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‘In the Shadow of Tragedy and Uncertainty, We Will Rebuild,’ JNF-USA President Affirms

By Jacob Kamaras DENVER — Dr. Sol Lizerbram, the San Diego-based National President of Jewish National Fund-USA, kicked off the organization’s Global Conference for Israel in Denver on Thursday night by affirming that Israel’s South will be rebuilt following the October 7 Hamas massacre. Lizerbram reflected that such conferences usually begin with lively remarks and

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Israel, Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County, USA

Dreidels Find Their Way into Encore Performance of ‘Plaid Tidings’

This fun show is the sequel to Forever Plaid.  In this version, written by Stuart Ross to uplift the nation after 9/11, a 1950s-style boys quartet who died in a car crash finds themselves sent back to earth to perform a show, but they don’t know what they’re supposed to do and have to figure it out as they go. [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and Food

A Future for Israel?

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — “Palestinians Must Have Hope for a Brighter Future,” urges a New York Times headline. It tops a Thanksgiving Day opinion piece authored by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Hope for what? To kill more Jews? What about hope for the Jewish people? The hostage exchange between Israel and

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, USA

Jewish Professor Barred from USC Campus Following Argument with Anti-Israel Students

The propaganda war between supporters of Israel and supporters of Hamas has prompted the administration of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles to ban John Strauss, a Jewish professor of economics, from teaching on the campus, but he is permitted to conduct classes via Zoom. [Donald H. Harrison]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Harrison Relates Jewish Stories From Along the Interstate 5

Donald H. Harrison, author of a three-volume book on Jewish life in San Diego County along the Interstate 5, will describe his methodology and share some of the stories in a presentation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, at Yiddishland, 1128 Wall Street, La Jolla. [SDJW Staff]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County

Information You Might Need to Defend Israel

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — During the past weeks since the October 7 massacre of Israelis, the world has heard and watched many condemnations of Israel throughout the media universe. The following short summaries describe some of the most virulent organizations who constantly vilify Israelis and Jews. Their common strategy is the dissolution

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Israel, Opinion, Steve Kramer

Shooting in Vermont of 3 Palestinian Students is Reprehensible

Unprovoked shootings are never justified, no matter what the world situation may be.  I would like to extend my sympathy to Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, as well as to their families.  It is outrageous that a gunman would commit such a horrendous act anywhere, and especially here in the pluralistic United States. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, Opinion, USA

‘Spirit of Progress’ Traces Civilizations from Ancient Times to the Present

Kahana exhibits an impressive command over world history, showcasing a deep understanding of the classical texts and historical narratives that have influenced what is commonly referred to as “Western Civilization,” extending even to the earliest civilizations predating the West. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

The Philanthropy of Ernest and Evelyn Rady

These NICUs as well as Rady Children’s Hospital itself are named for Jewish businessman and philanthropist Ernest Rady, a native of Winnipeg, Canada. He and his wife Evelyn moved in 1966 when he was 29 to San Diego and proceeded to make a fortune in banking, finance insurance, oil and gas, and real estate. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Little Italy Food Tour Provides Yummy Slices Of History 

Anthony Davi has been leading tours in Little Italy in one form or another for 26 years.  As a resident and member of the community, he knows everyone’s stories and history.  And most importantly, he knows every restaurateur, their stories, their history, their best dishes and everything else. [Sandi Masori]

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Business & Finance, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and Food, USA