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Home in Israel or U.S.A.? A Couple’s Dilemma

December 5, 2023

This is a memoir of an American falling in love with a French man who is more traditional in his religious observance than she is. They marry and live for a while in France, but Israel calls to him. She wants to live in the familiar U.S. of A. He wants his family to be raised as traditional Jews in Israel. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, USA

We Jews are Always in the Mood for Food

November 28, 2023

Food-consumption plays a big role, some would say -“too big” — in the Jewish experience. Think about it. For example, the rules of kashrut — what can and can’t be eaten, and in what order or combination — can sometimes perplexing, [Joel H. Cohen]

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Jewish Religion, Joel H. Cohen, Lifestyles, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Welcome, Charity Volunteers

October 29, 2023

The uncles then introduced themselves, complimented him on his charitable nature, and, to good-natured laughter, embraced.. A delightful memory, even for those of us who weren’t there. [Joel H. Cohen]

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Joel H. Cohen, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Dan Engel’s Miracles: Surviving Stage-Four Melanoma and Developing a Baseball League for Children with Disabilities

October 22, 2023

Scoring doesn’t matter in the Miracle League’s two-inning games in which every player per side gets to hit and circle the bases at least once per inning. At the end of the game, the score is always tied, and every player has had the thrill of crossing home plate at least twice to the cheers of their families, friends, and their game “buddies.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions

What’s Shakin’ in Your Saltshaker?

October 16, 2023

The Matzo Chronicles By Karen Galatz RENO, Nevada — I come from a long line of Morton Coarse Kosher Salt users. My mother bought it. My grandmother bought it. My sisters-in-law bought it. Even my non-Jewish mother-in-law bought the salt with the little girl under the umbrella. But lately, I haven’t been able to find

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Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Opinion, Travel and Food

Traveling the World: One Meal, One Experience at a Time

October 6, 2023

Karen Gershowitz takes a more relaxed, serendipitous approach. She wants to taste the local culture, enjoy new experiences, and see where the adventures take her. Obviously, her approach will attract more readership among the general population. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Lifestyles, Travel and Food

Ceramicist Herman’s Works are ‘Intentionally Not Conceptual’

October 4, 2023

Ceramicist Josh Herman’s tile work is on display throughout the upscale Paridisea Restaurant in the remodeled interior of the Piano Building in La Jolla’s Bird Rock neighborhood. His “modern, sensual, organic” ceramic sculptures made the cover of the French edition of Architectural Digest in July 2016 when the authoritative magazine profiled the La Jolla Farms Road home known as the Razor House, now owned by singer Alicia Keys. [Donald H. Harrison and Emily Scalmanini}

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

OneTable Expands, Creating Meaningful Shabbat Dinner Practices for New Generations

September 28, 2023

(Press Release) OneTable, a North American non-profit best known for empowering people in their 20s and 30s to envision new rituals and build community through Shabbat dinner, is launching a new program aimed at older adults. Those aged 55ish+ are invited to register at Together @OneTable, a peer-to-peer platform dedicated to connecting people to create

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Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, USA

A Girlfriend is Not a Mule

September 19, 2023

The Matzo Chronicles By Karen Galatz RENO, Nevada — I live in a quality lox-white-fish-sable forsaken community. Yes, of course, I blame my husband, who insisted we move, swearing mistakenly there was a good deli in our new town. Still, this lament is about another relationship disappointment — the one with my girlfriend who refused

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Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Opinion, Travel and Food

On Pomegranates and Human Potential

September 5, 2023

By Elie Klein With Rosh Hashanah on the horizon, I am filled with excitement for the pomp and piety of the Jewish New Year. From rapturous prayer services to magnificent meals replete with ceremony and symbolism, I adore every element of this elevated and holy day. Though there is a vast collection of classic symbols

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Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles

Israeli Teen Ambassadors Strengthen Ties with U.S.

August 30, 2023

Their mission is to spread knowledge about Israel and the Hebrew language to school children in day schools; supplemental synagogue schools; the Kovod School, a public charter school where students learn in both English and Hebrew; and at a variety of other Jewish groups and institutions. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA

Encourage Your Kids and Grandkids to Be Family Reporters

August 28, 2023

If your experience is like mine, you frequently have questions about your family history, but, alas, there’s no one left to answer them. [Joel H. Cohen]

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Joel H. Cohen, Lifestyles, Trivia, Humor & Satire

A Nest for the Spanish-Speaking Jewish Community

August 27, 2023

On Saturdays, the campus of the San Diego Jewish Academy figuratively is transformed into a nest – in Hebrew, a ken – where some 300 children with mostly Mexican roots are taught in Spanish about their culture, their traditions, and how to be good people, “who will serve the community and practice tikkun olam (repair of the world).” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA

An Old Address Book Holds Numbers, Memories, and So Much More

August 23, 2023

The Matzo Chronicles By Karen Galatz Many years back, I wanted to contact one of my cousins. I didn’t have her phone number and, for the life of me, I couldn’t recall her married name. I wasn’t worried because I knew the information was in my late mother’s address book. But I couldn’t find her

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Karen Galatz, Lifestyles, Opinion