NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has drawn attention to remarks by John Brennan, Deputy National Security Adviser for Homeland Security, in a speech in which he referred to his favorite city as “al-Quds, Jerusalem.” Al-Quds is the Arabic name for Jerusalem and an “Al-Quds Day,” originally started in Iran under Ayatollah […]
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By Judy Lash Balint JERUSALEM–It’s 5:00 a.m on Shavuot morning and I’m having trouble finding an empty seat at any shul in Jerusalem’s Old City. Every synagogue is already packed as I make the mistake of lingering a few minutes too long at the Kotel amongst the tens of thousands who have made
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Jewish Religion, Middle East, Travel and FoodTAMPA, Florida (Press Release)–For the second consecutive year, the New York Yankees have announced they will offer strictly kosher food offerings and Shabbat accommodations at their November 2010 Fantasy Camp. Glatt kosher food will be provided by Weberman Foods with OK supervision, and a Wednesday “Dream Game” will be played so Shomer Shabbat Jews can
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SAN JOSE, California (Press Release)–Sharon Scott Gustafson of the United States becomes the 19th President of the International Council of Jewish Women for a four-year term, commencing May 2010. Gustafson, a Vassar College graduate, worked as Director of Personnel for the Planned Parenthood organization in Rochester, New York, and later as Director of Corporate Services
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Travel and FoodThe Surrendered by Chang Rae Lee, Riverhead Books ( a division of Putnam), New York 2010, 469 pages, ISBN 978-1-59448-976-1, $26.95. By Gail Feinstein Forman SAN DIEGO–The Surrendered is award-winning author Chang Rae Lee’s newest novel. It’s a sensitively rendered epic reminiscent of Greek tragedies. Characters are at once swept away by life or passionately
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Tatyana Chernyachovskaya, an immigrant from Russia, had been building a new life for herself and her family. She had a good job in the biology depeartment at Mesa College. Her children are enrolled at Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School. And then a rare form of cancer struck. Now, friends in and out
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By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – In the current Pickwick Players production of Annie, Megan Spector, 10, a fourth grade student at Solana Highlands Elementary School is a stand-out in the title role at the Moxie Theatre on El Cajon Boulevard. Come fall, she plans to try out for the play Snoopy
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Travel and FoodLA JOLLA (Press Release) – The dates for the 10th Annual Used Book Sale of the Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library, have been changed to June 9-11 and 13, 2010 during open hours at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, 1426 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The Used Book Sale closes on
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Travel and FoodBy Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO–On Shavuos we rejoice as we appreciate our wonderful Torah. Our Sages tell us (Shabbos 88b) that when Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses), was up on Har Sinai (Mount Sinai), receiving the Torah from Hashem (G-d), the Angels were in an uproar. They complained Hashem should give them the Torah, not the
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–“Rhapsody in Blue” & other dances will be presented by the Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Company at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 15, and 8 p.m., Sunday, May 16, at the Don Powell Theate on the San Diego State University campus. Highlighting the evening will be the world premiere of “Rhapsody in
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Travel and FoodHAIFA (Press Release)–A new intervention, the result of a collaboration among researchers from the University of Haifa, City University of New York and Indiana University, was found to reduce the self-stigma and improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness. “Just like wheelchairs and Braille have increased social integration for people
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Travel and FoodENCINITAS, California (Press Release)–Jewish Klezmer musicians Alexander Gourevitch and the Freilachs will put on free concerts at two branches of San Diego County Library on May 30. At 1:30 p.m. the concert will take place at the Encinitas library, located at 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. At 3:30 p.m. the concert will be held at
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Travel and FoodCARLSBAD, California (Press Releaase)–During its celebration of Shavuot–marking the time when the Israelites received the Torah at Mount Sinai — Temple Etz Rimon will receive its own Torah. The sacred scroll, to be dedicated during the 7 p.m. services Friday night, May 14, was donated to the Reform congregation by Sunny and Dirk Frowein. Special guest Rabbi
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The House of Israel in Balboa Park will be showcasing “Israel Under the Sun,” a Music and Art Festival from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 23, to promote Israeli culture and unity here in San Diego. There will be Israeli music, dance, an arts and crafts table, food by “The
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