, there is no telling how it will go, but go it will. The president has chosen to break the cycle of lower-level meetings that result in North Korean promises regarding their nuclear program followed by American largesse followed by
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International, USA
JERUSALEM (Press Release) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen arrived in Israel Monday to take part in the International Homeland and Public Security Ministerial Forum on enhancing international cooperation that will start Tuesday in Jerusalem. Sec. Nielsen will take major role in the conference. The meeting between Israel’s Minister of Public Security and
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Middle East, USA
NEW YORK (Press Release) — Ivy Schamis, from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida, has been named this year’s Anne Frank Center “Teacher of the Year” in recognition of her guiding presence and the strengths of patience, justice, and empowerment that she has successfully shared with younger generations. The 22nd annual gala and awards program, to be
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
SAN DIEGO — Following are some of the stories of Jewish interest that hit our editor’s computer mail box at editor@sdjewishworld.com on Monday, June 11. We are interested in local, national, and international news of Jewish interest, and welcome comments from members of the Jewish community about these news items. U.S. Air Force, Ben Gurion University
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International, Middle East, USA