Sports & Competitions

Waxing and Waning Relations Between the Jewish and Mexican-American Communities in Los Angeles

The construction of Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine was controversial – so much so that it tore at a traditional alliance between the Mexican-American community and the Jewish community who, between the two World Wars, lived side by side the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.. [Donald H. Harrison]

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The Jewish Eye: Chronicling Public Activities of Jewish Community

As this column has evolved, a name change from “B’Shalom” to “The Jewish Eye” is in order.  My intent is to chronicle the participation of Jewish community members in such public activities as politics, science, the arts, sports, and business.  Formatting will consistently place stories under geographic rubrics such as “International,” “National,” “California,” and “San Diego County.”  Within those categories, the individuals will be listed alphabetically by surname. [Donald H. Harrison]

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San Diego State Falls to UConn in NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game

Published by AFP Houston (AFP) – The University of Connecticut Huskies overpowered the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 to win the men’s NCAA collegiate basketball crown for the fifth time on Monday. Tristen Newton scored 19 points and Malian power forward Adama Sanogo added 17 as the fourth-seeded Huskies dominated almost from start to finish

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Sports & Competitions

San Diegan Is Social Media Voice of Baseball’s Team Israel

Avi Miller, a Baltimore native who investigated other parts of the USA before deciding to move more than a year ago to San Diego, was the clever communicator for Team Israel on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook during the recent World Baseball Classic.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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Major Jewish Orgs Urge San Clemente Rhinos to Pull Out of Rugby Tournament That Banned Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — In a letter organized by The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, major Jewish and religious organizations on Friday urged the U.S. team, the San Clemente Rhinos, to pull out of tomorrow’s Mzansi Challenge competition in South Africa.  The organizations note that there is an appearance the

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B’Shalom: Jewish MLB Players; Sabras, Jewish Political & Celebrity News

As the Major League Baseball season is about to get underway, I’m disappointed to report that our San Diego Padres do not have any Jewish player on the roster. However, there are eight Jewish players on National League teams that the Padres will play during the regular season. [Donald H. Harrison]

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ADI’s ‘Sea of Green’ Shines of the Light of Disability Inclusion on the Jerusalem Marathon

JERUSALEM — After days of wet and gloomy winter weather, the skies cleared over Israel’s capital city and ADI (adi-israel.org), Israel’s network of specialized rehabilitative care for those touched by and living with disability, brought the sunshine to the 12th annual Jerusalem Marathon. With hundreds of runners of all levels of ability, the ‘ADI Fleet’

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B’Shalom: Body Image, Military History, Baseball Classic, Jewish Political News

Kristine Schomaker’s eating disorder had made her feel “othered” since her girlhood. She tried to imagine herself as a slender blonde but when she looked into the mirror, she saw herself as she was, a very large woman. Rather than hide from her physical presence, she decided to embrace it. She invited 59 fellow artists to depict her in the nude. Sculptures, photographs, paintings, and drawings in various media resulted in an exhibition now being shown through April 13 at the Mesa College Art Gallery. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Nearly 2 Years After Using Antisemitic Slur, Meyers Leonard Returns to NBA

Published by Miami Herald MIAMI — A former Miami Heat center, who hasn’t played an NBA game since using an antisemitic slur during a livestream, is returning to the league under a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports. ESPN first reported Meyers Leonard agreed to a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks’ first

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Sunday Soundoff: Dianne Feinstein, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl

Congratulations and Kol Hakovod to California’s senior U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, who announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14, she will retire at the end of her term.  She was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 after having served as a county supervisor and mayor of the City/County of San Francisco.  By the time of her scheduled retirement in January 2025, she will have served 32 fruitful years in the Upper House of Congress, a record for women legislators. [Donald H. Harrison]

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