Remembering Walter Scharf
Composer Walter Scharf, who wrote orchestral and movie scores, was born this day (August 1) in 1910.
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Rabbi in Florida enjoys learning about San Diego
By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — Donald H. Harrison’s book Schlepping and Schmoozing through San Diego County, Vol. 1 is enjoyable, really fun to read, as one can tell by the book’s title. He has been a journalist since 1962 and is an excellent writer. His articles are not only enjoyable, sometimes witty,
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USARemembering Milton Friedman
Economist Milton Friedman was born this day (July 31) in 1912.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Henry W. Bloch
Remembering tax preparation maven Henry W. Bloch, who was born this day (July 30) in 1922.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Theda Bara
Silent film star Theda Bara was born this day (July 29) in 1885.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Moses Montefiore
British Jewish philanthropist Moses Montefiore died this day (July 28) in 1885 at age 100.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Leonard Rose
Cellist Leonard Rose, here performing “Shelomo” by Ernest Bloch, was born this day (July 27) in 1918.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Serge Koussevitzky
Composer/ conductor Serge Koussevitzky was born this day (July 26) in 1874.
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Travel and FoodBagging it all on a French vacation
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson DOMEYROT, France — Travel broadens the mind, they say. However, one of the less delightful aspects of travel is making sure you haven’t forgotten anything. I’m not talking only about essentials such as passport, documents, etc., but rather about the myriad other objects you have to have about your person to cover
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Folksinger/ composer Steve Goodman was born this date (July 25) in 1948. In this video clip, he sings one of his best known songs.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Steve Goodman
Folksinger/ composer Steve Goodman was born this date (July 25) in 1948. In this video clip, he sings one of his best known songs.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Ernest Bloch
Composer Ernest Bloch was born this day (July 24) in 1880.
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Travel and FoodHappy birthday Leon Fleisher
Pianist Leon Fleisher was born this day (July 23) in 1928.
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Travel and FoodRemembering Emma Lazarus
Poet Emma Lazarus was born this day (July 22) in 1849. Composer Irving Berlin set to music her immortal poem, “The New Colossus,” which is engraved on the base of the Statue of Liberty.
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