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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.
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By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – U.S. Presidents, past and present, are part of America’s national conversation. Yes, we talk about politics and governmental affairs, but that is not all. The names of our Presidents are woven into our conversations in many other ways. We name streets, buildings, educational institutions, cities, and states for […]
Introducing new website on American Ex- Presidents Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USA
Bitter and Sweet by Sandra V. Feder, illustrations by Krysten Brooker, Groundwood Books, (c) 2018, ISBN 9781554-989959; 30 pages, $17.95. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Author Sandra Feder notes that Judaism acknowledges a duality in life: with the bitter often will come the sweet, and vice versa. “Sweet wine or grape juice is
Two children’s books for Jewish holidays Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion
Editor’s Note: This is the 23rd in a series of stories researched during Don and Nancy Harrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary cruise from Sydney, Australia, to San Diego. Previous installments of the series, which runs every Thursday, may be found by tapping the number of the installment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
The peace treaty that started a nation but left a dispute Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Travel and Food
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – We hear often about declining rates of affiliation in the Jewish community, but retailers apparently are not overly concerned. Affiliated or not, many Jews still identify with Jewish traditions, customs, and history, and therein lies some marketing opportunities. For example, Daniela and Gabriela Apeloig have created a new
More products on the market for the Jewish consumer Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Travel and Food, USA
Editor’s Note: This is the 22nd in a series of stories researched during Don and Nancy Harrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary cruise from Sydney, Australia, to San Diego. Previous installments of the series, which runs every Thursday, may be found by tapping the number of the installment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Sisters are leaders in Auckland Jewish community Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion
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
Jerusalem Zoo’s Doron sentimental in visit to S.D. Zoo Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori, The World We Share, USA
The Cut Out Girl by Bart Van Es, Penguin Random House © 2018; 194 pages plus acknowledgments; $28. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Author Bart Van Es knew about Lien de Jong, the Jewish girl who was provided a home and a new identity with his grandparents during the time the Nazis occupied
Tale of a Jewish girl hidden during the Shoah Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – You may not have heard of “Camp Greber,” but the woman who ran it—Marilyn Greber of Carlsbad—was a major influence on the lives of her grandchildren who flew from homes in Connecticut to experience the warmth of the California sun and of her sometimes “spunky” and “firecracker” personality.
Family’s warm memories escort Marilyn Greber to grave Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County
The Hazards of Good Fortune by Seth Greenland, Europa Editions © 2018; ISBN 9781609-434623; 614 pages, $20. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Whoever said money can’t buy you happiness would have received resounding agreement from Jay Gladstone, the fictional philanthropist, real estate developer, and professional basketball team owner who is the protagonist of
Novel probes stress between Jews and Blacks Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison
Editor’s Note: This is the 21st in a series of stories researched during Don and Nancy Harrison’s 50th Wedding Anniversary cruise from Sydney, Australia, to San Diego. Previous installments of the series, which runs every Thursday, may be found by tapping the number of the installment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
Movies at sea enhance the cruise Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and FoodA Note from Our Co-Publishers Dear Readers: Our free publication at www.sdjewishworld.com reflects our commitment to serve the Jewish community by chronicling its diversity, controversies, and accomplishments every day. Come get to know more than 50 regular writers living across the United States, in Israel, and in diverse parts of the world as they bring
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – You remember seeing the movie Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman? That was the myth. The Moroccan film Razzia (Raid) by Nabil Ayouch paints the reality of an economically depressed society where militant Islam seeks to impose its values on Berbers, women, homosexuals, and, to a lesser
Casablanca movie myth and reality Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Oren had a wife in Jerusalem and a gay lover in Berlin. Leaving Berlin for home, he forgot some of his personal belongings, so the cakemaker Tomas (Tim Kalkhof) called him again and again. But Oren didn’t answer. Distraught, Tomas investigated, only to learn from business associates that
‘The Cakemaker’ is an intense drama of love and lies Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait recently had his premiere of the half-hour television series, Misfits & Monsters, in which Jewish actor Seth Green played a voice actor whose character Bubba The Bear comes alive. The Bear proves to be murderously angry at Green’s character for giving him such a stupid
Bobcat Goldthwait pumps his ‘Misfits & Monsters’ series Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast