Slaughter of settler family makes achievement of Mideast peace more unlikely

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — A short while ago I posted a column about the lack of media attention to Israel. A few hours later five members of a family in a Jewish settlement, including a two month old infant, were slaughtered on the Sabbath.  The earthquake in Japan and the possibility of radioactive clouds

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, December 9, 1955, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Dial Long Distance Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 5 Installation of direct distance dialing equipment that will enable local telephone users to dial their own long distance calls to many points in the country after next  April 15 is scheduled to start next week. Local residents

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U.S. Jewish agencies create earthquake and tsunami relief fund for Japan

Editor’s Note: The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is participating in the relief effort described below: WASHINGTON, DC  (Press Release)– The Jewish Federations of North America has opened an emergency relief fund to provide aid and support to the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and ensuing tsunami that struck Japan earlier today, and

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What’s that old saw about ‘no news’ being … ?

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–You’ve heard that Jews control the media. An exaggeration. Influence, maybe. Jews are out of proportion in positions of management and as media personalities. But there are different kinds of Jews. International conspiracy linked to Zionism? Not with J-Street, Peace Now, AIPAC, the settlers, and who knows how many other organizations competing

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Some reasons for Arab dissatisfaction in Israel

By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM– Critics of Israel say sometimes that it’s a democratic state for just over 80% of the population. The country’s 1.3 million Arab citizens don’t feel that they’re treated equally and their Jewish supporters agree. Here are three of the many reasons. Resources: Arab municipalities in Israel get substantially less of public

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, December 9, 1955, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Own Your Own! Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 3 Don’t bother to phone a friend for a recipe… Own your own Jolly 16 “Treasured Recipe” Cook book and treat the family to Potato Pancakes or Kugel, Cheese Blintzes, Noodle Kugel and other “Michels.”  Only $1.00 per

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Adventures in SD History, San Diego County

Jewish Federations hail Shapiro’s nomination as ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)— The Jewish Federations of North America – the largest Jewish philanthropy collective in the world – released the following statements Thursday to congratulate Daniel Shapiro on his recommendation for appointment as the next Ambassador to Israel. Kathy E. Manning, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Jewish Federations of North America:

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African-American family’s drama is set in Martha’s Vineyard

By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO — Opening night at the 10th Avenue Theatre in downtown San Diego where Mo’Olelo Performing Arts Company is mounting Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly was packed to capacity. Everyone was anxious to hear about the rich LeVay’s of Martha’s Vineyard. Diamond’s LeVay family drama is quite intriguing and thought provoking

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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast