In honor of the 69th anniversary of Israel’s Knesset passing the law of return on this date (July 5) in 1950, guaranteeing every Jew in the world the right to become an Israeli citizen.
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By Donald H. Harrison VICTORIA, British Columbia – Thanks to the U.S. Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886, M.V. Star Princess made a required stop in this Canadian provincial capital, providing a brief opportunity for my wife Nancy and me to hunt down a honeymoon memory. That 133-year-old protectionist piece of legislation banned foreign flagged
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Story an photos by Oliver B. Pollak ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – We’re in Albuquerque for the 75th birthday of Dr. Steve, the father of my daughter-in-law Erika. Steve’s wine cellar with red wines dating back to the early 1980s was an added pleasure. New Mexico’s Jewish history is more complicated than the rest of American
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Jewish History, Oliver Pollak, Travel and Food, USAIn honor of our nation’s 243rd birthday today (July 4).
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By Donald H. Harrison SKAGWAY, Alaska – Our family had enjoyed our salmon bake so much in Juneau, we decided to partake in another one here in Skagway, and while we were at it, to take in a show at the “Liarsville” campgrounds and then to pan for some gold, which we later learned had
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By Donald H. Harrison JUNEAU, Alaska – Getting ready for rafting down the Mendenhall River is almost as exciting as the ride itself. “T,” a guide for Alaska Travel Adventures who says his Japanese name sometimes is too difficult for western tongues to pronounce, had our eight family members pull rubber trousers over
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Donald H. Harrison, Travel and Food, USABy Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel Beth Israel Quarterly SAN DIEGO — Are you going on a vacation this summer? Here are 7 easy ways to live out your Jewish values, even when you’re far away from home! 1) Travel Justly “You shall not abuse a needy and destitute laborer.” -Deut. 24:14 Wherever you’re staying, think about
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The World We Share, Travel and FoodIn honor of Larry David’s birth today (July 2) in 1947.
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Travel and FoodIn honor of Estee Lauder, founder of the beauty company bearing her name. She was born on this date (July 1) in 1906.
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Rei Do Gado,939 4th Avenue, San Diego, California 92101 By Sandi Masori SAN DIEGO — Right across from Horton Plaza is a family owned churrascaria, or Brazilian Steakhouse, called the Rei do Gado (King of Cattle). It’s a cute all-you-can eat restaurant featuring meats that are barbecued on the spit in the Brazilian style, using salt,
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By Donald H. Harrison KETCHIKAN, Alaska – A lot of Americans find themselves seemingly rooting for a Canadian team against an American one, and vice versa, during the “competition” at the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show, but it’s all in fun with no real assault on national pride actually intended. Audience members on the right side
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Donald H. Harrison, Sports & Competitions, Travel and FoodIn honor of comedian Buddy Hackett (here appearing with Dean Martin), who died on this date (June 30) in 2003 at the age of 78.
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Travel and FoodIn honor of writer Irving Wallace, author of The Chapman Report, which was made into a movie starring, among others, Jane Fonda. Wallace died on this date (June 29) in 1990 at the age of 74.
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Travel and FoodBy Natasha Josefowitz LA JOLLA, California — In October 1939, the SS Saturnia brought my family over to America as frightened and hopeful refugees from war-torn Europe. Tragically, the ship was torpedoed on her return trip. In March 1948, I was on her sister ship, the SS Vulcania, with my parents returning to Europe for
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