Items in today’s column:
*San Diego Mayoral Poll: Gloria 31%, Bry 15%, Williamson 8%, Undecided 46%
*Time again for Jewish high school juniors to apply for Bronfman Fellowship
*Poway of Chabad victims, survivors, and heroes to be honored at StandWithUS dinner
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 7, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County
One common thread that surprised me was how many readers wanted to know what happened after the date, or more precisely, how the date ended. Whilst writing, I guess that was a foregone conclusion. Few of these resulted in a second date. In nearly every situation it didn’t take a rocket scientist or brain surgeon to determine that there was no chemistry! And I never even took Chemistry! (Thank G-d it wasn’t a requirement at Mamaroneck High back in the day.)
Eight Bad Dates — Epilogue Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Eva Trieger, Lifestyles, San Diego County
The nice thing about this book is that you can either read it cover to cover or go through the extensive Table of Contents and choose the chapters that catch your eye. The book is in chronological order starting in 1987 and ending in 2019.
I did the latter and there were 18 stories that I was particularly drawn to read, such as his stories on immigrants –“Immigrant Stories Told at the New Americans Museum”- and his stories on Jewish Family Service and how they have served the community for over 100 years-“JFS, Looking Back a Century, Recalls Rose Neumann>” Moreover, I liked his stories on people who converted and intermarried couples- “Christina de Jesus is a Jewish Song Leader” and “Intermarried Couple Honors Each Other’s Beliefs.” His curious nature has served him well in life.
‘Schlepping, Schmoozing’ celebrates S.D. Jewish stories Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County
This two-day festival begins Saturday evening at 7 p.m. with community and film, starting with a dessert reception and Sephardic Havdalah, followed by a short documentary that showcases the stories of San Diego’s very own Sephardim in Our San Diego Sephardic Voices. The feature film – Three Mothers, directed by Dina Zvi-Riklis – follows, highlighting the ever-lasting connection of three Sephardic mothers and sisters.
Sephardic Festival planned Sept. 14-15 at LFJCC Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food
By Miriam Raftery East County Magazine EL CAJON, California – A bill to be heard any day now in the State Senate and then head to the Governor for signature will destroy a free press in California – and we need your help to protect the public’s voices in our media outlet and others. The
Lorena Gonzalez Bill Threatens Press Freedom Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Miriam Raftery, San Diego County, USA
Items in today’s column:
*Gathering Insights with the ‘Torah of the Week’ Club
*Bry vs. Gloria match for mayor will find Jews on both sides
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 6, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Irv Jacobs, MD, Michael Mantell, San Diego County
The race to replace Rep. Susan Davis in Congress came into sharper focus Thursday with two fellow Democrats saying they are considering a run in San Diego’s 53rd District and two others saying “count me out.”
Georgette Gomez, Sara Jacobs mull 53rd CD race Read More »
Ken Stone, San Diego County, USA
Items in today’s column
*Melvin Garb Foundation helps Temple Beth Shalom refurbish
*Igbo people of Nigeria count Jews among them
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 5, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, San Diego County, USA
Rep. Susan Davis said Wednesday she would retire after the current term in Congress — her 10th — thus inviting a Democratic gold rush in the heavily blue 53rd district.
“I have struggled to make this very difficult decision,” she said in a statement. “I will not seek another term in Congress. My decision today represents a desire to live and work ‘at home’ in San Diego.”
Scramble likely following Davis’ retirement announcement Read More »
Ken Stone, San Diego County, USA
In a personal letter to her constituents, Congresswoman Susan A. Davis on Wednesday announced that this is her final term in Congress.
“I have struggled to make this very difficult decision. I will not seek another term in Congress. My decision today represents a desire to live and work ‘at home’ in San Diego,“ wrote Davis, who is an active member of San Diego’s Jewish community.
Rep. Susan Davis announces plans to retire Read More »
San Diego County, USA
Items in today’s column:
*’Remembrance and Hope’ at Jewish Family Service depicts Holocaust Survivors’ lives
*Judy Gumbiner turns 75 with a big Tifereth Israel Synagogue celebration
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 4, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Items in today’s column
* A Non-Traditional, ‘Erotic’ Night of Yiddish poetry Has Been Rescheduled to Sept. 21.
* Some Rabbinic Thoughts as Rosh Hashanah Approaches
*A Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Apple & Olive Oil Cake
* Richard Hirschhaut to head regional office of American Jewish Committee
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 3, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, San Diego Calendar, San Diego County, USA
By Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California — The Coast Starlight, a world premiere, currently showing at La Jolla Playhouse, like any individual, has a unique genetic make-up. This makes sense as it grew out of the DNA New Work Series, and is the brainchild of playwright Keith Bunin. What makes this play such a departure
Ride with the passengers on The Coast Starlight Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Items in today’s column:
* Samuel Gompers is permanently honored in San Diego
* San Diego Jewish World to unveil its new look tomorrow
* How do our Jewish gardens grow?
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 2, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food