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Science, Medicine, & EducationAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, Nov. 2, 1956, Part 5
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff NAACP Invites Southwestern Jewish Press, November 12, 1956, Page 9 The San Diego Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will launch their Freedom Seal Campaign with a kick-off Tea on Sunday, Nov. 11, 3-6 p.m., at 3180 C St. * Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
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Adventures in SD HistoryCollege Avenue Senior Center lists February activities
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –The College Avenue Senior Center, operated by Jewish Family Service inside the social hall of Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, has announced its schedule activities for February. They are as follows: February Feature – Richard Lederer presents American Trivia Thursday, February 23 at 12:45 p.m. Richard Lederer – American Trivia
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Travel and FoodDavid Wolpe to give free lecture at Congregation Beth Israel
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Congregation Beth Israel continues the celebration of its 150th anniversary with a special appearance by renowned Rabbi David Wolpe at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19. Rabbi Wolpe, who has been named one of the 50 most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine three times, will discuss “Where Leaders Become Heroes
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San Diego CountyC.T. Vivian, based on article by Rabbi Ben Kamin, nominated as Examiner.com hero
SAN DIEGO–Rabbi Ben Kamin’s article on C.T. Vivian appeared on the websites of both San Diego Jewish World and Examiner.Com. Now, on the basis of that article, Vivian has been nominated as a hero who sacrificed himself in the cause of Civil Rights. Reader voting will determine the outcome of this contest. You can read the
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San Diego CalendarWest Bank settlers who invaded Israeli Army base among ‘enemies within’
By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — The attack on an Israeli army base in the West Bank last month came as a shock to Israelis, not only because security was breached but because it was Jewish settlers, not Palestinian terrorists, who breached it. The army is responsible for all security in the West Bank. Soldiers are
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Middle EastPre-School ‘guarantee’ adopted by Israeli Cabinet; Yair Lapid gathers momentum
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Once again Prime Minister Netanyahu demonstrated his skills as a magician. In the morning, his ministers expressed wall to wall opposition to giving up four percent of their budgets for the sake of free pre-school education from the age of three. The government meeting was nastier than usual, with
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle EastAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, Nov. 2, 1956, Part 4
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 7 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant Treatment of the Criminal Offender–In the past when a crime was committed, society dictated that the criminal should be punished under the old theory of an eye-for-and-eye. However, it
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Adventures in SD HistoryIn defense of unkosher animal toys
By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California–The other day, I came across an interesting story, worthy of a Sherlock Holmes tale. Some time ago in 2011, Lubavitcher women sponsored a special collection for Shaarei Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. Deena Yellin writes, “The herd of brightly-colored stuffed animals filled our front porch with all the panache of
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiIsrael, happiness subjects of Beth Sholom events
CHULA VISTA, California (Press Release)–Temple Beth Sholom is hosting two upcoming events. On Friday, Jan. 20th at 7:30 p.m., a member of the Israeli consulate will speak about Israel, Iran and Gaza. This will take place during regular Friday Shabbat services. The second event is a symposium on Happiness. Drs. Julio Armenta, Mark Kapolowitz, and
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Travel and Food‘A Separation,’ from Iran, is heart-wrenching movie fare
By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — A Separation is probably one of the best films of the year. But it should come with a warning label, because it is not for the faint of heart. It is so intense that it can tie your stomach in knots, and you may have a hard time breathing.
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Cynthia CitronAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, Nov. 2, 1956, Part 3
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Council Rummage Sale Set for Nov. 18 Southwestern Jewish Press, November 2, 1956, Page 5 “Rummage-rama,” sponsored by the Natonal Council of Jewish Women, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 18, according to Mrs. Bernard Arenson, chairman. Each donor of merchandise will receive a ticket towards drawings to
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Adventures in SD HistoryNever a dull moment: Israel debates schools, courts and burials
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Several of the items in today’s news are not of the world shaking variety that will provoke unrest in the Middle East, Washington, or even among the American Jewish community, but each contributes their increment to understanding this country. First is the proposal of the Prime Minister to move
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle EastHow to talk to your teenager
By Doni Jozef, LMSW CEDARHURST, N.Y. — “Can you talk some sense into my kid?” I get this request pretty often. And my answer is: no. I can’t talk sense into people. If I could, I’d charge a lot more for what I do. I’m not in the business of convincing. I’m in the business
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