Ezer Mizion at AIPAC
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VideosIran, Israel have good reasons to avoid war
By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone and Israel’s retaliation against Syrian and Iranian targets prompted many observers to suggest that the growing regional tension resulting from such incidents may precipitate a war between Israel and Iran/Hezbollah, and perhaps inadvertently with Syria as well. I
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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle EastNo Israel elections afterall!
By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — I learnt today (Tuesday, March 13) that, to make sure that I don’t misinform you, I should only comment on events in Israel long after they happen. What seemed quite plausible, perhaps even certain, this afternoon turned out to be false and irrelevant only hours later. After Prime Minister Netanyahu’s
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Middle EastSan Diego Symphony plans Leonard Bernstein festival
As one of the most celebrated musicians of his time, Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990) dedicated his life and career to the joy of music and the development of humanity. In his centennial year, the San Diego Symphony is proud to host a special Bernstein Festival in association with “Leonard Bernstein at 100”, a world-wide
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CalendarCommunity says farewell to Gussie Zaks, z”l
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—At a packed funeral service Tuesday, March 13, at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, the community bade a final farewell to San Diego’s First Lady of Holocaust Survivors, Gussie Zaks. The longtime lecturer, organizer, and educator—who had told her story of survival countless times to students, club members, law enforcement, and
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County‘Just Kidding’: Trump’s fireproof trousers delayed
By Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — “Liar, liar, pants on fire” originated only as a childhood taunt. But President Trump – stung by present-day accusations that many of his utterances deserve that rating — is concerned that, one day, the punishment might literally come true. And so, he’s commissioned a line of flame-retardant trousers. “I’m
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Joel H. Cohen, Trivia, Humor & SatireHumoring the headlines: March 13, 2018
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO−President Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today and appointed Mike Pompeo to replace him. The transition should be easy since not much of the State Department remains after a year of Trump and Tillerson. * Trump announced that he will meet with Kim Jong Un. Diplomatic and security pundits
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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire‘Fresh Air’ Art in Borrego Springs
By Mimi Pollack BORREGO SPRINGS, California — “Plein Air” means fresh air –think outdoors- in French and many painters feel inspired when working outdoors in natural light surrounded by the splendors of nature. The Borrego Art Institute currently has an exhibit called, “Borrego Art Institute 12th Annual Plein Air Invitational.” This exhibit, which runs
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Mimi Pollack, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Travel and FoodNetanyahu may want new election
By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — When, not if, the current government of Israel breaks up, the formal cause of it will the stance of Avigdor Lieberman, the defense minister and leader of the Yisrael Beitinu party. As the protector, in his ministerial capacity, of universal conscription, which the ultra-Orthodox seek to challenge by introducing legislation
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Middle EastRegev recital elucidates Beethoven
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson EIN KEREM, Israel — When Ron Regev strides onto the stage to talk about the Beethoven piano sonatas he is about to play, the audience is immediately captivated by his youthful bearing, informal way of talking and encyclopaedic knowledge of his subject. Setting the topic in its musical, historical and philosophical context, he
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Music, Dance, and Visual ArtsHealth, community, purpose can lengthen lives
By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Health, Community, Purpose—these are the three pillars that will determine how well you age. Reverend Doug Edwards, a minister as well as a psychotherapist and educator, gave a presentation at the community where I live. He discussed the input of these three pillars on the population he
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Natasha Josefowitz, Travel and FoodCantor Merel’s life story now on video
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — I suppose it’s not unusual for a cantor to be able to sing show tunes and operatic arias in addition to Hebrew prayer melodies. But when the cantor still can hit the high notes at age 93, that’s truly remarkable. Cantor Sheldon Merel, the cantor emeritus of Congregation
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CountyJanet Tiger play to be showcased May 4
SAN DIEGO (SDJW) — Jewish community member Janet Tiger will be among seven playwrights whose works will be presented May 4th, at 7:30 p.m. as the Scripteasers celebrates seven decades of new plays at its 70th Anniversary Showcase at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2051 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Mitch Feingold, another Jewish community member who is
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San Diego Calendar, Theatre, Film & BroadcastJewish trivia quiz: Michael Cohen
By Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York — Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is in the news lately regarding a payment he made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, ostensibly to ensure her silence regarding an alleged affair with the president. Cohen has had a long-standing personal and professional relationship with Trump, previously serving as
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