Donald H. Harrison is the publisher and editor of San Diego Jewish World.
Harrison began his journalism career in 1962 on the UCLA Daily Bruin. Following graduation he joined the staff of the Associated Press, and later became politics writer for The San Diego Union. Afterwards he pursued a career in tourism, helping to establish San Diego’s Cruise Ship Program as well as Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego. He also wrote for such Jewish publications as the San Diego Jewish Press Heritage and San Diego Jewish Times before starting San Diego Jewish World in 2007.
Don’s latest work is the three-volume Schlepping and Schmoozing Along the Interstate 5.
He is the author of six previous books. Those with links may be obtained on Amazon.
Jacobs voted Saturday, April 20, in favor of funding for a $95 billion package incorporating aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, but her explanation why she cast that vote prompted a backlash from supporters of Israel. [Donald H. Harrison]
OpEd: Is Rep. Sara Jacobs a Friend or Foe of Israel? Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAOne of our beloved humor columnists, Joel Cohen, has died in New York City, his children have informed me. The news came just two days after I had attended the funeral in San Diego of Ellen Fox Lorang. [Donald H. Harrison]
Two Whose Memories are Blessings: Joel Cohen, Ellen Fox Lorang Read More »
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There are passing mentions of b’nai mitzvah, Shabbat, and studying Hebrew but these are not essential to the plot, and I wonder sometimes whether such Jewish content is there simply to be placed on Jewish reading lists. You won’t learn anything about Judaism or Jewish culture, but interesting information abounds about the space and the sea. [Donald H. Harrison]
Love Competes with Jealousy in YA ‘Summer Nights and Meteorites’ Read More »
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The newspaper also taught new immigrants about American folkways—dishing out advice on such diverse topics as how baseball is played, how Americans set their tables, and to sneeze into handkerchiefs to avoid spreading germs in crowded tenements. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biographer of Abe Cahan Illuminates a Bygone Era Read More »
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Numerous Jewish congregations are hosting community Passover seders. Here, from our San Diego County Jewish Calendar, are the listings that have been sent to us. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: As Passover Approaches Read More »
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I can envision a museum shaped like a Magen David, with six exhibit areas emanating from a central reception area. [Donald H. Harrison]
OpEd: San Diego County Needs a Jewish Museum Read More »
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Northbound Interstate 5’s last exit in San Diego County is Cristianitos Road, Spanish for ‘the Little Christians.” How did it get such a name, and what might Jewish history have to do with such a place? [Donald H. Harrison]
Her Uncle Abe, the younger brother of her father, played the trombone in the NBC Symphony Orchestra, so a family tradition was to sit quietly around the radio listening to the broadcast of the concerts conducted by Arturo Toscanini, whether or not Uncle Abe had an important solo. Her Bubbie told Abe that he should invite the maestro over to sample her blintzes, but somehow the conductor never realized that pleasure. [Donald H. Harrison]
Nostalgic Memoir Paints Word Portrait of an Era Read More »
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The movie explores the concepts of “freedom to” and “freedom from;” Passover customs; unplugging on Shabbat; why Orthodox Jewish men refrain from touching women who are not part of their families; Torah attitudes towards homosexuality; why Orthodox women cover their hair; and sexual practices within an Orthodox Jewish marriage. [Donald H. Harrison]
Contest Will Provide Input for Jewish Movie’s Sequel Read More »
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This past Sunday, Tifereth Israel Synagogue hosted its First Annual Artists’ Showcase. Many talented artists came out to proudly display their creations which ranged from art, books, music, photography, woodworking, other crafts and Israeli stamp collecting. The event was jointly sponsored by the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Men’s Club and Sisterhood. [Mimi Pollack]
Artists’ and Artisans’ Show Lures Her to a Synagogue Read More »
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Author Blanca Sissa, a certified yoga instructor for children, says sometimes the thoughts in their heads resemble little monkeys jumping from tree to tree, never stopping anywhere in particular. Mindfulness, otherwise known as focusing thoughts on the here and now, is a remedy. In Hebrew mindfulness is called Yishuv Hada’at. [Donald H. Harrison]
Elementary Jewish Yoga in Colorful Primer Read More »
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Sunday, April 7th, provides an example of the diversity and richness of Jewish offerings. Once upon a time, they all would have been scheduled on different days. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday, April 7th, A Diverse Schedule of Jewish Events Read More »
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This novel for late elementary and junior high school students adds some special things to what otherwise might have been a familiar plot of a girl wanting too much to be part of her school’s in-crowd. [Donald H. Harrison]
Novel: All That Shimmers is Not … Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined ContributorsA non-Jewish friend who attended the service expressed admiration for how the new daughter of the commandments had, in fact, taken exception to a part of the Bible. The friend thought that was very brave. [Donald H. Harrison]
Volunteering in Lieu of Sacrificing Read More »
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