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Jane Fantel named as Federation’s manager of Israel Operations

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has appointed Jane Fantel as Manager of Israel Operations. This new position is designed to connect Federation’s Vision & Mission work with current and potential new partnering agencies in Israel. Living part-time in Israel, Jane will be a liaison establishing on-the-ground communication and […]

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‘The Attack’ is a thoughtful depiction of Arab-Israeli conflict

By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — A distinguished looking man rises from the audience of well-wishers and friends to claim a prestigious award. It recognizes him for his exceptional contributions to surgery and to his country. The country is Israel and the man’s name is Amin Jaafari. In his deft acceptance speech he proudly mentions

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Congressman Peters to visit Israel, meet with government leaders

WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release) – Congressman Scott Peters (D-San Diego) announced on Friday that he will visit Israel beginning next week as part of a congressional delegation of 37 Members of Congress. The policy driven trip will provide the opportunity for Rep. Peters to hear from various perspectives on the complex situations in the Middle

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Little Leaguers, older fans deceived by Alex Rodriguez

By Rabbi Ben Kamin ENCINITAS, California — Alex Rodriguez, outwardly taciturn, bronze-like in his good looks, a matinee-idol third baseman of great reserve and moodiness in contrast to his infield mate, the gregarious and pleasing and champion shortstop Derek Jeter, announced a few years ago that he had introduced performing-enhancing drugs into his body while

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Maccabiah Games Successfully Close With Top Israeli Musicians

By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM — The official closing show of the Maccabiah Games on Tuesday night, July 30, was a huge success with athletes and spectators alike at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. Thousands of athletes rocked to the tunes of Israeli bands and singers including Balkan Beat Box, The Young Professionals, Orphaned Land, Offer Nissim,

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Collaboration key to building Jewish community

By Jennie Starr SAN DIEGO — Jewish collaboration requires a courtship to understand synergies and opportunities, overcome pitfalls, and create mutually beneficial collaboration. It’s about creating something new and great neither organization could do itself.  We reach new people, build different and better programming, or simply help nurture and support each other’s existence. This kind

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