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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 — In the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary named for his family and that of his wife Elaine, Murray Galinson was eulogized Monday, Jan. 7, by two rabbis, two friends, and three children during a service that drew a High Holy Day-sized crowd that Congregation Beth Israel’s president Emily Jennewein estimated at
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Dora Klinova, “The Queen of the Universe; the Vortex of Creation,” (c) 2012, Legacy Line Publishing, ISBN 97800-98197-842-0; 80 pages, $26.95, via the author at 619 667-0925. Another 140-page version (with more photos) available through Amazon for $41.95. An electronic version is available at $3.99. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Author Dora Klinova,
Saving the environment–a drop at a time Read More »
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Story and photo by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — What place better than the Corvette Diner to take a man who has earned his living on-stage being the “fifth Beatle” in the tribute group “Rain” which opened a five-concert set at San Diego’s Civic Center on Friday night and will close after two concerts
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On the ChocolateTrail by Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz, Jewish Lights Publishing, 2002, ISBN 978-1-58023-487-0-51899; 237 pages including index, appendices, $18.00 By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Rabbi Deborah Prinz, former spiritual leader of Temple Adat Shalom in nearby Poway, and her husband, Rabbi Mark Hurvitz, who led Congregation Etz Chaim in Ramona, have been
Rabbis’ travels produce chocolate primer Read More »
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Robert E. Price, Sol Price: Retail Revolutionary & Social Innovator, San Diego History Center, 2012, ISBN 0-98868060-2; 223 pages. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Next time you go into a Costco around the noon hour, and build an ersatz lunch by sampling the free offerings from food carts, be aware that the people
Biography provides insights into Sol Price’s business, philanthropy Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Fictional agents Ziva David of NCIS and Eyal Lavin of Covert Affairs are unlikely to be assigned to a case together, if only because their shows are on different networks, respectively CBS and USA. But I would be fascinated by the prospect of a joint interview of actress
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Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — All of us are horrified by what happened at the Sandy Hook School. May the souls of those slain rest in peace. May we, as a nation, somehow learn from this horrible experience! What disappoints me, in the aftermath of this outrage, is the arrogance of the
The gun hobby does not deserve Constitutional protection Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — We Jews, especially, know the story of immigrants who have come to America seeking economic opportunity. We recall how the older generation tried to hold onto the mother tongue, but how the younger generation quickly embraced English and American ways. We know that every generation of immigrants, from
PBS documentary examines lives of Iranian-Americans Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO– Over the Chanukah holiday I turned 11 — again. And I can thank my wife Nancy for that. My grandson, Shor, and I, for many years, have been watching science fiction television series on DVDs. We saw together every episode of Star Trek, working our way through the original
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Donald H. HarrisonSAN DIEGO — The Journal of San Diego History has added San Diego Jewish World publisher Donald H. Harrison to its editorial board, the Journal’s co-editors, Drs. Molly McClain and Iris Engstrand, have announced. Harrison, author of a biography of San Diego pioneer Louis Rose and numerous articles on San Diego Jewish history, “will provide
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — If we Jews would like to show our appreciation to those countries that sided with Israel on Thursday, Nov. 29, in the United Nations General Assembly vote on extending non-member state status to Palestine, we can do so by adjusting our travel plans. When you are planning a vacation,
U.N. vote on Palestine should guide Jews’ travel plans Read More »
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Story and photo by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – With Veterans Day having been observed in the United States earlier this month—and warfare between Israel and Gaza having dominated recent headlines – Laura Simon told a luncheon celebrating her 107th birthday about one of the first times she thought about soldiers and wars. It was
At 107, Mrs. Simon expresses concern for Armed Forces Read More »
Donald H. HarrisonBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO–So far, events have proven me wrong. I feared how President Barack Obama would treat Israel during his second term — so much so that I reluctantly endorsed Mitt Romney for President, even though on most domestic issues I tend to be far more liberal than Romney, though not as
Thank you, President Obama; I was wrong Read More »
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Story and photos by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — In rallying in support of Israel , the Jewish Federation of San Diego County demonstrated it has a big heart but a small speakers’ platform. Several leaders who did speak at Nobel Park expressed compassion on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18, for civilian victims on both sides
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