By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO–A friend of mine was considering a Mediterranean cruise. I suggested that he find another itinerary. One of the ports of call he had been considering was in Turkey. I can’t imagine a reason after the Gaza Flotilla incident why any member of the Jewish community would want to go […]
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, USABy Stanley Tiger SAN DIEGO–The Jewish communities in San Diego and Israel are still reeling over the PR ambush by Hamas of May 31 – aka the flotilla raid. A group of violent “peace activists” successfully directed the condemnation of the world towards Israel. Sadly, too many in the Jewish community who also base their
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Middle EastBy Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California– It starts in the morning: Voice 1: “Get up!” Voice 2: “I’m still sleepy.” Voice 1 impatiently: “You’ll be late for work!” Voice 2, pleading: “Five more minutes.” It goes on at breakfast: Voice 1: “Whole-wheat toast and fruit!” Voice 2: “There’s a doughnut left in the fridge.” Voice
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Natasha JosefowitzWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–In late June in Tel Aviv, senior Israeli Defense Forces officials briefed JINSA members on the security situation confronting Israel. They provided the group with the following video about the “Flotilla” incident that took place on the morning of May 31, 2010. The most disturbing part of this video comes at around
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By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. –Thursday, July 15, was designated “Revolutionary Guard Day” by the Iranian government. The same day, two bombs exploded in a mosque in the city of Zahedan, in southeastern Iran. According to Iranian reports, two suicide bombers entered the mosque and detonated themselves, killing 30 and injuring more than 100 people. The
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Middle East, Shoshana BryenBy Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO — This Shabbat has a special name. It is called “Shabbat Chazon,” after the first few words of the Haftarah. The Haftarah contains the dire prophecy/vision (“chazon”) of the prophet Isaiah concerning the impending destruction of Jerusalem. Isaiah’s prophecy is traditionally read on the Shabbat preceding Tisha B’Av, the
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Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–Two recent articles is the New York Times provide an accurate picture of our surroundings. A description of Gaza provides all we need to produce a mood of hopeless despair. There is plenty to eat, but no work, and no hope for the the growing population of young people who can neither
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is a transcript of comments on Israel by Andrew J. Shapiro, assistant secretary of State for political-military affairs as prepared for delivery Friday at the Brookings Saban Center for Middle East Policy: Good morning. I am particularly pleased to be here at the Saban Center to address the Obama Administration’s enduring commitment to
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Since 1854: A Noted Historian Views American Jewry’s Last Century Southwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, pages 6, 7 By Dr Salo W. Baron, president, American Jewish Historical Society When one looks back on the past 100 years, one finds that that period started as a period of
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Adventures in SD History, Middle East, USANEW YORK (Press Release)– The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations has requested a meeting with the Cuban Ambassador to the UN Pedro Nunez Mosquera to discuss the plight of Alan P. Gross, who has been held in a Cuban jail since December 3, 2009. The Conference also addressed this issue in a letter
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The month of Elul is the time to begin to prepare oneself for the Yamim Nora’im (High Holidays). The Waters of Eden/San Diego Community Mikvah & Education Center will sponsor a workshop on Sunday, August 22nd from 8:30am-1:00pm at Congregation Beth El: 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 92037. Registration/breakfast begins at 8:30am. An optional Shacharit service begins
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, September 17, 1954, Page 5{2010 editor’s note: it was common in 1954 for members and organizations of the Jewish community as well as friends of the community to take out small advertisements offering best wishes for the upcoming Jewish year. As these greetings included the names
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NEW YORK (Press Release)–At a tribute reception Wednesday for outgoing Israeli UN Ambassador Gabriela Shalev and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Daniel Carmon as well as Consul General of Israel Asaf Shariv and Deputy Consul General of Israel Benjamin Krasna hosted by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and Israel Bonds,
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ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– Temple Solel Youth Director and Encinitas resident Craig Parks released his debut children’s CD “Kol Kef”, or “All Fun!”, which features a collection of uplifting songs that encourage kids of all ages to sing out loud and embrace their Jewish heritage. Recently held at Temple Solel, the CD release party was attended
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