By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–In 1869 Mark Twain published his impressions of Jerusalem in The Innocents Abroad. Along with frequent assertions of respect for the city’s history and its meaning to him and many others, he described a general level of filth, disease and poverty that surpasses just about everything in the contemporary Third World. “It […]
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USABy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Controversial public relations executive Ron Torossian, a pro-Israel activist based in New York City who was once national president of the North American branch of Betar, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, challenged the Leichtag Foundation in San Diego County to explain its contributions to the New Israel Fund, an
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, USABy Isaac Yetiv , Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — I was elated by the sweeping victory of the GOP in last mid-term elections , not because I am enamored with their programs and political acts but because, sadly to say, this is the only way, in our system of government, to put a stop and start
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Middle East, USA
Peter, Bogey, Mike: A Love Story, A War Story, 1942-1945 by Irvin S. Cooper, ©2014 Capitola Book Company, ISBN-13: 978-0-932319-17-3, 289 pages, retail price not listed. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—I ran into author Irvin S. Cooper, a Los Angeles-based nonagenarian with a remarkable memory of his World War II experiences, at the San
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Donald H. Harrison, International, USANEW YORK (Press Release) –AJC praised world leaders who have spoken out against Tuesday’s deadly Palestinian terror attack on a Jerusalem synagogue during morning prayers. Four worshipers were killed and at least six others wounded by the two terrorists who struck with guns, axes and knives. “Jerusalem is on edge, thanks to Palestinian incitement from
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International, Middle East, USA
SAN DIEGO (Press release) — StandWithUs – San Diego will hold its annual “Festival of Lights” celebration on Sunday, December 7, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Dr. Bob and Mao Shillman sponsor the gala and M. Zuhdi Jasser is the keynote speaker. Program begins at 5:30 pm with an appetizer & wine reception followed by program and dinner at 6:30pm.
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Middle East, San Diego Calendar, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — I have known Dick Sharkansky since my first memory. Our families lived for a while in the same building on Belmont Street, and sometime during our second year, I’m pretty sure that he bit my finger . He may have a different set of memories. We were in the same
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Ira Sharkansky, Jewish Religion, USAWASHINGTON DC. (Press Release)– Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) has opposed an effort in the House to ignore environmental law over the Keystone XL Pipeline approval process. “This bill is essentially an earmark for a Canadian oil company,” said Davis. “Keystone will have virtually no impact on job creation and an unnoticeable effect on gas
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USAU.S. issues latest criticism of Israeli construction in Jerusalem (JNS.org) The United States issued its latest criticism of Israeli construction in the Jewish state’s capital of Jerusalem following the preliminary approval of plans to build 200 new housing units in the neighborhood of Ramot, which is located beyond the 1949 armistice line. “We are deeply
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Middle East, USALOS ANGELES (Press Release)- The Israeli-American Council (IAC) and Beit Hatfutsot -The Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv have announced a new partnership to lead and expand the museum’s popular My Family Story, a family heritage program, throughout the United States. Now in its 20th year, My Family Story is a global educational initiative
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Jewish History, Middle East, USA
MELVILLE, N.Y., (Press Release)– Henry Schein Cares, and Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity announced on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the launch of the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program. The program was created in response to the White House’s call to action to help Holocaust survivors in the United States age with dignity
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
NEW YORK (WJC) –Former US Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger was this year’s laureate of the World Jewish Congress Theodor Herzl Award. At the annual gala dinner in New York, the 91-year-old Kissinger was presented with the award by US journalist Barbara Walters. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said in his address that “Henry
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Jewish History, Middle East, USANEW YORK (Press Release) — “The escalating terrorist attacks in Jerusalem and other areas are of grave concern and must be put to an end. Israel must do everything possible to protect its citizens and restore peaceful conditions. The Palestinian Authority must immediately take steps to restore order. Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian officials must
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Middle East, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — The Arabs/Palestinians of Israel and the West Bank have another martyr that justifies continuing their wave of demonstrations that began when? Maybe with the recent wave of Jews going demonstrably to the Temple Mount. Now it’s a young man, Kheir al-Din Hamdan, killed by the police in the village of Kfar
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA