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Waxing and Waning Relations Between the Jewish and Mexican-American Communities in Los Angeles

The construction of Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine was controversial – so much so that it tore at a traditional alliance between the Mexican-American community and the Jewish community who, between the two World Wars, lived side by side the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, USA

Ben-Gurion University Researcher and Colleagues Pen 10 Simple Rules for Socially Responsible Science

NEW YORK (Press Release) — Scientific research has to meet clear ethical guidelines to prevent harm to participants. However, research can also indirectly harm individuals and social groups, for example by shaping social perceptions and inspiring policy. Researchers receive little to no training on how to consider and minimize such harm. To that end, Ben-Gurion

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Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Yom HaShoah Observances Held Throughout San Diego County

I toured Holocaust observances at various venues in San Diego County, starting on Tuesday with a visit to Seacrest Village Retirement Community in Encinitas.  Among the residents are Charlotte Marx, who is the oldest at 104; Debby Stauber, Marguerite Morris, and Lee Drasnin.  They watched a video that was presented at Sunday’s Yom HaShoah observance at the Lawrence Family JCC, and shared with me their ideas for Holocaust education, awareness, and a permanent Holocaust museum. [Sandra Scheller]

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California, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Jewish Federation Joins National Effort to Support 25,000 Holocaust Survivors Living in Poverty

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — To mark Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Jewish Federation of San Diego has joined 40 community organizations across the country partnering with national funders, organizations and stakeholders to raise money to support the 25,000 Holocaust survivors living in poverty in the United States. “This is an inspiring opportunity, which builds

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Holocaust, San Diego County, USA

A Problem in the Netanyahu Family: Limiting Dad’s Capacity to Manage?

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara are said to have demanded that son Yair stop posting on social media, and avoid speaking with politicians. Apparently, those demands came after Yair ignited tensions within Israel and overseas, especially with the United States. Whatever? Yair was last seen walking

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Ira Sharkansky, Israel, Opinion, USA

Antisemitism Festers in Current US Political and Social Climate, Report Says

Published by Reuters By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The social and political climate in the United States has become fertile ground for antisemitism in recent years, according to a report released on Monday by advocacy group Anti-Defamation League and the Tel Aviv University. Expressions of hatred against Jews have become “mainstreamed and normalized,” and

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Israel’s Reaction to Iran’s Plan to Destroy the Jewish State

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Israel is currently in an interim period of religious and national holidays which will be over by the end of May. The Knesset is on vacation while hopefully intense negotiations are being held in President Herzog’s residence, seeking to compromise on the proposed judicial system legislation. These negotiations

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Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Steve Kramer, USA

Hitler-Loving Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Published by Raw Story A Jan. 6 rioter who has praised Adolf Hitler and expressed support for Nazi ideology was sentenced to three years in prison this Thursday for possessing unregistered firearm silencers, The Washington Post reported. U.S. District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff said that Hatchet M. Speed, 41, betrayed “everything he pledged to protect”

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The Jewish Eye: Judiciary Committee and Judges in Focus

The Senate Judiciary Committee screens federal judicial candidates nominated by the President of the United States.  It was in the news this week, along with Justices of the Supreme Court and district court judges in Amarillo, Texas and New York City.  In San Diego, meanwhile, a Superior Court Judge was extolling the virtues of a courtroom dog. [Donald H. Harrison]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share, USA

The Jewish Eye: Chronicling Public Activities of Jewish Community

As this column has evolved, a name change from “B’Shalom” to “The Jewish Eye” is in order.  My intent is to chronicle the participation of Jewish community members in such public activities as politics, science, the arts, sports, and business.  Formatting will consistently place stories under geographic rubrics such as “International,” “National,” “California,” and “San Diego County.”  Within those categories, the individuals will be listed alphabetically by surname. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Business & Finance, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA