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Free Pesach trivia questions enhance seders

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Humor columnist Mark D. Zimmerman, who authors the Jewish Trivia Quiz that normally appears weekly on San Diego Jewish World, is offering a free, humorous Haggadah supplement for readers to download on their electronic devices, and then print out if desired. Titled Rashi, Rambam and Haggadah-Lamadingdong, this Hagaddah […]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Mark D. Zimmerman

The Five Books of Wet Noses aka The Old Dog Testament

In Memory of Ozzie, Our Anatolian Shepherd, 2003-2018 By Laurie Baron Book 1 Genesis In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and carved out spaces for dog beaches and parks.  God created Dog in his/her own temperament to make sure Adam and Eve and their descendants never felt alone and to bring

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Lawrence Baron, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire

‘Queen for a Day’ tells of parenting an autistic child

Queen for a Day by Maxine Rosaler; Delphinium Books, © 2018; 9718832-85753; 243 pages. By Donald H. Harrison   SAN DIEGO – In this novel, Mimi is the mother of a strange, yet wonderful, boy named Danny.  At first, Mimi didn’t want to admit that her son was developmentally disabled; she told herself repeatedly that

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison

The case for punishing Syria’s chemical weapon use

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — The primary goals of American foreign policy is to make our citizens, friends and allies secure and to make our adversaries think twice. There are moments in history when well-timed, well-placed military action will have the effect of causing fear — and moments that, if allowed to pass by,

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International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen

Israelis horrified, terrified by carnage next door in Syria

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Watching the daily newscasts it’s impossible to escape seeing and hearing the horrific events that are taking place not too far away from where I’m sitting now. The impact of telecommunications is inescapable. From here in Jerusalem to Damascus, just to the north of Israel, it’s only 135 miles.

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East

Humoring the headlines: March 4, 2018

The Pol-cars (Political Oscars) for 2017 By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Best Picture: Barack Obama’s Presidential Portrait Most Despicable Actor: Wayne LaPierre Worst Deporting Actor: Donald Trump Hewing to Oscar rules, “Fail to the Chief” will play to end his acceptance speech if it is too long. Best Actress: Melania Trump for her role

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International, Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

‘Brits Living in Israel’ FB group locates favored biscuits

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — As well as forging and facilitating connections between individuals, Facebook also provides the opportunity to form groups, bringing together people all over the world who share mutual interests. These are many and varied, and seem to have succeeded in their objective. Thus, some time ago a bright spark somewhere

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Travel and Food

Poretzky electrifies with Habanera encore

By Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO — Russian-born Susana Poretzky, an outstanding mezzo soprano, who sang in Israel for many years, was the soloist with the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO) at its January 30 concert at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. I have heard Poretzky on several occasions and was thrilled by her rendition of Mahler’s Lieder Eines

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

Jewish poets read their works at Lawrence Family JCC

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California  — The tenth anniversary of Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices was ushered in with an impressive line-up of featured poets. The January 23 program in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family JCC opened with Chris Baron, Professor of English at San Diego City College.  His book of poems, Under

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Edwin Black to tell Israel’s story in many cities

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Author and columnist Edwin Black, whose work appears regularly on San Diego Jewish World, is embarking on a multi-city lecture tour outlining Israel’s history from ancient times to the present. The tour begins March 19 and March 20th respectively at Rambam Mesivta High School in Lawrence, N.Y.,  and  the Manhattan

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Donald H. Harrison, Edwin Black, Middle East, USA