By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — A true titan of Judaism and humanity, one of the most prodigious scholars since the likes of Maimonides, a fit and nimble champion of Torah and tennis, Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut has died at the ripe old age of 99. His extraordinary life is being celebrated
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Travel and Food
By Noam Bedein SDEROT, Israel –On my recent visit to Canada, I was confronted by the growing strength and public acceptance of the Israel Apartheid Week (IAW) and came back to Israel with new friends who take a courageous stance for Israel – The First Nations communities. Background: From January 25th to 31st I traveled
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Middle East
By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — Israel’s Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz may be right when he claims that the agreement signed on Sunday between his ministry and the labour federation resulting in somewhat improved conditions for contract workers, particularly in the unskilled sector, is due toIsrael’s robust economy. But there’s more to it. The four-day
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Middle East
By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—I’m old enough to remember segregation and racial prejudice before it was swept under the carpet only to rear its ugly head again in 2008. Then, there was no beating around the bushes when it came to who drank from what faucet or went to what part of the bus or
Moxie Theatre’s ‘A Raisin In the Sun’ as good as theatre gets! Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — One of the more interesting questions that is sometimes asked in modern anthropology is whether a group is a collection of individuals, or are they like a body with various members? Much of this has what to do with the issue of individual vs. corporate identity.
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff With The Guardians Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, page 6 By Morrie Pomeranz Hi-Lites of the November 1st meeting — excellent turnout — enthusiastically presided over by prexy Sammy Addleson who is at his parliamentary best when the crowds are larger — guests included Norman Smith hosted
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryBy Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — It would be presumptuous for me to say, “Oh my God, I am so personally aggrieved for the loss of Whitney Houston.” I did not know her in any way but for a voice that, when it was still healthy and young and pure, was like a bell
Whitney, Michael, Heath … What do we do to our super stars? Read More »
USABy Leah R. Singer SAN DIEGO –When Dr. Frank Kretzer heard about the Congregation Beth Israel Torah Project, he knew this was the perfect opportunity to participate in an historic moment, honor his Jewish roots, and most importantly, create a lasting memory for his grandson. Dr. Kretzer, a 67-year-old doctor and teacher at Baylor College
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Jewish ReligionBy Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM –In 2002 Meir Dagan succeeded Efraim Halevy as the Head of the Mossad. He retired eight years later and – like virtually all Israeli public figures once they leave civil or military public service – he has taken to expressing strong opinions for all to hear and read on a
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Middle EastCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Temple Beth Israel To Hold Workshop Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 4 Richard F. Lustig, Vice-President, announces that on November 20th at 8 p.m. Temple Beth Israel will hold its first Temple Workshop. Major topics to be discussed are 1. Dues and Finances. 2. Temple problems.
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish HistoryLA JOLLA, California (Press Release)–Professor Jacob Goldberg, former Senior Adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, will deliver a series of three lectures March 5-8 about Israeli-Palestinian peace prospects and western misconceptions of Middle East turmoil. Goldberg, a professor of political science at Tel Aviv University, will begin the series Monday, March 5, disccussing “‘Arab
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San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The College Avenue Center, operated by Jewish Family Service, announced its schedule of events for March, highighted by its own International World Expo March 19-23. “Take a trip around the globe without leaving San Diego,” organizers have urged. “All week long come learn about different cultures, traditions foods & dress from around the globe.
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release) – As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, Union Bank, N.A., partnered with KPBS to honor 17 local individuals who are making a difference to enrich the lives of others. The honorees were announced as part of the 2011 Cultural Diversity Partnership, which recognizes and pays
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San Diego County
By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Although I have written about this topic before, I have some further thoughts that I would like to now share. After my husband died, I had a very hard time adjusting to singlehood. Although living in a retirement community helped me survive those awful first months, I
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Science, Medicine, & Education