By Jacob Kamaras If not me, who? That was ultimately the driving force behind my agreement with Donald (Don) Harrison to become the new owner and publisher of the San Diego Jewish World. If I didn’t take this leap and do my part to ensure a vibrant future for Jewish community news and commentary here […]
If Not Now, When? How I Almost Delayed My First Week as Publisher Read More »
Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County
Before we embark on this American journey, let us not forget that there is Jewish life in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, that is well worth remembering. In brief, we can find it at the Centro Social Israelita, the Congregaçion Hebraica de Baja California, and in the Jewish-owned department stores and shops along Avenida de la Revoluçion. [Donald H. Harrison]
Schlepping and Schmoozing along the Interstate 5: Tijuana in the Rear View Mirror Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Middle East, San Diego County, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
I’m really not going anywhere, but it is time for me to say thanks for your support as readers and for the memories during my tenure as the founding editor and publisher of San Diego Jewish World. [Donald H. Harrison]
SDJW’s Founding Editor Takes His Leave Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
After the University of Southern California was included in the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Global Anti-Semitism 2021 Top Ten list, the school responded on Wednesday by condemning both anti-Semitism in all its forms and the threatening tweets by a student leader that led to the distinction. [JNS.org]
Following Criticism by Simon Wiesenthal Center, USC Condemns Antisemitism Read More »
Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Eva Trieger SCRIPPS RANCH, California — We’ve all heard tales ranging from altruistic to beastly behavior since the start of the pandemic, but how to explain a young woman planting a kiss on a stranger’s neck in a London train station? Simon Stephens’ 2015 play, Heisenberg, is making its San Diego premiere at Scripps
Scripps Ranch Theatre’s ‘Heisenberg’ Shows the Risk-Taking Real Life Requires Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Shana Hazan, former public school teacher, parent of an SDUSD student, and candidate for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Board of Education District B, on Tuesday announced seven new endorsements from members of the City of San Diego’s Human Relations Commission. Hazan unveiled the support of Commission Vice Chair
7 Human Relations Commission Members Endorse Shana Hazan for School Board Read More »
San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
By Heidi Gantwerk SAN DIEGO — During turbulent times, Jewish Federation of San Diego County is laser focused on caring for Jews in need. More than 10,000 Jews in San Diego live at or near the poverty line, including includes seniors, Holocaust Survivors, single parents, and people with disabilities and mental illness. The Federation is
Taking Care of Holocaust Survivors: Our Collective Responsibility Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, San Diego County
By Jacob Kamaras LA JOLLA, California — What’s there to say about Donald (Don) Harrison, founder of the San Diego Jewish World and our soon-to-be editor emeritus, that hasn’t already been said? The media coverage surrounding my impending ownership of the publication has focused on the $1 purchase price, my unconventional mixture of careers in
Donald Harrison: Relentless Pursuer of Jewish Stories Read More »
Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced criminal charges Monday against a man who attacked his neighbor on November 10 while yelling anti-gay slurs. Robert Frank Wilson, 40, is charged with one count of felony battery and a hate crime allegation. He was arraigned Monday in San Diego Superior Court in the South Bay and pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say Wilson blocked his neighbor’s driveway, got out of his vehicle and started yelling homophobic slurs at the victim. At one point, Wilson reached into the window of the victim’s vehicle and struck him in the face. [District Atttorney’s office]
Man Accused of Hate Crimes against Gays, Jews Read More »
San Diego County
Randy S. Grossman began serving as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California on Sunday, Dec. 26, for an interim period of 120 days or until a Presidential appointee is confirmed, whichever occurs first. [U.S. Attorney’s office]
Randy Grossman Named U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Read More »
San Diego County, USA
July Galper, America-Israel Cultural Foundation member, introduced the 15-year-old Israeli cellist, Nahar Eliaz for her second appearance in San Diego. In spite of the rain and the upsurge of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, some 100 plus people ventured out to hear this brilliant talent. Lawrence Family JCC CEO, Betzy Lynch, fully masked, warmly welcomed the attendees. [Eileen Wingard]
Brava Cello Performance by a 15-year-old Prodigy Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CountyEvery Sunday of 2022, with the permission of San Diego Jewish World’s new publisher and editor Jacob Kamaras, I will be posting an installment of a new book that I am writing, tentatively titled Schlepping and Schmoozing Along the Interstate 5. [Donald H. Harison]
New Sunday Series Will Probe Jewish Stories Along the Interstate 5 Read More »
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Rabbi Avram Bogopulsky of Beth Jacob Congregation has announced via email that he has “tested positive for Covid-19.” [Beth Jacob Congregation]
Rabbi Bogopulsky Tells of Experiencing ‘Light’ Covid Symptoms Read More »
Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Primary elections are coming next June and two Jewish Democrats are already campaigning hard. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs this week announced her candidacy for reelection in a recently reapportioned district that includes a large part of her old district. Former San Diego City Councilwoman Barbara Bry meanwhile has garnered the endorsement of the San Diego County Democratic Party in her bid to become the county’s next Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jacobs, Bry on Campaign Trails for Congress and County Assessor/Recorder/Clerk Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, USA