By Lee-El Lewinsohn SAN DIEGO — In Israel, we live in a country surrounded by many unpleasant neighbors. Most not only do not love us, but would rather destroy us. So, unfortunately, we’re naturally skeptical when others not only offer to help us but openly express love for us. In 2009, I was drawn to […]
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By Sheryl Rowling SAN DIEGO — Many people are interested in socially responsible investing. After all, aren’t we supposed to take part in tikkun olam? But, most people – and their advisors – don’t really know how to define or implement or socially responsible investing! “Socially responsible investing” (SRI) means investing based on personal
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Sheryl Rowling, Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Jewish Federation of San Diego County and partners at the Jewish Agency have mobilized in response to the attack on Wednesday, July 18, targeting Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. The Fund for the Victims of Terror, operated by The Jewish Agency for Israel and made possible by contributions from Jewish
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By Natasha Josefowitz LA JOLLA, California — THINGS! More things to clutter our desks, our shelves, our homes! Years ago, on our way to Borrego Springs, just past Dudley’s bakery, we saw a man carving a bear with a chain saw. There were several bears in various stages of completion, some standing, some sitting. One
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Natasha Josefowitz, Travel and FoodNimpentoad is a children’s fantasy book written by San Diegan Henry Herz and his elementary school-aged sons, Josh and Harrison. Nimpentoad is being very well received, with over 40 Amazon 5-star ratings. The authors recently attended the San Diego Comic-Con. Below, older son Josh recounts their fun day. By Josh Herz SAN DIEGO
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By Danny Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — He did it again. Last April British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais, famous for his role in The Office, was widely criticized by Jewish and non-Jewish publications in both Britain and America when he made tasteless Anne Frank “jokes” on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show in New
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Travel and FoodBy Danny Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan –In late May, I penned a commentary here titled ”Do ‘Jewish jokes’ need to be updated?” which challenged Jewish comedians on stage and in movies to make modern Jewish humor in the 21st century better mirror Jewish culture today and leave the Catskills and Borscht Belt behind. Struck by
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release) — City Councilmember Marti Emerald says despite recent state budget cuts, our open meeting laws are not at risk, at least in the City of San Diego. Because of budget-tightening in Sacramento, the State suspended the requirement for local governments in California to comply with certain aspects of the Brown Act,
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Travel and FoodBy Menachem Weiss PETACH TIKVAH, Israel — I have a good imagination. Sometimes I read about something and I can actually imagine that I am there, like the time I read about some kids spending the day at the beach. I could almost feel the waves and smell the air even though I haven’t been
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Travel and FoodBy Danny Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — Lawrence Block, master storyteller with a sense of Yiddishkeit and gumshoe charm, has fans all over the world, mostly in North America, where his detective novels have done very well over the years, and you might not know it, but he also has fans in Taiwan, where his
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By Audrey Jacobs SAN DIEGO — This week I witnessed a miracle. I stood together with more than 400 Christians and Jews of all ages holding hands in prayer for Israel in downtown La Jolla. This was at the “Israel Miracle: How a Small Nation has Changed the World” event created in just six days
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I Shall Not Hate by Izzeldin Abuelaish; Walker & Company, New York, 2010. 238 pages. By David Strom SAN DIEGO — Izzeldin Abuelaish is an amazing person. Being born and raised in the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza strip did not deter him from becoming a spokesperson for peace everywhere in the world and,
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By David Amos SAN DIEGO — If you watch KUSI Television, cable 9 during the week-ends, day and night, you can not miss the informative weather reports of the weekend meteorologist, Dave Scott. His extensive knowledge of weather patterns and predictions combined with a relaxed delivery makes him a valuable asset to the station
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The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen Glorious Meals Pure & Simple by Levana Kirschenbaum; Levana Cooks, December 2011; ISBN 978-1-46765-704-2; 398 pages, $39.95 By Shari Marks SAN DIEGO –Levana’s cookbook takes kosher cooking to a higher, loftier level in many of her recipes by adding natural, healthier ingredients than what one would expect. She encourages pure foods,
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