By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — When I come across an article which I find interesting, I want to share it with my readers. This column is based on the article “Ten Signs You Know What Matters” by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. (Psychology Today, September/October 2018); it was helpful to me and probably […]
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Republican Jewish Coalition denounces Clyburn’s comparison of Trump to Hitler The Republican Jewish Coalition responded to remarks Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) made to NBC News Tuesday, comparing Donald Trump’s presidency with Hitler’s rise to power. RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks said: “Asked about today’s political environment, Rep. Clyburn drew parallels between President Trump and Adolf
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Farmer’s Table, 8141 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, California 91942 By Sandi Masori LA MESA, California — In the middle of downtown La Mesa you can find a cute little “farm” restaurant where the menu boasts farm to fork freshness. It has options ranging from egg dishes, to flatbreads, to sandwiches and salads. As with
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San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and Food“Always Something There to Remind Me” By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO — This week I returned from several weeks of travel in Germany, Israel, and the United Kingdom. I was busy seeing old friends and giving lectures. I hoped my trip would be a respite from the anxiety and dismay that have plagued me since
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By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Making the rounds of Jewish film festivals across the country is the documentary Chasing Portraits by Elizabeth Rynecki, concerning a quest to learn more about the pre-Holocaust art of her Polish Jewish great-grandfather Moshe Rynecki (Pronounced Renetsky). Previously, Elizabeth Rynecki published a book with the same title that
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USABy Sheryl Rowling SAN DIEGO — Did you know that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has created a tax savings opportunity for businesses? If your business is not a C corporation, you might qualify for a 20 percent income reduction by means of the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction. Although the rules are
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The Trails Eatery, 7389 Jackson Dr. San Diego, California 92119 By Sandi Masori SAN DIEGO — Tucked in the Keil’s shopping center in San Carlos is a little restaurant that has gathered itself a loyal local following. That restaurant is the Trails Eatery. Walking in you might feel as though you’re in a diner from
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By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel –An acquaintance connected with the UK’s UIJA (United Israel Jewish Appeal) suggested that I write an article about the Western Galilee College for the AJR Journal (Association of Jewish Refugees), for which I write a monthly column entitled ‘Letter from Israel.’ The college, situated just outside the ancient city
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Story and Photos by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — While the political situation for asylum seekers who come to the United States’ southern border seemingly changes day by day, Mimi Pollack, 65, and Paula Sassi, 71, are among the few constants. Twice a week since last July, the two women have driven
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JERUSALEM (Press Release) — The Jewish Agency for Israel has announced its first-ever mission to Mexico, May 22-27, in order to gain a more thorough perspective about Jewish life in the United States’ neighboring country. As the American Jewish community continues to grapple with several challenges related to Jewish identity, the inaugural mission to Mexico
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Sushi Ota, 4529 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, California By Sandi Masori SAN DIEGO — If you didn’t know better, you would easily drive past San Diego’s best Sushi spot and never know it. Unlike the bigger, louder restaurants of the area with the neon signs proclaiming the cuisine, Sushi Ota is quietly tucked between
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