NEW YORK (Press Release)– At a time when the United States is looking to Egypt to play a critical role in bringing about a new era of reconciliation and partnership between the Muslim world and the West, an attitude of “business as usual” persists among Egyptian leaders toward the incessant drumbeat of anti-Semitism in the […]
ADL: Egypt's leaders have blind spot for anti-Semitism Read More »
Middle East, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–The New York Times has continued its intensive coverage of Afghanistan with a lengthy and detailed report on how the president came to his decisions about increasing the commitment of troops, along with a conception of withdrawal. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/world/asia/06reconstruct.html?_r=1&scp=4&sq=Afghanistan&st=cse In the nature of things, one cannot have total confidence in this report of
Afghanistan may notch the American empire on its belt of failed conquerors Read More »
USA
Compiled by Gail Umeham ** Can A Nation Live By Hate? (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 4 It has been a long time since we have read such a clear statement of what is ailing American Democracy as was stated by Archibald MacLeish at the Freedom Forum celebrating the 40th year of
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part II Read More »
Adventures in SD History, Middle East, USABy Ronald S. Lauder One of the simplest ways to influence public opinion is to present a common enemy. Today, the favourite bogeyman in international affairs is the state of Israel. Israel-bashing is growing in popularity in many areas. At international sporting events, Israeli athletes are sometimes avoided, sometimes prevented from taking part by immigration
Israel-bashers hold a double standard on rights abuses Read More »
Middle EastTEHRAN (WJC)–Iran’s Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has warned Switzerland of unspecified “consequences” if the ban on the construction of new minarets, approved last week by 57 percent of Swiss voters, is enforced. The vote went “against the prestige of a country which claims to be an advocate of democracy and human rights,” Mottaki told his
Iran says Switzerland will face 'consequences' for minaret vote Read More »
Travel and FoodBIELEFELD, Germany (WJC)—Anti-Semitism and homophobia are on the rise in Europe, according to the annual study conducted by the University of Bielefeld’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence. For the first time, the study included attitudes in other European countries. According to the findings fear of Islam and hatred of Muslims has dropped
Anti-Semitism increasing in Europe, especially in Poland and Hungary, study finds Read More »
Travel and FoodTEHRAN (WJC)–The head of Iran’s nuclear program, Ali Akbar Salehi, has said that his country needed 20 new industrial-scale uranium enrichment facilities. The announcement came only days after the regime in Tehran approved a plan to build ten new enrichment plants. The IRNA news agency quoted Salehi as saying that Iran needed the sites to
Iran's nuclear chief Salehi wants 20 new enrichment facilities Read More »
USABy Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — It qualifies as an important event in Jewish history: An international body stands by Israel in its life-and-death dispute with Iran. The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency – described as the nuclear watchdog for the United Nations – censured Iran by demanding that its government freeze
IAEA governing board's censure of Iran a historic victory for Israel Read More »
Middle East, USANEW YORK (Press Release)—The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations urged the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (H.R. 2194) before the December break. “The timing for this vote is especially significant. After serious attempts by the United States and other world powers to engage Iran and
Conference of Presidents urges quick passage of Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act Read More »
USANEW YORK (Press Release)—The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations strongly criticized the proposed EU resolution, which would negatively impact Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. The measure was presented last week by Sweden, which currently holds the EU presidency. “We consider this action by the Europeans as singularly unhelpful and counterproductive and are very concerned by
Conference of Presidents urges EU to defeat Sweden's Jerusalem proposal Read More »
Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–Israel attracts attention like a magnet. Some years ago, at the height of the Cold War, there were said to be more foreign correspondents in Jerusalem than in any other capital except Washington and Moscow. The weight of Muslims in international forums assures a chronic rate of condemnations. Being the Holy Land
A comparison of the U.S. and Israel — and their democracies Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA
Corridor of Sound: Sky, 2, listens to animals sounds at Mission Trails Regional Park visitor center _____________________________________________________________ By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—My 2-year-old grandson Sky took Nancy and me on a tour of the animal world over the weekend. We didn’t go to the Zoo or to Sea World, although Sky loves both these
The animal world in the eyes of a 2-year-old Read More »
Donald H. Harrison
The following recipe is reprinted with permission from A Taste of Hebrew Day, Volume I (re-titled from Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kosher Cookbook). The cookbook with more than 250 all-kosher recipes from around the globe may be obtained from the school for $18 (plus $5 shipping). For more information, contact Sandi Masori at smasori@hebrewday.org Recipe submitted
Easy Sufganiyot (Chanukah Donuts) Read More »
San Diego CalendarCompiled by Gail Umeham * Las Vegas Comes to San Diego! Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 1 Amidst a rip-roarin’ setting at Temple Beth Israel, the Sisterhood presents Las Vegas Night, Sat., Jan. 23rd. Starting off with a bang at 8:00 o’clock, there will be a hilarious evening of: exciting games, super chuck-wagon
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part I Read More »
Adventures in SD History