Times of San Diego isn’t Uber, or Lyft or DoorDash. But like those multi-billion-dollar companies, it will be severely impacted by Assembly Bill 5, the controversial legislation that will make most independent contractors become traditional shift employees.
Times of San Diego: Collateral Damage for AB5? Read More »
Chris Jennewein, San Diego County, USA
When the lights went up we met an old and disabled Antonio Salieri in a wheel chair. From that moment he dominates the stage with his powerful presence, strong voice, and excellent diction. He talks about his first meeting with young Mozart, and openly confesses his jealously, and intense envy of Mozart’s outstanding talent. From then on Salieri dedicated his life to destroy his rival’s career and spoiling any chances of his success.
Amadeus, a Hit at the North Coast Rep Read More »
Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, The Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Subjects in this column:
* Nine Israeli professors join faculties at three area universities
*Traffic will detour during two days of construction at Schwartz Courthouse
* Republican Famela Ramos joins race to succeed Susan Davis
* ADL, Aspen Institute name Nathan Fletcher to Civil Society Fellowship
* San Diego’s New StandWithUs Director Has Roots in the Region
* Preliminary hearing Sept. 19 in Chabad of Poway shootings
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 10, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Subjects in this column:
*Dr. Peter Salk to Discuss the Works of His Father, Dr. Jonas Salk, Oct. 28
*Beth Israel Men’s Club hosts San Diego Jewish World publisher Donald H. Harrison Oct. 16
*Love Chocolate? You’ll love LFJCC’s Oct 29 Exhibit and Jan. 14 Lecture by Rabbi Prinz
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 9, 2019 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA
A pillar of our Federation work is connecting San Diego to Israel. We do this both by bringing San Diegans to Israel and by bringing Israel to San Diego.
San Diego has many Israel connections Read More »
Middle East, San Diego County, USA
Subjects in today’s column:
* Three Jewish women making political headlines in San Diego
* Behavioral Modification for Homeless Dogs and Cats
* Suppose he had lived in Chevy Chase?
* An Example of Erotic Yiddish Poetry
Our Shtetl San Diego: September 8, 2019 Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, The World We Share, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Why did a prominent Valley Center resident who was Jewish underwrite the cost of a stained-glass memorial window at a local Christian church? It is a question that has been asked repeatedly over several decades, but the answer was recently uncovered in a vintage file at the Valley Center History Museum.
The Jewish Gang that helped a Christian Church Read More »
Jewish History, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Sara Jacobs, who narrowly lost a bid for Congress in the 49th District last year, announced Saturday her candidacy for the 53rd District seat held by retiring Rep. Susan Davis.
“This is an all-hands-on-deck time,” Jacobs said in an email to supporters. “Our country is at a defining moment, and I believe it’s more important than ever to have representatives who understand the federal government, can repair what’s been broken by the Trump Administration and years of dysfunction in Washington, and who have a forward-looking vision for a more equitable future.”
Sara Jacobs announces Congressional candidacy Read More »
Chris Jennewein, San Diego County, USA
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, USAItems 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