By Nachman Rosenberg LOD, Israel — There’s a commonly held belief that one of the main reasons why Israel’s enemies chose Yom Kippur to launch their attack in October of 1973 was that most of the country would have been in synagogue and it would take that much longer for the reserves to be called
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Travel and FoodTEL AVIV (Press Release)― Though it was once believed that all asteroids are giant pieces of solid rock, later hypotheses have it that some are actually a collection of small gravel-sized rocks, held together by gravity. If one of these “rubble piles” spins fast enough, it’s speculated that pieces could separate from it through centrifugal
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Science, Medicine, & EducationBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — The “delegitimization” of Israel is not to be taken lightly – professional agitators make the case that while Israel may have some theoretical “right to exist,” nothing that Israel does to protect itself, advance itself or enhance itself is legitimate. The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) long ago
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By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO–On Tuesday, September 21, the movie 100 Voices: A Journey home will air across the country at 488 select theatres, including seven movie complexes in San Diego County. It’s a must see movie for Jews and non-Jews alike, but bring tissues. The documentary traces an historic trip to Poland by no
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Carol Davis, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & BroadcastWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– The State Department reported that Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is traveling to Sharm el-Sheikh, Jerusalem, Ramallah and Amman from September 13 to 17, 2010. On Tuesday, Secretary Clinton will participate in the continuation of direct negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians in Sharm el-Sheikh. She will also have
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Middle EastPOWAY, California (Press Release)–Organizers say the 2nd Annual San Diego Jewish Food Festival will feature “delicious Jewish cuisine, fabulous music and entertainment, a shopping bazaar filled with Israeli & Judaic art and plenty of activities for children.” It will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, on the campus of Temple Adat
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San Diego CalendarCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Double Talk Southwestern Jewish Press, March 4, 1955, Page 5 By Janet & Susan Solof The fun of Purim time is here Think of Queen Esther in all her fear There’s always a Haiman wherever you are, But good must win over him by far. Be grateful for
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Travel and FoodBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (Press Release)–An explosive device was hurled into the courtyard of the synagogue here on the first day of Rosh Hashanah (Thursday, Sept. 9). There were no injuries because no one was at the synagogue at the time of the attack, but there was damage to the walls of the synagogue from the shrapnel
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Travel and FoodCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Southwestern Jewish Press, March 4, 1955, Page 3 Marriage Told Announcement has been made of the marriage of Ben Snyder of San Diego to Dorothy Ethel Shefrin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Palmer of Santa Monica on January 30th. The couple will reside at 1601 Ninth Ave.
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Adventures in SD HistorySAN DIEGO (Press Release)–More than 160 older adults took advantage of free rides to Rosh Hashanah or have reserved for Yom Kippur transportation. Participating synagogues include members of the Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform movements: Congregation Beth Am (C); Congregation Beth El (C); Congregation Beth Israel (R); Congregation Dor Hadash (Rec); Ner Tamid Synagogue (C); Ohr
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Travel and FoodBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM –It is customary to invest little in a serious reading of politicians’ speeches at long standing national holidays, like the 4th of July or Thanksgiving in the United States, Independence Day or Rosh Hashana in Israel. What about presidential statements at occasions where the feelings of those who have suffered are
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USACompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Flash! Southwestern Jewish Press, March 4, 1955, Page 1 Kirk Douglas to address United Jewish Campaign Fund “Kickoff” Dinner slated for April 2nd. * Jewish Artists To Entertain at Beth Jacob Center Southwestern Jewish Press, March 4, 1955, Page 1 Three superb Jewish artists will give an outstanding
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Adventures in SD HistoryBy Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — I never intended to become a translator. It just happened. I first began translating after my daughter was born and I could no longer go out to work. My knowledge of Hebrew was minimal and I frequently had to use a dictionary, but with the passing years this
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By Carol Davis SOLANA BEACH, California —Becky’s New Car, the play by Steven Dietz, is probably newer than the car our heroine Becky Foster (Carla Harting makes the tale convincing) gets from her boss as a perk for selling more cars in one night than the other salesperson at her dealership, Steve (Mueen Jahan), has
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