San Diego Jewish World

Albert meets Pablo in a turn-of-the-century haunt for geniuses

November 22, 2009

By Carol Davis CARLSBAD, California–New Village Arts Theatre in Carlsbad is currently mounting Steve Martin’s (yes THAT Steve Martin of Roxanne, Father of the Bride and The Jerk) 1993 intellectual fantasy Picasso At The Lapin Agile about two earthmovers who meet, discuss and predict the future.Just for starters the characters at the center of Martin’s imaginary […]

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Activist philanthropist Dr. Michael Dan honored by University of Haifa

November 22, 2009

TORONTO, Canada (Press Release)–Dr. Michael Dan, president of Toronto-based Regulus Investments Inc. and Gemini Power Corp., human rights and peace activist, received the University of Haifa’s highest accolade, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa at a “Partners for Peace” Tribute Dinner at the Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto last week. The degree

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Middle East

However it went—and it went poorly—SDJA football playoff was one for history books

November 22, 2009

SDJA Lions —————————————————————————————————————- By Joey Seymour SAN DIEGO–A typical gorgeous San Diego fall afternoon, on the campus of the San Diego Jewish Academy, the Lions football team is going through a few final drills before their game the next evening. At first glance, there is no indication that the game will be the Lions first

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Travel and Food

Adventures in San Diego History~December 25, 1953, Part IV

November 21, 2009

Compiled by Gail Umeham Hebrew Home (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press December 25, 1953 Page 7 “Cast me not off in the time of old age; when my strength faileth, forsake me not.” Thus wrote the second of Israel’s kings in the immortal Psalms of David. The concern men entertain for the problems of the aged

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Just exactly what does Realtor mean by 'moving up?'

November 21, 2009

By Sheila Orysiek SAN DIEGO–Many years ago I had a very ordinary day that changed my life. I was busy in the house, running about with mop and scrub brush cleaning and polishing. My baby son was happily murmuring to himself in his playpen, my husband was at work and the world seemed to be

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San Diego Calendar, USA

USS Cole bombing suspect to be tried by U.S. military commission

November 21, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Prosecutors in the Office of Military Commissions announced on Friday they intend to ask the convening authority to refer new charges under the recently-enacted Military Commissions Act of 2009 against Abd al-Rahim Hussein Muhammed Abdu al-Nashiri, in connection with the bombing of the USS Cole in the port of Aden, Yemen, in

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USA

Shadegg wants probe of FBI's handling of Nidal Hasan investigation

November 21, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Congressman John Shadegg (Republican, Arizona) issued the following comments on Friday after sending a letter signed by 25 other Members of Congress demanding that FBI Director Robert Mueller provide answers to questions about the halted investigation of Nidal Malik Hasan: “While there are many facts still unfolding about what led Army Maj. Nidal

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USA

ElBaredei to Iran: Don't miss fleeting chance

November 21, 2009

BERLIN (WJC)–The director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mohamed ElBaradei, said on Friday that he believed Iran had not totally rejected the IAEA’s nuclear fuel plan, but that time was running out. “The ball is now in Iran’s court. I hope they will not miss this fleeting chance,” ElBaradei told reporters in Berlin.

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USA

EU official urges closer ties with Israel

November 21, 2009

BRUSSELS (WJC)—European Commission Vice-President Günter Verheugen of Germany has said that the EU should upgrade its political and economic relations with Israel – frozen after the Gaza war – again and grant Israel the same relationship status with Europe as Norway. “We should give Israel a long-term and clear credible European perspective,” Verheugen told a

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Middle East

Yemen foils plot to assassinate Rabbi Musa

November 21, 2009

SANA’A, Yemen (WJC)–Agents in Yemen have reportedly arrested two men who planned to assassinate Rabbi Yahya Yusuf Musa, the head of the small Jewish community in the predominantly Muslim country, after he had criticized Shiite rebels in northern Yemen for fighting against the government in a television interview . Musa told Reuters that he believed

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Travel and Food

Hashem's timing can be exquisite

November 20, 2009

DVAR TORAH: Toldos By Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO–Yaakov left his father’s tent at the precise same moment that Esav entered the tent, just like two people going through a revolving door, so they did not see each other. Had the timing been off by even one second, the angry Esav would have killed Yaakov

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Travel and Food

Berditchev rebbe learns value of persistence

November 20, 2009

By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO–Although the Torah records many details of the lives of Abraham and Jacob, not much is known about Isaac. Isaac seems to be a transitional figure whose exploits largely duplicate those of his father, Abraham. In Genesis 26:17, we learn that Isaac “dug anew the wells which had been dug

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Jewish Religion

West and Clark to probe Fort Hood massacre

November 20, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) –The Department of Defense on Friday released a statement by Togo West and retired Adm. Vern Clark, co-chairs of the DoD independent review related to Fort Hood: “In light of the shooting at Fort Hood, Secretary Gates has asked us to lead a department-wide review to ensure the safety and health of

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USA

U.S. welcomes U.N. human rights resolution on Iran

November 20, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)–The following statement was issued Friday by U.S. State Department spokesman Robert Wood: “The United States welcomes the resolution passed today by the United Nationscalling upon the Government of Iran to respect its human rights obligations fully. In addition to longstanding concerns about the human rights situation in Iran, the resolution expresses

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Travel and Food

Albert meets Pablo in a turn-of-the-century haunt for geniuses

Activist philanthropist Dr. Michael Dan honored by University of Haifa

However it went—and it went poorly—SDJA football playoff was one for history books

Adventures in San Diego History~December 25, 1953, Part IV

Just exactly what does Realtor mean by 'moving up?'

USS Cole bombing suspect to be tried by U.S. military commission

Shadegg wants probe of FBI's handling of Nidal Hasan investigation

ElBaredei to Iran: Don't miss fleeting chance

EU official urges closer ties with Israel

Yemen foils plot to assassinate Rabbi Musa

Hashem's timing can be exquisite

Berditchev rebbe learns value of persistence

West and Clark to probe Fort Hood massacre

U.S. welcomes U.N. human rights resolution on Iran

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