Israel advocate debunks ‘apartheid state’ and other BDS myths

(SDJW Editor’s Note: The following interview of J.J. Surbeck, executive director of T.E.A.M. was conducted by The California Review, a conservative student publication at the University of California at San Diego.  It is reprinted with the permission of that publication. ) J.J. Surbeck is a San Diego peace activist who serves as the Executive Director of

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Middle East

The high cost of global policing

“We are only 6% of the world population. We cannot impose our will on the other 94%. We cannot right every wrong, reverse each adversity…We cannot be the American solution to every world problem.” —John F. Kennedy “We have no commission from God to police the world.”—Benjamin Harrison By Isaac Yetiv LA JOLLA, California — “In foreign affairs,” De

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San Diego celebrates Israel’s 63rd birthday

Story and Photos by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—The Jewish Federation and scores of affiliated communal organizations celebrated Israel’s Independence Day on Sunday, May 15, at a new, more public, location than in past years, seeking to draw the general public’s attention both to Israel’s cause and to the variety of interests represented within the

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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County

Jewish poetry readings delight at Astor Judaica Library

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Some remarkable treasures of poetic talent were unearthed during this year’s Jewish Poets —Jewish Voices evenings! This third year of the poetry series in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center included local song writers as well as local poets. On February 22, Mexican-born

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Eileen Wingard

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 30, 1956, Part 4

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Senior Citizens Group Formed To Aid In Leisure Time Activities Southwestern Jewish Press, March 30, 1956, Page 15 A Coordinating Committee on aging has been established by the San Diego Federation of Jewish Agencies, according to an announcement by Dr. A.P. Nasatir, President. Jewish organizations represented on the

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Adventures in SD History, Jewish History

George Mitchell resigns as Middle East envoy; David Hale named as interim envoy

WASHINGTON, D.C (Press Release)–President Barack Obama issued the following statement on the resignation of U.S. Middle East Envoy George Mitchell: “Over the past two and a half years, George Mitchell has worked as a tireless advocate for peace as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East.  His deep commitment to resolving conflict and advancing

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Grossmont’s ESL classes provide path to higher learning, jobs

        By Donald H. Harrison   EL CAJON, California – At Grossmont College, more than 40 full-time and part-time faculty members instruct some 700 students in English-As-A-Second-Language.  You might think of these ESL teachers as an American welcoming committee.  They are a generally kind-hearted cadre who help their students to navigate in

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Donald H. Harrison

Rabbi Meir Cohen named as new SSDHDS principal

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Soille Hebrew Day School has announced that Rabbi Meir Cohen will be joining its administrative team as the school’s principal, commencing July, 2011.  Rabbi Cohen is described by Headmaster Rabbi Simcha Weiser as “a brilliant, warm educator who is passionate about improving the lives of students, both academically and personally.” “Our school

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