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Harrison named to Journal of San Diego History editorial board

December 4, 2012

SAN DIEGO — The Journal of San Diego History has added San Diego Jewish World publisher Donald H. Harrison to its editorial board, the Journal’s co-editors, Drs. Molly McClain and Iris Engstrand, have announced. Harrison, author of a biography of San Diego pioneer Louis Rose and numerous articles on San Diego Jewish history, “will provide […]

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A tale of two caves

December 1, 2012

By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — There is a famous legend about Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (135-170 C.E.) who once expressed a disparaging opinion about the Roman Empire and its cultural depravity. Afterwards, the Roman authorities decided to have him arrested for disrespecting the Empire. Rabbi Shimon and his son soon hid

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Who was Jacob really fighting in his dream?

November 30, 2012

By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — In New York, there was a fascinating news story the other day. On Nov. 29th, 2012, nobody got murdered or mugged in the streets of New York. New York newspapers said this was very unusual. Now, Chicago is an altogether different kind of town. Crime is

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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

Israel applies logic to Middle East options

November 30, 2012

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C –Before a radio interview this week, the host sent a list of questions that might arise. The answer to an extraordinary number of them was, “Because they could.” Because bad actors were reasonably sure no one (read: United States) would protest and even more sure no one would stop them.

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Middle East, Shoshana Bryen

U.N. vote on Palestine should guide Jews’ travel plans

November 29, 2012

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — If we Jews would like to show our appreciation to those countries that sided with Israel on Thursday, Nov. 29, in the United Nations General Assembly vote on extending non-member state status to Palestine, we can do so by adjusting our travel plans. When you are planning a vacation,

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Musicians in the Making has successful debut

November 26, 2012

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Two outstanding vocal talents, Becca Myers, 16, and Celia Tedde, 15, joined forces for the first Musicians in the Making program under the auspices of the J Company. It took place in a packed Rehearsal Room of the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus Sunday, November

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Eileen Wingard

The Wandering Review: ‘The Sessions’

November 26, 2012

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — I went to see The Sessions because it had generated a lot of buzz after winning the Audience Award at this year’s Sun Dance Film Festival. Based on the trailer I had seen, I knew it was about a paralyzed man named Mark O’Brien (John Hawkes) who sought

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Lawrence Baron

At 107, Mrs. Simon expresses concern for Armed Forces

November 25, 2012

Story and photo by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – With Veterans Day having been observed in the United States earlier this month—and warfare between Israel and Gaza having dominated recent headlines – Laura Simon told a luncheon celebrating her 107th birthday about one of the first times she thought about soldiers and wars. It was

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Donald H. Harrison

Thank you, President Obama; I was wrong

November 22, 2012

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO–So far, events have proven me wrong. I feared how President Barack Obama would treat Israel during his second term — so much so that I reluctantly endorsed Mitt Romney for President, even though on most domestic issues I tend to be far more liberal than Romney, though not as

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Is God’s real name ‘Anochi?’ Author and reviewer disagree

November 20, 2012

Rabbi Wayne Dosick, The Real Name of God: Embracing the Full Essence of the Divine; Publisher: Inner Traditions; Date 2012; ISBN-10: 1594774730: 224 pages; Price $19.95. Rating: **** ___________________________________________________________________________ Rabbi Wayne Dosick responds to the review below: https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2012/12/05/r-dosick-responds-to-book-review-of-the-real-name-of-god/ __________________________________________________________________________ By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Hassidic interpretations have an endearing quality that is often ignored by

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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

The Wandering Review: ‘The Other Son’

November 20, 2012

By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — Currently playing at the Hillcrest Cinemas, The Other Son places a switched-at-birth plotline in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. After Joseph, the son of an Israeli couple takes a blood test for service in the IDF, his mother and father are informed that he is not biologically related

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Lawrence Baron

Sanctuary rescues exotic pets

November 18, 2012

By Mimi Pollack ALPINE, California — Wild animals should not be behind cages! That might be your first impression when you see the pictures from Lions, Tigers, and Bears, an animal sanctuary here. However, did you know that there are more tigers born in captivity than there are in the wild? Did you know that

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego Calendar

S.D. Jewish community rallies in support of Israel

November 18, 2012

Story and photos by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — In rallying in support of Israel , the Jewish Federation of San Diego County demonstrated it has a big heart but a small speakers’ platform. Several leaders who did speak at Nobel Park expressed compassion on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 18, for civilian victims on both sides

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Patinkin concert caps Beth Israel sesquicentennial

November 17, 2012

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Congregation Beth Israel closed out the celebration of its sesquicentennial year with a nostalgic concert by Mandy Patinkin on Saturday evening, November 17, at Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. Patinkin, who has had starring roles on Broadway, in movies and in television series, took the Qualcomm stage following

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Cantor Sheldon Foster Merel, z"l, Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Harrison named to Journal of San Diego History editorial board

A tale of two caves

Who was Jacob really fighting in his dream?

Israel applies logic to Middle East options

U.N. vote on Palestine should guide Jews’ travel plans

Musicians in the Making has successful debut

The Wandering Review: ‘The Sessions’

At 107, Mrs. Simon expresses concern for Armed Forces

Thank you, President Obama; I was wrong

Is God’s real name ‘Anochi?’ Author and reviewer disagree

The Wandering Review: ‘The Other Son’

Sanctuary rescues exotic pets

S.D. Jewish community rallies in support of Israel

Patinkin concert caps Beth Israel sesquicentennial

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