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U.S. focusing on Iran as major adversary

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Congress and the presidents alike have had no sustained policy review to establish militarily achievable objectives, coherent political goals, or even a workable definition of “the enemy” to guide lawmakers and military leaders. Republicans and Democrats both removed governments with no plan […]

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International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA

Multi- faceted program on disabilities at Ohr Shalom

By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO — Have you ever had the frustrating experience of being in an environment where no one speaks your language?  You know the feeling that there are too many people invading your personal space, but you’ve no way to communicate that to them? What about the times when you sincerely want

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Eva Trieger, Jewish Religion, San Diego Calendar, Science, Medicine, & Education

‘Jewish music’ program thrills at UC San Diego

Story by Eileen Wingard, Photos by Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel LA JOLLA, California — The venerable UCSD pianist, Cecil Lytle, chooses a different theme each year for the annual Lytle Scholarship Concert, raising funds for UC San Diego’s Preuss High School. The theme for this year’s 23rd concert was “Jewish Music, from Bessarabia to Broadway.”

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Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Editor’s E-Mail box: January 29, 2019 (5 items)

California awards $3.6 million for support of impoverished Holocaust survivors in state The California Department of Social Services awarded $3.6 million in grants to six Jewish Family Service agencies across California to provide support for elderly Holocaust Survivors struggling to live out their days in dignity. Last year, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, led by

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

‘Moon over Buffalo’ filled with hilarity, shtick

By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — When I hear the word “farce,” Ken Ludwig springs to mind. When I hear the words “hilarious farce” I immediately think: Ken Ludwig and Matthew Wiener. This duet is responsible for uproariously funny shows with impeccable timing, absurd plot twists, ridiculous dialogue and unmatched physical schtick. I was

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Movie Review: ‘Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People’

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People is soon to be released in theaters around the country, starting with March premieres in New York City and Los Angeles. The 85-minute documentary traces Pulitzer’s life as a Jewish immigrant from Hungary to his rise as the powerful publisher of both

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Music, dance in ‘Salome’ both disappoint

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson TEL AVIV, Israel — “I don’t know how you can go to an opera,” my grown-up nephew said. “A play, OK; a movie, fine. But opera?” “It’s a show. It’s fun,” I replied. “There’s music, movement, action, drama, costumes. It’s like a kids’ show for grown-ups.” But after spending a night with Richard

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Rafael Mareyna art exhibit: ‘Art is Time’

By Mimi Pollack LA JOLLA, California — “Art is Time, Time is Life” is the name of a new exhibit by Rafael “Fallo” Mareyna that is currently on display at the La Jolla Library. Both “Art” and “Time” have played important roles in Mareyna’s life.   He has had a talent for art, but didn’t really have

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International, Mimi Pollack, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Less costly Israeli weaponry improves U.S. defense

By Shoshana Bryen and Stephen Bryen   WASHINGTON, DC. — If necessity is the mother of invention, Israel has come up with missile defense systems that meet its necessities and which others are now keen to deploy. On Israel’s southeast, the Hamas arsenal includes mortars and rockets including the upgraded Qassam, Katyusha, GRAD and the new

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International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, Stephen D. Bryen, USA