Two San Diego members of Congress – Democrats Sara Jacobs and Scott Peters –had personal reasons for joining with the majority in the House of Representatives that passed companion gun safety measures on Thursday. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jacobs, Peters Tell Why They Voted for Background Checks Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Three outstanding local poets, Annette Friend, Jen Laffler and Susan L. Lipson, will be featured in the third program of the 2020-2021 series of Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices, Tuesday evening, March 16, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The three poets have all been published extensively. [Eileen Wingard]
3 Published Poets to Recite March 16 via Zoom Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, San Diego County
University of San Diego Prof. Aaron S. Gross, a former president of the Society of Jewish Ethics, on Tuesday cited four reasons why industrialized farming of animals – especially chickens — is likely to be the cause of a future pandemic. [Donald H. Harrison]
USD Professor: Food factories May Be Next Source of Pandemic Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA
By Selwyn Isakow and Lita Kleger SAN DIEGO — The Kindness team is pursuing an ambitious mission – to alleviate poverty in the San Diego Jewish Community. Yes, ambitious, but achievable if taken one person, one household at a time through collaborations with local service providers, volunteers and supporters who believe the time is
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Lifestyles, San Diego County, USA
NETANYA, Israel — In the March 7, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
90% of Israel’s high-risk citizens are now protected against Covid-19.
The first woman-led billion-dollar Israeli company.
The UAE’s first Ambassador to Israel arrived in the Jewish State.
An Israeli kit transforms tractors into self-driving vehicles.
Israel is one of the world’s leaders in telecommuting.
An Israeli chess competition attracted players from many Muslim countries including Iran.
Israeli superheroes brought joy to sick children on the Jewish festival of Purim [Michael Ordman]
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International, Jewish Religion, Michael Ordman, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Just how much is $1.9 trillion, and what can be done with that much money? Well, on Friday, just to cover the basics of the American Rescue Plan that they all voted for. it took speeches by four Democratic members of Congress who represent San Diego County. Another eight speakers amplified on various aspects of the landmark legislation. [Donald H. Harrison]
4 S.D. Congressmembers extol $1.9T American Rescue Plan Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, USA
One of the venues publishers like to send their authors to are book stores where the author gives a talk and sells books. Our local bookstore, Warwick’s, regularly sends out a newsletter advertising an author and his/her book, such as Hillary Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, and Julie Andrews. I lectured there about half a dozen times on my various books. Warwick’s does a great job organizing space to hold 140 chairs. What I like about the Warwick’s talks is that there a lot of familiar faces in the audience. [Natasha Josefowirtz, Ph.D., ACSW]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Lifestyles, Natasha Josefowitz, San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Randy Grossman, who has served as second-in-command at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, began his term as acting U.S. Attorney today. Grossman stated, “I am honored to serve as the Acting United States Attorney. (Former U.S. Attorney) Bob Brewer’s steady leadership during these unprecedented times set a tremendous example. I look
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San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Hillel student leader Bianca Kermani succeeded in campaigning to achieve a UC San Diego resolution that condemns antisemitism and adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. Both UC San Diego’s Associated Students and Graduate Students Association unanimously passed the resolutions this week. Kermani started the campaign
Gains against Antisemitism at UCSD, Tufts Read More »
Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
I came home last Tuesday following brain surgery and nearly six weeks of physical rehabilitation with surprising mixed feelings. It was the eve of Nancy’s and my 53rd wedding anniversary, so of course I was excited, especially since because of the Covid pandemic, we had not been able to get near each other, much less share a kiss. But, on the other hand, I felt like a kid at the end of his summer camp session; going home meant leaving behind new friends as well as interesting and enjoyable activities. [Donald H. Harrison]
Home from Rehab, Editor Tells Experiences Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
As I am scheduled to have brain surgery tomorrow morning (Friday, Jan. 15), this publication will go on temporary hiatus until such time as I am recovered sufficiently to resume my duties as editor and co-publisher of San Diego Jewish World. Those of you who have indicated your interest in monitoring my condition may check my Facebook page, which my daughter Sandi Masori plans to update as news becomes available. [Donald H. Harrison]
Editor’s Surgery to Force SDJW’s Temporary Shutdown Jan. 15 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Sports & Competitions, USA
Days after insurrectionists violently took over the nation’s capitol, threatening lives of legislators and resulting in five deaths including a police officer, statements made by East County Assemblyman Randy Voepel are drawing sharp criticisms, including calls for his resignation or expulsion from the Legislature. [Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine]
Legislator from Santee under fire for comments about Capitol assault Read More »
Miriam Raftery, San Diego County, USAAfter more than three hours of televised, often heated debate, a united Democratic party, aided by 10 Republicans, impeached President Donald Trump for an unprecedented second time. The vote on Wednesday, January 13, showed 232 members of Congress in favor of impeachment, and 197 members, all of them Republicans, opposed. The matter goes next for trial by the U.S. Senate which Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said will not convene for formal business until January 19, one day before President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are scheduled to be inaugurated. [Donald H. Harrison]
House Impeaches President Trump by 232-197 Vote Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, The World We Share, USA
Twelve of the 24 patients in Seacrest Village Retirement Community’s Katzin Memory Care Unit have tested positive for COVID-19, Pam Ferris, President and CEO of the Encinitas-based facility run under Jewish community auspices, reported on Tuesday, January 12. Of these, she said, nine already have had treatments involving intravenous infusion of the medication known as Bamlanivimab, and three others are scheduled to begin the single-time treatment, which lasts approximately two hours. [Donald H. Harrison]
12 Positive COVID cases reported at Seacrest Village’s Memory Care Unit Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, USA