Judaism

Bar mitzvah boy puts gifts toward ambulance purchase

JERUSALEM (Press Release) – In a twist on tradition, a 13-year-old boy has decided to donate all of the presents from his Bar Mitzvah in an effort to share in the dream of his namesake. Yisrael David “Srulie” Beer, the son of United Hatzalah Founder and President Eli Beer, is endeavoring to purchase both a much-needed ambulance […]

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

JFS offers free High Holy Day rides to seniors 60 and over

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are just around the corner. Unfortunately, many older adults will not attend religious services for these holidays because they’re unable to drive and lack transportation. To combat this, Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) is offering free rides for persons 60 and older to synagogues

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Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Rabbi She’ar Yashuv Cohen, ‘scholar and warrior,’ dies at 88

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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Middle East, Obituaries & memorials

Trump receives prayer shawl at Detroit church appearance

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made an appearance at a black church in Detroit Saturday, and received a prayer shawl (tallit) for the occasion. After giving a brief speech, Trump received a Jewish Heritage Study Bible along with the prayer shawl from Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, pastor of Great Faith Ministries International. Trump wore the

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Jewish Religion, USA

Brains of Jewish Holocaust victims found in Berlin institute

During renovations at the Max Planck Psychiatric Institute in Munich, dozens of brains and brain parts of Jewish victims of the Holocaust were discovered, according to Army Radio this morning (Wednesday). In the wake of the discovery, a committee has been established in order to ascertain in greater detail the story of the samples. The

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International, Jewish History

Juan Gabriel Dies From Heart Attack

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials

Letters take readers inside the Holocaust

Every Day Lasts A Year: A Jewish Family’s Correspondence From Poland edited by Christopher R. Browning, Richard S. Hollander and Nechama Tec;  Cambridge University Press; © 2014; ISBN 9781107-668768; 290 pages including index. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Richard Hollander, one of the editors of this work, is the son of Joseph Hollander,

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History