H’nai Matov: Brothers Working and Surviving Together

Here is a Holocaust memoir that is so well told that you feel like you are sitting in the room with Harry Lenga, listening to him as he relates the meaningful episodes of his life.  His narrative, as transcribed and edited by his son Scott, is at times folksy, other times philosophical, and always interesting. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History

Israel’s Lapid: From Heart-Throb to the Hot Seat

Published by Reuters UK By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – As a TV star and newspaper columnist, Yair Lapid titled his weekly commentary “Being Israeli” – a rhapsody about the politically centrist middle-class that he saw holding together a fractious country, with him as its tribune. As caretaker prime minister after parliament dissolved itself on

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Middle East

Issues Too Many Widows Face Contending With Lack of Financial Knowledge

By Natasha Josefowitz, ACSW, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — I was raised in a traditional Russian family. My father always said, “We dont’ talk business in front of the ladies” as it was considered very rude. My first husband, raised with a similar background, was equally reserved; his perception was that it was “too complicated

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Lifestyles, Natasha Josefowitz

‘Leonard Bernstein’s New York’ Comes to San Diego

By Eva Trieger CARLSBAD, California — When it comes to ushering in summer, nobody does it better than New Village Arts. Once more, a fine June evening in the bucolic Carlsbad Flower Fields, paired with two of the area’s multi-talented actors, and familiar show tunes that never go out of style! That is definitely a

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Satire: Dictionary of Select Committee Testimony

By Laurie Baron Partisan Witch Hunt=The committee consisting of 6 Democrats and 2 Republicans formed after Kevin McCarthy rejected a proposal for a committee that would have had equal representation for both parties.  Also look under self-fulfilling prophecy. Premature Tabulation=Claiming victory before all the votes are counted.  Also look under slogan “Stop the Real.” A

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Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Jewish Leaders Applaud Unilever for Reversal of Ben & Jerry’s Boycott

NEW YORK (Press Release) – Dianne Lob, Chair, William Daroff, CEO, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement: “We applaud Unilever for selling ‘Ben & Jerry’s Israel’ to Avi Zinger, current licensee and CEO of Ben & Jerry’s Israel. Ben & Jerry’s Israel

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Middle East, USA

Padres Advisor Ian Kinsler to Manage Team Israel at 2023 World Baseball Classic  

NEW YORK (Press Release) — Israeli Olympian, 2017 World Baseball Classic champion, and Major League Baseball star athlete Ian Kinsler, has been named the manager of Team Israel for the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Kinsler, who is currently an advisor in the front office for the San Diego Padres, received his Israeli citizenship in

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Middle East, Sports & Competitions, USA

Zelensky Challenges Israel Over Assistance to Ukraine

By Israel Kasnett (JNS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in a live speech from Kyiv last Thursday, expressing frustration that Israel is not doing more to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian invasion. The speech was broadcast on the university’s social media channels and followed by a short question and

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International, Middle East

UN Security Council Meeting Spotlights Russia’s Continued Disenchantment With Israel

By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Monday’s closed consultations at the United Nations Security Council meant that the usual fireworks surrounding the monthly meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict were quieted. Both Israeli and Palestinian Authority representatives were absent from the meeting. The United States gave a largely balanced statement, with Deputy Ambassador to the U.N. Richard Mills

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International, Middle East, USA

Touring Israeli Historical Places With ESRA

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Michal and I recently enjoyed a day trip organized by ESRA, the English Speaking Residents Association. ESRA provides numerous social activities for Israelis who are comfortable speaking English while funding diverse charitable projects for all Israelis. While not my usual hike with ESRA, this tour, nicely coordinated by

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Middle East, Steve Kramer, Travel and Food