HAIFA (Press Release)–A 3,200-year-old round bronze tablet with a carved face of a woman, found at the El-ahwat excavation site near Katzir in central Israel, is part of a linchpin that held the wheel of a battle chariot in place. This was revealed by scientist Oren Cohen of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the […]
Chariot linchpin clue to biblical Sisera's home base in Israel Read More »
Middle EastSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Caroline Glick, an American born commentator for the Jerusalem Post, will address Friends of the Israel Defense Forces at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, at Congregation Beth El, 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. Raised in Chicago, Glick made Aliyah in 1991 and served 5 1/2 years in the IDF, including as a
Israeli columnist Caroline Glick at Beth El July 20 Read More »
Middle East, USAAn Open letter to embattled Jewish college students: By Yosef Rabin I made Aliyah almost a year ago after having graduated from North Eastern Illinois University this past summer. After high school I was privileged to study in Israel for a couple of years and then went on to serve as a combat soldier in
By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strange conversation, a journalist called to ask how badly Israel’s image had been damaged by the flotilla incident. Our first thought was, “Not as badly as if the precedent was set for ships to land in Gaza without Israeli inspection, or if the millions of Euros in
Israel's 'Lousy PR' vs. its national defense needs Read More »
Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USATEL AVIV (Press Release)–EL AL, the national airline of Israel, is announcing the launch of its newest destination to the popular beach resort of Eilat which is located on the Red Sea in southern Israel. Beginning August 1st, EL AL will offer three daily roundtrip flights every Sunday through Thursday as well as one daily
El Al to inaugurate Tel Aviv-Eilat route Aug 1 Read More »
Middle EastCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Southwestern Jewish Press, July 23, 1954, page 7 Jewish Center News Rhythmic Exercise – Our busy San Diego women now have an opportunity to relax to music every Wednesday evening beginning July 28, at 7:30 p.m. The class will be led by Mrs. Lilo Berger, for all women
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, July 23, 1954, Part 4 Read More »
Adventures in SD HistoryCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Station KFMB Increases Watts Southwestern Jewish Press, July 23, 1953, Page 5 Radio Station KFMB this week will move from 550 on your radio dial to 540 on your radio dial and increase its power to 5,000 watts starting Thursday, July 22. Marking the first time in San
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, July 23, 1954, Part 3 Read More »
Adventures in SD HistoryLOS ANGELES (Press Release) — Disturbed by the rise of the “new anti-Semitism” directed at Israel and its supporters and Jewish students on UC campuses, StandWithUs joined eleven other organizations to deliver a letter on June 28 to UC Regents President Mark Yudof asking him to take firm action to protect Jewish students from bigotry and
StandWithUs demands stricter protections against anti-Semitism on UC campuses Read More »
Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The earth is moving at Third Avenue and Laurel Street. Not as a result of seismic activity, but of cranes digging and dirt being lifted away for the much-anticipated renovation of the Ohr Shalom Synagogue’s historic building in the Park West neighborhood of San Diego. Probably very few citizens realize the importance
Ohr Shalom Synagogue's historic preservation requires community assistance Read More »
Travel and FoodSACRAMENTO (Press Release) –Insurance Commissioner Poizner announced on Tuesday that the Automobile Club of Southern California has submitted an application to offer an innovative program that rewards California drivers who voluntarily drive fewer miles with lower auto insurance rates. “The voluntary pay-as-you-drive initiative is a cutting-edge program that will allow insurers to offer plans based on
Poizner lauds California's 'drive less, pay less' insurance program Read More »
Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Agency for Jewish Education announces a new 3-part lecture series with Rabbi Jack Riemer beginning on July 27th. The theme of Riemer’s talks is “Some of My Favorite Women.” The individual lecture topics are: “David and Bathsheba…and Woody Allen?”, “Jezebel, the Marie Antoinette of the Bible”, and “All About Eve”. Rabbi
Bathsheba, Jezebel and Eve subjects of Rabbi Riemer's upcoming lecture series Read More »
Travel and FoodENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– Patrons of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities’ 211 Club will enjoy a special evening Saturday, July 11, featuring gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss, owner and chef, of the acclaimed Solana Beach restaurant Pamplemousse Grille. To make the event even more extraordinary, Strauss has invited this year’s guests into his home to celebrate their commitment
Seacrest Village dinner July 11 will be served at home of gourmet chef Read More »
Travel and FoodNEW YORK (Press Release)… With a letter to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) enclosing two virulently anti-Semitic “histories,” including a newly written volume claiming Jews for centuries have worked to financially undermine Black people, Minister Louis Farrakhan has “opened a new chapter in his ministry where scapegoating Jews is no longer just part of a message,
ADL accuses Farrakhan of "obsessive" anti-Semitism Read More »
Travel and Food
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson JERUSALEM — The audience in the auditorium listened intently as the head of the one of the departments of the Music Academy gave an erudite analysis, with illustrations at the piano, of various aspects of Mendelsohn’s ‘Songs Without Words,’ which we were to hear later in the programme. Professor Assaf Zohar, a
Mobile phone prompts merger of Mendelsohn's music with Rossini's Read More »
Travel and Food