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In battle with my tooth, dentist was painful victor

January 9, 2017

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — In order to spare the feelings of anyone who might happen to read this I am not posting a photo of my face. I look like something out of a horror movie. The sight would be too horrifying for most people. Especially anyone who knows what I look like normally. […]

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Poets of three nations debut in JCC’s new season

January 8, 2017

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — The ninth season of Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices will open with three featured poets, Samantha Lennon, Marc Rolnick and Ilana Brosh. Tuesday evening, January 17, 7 p.m., these three talented writers will inaugurate the 2017 season of this series in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC. Samantha

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, San Diego Calendar

Do Palestinian Arabs Deserve a State?

January 8, 2017

By Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — Of course Palestinian Arabs deserve a state. It’s obvious, isn’t it? No, it isn’t. There are many stateless groups that are far more deserving of statehood, having proven their provenance, responsibility, and mettle. Nevertheless, it’s taken for granted by many that there must be a Palestinian state, based on

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Middle East, Steve Kramer

Humoring the Headlines: January 8, 2017

January 8, 2017

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Donald Trump has asked all current American ambassadors to vacate their posts the day of his inauguration. When asked why, he replied, “Who needs ambassadors when I have a Twitter account?” * The shooter who killed 5 people and wounded six others at the Fort Lauderdale airport told the FBI several

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Songs of Israel, Diaspora featured at concert

January 5, 2017

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — MAGEVET, Yale University’s A Cappella Jewish Choir, gave a wonderful concert last Wednesday evening at the Lawrence Family JCC’s Garfield Theatre. Even though the shell was not utilized, the fourteen unamplified voices projected with poignant sweetness. Unaccompanied, they created beautiful harmonies and well-graded dynamics, singing an hour and a

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

At the United Nations, it’s all against one

January 3, 2017

By Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — In the waning days of December, in its “great wisdom,” the UN Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2334. Yes, the US abstained, but that is the equivalent of “yes,” because the US Ambassador declined to veto what may be President Obama’s final assault on Prime Minister Netanyahu and

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Middle East, Steve Kramer

Humoring the headlines: January 3, 2017

January 3, 2017

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−Miffed over recent foreign policy decisions by President Obama, Donald Trump tweeted, “Thought it was going to be a smooth transition – NOT!” On the other hand, he praised Putin’s refusal to retaliate against the US for imposing new sanctions on Russia: ““Great move on delay (by V. Putin). I always

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire

‘Sleeping Beauty’ delights in Jerusalem

January 3, 2017

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson JERUSALEM — Once a year Israel’s classical ballet comany puts on a performance of a traditional ballet. This is intended mainly for the entertainment of children during the Chanukah/Christmas holiday season. For me, however, this is a golden opportunity to enjoy a very special aesthetic and artistic treat. When I was growing

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

15 essays help define North Carolina’s character

December 31, 2016

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Although I have known Nancy more than 50 years, and have been married to her for 48 plus, Gayle Midyette has even more bragging rights. She has known Nancy 60 years, ever since the Brownies matched them up as pen pals. They’ve only met in person a few

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Travel and Food, USA

Humoring the Headlines: December 31, 2016

December 31, 2016

2016 in Review By Laurie Baron January The Orthodox Union certified the medical marijuana products of Vireo Health as kosher. In its ruling it noted that a side effect is cravings to eat cholent, matzah ball soup, and lox and bagels. In response to criticism for his slow reaction to the water contamination crisis in

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire

In Memoriam: Marion Pritchard, Rescuer

December 29, 2016

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Marion Pritchard passed away in Washington DC on December 11th. Although she might not be as well-known as many of the luminaries who died in 2016, her rescue of 150 Jews during the Holocaust merits our gratitude and recognition. When I served as the historian for Sam and Pearl

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Jewish History, Lawrence Baron, Obituaries & memorials

What third generation Holocaust survivors might learn

December 27, 2016

The Conversations We Never Had by Jeffrey H. Konis; Outskirts Press; © 2016; ISBN 9781478-767299; 197 pages; $13.95. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – On the back cover of this book is the listing “Fiction: Historical” and that, perhaps, constitutes the author’s greatest regret. If he could have gone back in time, the listing

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

The human element in the Torah

December 26, 2016

The Person in the Parasha: Discovering the Human Element in the Weekly Torah Portion by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, OU Press, Maggid Books, Jerusalem, © 2016, ISBN 978-1-59264-462-9, p. 624, $29.95 by Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California – Even a cursory look at the catalogue of Jewish book publishers shows a great propensity for

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish Religion

Genetic mutations, Shoah affect coming generations

December 26, 2016

Aftermath by Allison Nazarian, Allie Girl Publishing, 2016, ISBN 978-0-9828922-2-0, pgs. $9.99 Kindle, $14.99 paperback. By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — In general most of us shy away from ultimatums or at least prefer not to be tested by a “now or never” choice. This was how Allison Nazarian explained her decision to write

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva Trieger, Jewish History

In battle with my tooth, dentist was painful victor

Poets of three nations debut in JCC’s new season

Do Palestinian Arabs Deserve a State?

Humoring the Headlines: January 8, 2017

Songs of Israel, Diaspora featured at concert

At the United Nations, it’s all against one

Humoring the headlines: January 3, 2017

‘Sleeping Beauty’ delights in Jerusalem

15 essays help define North Carolina’s character

Humoring the Headlines: December 31, 2016

In Memoriam: Marion Pritchard, Rescuer

What third generation Holocaust survivors might learn

The human element in the Torah

Genetic mutations, Shoah affect coming generations

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