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August 2008

Friday, August 29, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 208)
Lifestyles
Tough interview: a jet-lagged grandson, 7
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts
Bolshoi Principal Dancer Sulamith Messerer centennial was August 27 by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego

San Diego Jewish History
San Diego Jewish World seeks historic newspapers to archive on the web
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
—December 16, 1949:
Tifereth Israel Men's Club by Henry Bowman
—December 16, 1949:
Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary by Binni Brooks
—December 16, 1949:
San Diego Birdie Stodel Chapter B'nai B'rith by Bess Boroshek
—December 16, 1949:
San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged


Thursday, August 28, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 207)

International
Worrying about Obama's Mideast advisors by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Campaign 2008: Biden wrong on Iran, inconsistent on Israel by Matt Brooks in Washington, D.C.
Judaism
The 'Leviticus Traps'
by David Benkof in New York
Education
Choose your student's backpack carefully by Gary Rotto in San Diego
San Diego Jewish History
San Diego Jewish World seeks historic newspapers to archive on the web
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History:
—December 16, 1949:
Sisterhood Invites All to ‘Come to the Fair’
— December 16, 1949:
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
—December 16, 1949:
Delegation Attends Conference of Histadrut
—December 16, 1949:
Hadassah
Arts
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard, in San Diego
—#217, Silent He And A Silent She
—#200,
Two Elderly Ladies
—#2,
Emperor's New Clothes

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 206)
International
Sublimating more pressing global concerns, Rice pushes her false Mideast priorities by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
The Jews Down Under,
a roundup of Jewish news of Australia, by Garry Fabian in Melbourne
—Record number of Jews enter local politics
Scholarship winner to promote peace efforts
—How Jews fared in the Big Run
—Nazi Hunter calls for swift extradition
—Salcberg's Run at Olympics comes to an end
—Survivors on show in Adelaide
Move to block anti-Semitic 'Terror TV'
Police Apology for Vorchheimer
Peres Peace team arrives in Australia
Brisbane Jewish community supports victim of violence
—Jewish Issues get airing at Writers Festival

San Diego Jewish History
—December 16, 1949: Letters to Southwestern Jewish Press from Rabbi Monroe Levens, Lou Mogy, Rabbi Baruch Stern, Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Wm. B. Schwartz, Manuel S. Fisher, Julia Steinman, Marie Berg, Clara E. Breed
—December 16, 1949: Senior Pioneer Women (Negba) Club
Sports
Jewish high school soccer sensation now a freshman on University of Maryland's team
by Bruce Lowitt in Oldsmar, Florida
Lifestyles
Life turning pleasant circles upon itself
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Jewish tam at Currant American Brasserie
by Lynne Thrope in San Diego

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 205)

International
Filner opposes Saudi nuclear power
by Congressman Bob Filner in Washington, D.C.
Energy Freedom Summit planned in Chicago by Tom Neumann in Washington, D.C.
Letters
Does Obama think Ahmadinejad and Assad are rational?
from Mitchell Finkel in North Bethesda, Maryland
San Diego County
United Nations-style family gives Igbo names to the newest children in the clan
by Gail Umeham in San Diego
Tibor Rubin, Jewish recipient of Medal of Honor, heads for San Diego exhibit
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego Jewish History
December 2, 1949: American Jewish Congress
December 16, 1949: ‘Home Beautiful’ Program Impressive by J(ulia) Kaufman
December 16, 1949: Labor Zionist Shekel Campaign Continues
December 16, 1949: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman

Monday, August 25, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 204)
International
Their limited knowledge does not prevent 'intellectuals' from Middle East punditry
by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
National
A private concert on a sultry Philadelphia night
by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego County
J
ewish Family Service showcases its service to refugees at New American Museum reception by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego History
December 2, 1949: Jewish Labor League
December 2, 1949:Temple Senior League
December 2, 1949: 'Hay In Your Hair' by P. Kaufman
December 2, 1949: T.Y.L. 'Hello Dance' by Joel Goldfus
December 2, 1949: ‘What’s Cookin’ at Troop 99?’
Arts
The future in The Pavilion just goes on and on by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Jewish License Plates
"Feigele" adorns a Lexus in New York City,
photo by Bill Swersey

