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By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−After denouncing a prior agreement to accept a group of refugees currently interned in Australia, President Trump signed an executive order for the deportation of all kangaroos in American zoos whom he suspects are harboring weapons in their pouches. * The House of Representatives voted to repeal a ban on the […]
Humoring the headlines: February 4, 2017 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Steve Kramer ALFEI MENASHE, Israel — With everyone in the US and Israel either apprehensive, worried, or elated with the change of American administrations, the world turns. This week I was irritated enough by an article in the Boston Globe (which I read courtesy of the watchdog (HonestReporting.com) to write a letter to the
Thoughts on ancient and modern Israeli conflicts Read More »
Middle East, Steve KramerBy Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California –“Like a proud mama, showing off her new baby,” crowed Chris Fink, in response to my query about how she felt as this year’s Chairperson for the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. The 27th annual festival runs from February 8-19, and boasts films from twenty one different countries,
By Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort CARLSBAD, California — We are in the midst of the story of the Exodus of our people, the Jewish people, from Egyptian servitude. This part of our collective history is rich in lessons that apply to our lives today. Many people mistakenly believe that the Torah is filled with ancient wisdom
Stranger whom we welcome should be friendly Read More »
International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA, Yeruchem Eilfort-RabbiThe Manus Island regional processing facility, where Australia sends illegal immigrants. (Photo: Australia Department of Immigration and Citizenship) By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — It is hard to complain about Australia — democratic, sunny, cheerful, and oh, those koalas and kangaroos. On a more serious note, Australia is a welcome ally, participating in military operations around
Who are the refugees Australia doesn’t want? Read More »
International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USABy Mimi Pollack LA MESA, California — Imagine you have had a good life with a stable job and family. Then, imagine that your life turns upside down, be it from war, religious persecution, or social unrest, and you have to start from scratch in a new country with a different language, culture, even alphabet!
Immigrants enrich this country Read More »
International, Middle East, Mimi Pollack, Science, Medicine, & Education, USASAN DIEGO (SDJW)– Publication of San Diego Jewish World may be delayed or inconsistent in the coming weeks as Donald H. Harrison, who serves as co-publisher, editor, and webmaster, recuperates from open heart surgery. Harrison will undergo valve replacement and bypass surgery on Monday, Feb. 6, and is expected to convalesce at Scripps Memorial Hospital in
SDJW editor’s heart surgery may delay publication Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County
By Mimi Pollack DESCANSO, California — The Atlas Alpaca ranch in Descanso, owned by David Kabbai and Amy Alyeshmerni, is truly a haven that offers a break from city life. Kabbai and Alyeshmerni live there with 65 alpacas, two dogs, two cats, one rooster, and various chickens. When I first drove up, I was greeted
Mimi’s Ark: Alpacas lead good life in Descanso Read More »
Mimi Pollack, San Diego CountyThe Wandering Review By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Since the film awards season is upon us, it is time to announce a list of the films that impressed me the most during 2016. I always caution my readers that I have all of the Jewish-themed documentary and feature film released last year, including many that
Top 10 Jewish Movies of 2016 Read More »
International, Jewish History, Lawrence Baron, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Sam Ben-Meir JERSEY CITY, New Jersey — During President Trump’s first full week in office he has begun to dismantle America’s moral standing on the international stage. From his reconsideration of CIA ‘black sites’ to his insistence on vast voter fraud, to his inhumane ban on immigration from Muslim countries, Trump seems to be
Trump is dismantling America’s moral standing Read More »
International, Middle East, Sam Ben-Meir, USABy Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO– The soft, rippling notes of the flute, entwined with the clarinet, sang forth with ease and authenticity as the PKF-Prague Philharmonia, under the direction of its French conductor, Emmanuel Villaume, began Smetena’s The Moldau at the La Jolla Music Society-sponsored concert January 25. Shimmering strings entered, overlaying the flow of notes
Orchestra from Prague delights San Diegans Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CountyBy Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — ‘He who tires of London has tired of life,’ wrote Samuel Johnson, and I dare say he had a point. Even in the dead of winter, when the bone-chilling cold really does chill every inch of bone in your body, the place has its pleasures provided you are suitably
Culture and weather in London, Paris, Jerusalem Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and FoodBy Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Since the dishonest media never anticipated a Trump victory, the TV networks are developing programs relevant to the new reality in the United States. * The Voting Dead: Illegal aliens animate the bodies of dead people to eat the brains of real citizens so they will vote for a brainless president.
Humoring the headlines: January 28, 2017 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — The “Palestinians” are an “invented people,” in the opinion of Newt Gingrich, former US Speaker of the House, presidential candidate, best selling author, and bona fide historian (Ph.D. in European history – Tulane University). It’s a fact: the Palestinian Arabs simply have no history as a distinct people
‘Palestine’ has a very short history Read More »
Middle East, Steve Kramer