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The architect’s vision of Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem

March 11, 2014

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson JERUSALEM–Not long ago I was privileged to hear renowned architect Arthur Spector give a talk about the new Hadassah Hospital building at Ein Kerem designed by his firm. Leaving aside the financial aspect of the building, which has aroused some controversy, Spector proceeded to provide his audience with a fascinating insight into

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Two ideas of Israeli policy, kept simple

March 11, 2014

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–On a visit to lecture at the US Military Academy at West Point, I heard from the Professor and Colonel who was my host that one of the important lessons being taught was given the acronym of KISS. Keep it simple, stupid. As I’ve reflect on that since then, it tells me that the US military

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Muslim sheikh mourns settler rabbi

March 10, 2014

By Anav Silverman PETACH TIKVAH, Israel (TNA) — A year since the passing of peace activist and settler Rabbi Menachem Froman, his wife, Hadassah and close family friend, Sheikh Ibrahim Abu El-Hawa, a Palestinian Muslim, recently paid public tribute to the man who was well-known for his unique peace activities in the region. Rabbi

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Middle East

ADL to lead int’l group of police to Israel

March 10, 2014

NEW YORK (Press Release)–A delegation of law enforcement executives from around the globe are participating in an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Counter-Terrorism Seminar (NCTS) in Israel from March 8-16, meeting with security experts, intelligence analysts, and commanders in the Israel National Police to learn about effective methods of terror attack prevention and response. As part

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Travel and Food

Holocaust changed perceptions of Alabama Jews

March 10, 2014

Dan J. Puckett, In the Shadow of Hitler: Alabama’s Jews, the Second World War, and the Holocaust, University of Alabama Press, ©2014, ISBN9780817381073, 233 pages plus notes, bibliography and index. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – If there were guidelines for being Alabama Jews prior to World War II they were to “blend

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Donald H. Harrison

Brain gene isolated affecting Moroccan Jews

March 10, 2014

BEER-SHEVA, Israel (Press Release)– Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have unraveled the genetic basis of a hereditary disease that causes severe brain atrophy, mental retardation and epilepsy in Jews of Moroccan ancestry, according to a study published this week online in the Journal of Medical Genetics. The disease, which the researchers have called

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Science, Medicine, & Education

City Ballet proves Balanchine’s trust

March 10, 2014

By Sheila Orysiek SAN DIEGO — The program of “Balanchine Masterworks” presented by City Ballet of San Diego at the Spreckels Theatre, on March 9, is evidence of the Company’s expanding repertoire of ballets choreographed by George Balanchine. Each addition to this treasure trove, which is carefully guarded by The Balanchine Trust, is an indication

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Travel and Food

JNS news briefs: March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

Jonathan Pollard returns to prison after surgery (JNS.org) Imprisoned Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard returned to his jail cell in North Carolina on Sunday after undergoing emergency surgery on his kidneys, intestines and, gallbladder last week. Pollard’s wife, Esther, said after a phone conversation with her husband that he is “very weak” and “totally drained and

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International

The Menschkins

March 10, 2014

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Trivia, Humor & Satire

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, December 13, 1957, Part 3

March 10, 2014

Attention Family Historians: If you would like a JPG photo copy from the Southwestern Jewish Press of any “Adventures in San Diego Jewish History” article that has been reprinted on the San Diego Jewish World website, simply copy the website address of the article, and send it along with the article’s headline, with a $5 payment

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Adventures in SD History

Morton Klein reelected ZOA president

March 10, 2014

PHILADELPHIA (Press Release) — The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), at its 97th National Convention, held at the Hilton Hotel in Philadelphia, has re-elected National President Morton A. Klein, who garnered a landslide 93% of the vote of ZOA delegates from around the country. This reflected a clear mandate for Mort Klein’s leadership of the ZOA on behalf of

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USA

Kidnapped nuns released at Syria-Lebanon border

March 10, 2014

By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM (TNA)–Thanks to Lebanese-Qatari mediation, a group of 13 nuns captured in December 2013 by Syrian rebels were released Monday, March 10, according to a variety of news service reports reaching the Tazpit News Agency. The nuns, along with three maids, were abducted from their convent, which also serves as an orphanage,

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Middle East

Arab broadcast ridicules boycott of Jewish products

March 10, 2014

By Aryeh Savir JERUSALEM (TNA)–Brother Rachid, a Christian cleric and a well known voice in the Arab speaking world, publicized a meticulously structured televised oration against boycotting Jews – in Arabic. Speaking on the Al-Hia (the Life) Christian channel, Brother Rachid displayed strong rhetorical talents and an intimate knowledge of history, in a clip which

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Middle East