Sunday, August 24, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 203)

International
Do missile defense systems really defend?
by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Cracks appear in U.S.-Israel alliance against nuclear Iran; what is trigger point for attack?
by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
Campaign 2008: Senator Obama and his positions on Israel
by Ambassadors Dennis Ross and Daniel Kurtzer
Judaism
Judaism's tradition of putting study first
by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Remembering Rav. Henach Leibowitz
by Rabbi Baruch Lederman in San Diego
San Diego County
First Shabbat in Emanu-El's new hom; 'We are finally facing Jerusalem' by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Tall ships on parade on San Diego Bay
by Dan Schaffer in San Diego
San Diego History
December 2, 1949: San Diego Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rith by Bess Borushek
December 2, 1949: Women’s Auxiliary, San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged
December 2, 1949: Council of Jewish Women
December 2, 1949: Hadassah
Sports
The embarrassment of Israel's 'pro' baseball by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida

Friday, August 22, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 202)

San Diego
Paul Spector, hospital roommate, served as an international problem-solver
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego History
December 2, 1949: Tifereth Israel Men’s Club
December 2, 1949: Beth Jacob Congregation
December 2, 1949: Tifereth Israel Elects Officers
December 2, 1949: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood

Thursday, August 21, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 201)

Arts
SDSU professors probe common origins, traditions of Christianity and Judaism
by Fred Reiss in Winchester, California
Thursdays With the Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#45, Love Is The Promise
—#95, Love Is So Elusive
—#174, Porcelain Love

San Diego History
'
Adventures' column provides overview of San Diego's Jewish community in late 1940s by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History; articles from the archives
December 2, 1949: Who's New?
December 2, 1949: J.C.R.A. by Jeanne Camiel
December 2, 1949: San Diego Lasker Lodge B’nai B’rith
December 2, 1949: Temple Men’s Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 200)

International
Former American, now an Israeli, finds faults with both Obama and McCain
by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Former captive nations want to be in NATO
by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
The Jews Down Under, a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
Israeli, Aussie paramedics share knowledge
High honour for Australian community leader

Australian Government denies policy shift on Israel
Maccabi provides Jewish sporting and social networks
Security concerns about latest technology
Toben awaits verdict
Gold Coast school shuts its doors
Professionals providing community support
The Promised Land Down Under
Vorchheimer settles civil claim against authorities
The Keeper of Memories
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 18, 1949: American Jewish Congress
November 18, 1949: Cottage of Israel
December 2, 1949:Mordecai Kaplan To Be Honored in Los Angeles
December 2, 1949:Agency Authorizes Fund Campaigns
December 2, 1949: Beth Jacob P.T.A.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 199)

San Diego
Jewish stories at the foot of a hospital bed by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Letters
Touching the Soul author touched by review, letter from Max Fallek
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 18, 1949: Temple Senior League
November 18, 1949: Temple Beth Israel P.T.A.
November 18, 1949: Bankruptcy faces Israel, declares Christian minister
November 18, 1949:Hadassah
November 18, 1949: Junior Pioneer Women
November 18, 1949: Temple Beth Israel

Monday, August 18, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 198)
International
'Best school in Israel' a matter of survival for planned Sha'ar Hanegev High School
by Ulla Hadar in Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel.

San Diego
Why ducks are wary—but not necessarily intimidated—by those human critters by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Arts
Surviving and transforming in widowhood,
book review by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

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November 18, 1949: Plans Country Fair For Temple Sisterhood
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November 18, 1949: San Diego Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rith
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November 18, 1949:Addleson Calls Meeting For Home
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November 18, 1949: 35th Anniversary Observed by Jolly 16
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November 18, 1949:Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
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November 18, 1949: Hadassah Study Group

Sunday, August 17, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 197)

International
A second- generation scholar promotes food's peace-building possibilities by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Judaism
A place to start teshuvah by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Sports
A bissel sports trivia by Bruce Lowitt
in Clearwater, Florida
Letters
Ginsburg, Maccabi security committee showed high community commitment, from Stuart Simmons in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 18, 1949: Congregation Beth Jacob
November 18, 1949: S.D. Lasker Lodge
November 18, 1949:San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged Auxiliary
November 18, 1949:Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary
November 18, 1949: Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary

Friday-Saturday, August 15-16, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 196)

International
Russian-Georgian conflict reverberates through Israel; chills its FSU relations by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
So where was Russian expert Condy Rice before the bombs started falling? by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.

Sports
JCC Maccabi Games tennis results, compiled by the Lawrence Family JCC
Arts
The kind of friend all may value
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Thoughts on writing a bimonthly column
by Natasha Josefowitz in La Jolla, California
Conclusion of Reluctant Martyr,
a serialization of a historical novel by Sheila Orysiek.
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 18, 1949:Israel Faces Bankruptcy! {Editorial}
November 18, 1949: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
November 18, 1949:Who’s New? (Maybe They Came From Your Home Town)
November 18, 1949:Weinbergers Hit Half Century Mark

Thursday, August 14, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 195)

International
Europe, dependent on Russian oil, unwilling to intervene in Georgia war by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
San Diego
This security chief did so well, you never heard about him or his team
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Preparing lunc, fostering teamwork by Donald H. Harrison in La Jolla, California
Arts
Thursdays with the songs of Hal Wingard:
#28, Wondering
#304, Last Will and Testament
#286, Dying
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 14, 1949: Fund Requests Pledge Payments
November 14, 1949: Jewish Institute Opens for Registration
November 18, 1949: JDC Western States Conference Ends
November 18, 1949: Local Leaders To Be Honored At Annual United Jewish Fund Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 194)

International
The snarling Russan bear returns by Shoshana Bryen in Washington D.C.
The Jews Down Under: A roundup of Jewish news in Australia and New Zealand, by Garry Fabian
—Jewish opposition leader likely to be New Zealand's next prime minister
Abe Saffron's son to name names
—Zalcberg ready for Olympics-style table tennis
—Jewish member defends Adelaide club
—Rising Liberal star confirms support for Israel
Rabbi's dismissal threatens congregational split
Margoyles' traditional Jewish welcome
—Sydney Orthodox turf war ends
—Restoring cemetery gates to the past 

San Diego
San Diego Jewry overflow Tifereth Israel for final farewell to a Holocaust Survivor
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Dr. Paul Thomas had a life to celebrate
by Norman Greeene in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 14, 1949: J.C.R.A. by Anne B. Brooks
November 14, 1949: Troop 99 Resumes Activities
November 14, 1949: New Youth League Formed by P(aul) Kaufman
November 14, 1949: An Orange Tree's Dream by Alice Aufricht, Age 13

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 193)

International
Georgia appears to have provoked war with Russia; Jewish agencies aid refugees
by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Sports

Sport leads the way in caring for the hungry
by Donald H. Harrison in Lake Elsinore, California
Some individual JCC Maccabi results
compiled by the Lawrence Family JCC.
Arts
Arthur Miller obsesses mysteriously
by Cynthia Citron in Los Angeles
Separating dance text from dance midrash
by Sheila Orysiek in Costa Mesa, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History
November 14, 1949: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
November 14, 1949: Hadassah
November 14, 1949: Pioneer Women Negba Club
November 14, 1949: Birdie Stodel Chapter B’nai B’rith


Monday, August 11, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 192)

International
A Tisha B'Av hike around the Old City by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Beijing Olympics - YEA! Well, maybe not…. by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
San Diego mission to Sha'ar Hanegev focuses on educational issues, cooperation
by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel

San Diego
Reflections on the JCC Maccabi Games by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Lifestyles

Enjoying the local fare in Carlsbad by Donald H. Harrison in Carlsbad, California
Arts
Sight Unseen reflects on 'Jewish' writers by Gail Feinstein Forman in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 14, 1949: Jr. Pioneer Women
November 14, 1949:Beth Jacob Cong Elects New Officers
November 14, 1949:Hadassah Annual Convention to be November 13th


Sunday, August 10, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 191)

International
Rocky political future for prisoner deal
by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Peace proponents, members of Kol Acher, gather on both sides of Gaza border by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, Israel
Hiding in Holland from the Nazi killers by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
San Diego
Not 'Mission' Bay but perhaps 'Synagogue' Bay? by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Judaism
JCC Maccabi Games exemplified ahavat chinam, selfless love, uniting all Jews by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Sports
How the teams fared at JCC Maccabi Games, compiled by the Lawrence Family JCC
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida

Lifestyles

Donovan’s Steak and Chop House a prime reason to visit historic Gaslamp Quarter by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 14, 1949: JDC-USNA Hold Joint Meeting
November 14, 1949: Council of Jewish Women
November 14, 1949: Letter to the Editor from Rabbi Morton J. Cohn
November 14, 1949: Personals {Rabbi Baruch Stern}
November 14, 1949: Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood

Friday-Saturday, August 8-9, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 190)_

2008 JCC Maccabi Games
Jewish communal leaders predict lasting benefits as 2008 JCC Maccabi Games end
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
International
Right-wing rally on third anniversary of Gaza disengagement features Anita Tucker
by Judy Lash Balint in Jerusalem
Inspiring 'Brundibar' at Theresienstadt remembrance at Givat Hayim-Ihud
by Dorothea Shefer-Vanson in Mevasseret Zion, Israel
The Jews Down Under,
a roundup of Australian Jewish news by Garry Fabian
Australian Football supports peace team
—New look for a long-standing tradition
A commercial decision or discrimination?
—Australian Jewish author in line for major award
Putting social change on the agenda
Maccabi head announces resignation
San Diego
Howard Wayne eyes 2012 State Senate race
by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Arts

Chapter 20 of Reluctant Martyr,
a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

November 14, 1949: What Do You Think? {Editorial}
November 14, 1949: Ave! {Editorial}
November 14, 1949:Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman
November 14, 1949:Late News {Jewish Center}
November 14, 1949:Brandeis University Representative to Speak

Thursday, August 7, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 189)

2008 JCC Maccabi Games
With all those medals, will Israelis be able to keep their luggage under 50 pounds? by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Where do you take JCC Maccabi athletes in San Diego County on 'host family night?
' by Gary Rotto in San Diego
Girl, 11, aims to be Maccabi 'pin queen'
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Basketball, 'Jewish geography' and socializing all part of Maccabi games
by Gary Rotto in San Diego
International
The clowns who make policy in Palestine and the U.S. embarrass both governments by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
U.S. following nonsensical policy in Gaza by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Arts

Thursdays with the Songs of Hal Wingard:
—#54, I Wear A Hat
#109, I Won't Put Up With You
—#283, I Hoped That You Would Love Me
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

—November 14, 1949: Vote Yes! On Library Bond Issue
—November 14, 1949: Rev. Grauel and Mme Oppert To Speak For United Jewish Fund
—November 14, 1949: Community Chest Campaign On
November 14, 1949: Take It Away by Lou and Ray Solomon

Wednesday, Augut 6, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 188)

International
Abbas' refusal to accept refugees from Gaza underscores West Bank's separateness
by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
New Israel Baseball League president vows to pay its debts and forge a 12-team future by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego

Arts

Jews are also the 'people of the comic book'
by Joseph Laredo in San Diego
Lifestyles
Jewish-Korean wedding provides blend of two cultures with two distinct ceremonies by Eileen Wingard in Malibu, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

October 1949:San Diego B’nai B’rith Women
October 1949: Council to Celebrate National Council Day
October 1949:Ladies Auxiliary J.W. V. Post No. 185
October 1949: Tifereth Israel Sisterhood

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 187)

Sports/ 2008 JCC Maccabi Games
'Why Volleyball?' nets many responses
by Danielle Potiker and Daniela Federman in San Diego
U.S. Jewish athletes ready for Beijing Olympics in four different sports
by "SD Pipeline" staff in San Diego
San Diego
Father transforms his grief into helping thousands in the name of his daughter
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts

The Receptionist will soon lure you into office comedy/drama at Cygnet Theatre by Carol Davis in San Diego
Pen: A writing implement, or a prison? by Cynthia Citron in Beverly Hills, California
Lifestyles
Two Jewish women win acclaim for their restaurants: Lehn Goetz and Tracy Borkum
by Lynne Thrope in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

October 1949: J.C.R.A
October 1949: Jolly 16 Celebrates 35 Years of Service
October 1949:Senior Pioneer Women
October 1949: Birdie Stodel Chapter No. 92 B’nai B’rith

Monday, August 4, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 186)

International
Let the 2008 JCC Maccabi Games begin! by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego, with photos also by Nancy E. Harrison and Gary Rotto
Kibbutz kids experience life 'on our own'
by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel
Arts
Did Hitler's Jewish mentalist prophesize that someday Nazis would murder him?
by Joel A. Moskowitz, M.D.
Gelsey Kirkland, prima ballerina, teaches special session at City Ballet of San Diego
by Sheila Orysiek in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

October 1949: New Year’s Message to Members of Tifereth Israel Synagogue
October 1949: Father and Sons Nite Planned for Temple Men’s Club Oct. 18th
October 1949: Zionists Sponsor Israeli Lecturer Thursday, Oct. 28
October 1949: San Diego Lasker Lodge B’nai B’rith


Sunday, August 3. 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 185)

International
Bush hopes to salvage Mideast success unrealistic with decline in Olmert's power by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Decisions continue with or without Olmert
by Shoshana Bryen in Washington, D.C.
Judaism
Leaving matters on a positive note
by Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal in San Diego
Sports
JCC Maccabi Games: Co-ed flag footballers are "two-a-dayers" by Gary Rotto in San Diego
A bissel sports trivia with Bruce Lowitt in Clearwater, Florida
Arts
Lombrozo's 'Air Filter' reflects skyline, role of 'urban tree' as waterfront show launched by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

October 1949: Kaufman Appointed New Managing Editor Of The Jewish Press
October 1949: Notice {Publication Date Change}
October 1949:New Federation Plans Survey
October 1949: Editorial Page… Policy
October 1949: Overseas News and Views by Maxwell Kaufman

Friday-Saturday, August 1-2, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 184)

Environment
Abramson is helping to preserve the earth one diatom and polar bear at a time
by Donald H. Harrison in San Diego
Arts

Yank! A New Musical explores the travails of gays in the military during WWII by Carol Davis in San Diego
Assassins:Creepy subject, yet good musical by Cynthia Citron in Hollywood
Chapter 19 of Reluctant Martyr,
a serialized novel by Sheila Orysiek
Sports
Backroom hums as Maccabi Games near by Gary Rotto in La Jolla, California
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History

September 1949: San Diego Lasker Lodge B’nai B’rith News by Morrie Kraus
September 1949: Samuel I. Fox Lodge No. 1747, B’nai B’rith
September 1949: Kaufmans Return From Two Year European JDC Work
September 1949: Esther Weitzman Given Signal Honor

July 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008 (Vol. 2, No. 183)

International
Peace negotiations produce little news
by Ira Sharkansky in Jerusalem
Temple Solel travelers inspect soldiers' quarters as part of 'Project Kibbutz'
by Ulla Hadar in Kibbutz Ruhama, Israel