By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Compassion without Borders. As a teacher of English as Second Language who works with students and refugees from all over the world, those words resonated with me. Also, as a Jubu [ a Jew and student of Tibetan Buddhism], it was an honor to see His Holiness the
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By David Amos SAN DIEGO –One possible definition of heaven on earth is seven days of listening to chamber music for the entire day, plus non-stop feasting on Italian and Sicilian food daily for lunch and dinner. All at a seaside resort. This is what I experienced one fine week in November of 1996, when
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By Dan Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — Dear Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington, Can you guys maybe start to leave Anne Frank out of your comedy routines? Okay, some of your fans are laughing, but I’m not: why did the Holocaust diarist become a subject for mirth? Yes, that Anne Frank, the teenage girl who
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release) — In a show of support for Councilmember Marti Emerald’s reelection, more than 60 Latino leaders and community members attended a rally on Thursday in City Heights. “I am extremely grateful for the support of the people from so many diverse neighborhoods and communities in District 9,” Emerald said. “I believe
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Citing her strong commitment to fixing city schools and her track record as a law enforcement leader working collaboratively to stop youth violence, Azim Khamisa on Thursday, April 12, endorsed Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor of San Diego. Khamisa founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his son was murdered by a gang
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By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — “I’m not camouflaging Auschwitz,” says Lucy Deutsch, a survivor of the notorious concentration camp. “But I’m a little bit in a daze. It’s my life up there on the stage! It’s like a dream coming true.” “Her songs tell the horror and joy of her experiences,” Caitlin Gallogly explains.
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Local firefighters have voted to endorse Mat Kostrinsky for San Diego’s 7th District City Council seat. “We support Mat because he believes in making public safety a priority for the residents of the 7th District, a district that has been ravaged by two historic fires in the recent past,” said Frank
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release) – District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis says she is one step closer to bringing increased transparency to criminal justice agencies throughout the state. On Tuesday, April 10, the California Assembly Public Safety Committee passed the Dumanis-sponsored Assembly Bill 2222, authored by Assemblyman Marty Block (D-Lemon Grove). The bill will allow prosecutors to access and
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By Leah Singer SAN DIEGO — When our family lost our beloved Yia Yia (Greek for “grandmother”), it was tough. Although we knew Yia Yia was suffering from cancer, saying goodbye to a family member is always difficult. The day before Yia Yia passed away, Bryan (my husband), our daughter Sophie and I gathered by Yia
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Travel and FoodBy David Amos SAN DIEGO — Unfortunately, by its very nature, the arts lend themselves to a lot of charlatanism. At times, when we hear people speak or write with so much confidence and authority, we could be overwhelmed. But behind this façade, there may be plenty of bloated misinformation. Let me cite a few
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release_ – District Attorney and Mayoral candidate Bonnie Dumanis on Wednesday, March 4, issued the following statement expanding on her commitment to lead the drive to fix the structural problems facing the San Diego Unified School District in her first term: “San Diego’s schools are key to our city’s economy, and our children’s future.
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By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson DEAD SEA, Israel –If one lives in Israel long enough one cannot escape being brushed by the wings of history. One week in my life recently took me – metaphorically — across continents and eras. On Tuesday I joined a group of friends for a guided tour of the home of Shai
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By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California —As we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Passover and give thought to the meaning of freedom. The Passover Hagadah brings us to an important realization: We are not merely the products of the present. In the words of the Hagadah, “And had the Holy Blessed One
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By Carrie Kreutz-Landry SAN DIEGO –An enthusiastic group gathered on Friday, March 23, in the North University Community Branch Library’s Community Room, anxious to meet Laura Simon, author of the memoir I Am Still Here. She was equally as eager to meet her admirers. Smiling, posing for photos, and chatting with people, it was hard
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