Mutual admiration, similar troubles: Donald and Bibi

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Bibi and Donald. The two seemed to be linked closely. By friendship, if there is such a thing among ranking politicians? Or by common interests? Donald has done a lot for Bibi: recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the Embassy from Tel Aviv; then recognizing the Golan Heights as […]

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Lori didn’t deserve to die! Moment of silence needed!

Editor’s Note:  Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway, back at his post after surgery attempted to save his index finger, described his experiences when a shooter came into his synagogue on Saturday, which was both Shabbat and the last day of Passover, and killed a dear friend, and wounded three other people, including the

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Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, USA

Wounded rabbi pays tribute to slain congregant

To watch the NBC interview click here By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, recuperating from the loss of an index finger in the shooting at his synagogue in Poway, paid tribute from his hospital bed to a congregant who may well be responsible for saving his life. Interviewed by telephone by

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, USA

Liberal Jews should focus on 4 major Israeli issues

By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — Hiddush is an organization that by its self-definition is “for religious freedom and equality.” I referred to an opinion poll it sponsored recently in my April 25 reflections when I argued in favor of a Likud-Blue and White unity government in Israel (without Orthodox and ultra-right parties). In the

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Jewish Religion, Middle East

Bravo series focuses on Mexican Jewish family

By Mimi Pollack LA MESA, California — The Bravo TV channel, owned by NBC, is known for its over the top reality shows. These shows include, The Real Wives of Beverly Hills, etc. The shows portray the everyday trials and tribulations of wealthy women and their families. Now, Bravo has decided to expand that repertoire

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International, Mimi Pollack, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Woman slain, three others wounded at Chabad of Poway

Victims identified as Lori Gilbert Kaye, z”l; Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein; Almog Peretz, and young Noya Dahan; Alleged shooter John P. Earnest taken into custody By Donald H. Harrison POWAY, California – A white male shooter opened fire during Saturday morning  Shabbat services on the last day of Passover, killing one woman at the Altman Family

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Tackling climate change with a comic zest for life

By Dan Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — Getting a PhD in physics from Oxford University wasn’t enough for a British YouTuber known as @ClimateAdam. Worried about the future impacts of runaway global warming, but full of hope and optimism that humans can find ways to stop climate change before it gets unstoppable, he decided to

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International, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share

Those of mixed ethnicities often asked ‘What Are You?’

By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO –What are you? For people of mixed ethnicity, this is a common question. That’s why it’s the title of a new work by Asian Story Theater along with Teatro Máscara Mágica and San Diego Black Ensemble Theatre. I first saw Asian Story Theater back in ’98 at Kids Night

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Eric George Tauber, International, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Poets Alper, Givon and Jacobs on tap at JCC

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — The Gotthelf Gallery, with its current exhibit, The Art of Aging, will be the setting for the Thursday, May 2, 7:00 p.m. Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices evening. Three senior Jewish Poets will be featured, Janice Alper, Chana Givon (read by Ellen Zyroff) and Dr. Irvin Jacobs. Following the hour

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Irv Jacobs, MD, San Diego Calendar