By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California– Stephen Hawking in the beginning of his book, A Brief History of Time, relates a story he believes originated with the scientist-philosopher Bertrand Russell, who once fielded an interesting question asked by an elderly woman after finishing a lecture he gave on astronomy: “He described how the
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Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-RabbiCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, September 7, 2011, Page 19 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant What’s New for New Years? On January first of 1957 we shall follow a pattern that has been established by custom and which has become a routine. We shall
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By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — In my many intervals of teaching—and, more importantly—learning about the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, I’ve come to appreciate the real, flawed, and poignant elements of the man. The great preacher, erstwhile “moral leader of our nation,” was in fact an endlessly weary, often frightened,
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USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Historically, the holiday of Hanukkah is a relatively minor holiday when compared to holidays like Passover or Yom Kippur, or the Sabbath. Nevertheless, its significance should not be under-appreciated. Hanukkah celebrates the first triumph for religious freedom in the ancient history of late antiquity. Although the
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Jews and Booze: Becoming American In the Age of Prohibition , by Marni Davis. New York University Press, 248pp. By David Strom SAN DIEGO — At the next family simcha (joyous occasion) as I raise my kiddish cup, I might think about the Jewish connection to alcoholic beverages, realizing that wealthy Jews, prior to the
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Travel and FoodPETACH TIKVAH, Israel (Press Release) — Sigal Ered and her camera were siamese twins. Her camera never left her hands. Photography was her career. Photography was her love. And for dessert, she engaged in sports. Sigal’s life was full, until the day it all stopped. Here is her story in her own words: “I’ll never
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Editor’s Note: We wish to extend a heart mazal tov to columnist J. Zel Lurie, who celebrated a birthday on December 4th — his 98th! By J. Zel Lurie DELRAY BEACH, Florida — The time was the spring of 1936. I was a cub reporter on the Palestine Post, which became the Jerusalem Post 12 years
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Jewish History, Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–Read Josephus. It’s relevant. The most recent rampage of religious nationalist extremists has brought forth statements from a wide range of Israeli leaders that they have gone too far. They have crossed a “red line.” They will be dealt with by means of all the tools at the disposal of the military
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Ira SharkanskySAN DIEGO — Cantor Sheldon Merel, the emeritus chazan of Congregation Beth Israel, was impressed by this video of the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach.
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USACompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff The Approaching Showdown on Civil Rights Southwestern Jewish Press, September 7, 1956, Pages 17, 20 By Joseph B. Robison Senior Counsel, American Jewish Congress The pressing problem of racial equality has now been turned over to the uncertain helter-skelter of the presidential campaign. It remains to be seen
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has announced the election of Claire Ellman as new Board Chair, succeeding Jan Tuttleman, who served as Chair of the Federation Board from 2009 to 2011. Ellman currently serves as a board member of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) of San Diego County, co-chair
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San Diego CountyLA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– SDSU Prof. Lawrence Baron will be at Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30pm to discuss and sign his book The Modern Jewish Experience in World Cinema. Most people have seen Exodus, Fiddler on the Roof, Yentl, and Schindler’s List, well-known films with obvious Jewish
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By Sheryl Rowling SAN DIEGO — By taking a look at your tax situation now, you might be able to reduce the bite Uncle Sam takes out of your hard-earned savings. Below is a handy checklist, so use your Yiddishe kop to find ways to cut your taxes! (And be sure to enlist the
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Sheryl RowlingBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Yaakov Neeman is part of Israel’s political mosaic. He may not be one of the shiniest of pieces in the picture, but he holds a serious position as Minister of Justice. The word apparatchnik entered Hebrew (pl apparatchnikim) from our Russian roots, and refers to a person who has
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