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Terezin survivor to be special guest at ‘Defiant Requiem’

By Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO –Eve Gerstle expects to be sitting in Copley Symphony Hall on the evening of May 7, as a special guest of Conductor Murry Sidlin, watching the performance of the multi-media Concert-Drama, The Defiant Requiem. This remarkable lady, who is celebrating her 101st birthday, has a particular interest in this work. […]

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Eileen Wingard, Jewish History

An emotional roller coaster during Israel’s holidays

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Jewish and Israeli history is replete with both tragic and joyful events, and in fact the life of a Jew living in Israel is something of a roller-coaster existence, taking us from the depths of sorrow one day to the sublime heights of joy the next, whether it’s

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Jewish History, Middle East

Children interview Survivors, write their stories

Deb Bowen and Cassie Brown, A Walk With Esther;  Never Forget Publishing, 2015, $10.  Order via http://www.abookbyme.com/Pages/default.aspx By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel  CHULA VISTA, California — Many years ago, while I was serving a congregation in Rock Island, Illinois, I was privileged to work with a number of Jewish and Christian professionals in designing one of the

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Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

‘Lincoln and the Jews,’ scholarly and displayable

Lincoln and the Jews: A History by Jonathan D. Sarna and Benjamin Shapell, St. Martin Press, New York; ISBN 978-1-250-05935-6 ©2015, $40.00, p. 227, plus appendices and index By Fred Reiss, Ed.D. WINCHESTER, California — Abraham Lincoln died on Saturday, April 15, 1865. Most Northerners and many Southerners, particularly those who understood the ramifications of having a new,

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Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish History, USA

Humoring the headlines: Campaign Nursery Rhymes

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO–Following are some nursery rhymes for Campaign 2016 Hillary, Billary, Doc  This time there’s no Barack. You’ll take the heat But not defeat. Unless Warren joins the flock. * Sing a song of Ted Cruz His campaign has begun. One of many schnorrers From Sheldon Adelson. Bibi’s right, Barack’s wrong. Protect

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

San Diego Jewish World authors: Donald H. Harrison

Editor’s Note: San Diego Jewish World is fortunate to have among its contributors the authors of many books. To acquaint you with them, and their literary output, we will from time to time offer articles by the authors telling of their works.  This article is by Donald H. Harrison, who is the editor of this publication. 

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County

San Diego Jewish World authors: Michael Mantell

Editor’s Note: San Diego Jewish World is fortunate to have among its contributors the authors of many books. To acquaint you with them, and their literary output, we will from time to time offer articles by the authors telling of their works.  This article is by Dr. Michael Mantell, an Advanced Behavior Coach based in San Diego.  By

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Michael Mantell