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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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Pepper, Silk & Ivory By Rabbi Marvin Tokayer and Ellen Rodman, PhD, © 2014, Gefen Publishing House, ISBN 978-965-229-647-4; 316 pages including index. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –When friends question me about whether I really think “There is a Jewish Story Everywhere,” as the motto of San Diego Jewish World insists, I shall […]
Rabbi Tokayer chronicles the many Jews of Asia Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –Holocaust Survivor Lou Dunst and Christian Zionist preacher Rev. Dumisani Washington of Stockton, Calif., are four decades apart in age, yet hearing one and then the other speak, gave me reassurance that Washington’s message partially fulfills the intent of Dunst’s agonized rhetorical cry of pain: “And the Free World
Black churches: From whence Israel’s help may come Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Middle East, San Diego County, USA
By Donald H. Harrison OCEANSIDE, California – The press release stated that “Excelencia Kosher Brut” is “perfect not only for celebrating important occasions” but is a “most versatile wine for pairing with food.” So we waited for an occasion with an interesting kind of food to test out this sparkling Spanish wine produced from
96th birthday celebration draws mixed wine reviews Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO —A law firm in Long Beach has filed a class action suit against a company that operates 57 nursing homes in California, including five facilities in San Diego County. The lawsuit incorporated declarations from the state attorney general’s office in another case to contend that by understaffing nursing homes,
Suit brought against nursing homes operator Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The Tin Horse by Janice Steinberg, Random House © 2013, ISBN 978-0-679-64374-6; 336 pages, $26. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—There are two mysteries to be solved in The Tin Horse by Janice Steinberg, who contributes articles on books and dance to San Diego Jewish World. One mystery is the central story of this novel.
Novel combines many genres Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonSAN DIEGO — We endorsed Brad A. Weinreb for Judge in Superior Court Office No. 25 during the primary election and he came in first of three candidates. Now, as the Nov, 4 runoff election for the open judicial seat nears, we’re proud to endorse him again in the race in which he is opposed
Brad Weinreb for Superior Court Judge Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Readers of San Diego Jewish World are familiar with Dorothea Shefer-Vanson through her columns that she sends from the Jerusalem suburb of Mevasseret Zion. They often focus on Israel’s lively music scene. The reporter also is a fine novelist, her latest work being Time Out of Joint: The
Novel depicts German family between the wars Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-VansonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – I have been a journalist, believe it or not, for over a half century, having received my start as a cub reporter in 1962 on the UCLA Daily Bruin, working for the Associated Press for five years after graduation, and then serving for another eight years as the
‘Schlepping Through the American West’ launches Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, USA
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Returning to Congregation Beth Israel, at which she had her first teaching job at its now defunct Jewish day school, San Diego City School Superintendent Cindy Marten on Thursday evening, Sept.18, offered a step-by-step program for instilling student self-discipline. She coupled that with a promise that her administration
School Sup’t Marten tells anti- bullying plans Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – When Western journalists walk into the American Colony Hotel in East Jerusalem, as many of them often do, they will almost immediately be approached by several Palestinians guides anxious to help them develop their stories, says Aryeh Green, director of Israel’s MediaCentral. Do the journalists need a
Aiding the media, Israeli style Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—Frieda and Dr. Israel Barken had family, machatunim (relatives of in-laws) and friends over for Shabbat dinner, and Frieda, who loves to cook, felt perhaps she had shorted the guests, having prepared only 17 different dishes instead of what is for her the more typical 25. As we ate our
Topping off a perfect Shabbat meal Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Running From Giants: The Holocaust Through the Eyes of a Child by Margareta Ackerman, Ph.D. Illustrations by Vivien Mildenberger. © 2013, ISBN: 9781492330967, 81 pages. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—This book retells the stories of author Ackerman’s grandfather Srulik, who against all odds survived the Holocaust as a child after running away in
Book tells of 10-year-old who eluded the Nazis Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—I know you are supposed to be intently listening during a performance of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, but a Summer Pops presentation on Thursday evening, Aug. 28, got me to thinking about how, for better or for worse, the minds of children can be imprinted forever. When
The real classical music versus television themes Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—I don’t know if it is more environmentally sensitive to go to a movie house or to watch the same film at home on a DVD. I suppose it would depend on the driving distance required for each option divided by the number of people in your party intending to
The moral taught by the movie ‘Noah’ Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion