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Pursuit of wealth, fame can devastate families
By Pamela Pollack-Fremd SAN DIEGO — Generation Wealth explores the American dream, which it defines as the quest for fame and fortune. This interesting and somewhat distressing documentary written and directed by Lauren Greenfield explores some of the obsessions of modern day society, such as greed, materialism, the desire to be wealthy and famous, and social
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and FoodFamily get- togethers benefit the ‘tribe’
By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — I just returned from my youngest grandson’s wedding, the one who is not yet 30 and has an M.D. at the end of his name. Yes, I cried. They love each other and have everything in common to live happily forever after. She is lovely, smart, and
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Natasha Josefowitz, Travel and FoodReading on my Jewish family vacation
By Oliver B. Pollak OCEANSIDE, California — What does family vacation mean? It used to be an oxymoron ranking with giant shrimp, military intelligence, and other improbables. Destination vacations, national parks, beaches, mountains, desert, camping, rv’s, condos, five-star resorts, spas, lodges, ranches with bunk houses, and time shares all compete for our wonderment. We drive,
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Oliver Pollak, Travel and FoodMatanel – Gift of God — helps struggling Israelis
By Toby Klein Greenwald KFAR HAMACCABIAH, Israel — There is something humble and attractive about a foundation not naming itself after its founders, or main donors, but giving itself a Hebrew name that means “Gift of God.” I spent a glorious, mind-expanding day recently at the annual Matanel Israeli retreat in Kfar Hamaccabiah, where their
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Toby Klein Greenwald, Travel and FoodTapestries in a medieval castle inspire visitors
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson BOUSSAC, France — The region around Limoges has been known since medieval times for its weavers. The art of tapestry-making once flourished there for many generations, passing down from father to son. Today the towns of Aubusson and Felletin are no longer famous for that particular specialty, though remnants of those ancient
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Travel and FoodTempe Beth Shalom ~ Open House & Barbecue
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