Israeli volunteers help Palestinians with medical issues

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — A chance remark made by one of my fellow-pupils in the weekly German-language class I attend in my neighborhood retirees’ club aroused my curiosity. Thus I learned about the activities of a group of Israelis who have made it their mission to assist Palestinians whose children require advanced […]

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Therapists’ play- acting helps quarreling couple

By Irv Jacobs, M.D. SANTA FE, New Mexico — Greetings from New Mexico’s state capital, where this week I am attending the annual “Creativity and Madness” Conference by The American Institute of Medical Education, at the Santa Fe Convention Center. The theme of these conferences is largely to explore in detail the lives of high

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Irv Jacobs, MD, Science, Medicine, & Education

Rabbi in Florida enjoys learning about San Diego

By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — Donald H. Harrison’s book Schlepping and Schmoozing through San Diego County, Vol. 1 is enjoyable, really fun to read, as one can tell by the book’s title. He has been a journalist since 1962 and is an excellent writer. His articles are not only enjoyable, sometimes witty,

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Waiting for divine help can result in tragedy

By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — Relying on prayer and divine help in daily life and when problems arise and not following the wise advice of Maimonides to use one’s intelligence, study the laws of nature, and act according to these laws, laws created by God, can, and usually does result in

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion

Frankel nearly undoes U.S. – Israel cooperation

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent Arrow 3 missile test in Alaska, announced on Sunday, was nearly taken out by a rogue. Not a rogue missile, mind you, but a rogue amendment to the to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Earlier this month, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-FL) proposed the following language: “None of

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International, Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA