By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — Parashat Sh’lach L’cha has a special meaning for Judy and me as we are shortly leaving for Israel. I will be attending the Shalom Hartman Rabbinic Training Institute, a two-week study program for rabbis living outside of Israel. The Rabbinic Training Institute is one of the rare programs […]
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Jewish ReligionCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Camp J.C. – Everybody’s Favorite Camp It’s the Key to Summer Fun for Boys and Girls 5 through 12 years of Age Southwestern Jewish Press, June 15, 1956, Pages 1, 8 With the end of the school year today, San Diego Jewish parents are fortunate in having Camp
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Met Forum Asks About Sewer Crisis Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 5 The San Diego Metropolitan Forum will discuss the problem of the sewer crisis at the House of Hospitality, Monday, May 28, at 8 p.m. Dr. J.B. Askew, head of the City-County Health Department, will
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By Daniel Vahab NEW YORK– For more than I year and half now, I have been writing a book on antisemitism. To further my research, I developed a survey on the subject. . The short, anonymous survey, open to all, explores how Jews and antisemitism are perceived, as well as the thin line between a
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By Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO — Rabbi Eli Rosenholtz told me that Reb Dovid Leibowitz ztz”l, Rosh U’meyaseid Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim (RSA), used to cite the Talmudic dictum, that one should learn not only from the teachings of his rebbe, but from his actions. Reb Dovid would then exhort his talmidim (students): It looks
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Jewish ReligionCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Primaries Are Important (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 3 There is talk all over town that a general apathy exists concerning the voting in the primaries on June 5. We hope this is not true because more good causes have been lost through apathy than
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By Norman Greene SAN DIEGO — Ohr Shalom Synagogue, winner of a Save Our Heritage Organization award, held a Dedication event Sunday, June 5, to acknowledge its “Restoration of a Sacred Place Award” and to thank all those responsible for the $4.6 million restoration project. Welcomed by Ohr Shalom’s president Al Shelden, congregants and
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff United Jewish Fund Tally Tops 1954 and ’55 Drive: Close to $200,000 Raised in Campaign Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Pages 1, 5 More money was raised by May 20, 1956 in the current campaign of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego than was raised by
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Shavuos, “The Feast of Weeks” Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 5 The observance of the Jewish festival of Shavuos, which begins at sundown, Tuesday, May 15, is a most joyous experience for the Jewish community. According to Jewish tradition, the revelation on Mt. Sinai took place
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Bride-to-Be Honored Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 2 In honor of their forthcoming marriage on June 14, Ethel Ann Mallinger and Sam Sosna have been entertained at luncheons and dinners. Mrs. Harry Brookler held a luncheon for Ettie at the Lafayette Hotel; Mrs. Bert J. Mallinger’s
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryBy Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — Parashat Naso contains one of the most beautiful passages in the Torah: Birkat Kohanim, the Priestly Blessing. Every Friday evening parents use these words to bless their children at the Shabbat table. It is also used by rabbis to bless their congregants on special occasions. “The Lord bless
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Be At Home Sunday, May 20, “Magic Carpet Day” Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1 In an intensified effort to reach $200,000 by May 31, the Campaigner’s Division will have its “One Day” Campaign on Sunday, May 30th, according to William B. Schwartz, Chairman, and his
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Jewish Center News Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4 The Gaylarks – The Gaylarks (young adults) Group of the Jewish Community Center had a very enthusiastic meeting recently on behalf of the United Jewish Fund Campaign. Over $200 was contributed, but Epstein, President, announced. Future events
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Nachas Ruach: Torah-Based Psychotherapy and Tools for Growth and Healing by Dr. Naftali Fish, Targum Press, Brooklyn, NY; ISBN 978-1-56871-50099-9 ©2011, $29.95, p. 304 plus bibliography By Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California–Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., founder and medical director emeritus of Gateway Rehab, in Pittsburg, PA, relates in an opening letter to the book Nachas
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