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An Imaginative Tale About the First Jew to Set Foot in the New World

This large format book for elementary school-aged children is about Luis de Torres, who was the interpreter for Christopher Columbus on his 1492 voyage of discovery. Some of the story is true, as best as historians can tell; more of the story comes from the rich imagination of authorTami Lehman-Wilzig. Overall, it should be considered a work of historical fiction, rather than history. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History

Workshop Highlights Holocaust Experiences and Research

Spielberg established the Shoah Foundation, which is headquarters in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California, after making the impactful Holocaust movie Schindler’s List.  UC San Diego’s former head librarian Brian Schottlaender, consulting with History Prof. Deborah Hertz, decided during the 2006-2007 academic year to lease the database and to make it available for free to anyone on campus. [Donald H. Harrison]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

The Jewish Eye: San Diego Teen Philanthropists; Mayorkas, Sanders Under Fire

In Jewish tradition, the fate of the world depends upon 36 upstanding people known as the Lamed Vavniks.  As a matter of interest, there are 36 leaders and officers of the Jewish Teen Foundation (JTF) in San Diego County.  They will be awarding philanthropic funds that they have raised to various nonprofit organization at a 4 p.m. ceremony Sunday May 21 at Congregation Beth Am in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Business & Finance, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Tabu Shabu in Carlsbad Triggers Reviewer’s Memories of Japan

When you sit at the bar, they will direct you to choose a broth, and then to choose your protein, noodles and rice.  They have six different types of beef ranging from Prime to Wagyu.  I usually get the prime reserve as I prefer a leaner cut of meat to a more marbled one.  The more marbled ones are considered better by most people though.  A pot that is shaped somewhat like a bunt cake pan is put in front of you and left to boil while they go fetch the veggies and meats.  You’ll get a bowl of rice, a huge plate of veggies, some variety of noodle (I choose udon usually) and a plate of thinly sliced meat.  [Sandi Masori]

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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and Food

The Jewish Eye: Immigration Surge; Sanders Promotes ‘Nakba’ Day

U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) offered these thoughts on surging immigration: “The Biden-Harris Administration has prepared for the end of Title 42, but no amount of planning can make up for the fact that Congress has abdicated its responsibility to pass comprehensive and inclusive immigration reform for decades. [Donald H. Harrison}

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California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Gender-Bending ‘1776’ at Civic Theatre Too Slow

There were a couple of standouts, Liz Mikel lit up the stage as Benjamin Franklin. Mikel was the only actor who got a loud roar from the crowd at the curtain call.  Mikel’s performance was much stronger than those of the rest of the company. Nancy Anderson did a good job as Thomas Jefferson winning extra points for violin solos.  And Kassandra Haddock did an infuriatingly good job at portraying Edward Rutledge, especially as Rutledge tries to protect the right to own slaves.  [Sandi Masori]

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Sandi Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

La Jolla Symphony Showcases Native American Indigenous Instruments

By Eileen Wingard   LA JOLLA, California — A buffalo hide drum, a whistle fashioned from an eagle’s wing, a five hole flute, and a rattle with corn kernels were some of the Native American indigenous instruments heard with the La Jolla Symphony in its May 6 and 7 concerts at Mandeville Auditorium. The native

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

The Jewish Eye: Dianne Feinstein Returns to U.S. Senate; Disney Fires Back at Florida’s DeSantis

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) has returned to the Senate in a wheelchair after more than a two-month absence while recuperating from shingles. Democrats have needed the vote of the 89-year-old Feinstein on the Senate Judiciary Committee to approve President Biden’s judicial nominees. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Business & Finance, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Who Would Vote to Block a Measure to End Antisemitism?

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Once upon a time in America, Israel’s existence was held in as much high esteem as motherhood and apple pie. Even today, what reasonable person here would not want to stamp out antisemitism? In Washington, 19 members of the House of Representatives last Wednesday voted against a resolution to

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, USA

The Jewish Eye: Trump Accuser Awarded $5 Million; Debt Ceiling Showdown Continues

A jury in the federal courtroom of Judge Lewis Kaplan deliberated less than three hours before awarding former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll $5 million. They found that former President Donald Trump had sexually assaulted her and defamed her, but did not come to the conclusion that Carroll had been raped. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Parshiot Behar – Bechukotai: A Message of Comfort, Hope, and Peace

By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — Nechemta, a message of comfort, hope, and peace often heard at the close of a rabbi’s sermon, is something we can always benefit from hearing, but particularly with increased antisemitism that we are facing daily, it strikes me as an even more cherished message. In this week’s

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell

The Jewish Eye: Trump ‘Rape’ Case Heads to Jury; Legislation in 2 States to Combat Antisemitsim

Barry Schneider, a past commander of the Jewish War Veterans, and Combat Antisemitism Movement Adam Beren were among speakers at the Oklahoma State House on Monday when Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a declaration declaring that every May henceforth will be designated Jewish American Heritage Month in Oklahoma.  In Virginia, meanwhile, Gov. Glenn Youngkin also declared May to be Jewish American Heritage Month in his state and also signed a declaration adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. [Donald H. Harrison]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA