By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, Israel has managed to live next door to it without being part of it. Israel’s relations with Assad the father and Assad the son have been based on deterrence, not peace. Syria knows Israel can eliminate Damascus in an […]
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International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Should we worry about the future? Of course. But how far into the future? We should certainly complete the obligations we have committed to for today. And maybe next week. Beyond that, however, something unforeseen may get in the way. In matters of politics and public policy, it’s much more complex.
What him worry? Not so much about Trump or Bibi Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA
Story by Donald H. Harrison; photos by Shor M. Masori SAN DIEGO – In Hebrew, Shai Doron’s names – both his first and his last name – mean “gift,” and as he goes from one successful post to the next, perhaps he feels that in the matter of careers, he has been doubly gifted. Currently
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori, The World We Share, USA
Congress adopts budget including funds for Israel’s defense The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has commended the U.S. Congress for including important pro-Israel provisions in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. These critical provisions will help protect Israel against mounting security threats. The bipartisan measure
Editor’s E-Mail Box: August 1, 2018 (5 items) Read More »
International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Helping others is not political. It is good for the soul. When you help others, you forget about your own problems for awhile. In addition, nobody should make you feel bad about who you decide to help. In my case, as a writer, I have interviewed many good folks
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International, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, USA
Senators introduce legislation to discourage the use of human shields The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) wants supporters to urge their senators to join the list of cosponsors of a bill that would place sanctions on foreign persons who utilize human shields during the course of terror operations. While the legislation would apply universally,
Editor’s E-Mail Box: July 31, 2018 (4 items) Read More »
Jewish Religion, Middle East, USABy Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — President Trump summoned his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to the Oval Office for what he described as “a heart-to-heart talk.” (“You always have my heart, sir,” Vice President Pence said from a corner of the room. “Sure, Mike,” Trump said, “Get me a Coke.” To which Pence responded: “An
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Schiff cites seven California races crucial to Democrats U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Los Angeles) says the possibility of Democrats winning control of Congress largely depends on California, where seven seats now held by Republican incumbents are being targeted in the upcoming November election. Among these is the 49th Congressional District seat currently held by the
Editor’s E-Mail Box: July 30, 2018 (3 items) Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
SAN DIEGO — Beth Israel’s Men’s Club will host Professor Lawrence A. Herzog Ph. D at its 6:30 p.m.. August 15 Dinner Forum. Herzog will provide information and his view on how the proposed wall being considered between the United States and Mexico will impact all of us. This program is open to the entire
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International, San Diego Calendar, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Who can we trust in the complexities of political issues? Politicians? Commentators? None of the above? For those Americans and Israelis reading this column, the examples of Donald Trump and Benyamin Netanyahu may be setting new standards at the bottom of whatever can be called trust. Trump claimed to have reached
Leaders over simplify issues; others ignore them Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA
Police, Emergency Medical Services, practice in Tiberius responding to a terror attack Special Weapons and Training (SWAT) teams of the national and local police, augmented by United Hatzalah, Ambulance Merizan and other first responders, conducted a drill in Tiberius (Tevaria) last week in which they practiced responding to a terrorist attack on the city’s IDF
Editor’s E-Mail Box: July 29, 2018 (3 items) Read More »
International, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Jerry Klinger MARIETTA, Georgia — It was reported by a member of the lynching party; Leo Frank met his death with unexpected composure. A Georgia court had found him guilty of the murder of 13-year old Mary Phagan. She was an employee at the National Pencil Factory Frank managed in Atlanta. Frank was a
Memorial for Leo Frank and all victims of lynching. Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, USA
By Shor M. Masori SAN DIEGO — Because three of the biggest pop culture staples, Marvel, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones, were absent this year, the recently concluded Comic-Con felt much quieter and much less abuzz with nerd-hype. This quiet is, of course, relative, as to the outside observer it was just as loud
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, San Diego County, Shor M. Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Last week, the Israeli Knesset passed a new basic law which in the main enshrines “Israel [as] the historical homeland of the Jewish people in which the State of Israel was established… The right to exercise national self-determination in the State of Israel is unique to the Jewish people…
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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USA