EU document calls for intervention in Jerusalem against Israelis

JERUSALEM (WJC)–A leaked report has revealed that that  the 25 European Union missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah are urging Brussels to treat East Jerusalem as the future capital of a Palestinian state. The report also calls for an EU presence at the demolitions of Palestinian homes, and intervention when peaceful protesters face arrest. The confidential

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Middle East

Germany knew but kept mum about Eichmann’s hiding place in Argentina

BERLIN (WJC) — The notorious Nazi Adolf Eichmann could have been caught sooner if Germany’s intelligence agency had assisted, new information has revealed. The German Information Agency knew as early as 1952 that Eichmann, a chief organizer of the Nazi genocide against the Jews, was hiding in Argentina under a false name, the German tabloid

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Travel and Food

Palestinian entrepreneur seeking new road angers Israelis with refusal to use West Bank Jewish goods

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — The city of Rawabi has not made it to conventional atlases or a prominent mention in international media, but it is shaping up as a point of tension between Israel and the Palestine Authority. Last evening it was the center piece in a discussion on prime time television. The guest

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Political controversies swirl in wake of Tucson shootings

SAN DIEGO–As the nation observed mourning rituals for those slain last Saturday in the shooting rampage in Tucson and prayed for the 14 injured, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, commentaries from individuals and organizations continued to pour into news desks across the country, including that of San Diego Jewish World.   These included: Religious Action Center of

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USA

ACLJ, representing firefighter, seeks injunction against mosque near Ground Zero

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which represents a New York City firefighter who survived the 9-11 terrorist attacks and has filed a lawsuit to stop the Ground Zero Mosque, is asking a court to enjoin the mosque’s developers from performing any demolition or construction at the site and is

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USA

Move over laser technology, here comes the spaser

TEL AVIV (Press Release) ― Lasers have revolutionized the communications and medical industries. They focus light to zap tumors and send digital TV signals and telephone communications around the world. But the physical length of an ordinary laser cannot be less than one half of the wavelength of its light, which limits its application in many

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Science, Medicine, & Education

A bissel this, a bissel that—San Diego Jewish news and chatter

  (Column 8, January 11, 2011)    By Donald H. Harrison   San Diego and Israel Boris Goldenberg, 20, grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with his mother and grandmother, knowing very little about his Jewish background.  However, at the age of 17, he started studying Hebrew at a local Jewish community center.  That led to

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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, September 16, 1955, Part 5

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Milestone in Legal History Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Pages 18, 19, 21 Editor’s Note—The now famous Prinz v. McGinley libel trial in Newark, N.J., marks the first time in American court history that a notorious anti-Semite has been brought to justice and convicted for defamation.  In

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Adventures in SD History, San Diego County

San Diego Jewish Film Festival preview: ‘Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray’

Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray; Running time: 86 minutes. By Norman Manson   SAN DIEGO –A noticeably neglected aspect of American Jewish history is the role of Jews in the Civil War. Not only in general Civil War histories but in the overall history of the American Jewish community is Jewish participation in the

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Travel and Food

Clinton: Israelis and Palestinians want the same things, but can’t find way to trust each other

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (Press Release)–U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in an interview with Taher Barake of Al Arabiya said Israelis and Palestinians want the same thing, but can’t find a way to trust each other.  Here is a transcript of that interview: QUESTION: (In Arabic.) We are honored, Madam Secretary, to have you

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Middle East

Palestinian teen a winner in U.S. State Department photo contest

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Majdal Nijem, 15,  of the Palestinian Territories is one of two winners in a U.S. State Department photo contest called “postcards from home.”  Her photo, “Frames,” taken near the crossing from Israel into the West Bank near Ramallah, shows the controversial wall between the Palestinian Territories and Israel in the background, and

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Travel and Food

Giffords’ husband expresses gratitude to American public

TUCSON, Arizona (Press Release) — U.S. Navy Capt. Mark Kelly, who is a NASA astronaut, issued a statement on the website of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was severely wounded Saturday during a community event in her district.  Six other people were killed and 13 others wounded in a rampage, at which Jared Laughner was arrested and later charged. 

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USA

Union for Reform Judaism says Knesset investigatory panels undermine Israel’s democracy

NEW YORK (Press Release)– In response to the Knesset’s decision last week to form a parliamentary committee investigating Israeli groups critical of the Israel Defense Forces, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, and Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism issued the following statement:   “We

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