Terri Bignell wins Jewish Federation award for philanthropy, volunteerism

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has named Terri Bignell as the 2013 San Diego recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. The award recognizes an extraordinary woman who has set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism in her community. Terri and other community award winners will be recognized at a special […]

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Potpourri: Filner campaign reacts to UT endorsement; scholarships for Jewish students

  SAN DIEGO — As the June 5 primary election nears, electronic and postal mail boxes are filling up with news and accusations about candidates.  We try to sort through the material to find what is interesting for members of the Jewish community Congressman Bob Filner is trying to turn the Union-Tribune’s front page endorsement

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Travel and Food

Hebrew book program announced for Israeli-American children

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Israeli-American and Jewish-American families across the United States are participating in a new children’s program through which they are mailed monthly – for free – a quality Jewish children’s book in Hebrew. Sifriyat Pijama B’America (SP-BA) provides an opportunity for young Jewish children, ages three to six, with or without Israeli

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Science, Medicine, & Education

Rancho Santa Fe’s Leibowitz wins Ellis Island Medal of Honor

NEW YORK (Press Release)– Harry Leibowitz, Ph.D., a Rancho Santa Fe, California, philanthropist who co-founded the nonprofit World of Children Award (www.worldofchildren.org) with his wife Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz, has been chosen for an award of his own – the 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. This is a recognition given to remarkable Americans who exemplify outstanding

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San Diego County

Book explores the intellect of Rav. Joseph Solveitchik

Society and Self: On the Writings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, by Gerald J.(Ya’akov) Blidstein. OU Press, 2012, 155 pages, ISBN-10: 1602802041, U.S. cover price: $25.00 By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Gerald J. Blidstein’s Society and Self: On the Writings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik is an excellent introduction to the

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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

Netanyahu feels sting of right-wing and religious opponents in Likud

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM –Benyamin Netanyahu is sitting pretty with Israeli voters. Recent polls make him a sure bet to repeat as prime minister.   Not so simple is his standing within his own party. While his leadership is likely to be secure, there are enough signs of right-wing opposition to provide some worry. They

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Rivera’s knee injury sidelines Mr. Grace Under Pressure

By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — It was bad enough that Mariano Rivera, arguably the greatest relief pitcher in major league history, suffered a freak, batting practice-related, career-threatening knee injury on Thursday night.  The fact that this happened to the consummate New York Yankee along the running track in Kansas City calls basic baseball

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