U.S. must plan for contingencies as fractured opposition fights Syrian regime

By James Colbert WASHINGTON, D.C. –At the United Nations, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for an international response to the crisis in Syria, warning that if the UN fails to act it should consider itself complicit with the brutal regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. And there are certainly steps that the United States […]

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International

American Jews should speak and write against discrimination in Israel against women

By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — This week I wanted to write about Miriam, Moses’ and Aaron’s sister. The Torah records that after the Children of Israel crossed the Sea of Reeds in their escape from Pharaoh, “Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women went

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Jewish Religion

Four Israeli musicians, including Itzhak Perlman, to perform this month in San Diego

By Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO–Lighting up the musical firmament over an eight day period in February, four outstanding Israeli musicians will be featured in performances in our fair city. Super Star Itzhak Perlman will present a Violin Recital in Copley Symphony Hall on Sunday evening, February 18. Eight days later, Israeli Pianist Ory Shihor will

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Eileen Wingard

San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Salsa Tel Aviv’

By Yvonne Greenberg   SAN DIEGO — Not only does the movie Salsa Tel Aviv focus on cultural aspects of Mexico’s and Israel’s lifestyles of the young and marriageable, but also features a modern plot for Mexico’s contemporary females.   A young and very attractive female from Mexico City is travelling to Israel to look for

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Travel and Food

A bold newspaper helps a gay Orthodox man to tell his side

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen–Winston Churchill By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California–Over the years, many of us regarded the Jewish Press as the Orthodox answer to the National Enquirer. Mind you, the Enquirer is quite entertaining. However,

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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi

San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘David’

By Jack Forman SAN DIEGO — Joel Fendelman is a young independent film producer and director whose feature-length documentary film Needle Through Brick (which is about the development of Kung Fu)  recently won the Silver Palm award at the Mexico International Film Festival. In making his first feature film David, Fendelman has drawn on his

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast

San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview:’The Judge’

By Paul Greenberg   SAN DIEGO — The documentary film, The Judge, is primarily about Aharon Barak’s (real name: Erik Brick) tenure as Justice on the Israeli Supreme Court (1978-2006), where he served as its President for 11 years (1995-2006), although it understandably devotes less time to his prior stint as Israel’s Attorney General (1975-1978).  The

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Travel and Food

Are family business owners prepared for transition?

By Sheryl Rowling SAN DIEGO — Are you an entrepreneur? You might be a maven in your own business, but have you considered transition issues?  The primary points to consider include: Shalom:  Financial Independence & Peace of Mind L’Dor v’ Dor:  Estate Plan Updated & Completed Seykhl:  Business Plan Geared to Build Value Macher:  Management

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Sheryl Rowling, Travel and Food

A positive recommendation for ‘The Recommendation’

By Carol Davis   SAN DIEGO—The next time you ask someone for a recommendation, you’d better ask the right person; one whose connected, is dependable and knows almost everything about you. Asking one who is connected can open doors. Asking one who is dependable will assure you get the recommendation. Asking one who knows almost

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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Adelson is a major right-wing factor in U.S., Israeli politics

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — The New York Times describes Sheldon Adelson as a poor boy who made himself rich, not especially attracted to Jewish affairs or Israel until middle age, now a major contributor to things Jewish, American, and Israeli.   His most recent prominence comes from $10 million contributed by him and his

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Ira Sharkansky, USA

Mandatory contraception provision may upend national health care law

By Bruce Kesler   ENCINITAS — The mandate by the Obama administration that contraception must be provided by religious hospitals even if contrary to their religious doctrine may influence the Supreme Court’s decisions on ObamaCare. On a fundamental level, the mandate exhibits the intrusiveness of Obamacare into aspects of private belief, its practice, and freedom

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