LEIPZIG, Germany (WJC)–Two Orthodox rabbinical students have been ordained by the Rabbinical Seminary Berlin in the eastern German city of Leipzig. Both men were trained at the seminary, located in the German capital and supported by the foundation of World Jewish Congress. The seminary is the successor to the institution founded by Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer in
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Travel and FoodLA JOLLA (Press Release)–Members of the San Diego Israel Coalition will gather at Congregation Beth El Tuesday for a 10 a.m demonstration that the Jewish community supports peace in the Middle East. The theme will be sounded with a mass shofar-blowing in the courtyard of the Conservative congregation at 8660 Gilman Drive. “The shofar is
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Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM –Israeli media are quoting comments made by Mahmoud Abbas, that the Palestinians will not give up any of their principles in dealing with the Israelis. Among the items he considers cardinal are refugees, the 1967 borders, and the presence of Israeli civilian or military personnel in Palestine. Pressure on those issues,
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Middle EastHAIFA (Press Release)–A unique and first of its kind project has set sail from the coast of Haifa. The Nautilus – a research ship owned by oceanographer Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic – has set out on a voyage to research the sea floor off the coast of Israel, in
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Science, Medicine, & Education
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World Staff Max Rabinowitz To Lead ’55 UJF Drive Southwestern Jewish Press, February 18, 1955, Page 1 Max Rabinowitz, long active in Jewish Community affairs, has accepted the post of General Chairman of the 1955 Combined Jewish Appeal of the United Jewish Fund, Morris Douglas, Fund president, announced. Goal for
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Jewish History, San Diego CountyBy Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES — As a passionate piece of 20th century history, it works. As a parable for the present day, not so much. Clifford Odets’ 1935 Depression-era play Waiting for Lefty is a rabble-rousing tirade against big business and its heavy-handed control of the “downtrodden masses.” A situation that might resonate with
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Cynthia CitronJERUSALEM–Lots of countries do something nutty. That’s a practice that does not make sense, but has the support of entrenched politicians and much of the public as “the way things are done.” In Germany it is superhighways without speed limits. In the United States it is easy access to firearms. In Britain it is the
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Double Talk Southwestern Jewish Press, February 4, 1955, Page 7 Hi everyone. Here’s the news up to the latest. Scoop: Linda Douglas was chosen “Girl of the month” at Hoover and given a really terrific write up in the Cardinal, their school paper, including picture and the real history of Linda’s life. Three cheers
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Travel and Food
By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — The cover of the current issue of TIME Magazine offers the absurd title, “Why Israel Doesn’t Care About Peace.” The story itself, written by Karl Vick, is built on the premise that with “observing two and half years without a single suicide bombing on their territory, with the
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Middle EastCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, February 4, 1955, Page 5 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant New Hope for the Mentally Ill – Much has been written about the important field of mental hygiene and the great strides which have been made toward the prevention
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Travel and FoodWASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a transcript of a joint interview on Friday of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by Amira Hanania Rishmawi of Palestine TV and Udi Segal of Israel Channel 2: QUESTION: Madam Secretary, Shalom, and thank you for this unique opportunity with my colleague, Amira Hanania. QUESTION: Thank you very much, Your
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Middle EastBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C.– The current Washington “peace talks” have less chance of producing either a Palestinian state or legitimacy and security for Israel than even their previous editions. Mahmoud Abbas isn’t Arafat. Hamas rules Gaza with an iron fist with political support from Turkey and weapons from Iran. Hamas and Iran are willing to mix
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Middle East, Shoshana BryenNEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Friday called on the President of the European Commission to condemn anti-Semitic statements made in a radio interview by the European Union’s trade minister. Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following letter to Jose Manuel Barroso, who currently holds the presidency of the European Commission: “Dear
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff In Concert March 6 Southwestern Jewish Press, February 4, 1956, Page 3 Schmuel Fisher who is called the Jewish Charlie Chaplin, will appear here in a concert along with Dora Kaliwona and pianist Pola Kadison, on Sunday, March 6, at the Beth Jacob Center. Artists are being sponsored
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