Middle East
Israel/ Palestinian Territories
Has U.S. eliminated Israel’s qualitative edge over possible Arab foes?
Hamas politician hints of possible change in attitude towards Israel
Greek deputy prime minister accuses Israel of practicing Nazi-style mass punishment
University of Haifa creates new hearing research center
Sleepless in Jerusalem over whether Israel is becoming as bad as any other nation … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
The ominous quiet in the Middle East … by Rabbi Dow Marmur in Jerusalem
OECD mischaracterizes Israel’s economy … by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Arab World
Petraeus says references to biblical verses have no place on rifle scopes
Two Guantanamo detainees transferred to Algeria
United States of America
Tefillin use scares flight crew; plane makes emergency landing in Philadelphia
B’nai B’rith wants airline personnel to be educated about Jewish religious articles
Military drops charges in 9/11 cases to clear way for civilian prosecution
Cardin seeks review of reported plans to hold some Guantanamo detainees indefinitely
Hoekstra calls on Obama to rescind decision to close Guantanamo Bay prison
Napolitano, Europeans discuss airline safety upgrades
Congressman Bilirakis calls for increased U.S. visa screening overseas
ADL: Limbaugh should apologize to Jewish community for stereotyping
In first year, Obama’s promise eclipsed his performance … by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Sexual abuse of children in the Jewish community: difficult but important to face … by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Haiti Relief
SDJA collecting material donations for Haiti quake victims
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Responds to Haiti Crisis
Haiti field hospital demonstrates Israel’s humanitarianism, technical skills … by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Seattle-based Internet hate-monger spreads ‘organ harvesting’ rumor about Israel in Haiti
Europe
Renegade bishop questions Israel’s legitimacy
Muslim police say British anti-terror measures fan Islamophobia
Jewish leadership urges Britain to maintain ban on Muslim Council of Britain
Security guard at Auschwitz dismissed in aftermath of sign theft
Arrests made in Crete synagogue arson case
Muslim forms anti-Zionist party in Sweden
Judaism
Debate over God’s authorship of the Torah also a debate over meaning in the world … by Rabbi Philip Graubart in La Jolla, California
The blessing that led to a fortune …. by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
Looking at who wrote the Bible — from the scribes’ viewpoints … by Fred Reiss, Ed.D, in Winchester, California
San Diego County
Adventures in a Jewish pre-school … by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Letter to the Editor: Mikvaot in San Diego … from Nechama Eilfort in Carlsbad
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 19, 1954, Part II… Compiled by Gail Umeham
–Personals
–Jolly Sixteen Sponsors Purim Dinner And Dance For Military
–Cradle
–Local Council Joins Nat’l Advisory Group
–Simon Takes Lead In Oceanside Campaign
–Jews Want To Be Jews (Editorial)
–Chaim Weitzman Branch, Poale Zion
–Cottage of Israel
— Histadrut Council
My Shtetele California: 19th Century proposal to make Baja California the Jewish homeland … Reprint of a 1971 story by Rabbi Will Kramer
Arts
Susan Denaker Hits NCR on a High Note (Kind of) … by Carol Davis in San Diego
Book Review: ‘Once Jews, Stories of Caribbean Sephardim’ … Review by Charlene Neely in La Mesa, California
I’m Still Here — Memoirs of Laura Simon, 104
–Blind Wife
–A Rat Is Not A Rose
–Crazy Hair
–Blind Support Group
–Eye Exercises
–The Alarm
–Deafness
–Hearing Secretary
–Indian Casino
–The Refund
Links to Jewish-interest storiesin other publications
European Jewish Congress: Jewish-Muslim understanding; making twins out of synagogues and mosques.
Herb Keinon in Jerusalem Post: Porous Sinai border presents threat
John Marelius in San Diego Union-Tribune: Poizner trailing Whitman in GOP gubernatorial polling
Greg Moran in San Diego Union-Tribune: Dumanis calls off boycott of judge
Hoa Quach on San Diego News Network: Shana Hazan, JFS development associate, named to SDNN’s ’35 under 35′ list
Barry Rubin on Rubin Reports: The decline of the Obama administration in Massachusetts and the Middle East
Jonathan Tobin in Commentary: Muslims attack Christians and the church blames the Jews
U.S. Department of State: Secretary Clinton and Yemen’s Foreign Minister Al-Qirbi tell of joint plans to fight terrorism
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