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By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Becky Guttin is a diminutive woman with a large presence. She is a whirlwind of energy and creativity who sees art where others might not. She is known for collecting all kinds of discarded objects and giving them new life. She works daily in her studio on Miramar Road. She […]
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Mimi Pollack, San Diego CountyBy Dorothea Shefer-Vanson LONDON, England — As we all know, London has a lot to offer in the way of culture, amusement, entertainment and delights of all kinds. However, there is a very big “but” to enjoying London, and my latest visit has brought this into relief. So, I have made a series of notes to
Things not to do in merry old England Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, InternationalBy Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal, spiritual leader of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, has announced he will retire from that position on March 5, 2017, which with accumulated vacation days, will conclude his tenure officially on July 31, 2017. In all, he will have served San Diego’s oldest Conservative congregation for 29
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Donald H. Harrison, Michael Mantell, San Diego CountyBy Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — “Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must,” counseled Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. But what’s with the “must”, JW? When “must” we “endure”? By the time you finish this column, you’ll realize you don’t need to ever endure life, but rather you can find enjoyment in
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Michael Mantell, USA
By Donald H. Harrison CARLSBAD, California – Within a matter of months, most probably before the end of the 2015 calendar year, the San Diego County Water Authority will receive 50 million gallons of fresh water each day from the new $1 billion Carlsbad Desalination Plant and pipeline that was financed by Poseidon Water
Largest sea- to- fresh water plant in U.S. coming on line Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County, The World We Share, USA
Uncovered by Leah Lax; She Writes Press; © 2015; ISBN 978-1631529955; $16.95 By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – This touchingly written, respectful yet controversial, woman’s odyssey from unhappy, repressed childhood to Hasidism and thence, in middle age, to freedom and the personal security found in lesbianism, is bound to be earnestly debated by readers.
Memoir relates journey from Hasidism to lesbianism Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History
-20th in a Series- Exit 8, Mission Gorge Road, San Diego — Mission San Diego By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –Under any circumstances a trip to Mission San Diego is worthwhile because it is the oldest mission in the chain that runs more than 600 miles along the coast of California and served as
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Travel and FoodBy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Rosh Hashanah is almost here! According to Jewish mystical tradition, Elul is a period of spiritual awakening. The name of Elul is an acrostic for: אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי וְדוֹדִי לִי “I belong to my beloved and my beloved belongs to me …” (Song of Songs 6:3). Hence, the time of
When God and humankind are lovers Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiBy Laurie Baron MARGATE, New Jersey‒ To compete with Donald Trump and boost his own flagging presidential bid, Chris Christie proposed that the US government contract with FedEx to track the whereabouts of immigrants in the United States. If they are here illegally, they will be shipped back to their countries of origin in crates
Humoring the Headlines: September 2, 2015 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
By Donald H. Harrison FAIRFIELD, California – On a day that my son David and his wife Cathy had to go to their work, and our grandchildren were in schools, my wife Nancy and I arranged to meet former Escondido residents Gerry and Judy Burstain, and Judy’s mother, Eleanor Lieb, halfway between the
Renewing friendships amid kosher Jelly Belly candy Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USASAN DIEGO (SDJW) – During the month of August, San Diego Jewish World was privileged to publish works by the following writers and photographers. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and to publicly express our appreciation. To access works by these contributors on San Diego Jewish World, type or copy their name into the
A hearty thank you to SDJW’s August contributors Read More »
Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Edwin Black, Eileen Wingard, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Ordman, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shor M. Masori, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerBy Michael R. Mantell, PhD SAN DIEGO — There is nothing so Jewish as self-improvement. And all this time, you thought gefilte fish or bagels and lox were the ultimate Jewish experience. No, you see, when it comes to improving yourself, making yourself into an elevated, more refined, more civil person, nothing in psychology has ever
Spiritual self- improving, Jewish style Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
By Donald H. Harrison MORAGA, California –Prof. Barbara McGraw of Saint Mary’s College of California likes to tell of an interfaith conference she attended at which delegates representing a wide spectrum of religious beliefs all were in attendance. As was the custom at such gatherings, people in the audience asking questions first would identify
Catholic college fosters religious pluralism Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
-19th in a Series- Exit 8, Fairmount Avenue, San Diego — San Diego Family History Center By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — It may seem strange that a series focusing on “Jewish stories” along the Interstate 8 would direct you to a facility operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but if it’s
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Donald H. Harrison, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food