Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 14, 1954, part 6

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffCongregation Beth Israel Cordially Invites The Entire Jewish Community To The Services of Dedication Of The Home of Peace Mausoleum and Chapel Sunday, May 30th at 10:30 a.m. At Cypress View – 3960 Imperial Blvd. * Solo-Cantor Julian K. miller Memorial Day Service – Rabbi Morton J. Cohn Solo-Cantor […]

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‘Summer and Smoke’ sizzles at New Village Arts

  By Carol Davis   CARLSBAD, California — There’s a glowing ember just beneath the surface in Tennessee Williams characters, Alma Winemiller and John Buchanan in his Summer And Smoke that sizzles, but never ignites. It’s frustrating as well as intriguing watching the two volley back and forth teasing and retreating, coming close to intimacy, but Williams

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San Diego’s Historic Places: Admiral Baker Field, Part 1

  By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—At Admiral Baker Field, home to two side-by-side golf courses, one anticipates an occasional “birdie” or an “eagle.” However, here you will also encounter herons, egrets, coots and other birds. The golf courses featuring a pair of artificial lakes created from the San Diego River also are frequented by

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The Rachel Corrie arrives in Ashdod without serious incident, but trouble looms on horizon

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The IDF brought the Rachel Corrie to Ashdod without the violence that marked the capture of the Mavi Marmara. The Irish government urged the blockade breakers to comply with Israeli demands, while Turkish leaders continue their charges of murder against those who dealt with the fighters on their ship.  A commentary in the Wall

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 14, 1954, Part 5

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Witty Ghosts Amuse Globe First-Nighters Southwestern Jewish Press, May 14, 1954, page 4 The ghosts on the stage of the Globe Theatre this week and probably for weeks to come are the gayest ectoplasmic visitors in history.  This extremely funny comedy resulted in an opening night audience that

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Mural and yacht reflect bassoonist Eichenlaub's love of music

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–A colorful mural commemorating a world-famous sailing vessel now adorns the entire side of Eichenlaub Marine on Shelter Island. “Evolution of a Yacht,” by artist Linda Churchill, was officially dedicated Friday, June 4,  at Eichenlaub Marine, located at 2608 Shelter Island Drive. The mural depicts the racing yacht “Cadenza”, designed, owned and

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USA

France, Italy and U.S. pledge $655 million for Palestinian private sector

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Authority (Press Release)–Arab business leaders and members of the international community attended the Palestine Investment Conference (PIC) June 2-3 in Bethlehem. The U.S. Presidential Delegation was led by George Mitchell, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. France, Italy, and the United States pledged a combined $655M for the development of the Palestinian private

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USA

Even in line of fire, Sha'ar Hanegev mayor seeks peace with neighboring Gaza

Editor’s Note: Our Sha’ar Hanegev bureau chief, Ulla Hadar, recently invited  Sha’ar Hanegev Mayor Alon Schuster to reflect on the Gaza Flotilla and on the upsurge in rocket attacks on his community.  Here is what he had to say: By Alon Schuster SHA’AR HANEGEV, Israel–I remember at the age of seven driving with my father on

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Mass murder at sea, or in a mosque, and the world is silent. But when Israel defends itself, the world goes crazy

 By Alex Liff Alex Liff SAN DIEGO–In early twentieth century the American journalist John Reed wrote a book called, Ten Days That Shook The World  in which he described the events of the Russian revolution.  Perhaps one day someone will publish something along the lines of “10 days that characterized the world” to describe the

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