Federation to sponsor trip to Israel with an extension in Hungary

This community trip to Israel hosts an exclusive extension opportunity to Budapest, where stunning beauty, rich Jewish life, and exclusive Federation access create an experience unlike any other. [Cailin Acosta]

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85th anniversary of Poles burning Jews alive commemorated

Eighty-five years ago, on July 10, 1941, more than 300 men, women, and children were burned alive in a barn in the Polish town of Jedwabne. As confirmed by Poland’s own Institute of National Remembrance, this horrific crime was carried out by the victims’ Polish neighbors, incited by the occupying Nazi German forces. [Press Release]

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Otto Freundlich

Otto Freundlich (July 10, 1878 – March 9, 1943) was a German painter and sculptor of Jewish origin. One of the first generation of abstract artists, Freundlich deeply admired cubism and spent much of his life in France. He was murdered at the Majdanek concentration camp during the Holocaust. [Wikipedia]

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Historic Jewish places dot North America

The states covered are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Texas runs 72 pages; Wyoming a mere 4. California, divided into southern, central, and northern sections, runs over 40 pages with the City of San Diego allocated portions of 5 pages. (Donald H. Harrison)

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Beauty (within) and the Beast (without) now at Civic Theatre

The musical begins with a young prince (Fergie L. Philippe) living in a grand castle. When he cruelly turns away an elderly woman (Kate Wessler) seeking shelter, she offers him a rose and reveals herself to be an enchantress. As punishment for his lack of compassion, she transforms him into a beast and places a spell on the castle. [Cailin Acosta]

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Newsom’s signed budget includes 6 priorities of Jewish California

SACRAMENTO, California (Press Release) — Jewish California, the nation’s largest statewide coalition of Jewish organizations, announced that California’s final three-party budget deal – passed by the Assembly and Senate, and signed by the Governor – includes six priorities Jewish California fought for this year – totaling $363 million. Together, these investments strengthen the safety, dignity,

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Evan Bernstein to take reins of B’nai B’rith International

Bernstein joins B’nai B’rith after serving as the inaugural vice president of Community Relations at the Jewish Federations of North America. A respected leader in Jewish communal service, his career is defined by success in strategic planning, public affairs and philanthropic growth. He previously served as the first CEO and national director of Community Security Service (CSS), where he significantly expanded the organization’s national footprint and formalized volunteer security training protocols. (Press Release

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Lesley Mills to retire next year as executive director of CBI

Lesley’s impact on Beth Israel is immeasurable. She has guided our congregation through periods of growth and change with professionalism, compassion, and deep devotion to our mission and values. Whether supporting our clergy, staff, lay leaders, congregants, or the many families who call Beth Israel home, Lesley has consistently led with heart, integrity, and a profound love for this community. Few individuals have shaped Beth Israel as greatly as Lesley, and her legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come. {Rabbi Jason Nevarez and Robyn Spiegel]

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