By Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO–It was the first night of Chanukah and the Rabinowitz family sat down for dinner and a Chanukah treat – latkes. The Rabinowitz’s were a very prominent family in the city of Krakow. A particular custom of this family was that when they had a guest, to offer their guest […]
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Travel and FoodBy Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO–This week I was honored to be a member of San Diego’s delegation to the “First Ever Jewish Legacy Forum” in Tucson, Arizona. San Diego’s Jewish Community Foundation has been a pioneer in helping local synagogues and agencies promote legacy giving and the establishment of endowment funds. Tifereth Israel Synagogue
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish ReligionVIENNA (WJC)–Michael Häupl, mayor of the Austrian capital Vienna, will be awarded the World Jewish Congress’ highest distinction, the Nahum Goldmann Medal, which is named after the long-time president of the organization and is awarded to statesmen and other leaders in recognition of their services to world Jewry. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder will present
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Middle EastBRUSSELS (WJC)– Leaders of the 27 European Union countries attending a summit meeting have announced their readiness to back new sanctions against Iran at the UN Security Council. “Iran’s persistent failure to meet its international obligations and Iran’s apparent lack of interest in pursuing negotiations require a clear response, including through appropriate measures,” the draft
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USALONDON (WJC)–Israeli officials reacted angrily about new product labeling guidelines issued by the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on goods produced in Israel and the Palestinian territories. “We think this is singling out Israel and it plays into the hands of those who are calling for a boycott of Israeli goods,” a
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Compiled by Gail Umeham Lasker Lodge News Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 6 By Lou Levitt Lasker Lodge got off to a great start for 1954 with President Ralph Feldman conducting his first meeting of the year. Several important committee appointments were made, among them being: Marshall Zukor, membership; Milton Fredman, ADL; Jack
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Adventures in SD HistoryEditor: I enjoyed Bruce Kesler’s article, “Are service medals so unimportant that Pentagon can’t be bothered to remember the awardees?” of September 29 very much. I found that the article was informative, well researched and scholarly. I do have a slight correction please. I am a US Army veteran (MOS; 96B; USAICS, 66th MID, 3d
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Travel and FoodJudy Lash Balint in Jerusalem tells of “anti-freeze” demonstration, favoring continued construction “Jewish Federations of North America Update on Rescue of Yemen Jews” Donald H. Harrison, “Santee Lakes are models of recreation and reclamation,” Examiner.com (Don is now doing general sightseeing stories in addition to his work as editor of San Diego Jewish World. Friends
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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–The religious beliefs and practices of Americans do not fit neatly into conventional categories. According to a new report based on a recent national survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life, large numbers of Americans engage in multiple religious practices, blending elements of diverse traditions. The survey,
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Travel and FoodTAMPA, Florida (WJC) –A neo-Nazi gang member accused of murder in Florida is to have his swastika tattoo covered by make-up during the trial against him, in order not to influence the members of the jury. John Allen Ditullio has a 6-inch swastika under his right ear, barbed wire on the right side of his
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USACAIRO (WJC)–If Israel were to violate Turkish airspace in order to conduct operations against Iran, Ankara’s reaction would resemble an “earthquake,” Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said in an interview with an Egyptian journalist. Responding to a question about rumors that Israel had entered Turkey’s airspace for espionage purposes, Erdogan said that such
BEIRUT, Lebanon (WJC)–Human rights violations in Iran are “the worst in 20 years,” according to a new report by the human rights group Amnesty International (AI). It describes patterns of abuse before, during and after the June election and includes various testimonies and case studies. The report also urges Iranian leadership to allow two key
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Travel and FoodAACHEN, Germany (WJC)–The former SS hit squad member Heinrich Boere has admitted to killing three civilians in Nazi-occupied Holland. Boere, 88, told the district court in Aachen that he shot the three Dutch men in 1944, but said he had only followed orders by his superiors. Boere said he had learned “as a simple soldier
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Steven Spielberg, left, receives award from ADL’s Abe Foxman _______________________________________________________ BEVERLY HILLS, California (Press Release)– Steven Spielberg received the Anti-Defamation League’s highest honor — America’s Democratic Legacy Award — at the Annual Dinner Celebration on December 9 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. ADL National Director Abraham H. Foxman presented the award in front of a
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