The Jewish comedians: Jerry Stiller
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Definitive biography of a Hitler henchman
Hitler’s Warrior: The Life and Wars of Colonel Jochen Peiper by Danny S. Parker, Da Capo Press, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; ISBN 978-0-306-82154-7 ©2014, $29.99, p. 303, plus maps, pictures, notes and index By Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California–The youngest colonel in Hitler’s army, Jochen Peiper, had a distinguished World War II military career, first as an aide, beginning
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Travel and FoodADL cautions against RFRA bills that discriminate
NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Wednesday, April 1, called upon state legislatures to halt consideration of “religious freedom” laws that have been perverted to empower businesses to discriminate against the LGBT community and others. ADL urged Congress and the 17 states with existing Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (“RFRA”) to revise these laws to
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Travel and FoodBach to coffee basics; concert is rich, flavorful
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — A Saturday morning all-Bach concert in the neighbouring village of Abu Ghosh was an occasion not to be missed, especially as it coincided with a special birthday. And what an occasion it was! It marked the conclusion of the Barrocade ensemble’s concert season, featured Finnish violinist and conductor
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Travel and FoodNow klezmer wails in Wales
By Dan Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — Klezmer music has been around for a long time, and it’s been revived on both sides of the Atlantic. Now a Jewish fiddler in Wales in Great Britain has put a new spin on that old-time klezmer beat. Meet Helen Adam. I discovered her last year during one
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Travel and FoodThis Pesach, liberate yourself from loneliness
By Judith Gottesman, MSW SAN DIEGO — Pesach is an auspicious time to find love. It’s a time for self-reflection to see what patterns and choices you make that may get in the way of your happiness. Now is the time to liberate yourself and start anew. As the matchmaker and dating coach for Soul
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Travel and FoodFrom the Jewish Library: ‘The Rabbi’s Daughter’
The Rabbi’s Daughter, A Memoir by Reva Mann, (Dial Press, 2008) By Sheila Orysiek SAN DIEGO — Writing an unhappy review is never an easy or pleasant task. Reva Mann makes the point (from the title onward) that she is the daughter and granddaughter of well known and respected rabbis. Her constant reiteration of how
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Travel and Food‘Unnecessary Farce’ untrue to title; it’s a must see
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Is there such a thing as a “necessary farce”? Who doesn’t love the requisite slamming doors, misinterpreted double entendres, and odd couplings? One man understands this genre better than most, and that man is Matthew Wiener. Wiener will delight North Coast Rep audiences with another fantastic romp, opening
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Travel and FoodViolinists Zukerman, Chang show their versatility
By Erin Philips SAN DIEGO — This weekend, the San Diego Symphony features the performance series “Zukerman Plays and Conducts,” starring Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violinist, and David Chan, violinist. Pinchas Zukerman is a widely respected conductor and violinist who performs and teaches all over the world. Born in Tel Aviv and educated at
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Travel and FoodSome tips for active listening
By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California –A friend gave me a booklet entitled, “Positive People Experiences: Eight Ingredients for Business Success,” by Drs. Carolyn Shadle and John L. Meyer. Although it is written as a communication tool for clients and customers, I was impressed with the advice and thought it could be helpful to
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