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By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — In 1922, Hugo Bettauer, an Austrian writer of Jewish origin, published a satirical anti-utopia, the novel The City Without Jews. The book was published 47 times in seven languages. The author wrote: “The people have chosen a political savior, Dr. Karl Schwertfeger of the Christian Social Party.” The writer […]
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Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Opinion
If you look at the menorah on the cover of Hanukkah Nights, you’ll see that each candle flame is of a different color. What you can’t see—until you read the actual book—is that each flame was created with a different artistic technique. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts
Jewish Life TV is penetrating the San Diego market with 24-hour programming on three services: Cox Cable Channel 129; Spectrum TV Channel 469, and Direct TV Channel 325-1. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — These days I feel like Alice in Anti-Wonderland, where what seemed impossible yesterday is now happening before my very eyes. I would say “Curiouser and Curiouser” if I could, but I feel more like saying “Awfuller and Awfuller.” Each candidate for a ministerial post in the government
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Opinion
By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Jared Polis, Joshua Shapiro and Lee Zeldin ended the day, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, able to claim vast political accomplishments. All three can be credited with consolidating or augmenting power in their states for their respective political parties. Polis won re-election as governor of Colorado, Shapiro was elected to
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Bruce Ticker, Opinion, USA
By Jacob Kamaras SAN DIEGO — San Diegans in search of a unique blend of tradition, modernity, and creativity can find it at Gold Finch, the recently opened quick-service delicatessen and full-service restaurant in Torrey Pines. The menu is a nod to the childhood memories of owner Tracy Borkum, who grew up in London’s Jewish
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Jacob Kamaras, Travel and Food
By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — In Maimonides’ Guide for the Perplexed, book 3, chapter 51, in the easy-to-read translation by Michael Friedlander, Maimonides tells readers: “The present chapter does not contain any additional matter that has not been treated in the (previous) chapters of this treatise. It is a kind of
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion
Robert Schechter is a master of word play and rhyme and he uses these talents to enchant children and adults alike in this collection of poems that are sometimes silly, sometimes profound, but always interesting. [Donald H. Harrison]
Poetry Book Will Delight, Inspire Children and Adults Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison
By Gedaliah Borvick JERUSALEM — My friend recently texted me from Tel Aviv: “What are the chances that I would be on Imber Street in the morning and at the Hatikvah Market on Hatikvah Street in the afternoon? Unbelievable!” After I pleaded ignorance, my friend helped me connect the dots and gain an appreciation of
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Gedaliah Borvick, Israel, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts
Special problems faced by the preschool-through-12th-grade school district in Sha’ar Hanegev (Gateway to the Negev) are security for the students in a region often targeted by missiles fired by terrorists in neighboring Gaza, and persuading the students that there are jobs and good futures for them in that rural, agricultural area. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Rachel’s name was extracted from the records of USC’s Student Health Service. An official letter informed her that a lawsuit had been brought successfully against Tyndall, and that she was entitled to damages depending on the extent of her injuries. She was required to fill out an explicit questionnaire. One question at the end of the questionnaire brought back another suppressed memory: “Have you had any experience prior to your visit(s) with Dr. Tyndall that you felt constituted inappropriate sexual behavior or abuse? If so, please describe.” [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, Science, Medicine, & Education
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — Over the past several years when writing about this week’s Torah portion, I often shared two very contemporary lessons – never give up hope and be in control, emotionally, when dealing with oneself and with others. As the years pass, it appears these lessons are even more
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
The mind-numbing amount of expletives-deleted in this book dim whatever appreciation the sex-and-money plot might generate among readers seriously interested in the abuses and corruption of the legal system. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison
“Top line results” are expected in January from the survey of the San Diego Jewish community that was sponsored by five local agencies and was conducted by Brandies University’s Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, it was announced Sunday at the Tapestry event at the Lawrence Family JCC. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, San Diego County, USA