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Leave Me by Gayle Forman; Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill; © 2016; ISBN 9781616-206178; 343 pages; $26.95. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –Maribeth Klein seemingly does it all. She has a prestigious job at a magazine. She has two preschool twins, and a husband who loves her. But when she has a heart attack, […]
Novel explores abandonment issues Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. HarrisonBy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — Yes, there are anti-Israel Jews. They may be intelligent, or not. They may be religious, or not. But one thing they are, is ignorant. They obviously don’t follow Rabbi Hillel’s famous admonition: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only
Anti- Israel Jews delude themselves Read More »
Middle East, Steve Kramer, USA
Editor’s Note: San Diego Jewish World’s staff photographer Shor M. Masori, a teenager himself, joined Israeli and American teens on a whirlwind 10-day tour of Southern California attractions; the program an offshoot of the ongoing cooperation between the San Diego Zoo and the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. The Israeli teens were all Jerusalem Zoo volunteers, while
Israelis, Americans tour Southern California attractions Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori, Travel and Food, USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — So long as the Ultra-Orthodox rabbis in Israel act as though they are the only true Jewish leaders, I think rebuilding the Temple would only serve to divide and not unite the Jewish people. With a fractured Jewish polity, what good would rebuilding the Temple be if
On Tisha B’Av, let’s also remember R. Yohanan Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. –A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an agreement between two parties — in this case, the governments of Israel and the United States. It is less than a treaty, more than a handshake. The first MOU was signed in 1981, recognizing “the common bonds of friendship between the United States
U.S. – Israel MOU is unbalanced Read More »
Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA
-70th and Final Installment in a Series- Exit 77 In-Ko-Pah Park Road, San Diego-Imperial County Line, California By Donald H. Harrison JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, California — The dogs that greet visitors at the entrance to the venerable Desert View Tower are alive, if sleepy in the hot sun, but there are many other animals nearby
I-8 Jewish Travel: Desert View Tower Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and FoodBy Laurie Baron The Art of the Steal: How to Win While You Lose by Donald J. Trump Freedom of the press means the freedom to sue if you don’t like how it covers you. “One of the things I’m going to do if I win… I’m going to open up our libel laws so
Humoring the headlines: August 10, 2016 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — I walked into the exhibit at the New Americans Museum at Liberty Station with no intention of writing a story. I was just there as a guest at the opening reception of Project Vision. However, the exhibit moved me so much that I changed my mind. As an ESL teacher
Israeli artist helps Sudanese refugees Read More »
International, Middle East, Mimi Pollack, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Travel and FoodSome campaign theme songs By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Now that the conventions are over, both presidential candidates have released the anthems for their campaigns. I’ll Fix America by Donald Trump (Melody: God Bless America) “While there’s Muslim terror from abroad and near. Elect me president, you won’t have to fear. I’ll defend our
Humoring the headlines: August 8, 2016 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USABy Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Here in California, adjunct teachers are like the comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, in the community college world. They get some respect, but not a lot, despite being the backbone of the system. More classes are taught by part-time teachers than full-time teachers. The ratio has been as high as 70%
The plight of adjunct teachers Read More »
Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
“We’ll Sing and Dance To the Sky, With Our Spirits So High” By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO–With chaos, conflict and confusion so continually evident in our lives more and more, how can anyone find peace these days? “Shabbat can do that.” That’s the inspirational mantra Shabbat San Diego 2016 begins and ends its
Shabbat San Diego weekend set for Nov. 10-12 Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, San Diego Calendar, San Diego CountyBy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel –Alan Baker is a distinguished, British-born Israeli expert in international law and Israel’s former ambassador to Canada. According to Baker, the US State Department promulgates the notion that, “Israel’s settlement activity is the source of all evil in the world, and the US is waging a massive war of
U.S. State Dept’s anti-Israel bias Read More »
Middle East, Steve Kramer, USABy Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — San Diego County’s flagship Chamber Music Festival, the La Jolla Music Society’s Summerfest, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and what a celebration it is! There will be 65 musicians participating in 17 paid concerts in Sherwood Hall, and free events, such as five open rehearsals, three encounters
Zesty concert showcases youthful energy and talent Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual ArtsBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Let’s not waste time. At the direction of President Obama, the United States of America gave $400 million to Iran – it was Iran’s money, after all, Obama said. In an unrelated move, Iran released four American hostages: a newspaper reporter, a former Marine, a Christian pastor, and a
Iran seizes Western hostages, yet wants cooperation Read More »
International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA