Donald H. Harrison

Donald H. Harrison

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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Children’s Book in Simple Language Explains the War for Ukraine

Boiling down a conflict that could flare into World War 3 is no easy task, particularly when the intended audience comprises preschoolers to 3rd graders. Marshall focuses on Ukraine’s repression by Russia prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union, its early experiences as an independent nation, and Zelensky’s rise from a television comedian, who played the role of Ukraine’s president, to being elected as that nation’s actual president. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Nick Severs is an American Detective Minted by a Russian Immigrant

One plot concerns a woman whose terrified voice on a 30-second recording leads Severs to investigate a high-tech communications company where she worked prior to her death.  A subplot involves a female hacker who is stalking the detective because she thinks she may or may not have a score to settle with him. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Israeli Native Provides Insights into U.S. Record Industry and Boxing World

Although never an A-Lister, Ganon’s singing was exceptional enough to earn the respect of such an A-Lister as Penny Marshall. Similarly, her public relations skills won her the admiration of former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier.  Marshall and Frazier, now both deceased, are among the people Ganon writes about extensively in this stream-of-consciousness, tell-not-quite-all memoir. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Fully Functioning Humanoid Robots May Become Common in Just a Few Years

Israeli-American Elad Inbar, chief executive officer of the Dallas, Texas-based RobotLAB, has written a primer on robots in use today in a variety of industries.  Consistent with the title of this book, he also peeks into a future when humanoid robots will be able to perform more sophisticated tasks. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA

1,000+ Attend Funeral Rites for Rabbi Wayne Dosick

Rabbi Wayne Dosick, 77, was eulogized by a succession of fellow clergy members Tuesday, March 18, in the chapel of Congregation Beth Israel and in the chat room of an overwhelmed Zoom cast hosted by Am Israel Mortuary that drew 839 remote users. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Non-Profit Organization Challenges CAIR-California’s Suitability to Receive Federal Refugee Funds

A San Francisco-based nonprofit organization, the Intelligent Advocacy Network (IAN), has filed a letter of objection with the U.S. Department of Justice challenging the Council of American Islamic Relations-California as an agency qualified to help Afghan refugees to settle in the United States. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Wayne Dosick, San Diego’s Longest Serving Rabbi, Dead at 77

His wife, Ellen Kaufman, told San Diego Jewish World that the Rabbi was working at the couple’s dining room table at their home in Carlsbad when he suffered the heart attack about 9 p.m. Friday, March 14.  He was preparing a sermon on the Torah portion Ki Tissa for Saturday morning Shabbat services when he was stricken. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

‘Egypt, A Love Song’ Tells the Story of Marriage between a Jew and a Muslim

The Israeli documentary Egypt, A Love Song tells the story of Souad Zaki, a Jewish chanteuse who was the star of concert halls and movies in Egypt before and after the establishment of the State of Israel.  Her husband, Mohamed el Akkad, was a Muslim musician, hyped as the King of the Qanun, and their son, Moshe, who grew up to be a psychologist. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

A ‘How To’ Book for Activists Pushing a Noble Cause

– For activists pushing a cause, this book offers nine tips for success.  It was written by one of the nation’s foremost advocates for inclusion in all walks of life of people with disabilities. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

A Gem of a Holocaust Novel

Rachael, returning to her barracks from work sorting possessions of murdered new arrivals at Auschwitz, found in the mud a diamond and sapphire engagement ring.  Knowing that the ring would be useless to her, even dangerous if it should be discovered, she nevertheless slipped it into her pocket as a small act of defiance.
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God Gives Writer a Tour of Past, Present and Future in This Novel

However, unlike the movie, this is not a comedy.  It is an exploration of the many myths that impede people’s thinking about the Earth’s fragility as well as their responsibilities to each other. [Donald H. Harrison]

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