SAN DIEGO — A delegation representing Israel, Bahrain, Egypt, and Morocco will discuss the Abraham Accords, the Hamas attack on Israel Oct. 7, the subsequent war in Gaza, and the prospects for encouraging “a constructive and positive way forward for Arabs and Israelis.” Their presentation will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Congregation Beth Am, 5050 Del Mar Heights Road in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego.
Presenters include Dan Feferman of Israel, CEO of Sharaka (Arabic for “Partnership”); writer Dalia Ziada of Egypt; Maryam Younnes, an advocate for Lebanese/ Israeli coexistence; Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie of Bahrain, Sharaka’s Director of Political Affairs; Fatema Al Harbi of Bahrain; Sharaka’s Gulf Affairs Director; and Youssef Elazhari, Sharaka’s Morocco director.
Cosponsoring the evening with Beth Am are the Jewish Federation of San Diego and Hillel San Diego. Register for this presentation via this link.
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The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California, better known as JPAC, holds its Capitol Summit in Sacramento on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, while the state Legislature is in session. It’s a good bet that some San Diegans will be in attendance because four local organizations are members of the lobbying group.
These are Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Jewish Federation of San Diego, and the local chapters of the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee, according to David Bocarsly, the organization’s executive director.
During the meetings at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, attendees will “hear from some of the state’s most powerful lawmakers and activists; practice and participate in direct lobbying; and access exclusive networking opportunities with elected officials, Jewish organizational leaders, and lay leaders from across the state,” Bocarsly said.
Registration before March 15 is $225; from March 16-April 23 is $275, scholarships are available for students and young professionals.
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The Ed Brown Senior Center in Rancho Bernardo offers hot lunches supplied by Jewish Family Service for adults over 60 years of age. If reserved before 4 p.m. the previous day, the price is $4. Adults under 60 may purchase the same meal for $8. The Center says that “no eligible person will be denied a meal for choosing not to contribute” and “you need not be an EBC member to attend, so bring a friend.” Frozen meals for weekend consumption also are available. The center is located at 18402 W. Bernardo Drive inside the Rancho Bernardo Community Park. Reservations may be made via (858) 637-3230.
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Yeshiva University’s Dean of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Rabbi Menachem “Marc” Penner, will serve as scholar in residence at Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, on Friday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 27. Members of the Jewish community are invited to join him for a fireside chat at which light refreshments will be served. To register for the free event, click this link.
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We are sorry to report that the following members of our Jewish community have recently died: Irena Kanevsky (Dec. 18, 1957-Dec. 21, 2023); Avi Stern (Dec. 24, 1946-December 24, 2023); Oren Pardes (Feb. 6, 1963-Dec. 24, 2023); and Raquel (Macovsky) