By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO–Not long after the flood (“Noah, he built him, he built him an ark-ee, ark-ee…”) human beings got into mischief once again. (Humans, it seems, are very slow learners!) “Everyone on earth had the same language and the same words. And as they migrated from the east, they came upon […]
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Alex Kajitani, 2009 California Teacher of the Year, comes to Soille Hebrew Day this Monday October 11 to educate its teachers during the afternoon and then at 7:30 pm at night to inspire the community about how parents can partner with teachers to “end the silent conspiracy” and motivate our children to communicate. Do you need
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Science, Medicine, & EducationBOSTON (Press Release)–In recognition of her role in speaking out against anti-Semitism and fighting distortions and the delegitimization of Israel, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) honored Spanish journalist Pilar Rahola with its ADL Daniel Pearl Award. Established in 2003, the award is named in honor of slain Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, who was abducted
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Travel and FoodWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami released the following statement upon news that the Israeli Government is considering an amendment to the Citizenship Act that would demand that new citizens pledge their loyalty to a “Jewish, democratic state”: “J Street opposes the proposal Israel’s Government is considering to amend the oath that
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Middle EastCARLSBAD, California (Press Release)– Rabbi Karen Sherman of Etz Rimon Synagogue on Oct. 13 will conduct the first class in a three-session class on the prophets and their impassioned messages of justice and peace. “We will explore the prophets’ contributions to our history as well as their influence on our contemporary lives,” said the rabbi. Participants may attend
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By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bill Clinton was on his way to a terrific post-presidency. Working with George H.W. Bush on international aid, and more recently with George W. Bush on Haiti relief, Mr. Clinton was having an impact both on national and international well-being. What led him to open his mouth about
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Middle EastWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congressman Bob Filner (D-San Diego) recently supported new sanctions against Iran by co-sponsoring a bill to eliminate U.S. government funding for companies that supply Iran with cyber spying and Internet censorship technology. “We cannot allow companies we fund with taxpayer money to support spying and censorship by a violent, undemocratic regime,” said Congressman
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Travel and FoodBOSTON (Press Release)–The National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Thursday issued a clarion call for voices of reason and responsibility to “stand up and speak out against the surge of anti-Muslim bigotry” that has become prominent in the breakdown of civil discourse in American society. In a major address to the League’s Annual
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USABy Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO–Noah took to the ark in fulfillment of G-d’s command. He traveled with dedication and purpose. In contrast, many of us are “lost at sea” without a compass, when it comes to our own lives as the following true story illustrates: There once was a Rav, a distinguished scholar, who
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LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The 16th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair will run November 3-10, and 14-15, 2010. A complete schedule of Book Fair speakers can be found online at sdjbf.org. The event has continuing support from the Viterbi Family Foundation and the U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management and is
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TEL AVIV (Press Release) ― Prescription drugs and their dosages may be standardized, but not every patient reacts to a medicine in the same way. The personal genetic characteristics of individuals and populations can explain why a specific prescription successfully treats one patient and not another, so medical researchers are adopting the new approach called “personalized
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Science, Medicine, & EducationNEW YORK — The Forward, a national Jewish newspaper, takes an approving look at the football team of San Diego Jewish Academy, a team which recites the shm’a before each game. Here is a link: http://www.forward.com/articles/131946/
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Travel and FoodBEIT FAJAR, Palestinian Authority (WJC) — A group of rabbis from Jewish settlements near the Palestinian town of Beit Fajar has visited the local mosque which had been torched by arsonists. The rabbis brought Korans to replace those burned in the blaze. The attackers, who struck on Monday, left behind graffiti in Hebrew and are suspected
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Middle EastJERUSALEM (WJC)–Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given his backing to a proposal which would require any non-Jew taking Israeli citizenship to swear allegiance to Israel as a “Jewish and democratic state”. The proposal has angered Israel’s Arab minority, which makes up a fifth of Israel’s population. The new law will mainly apply to Palestinians married
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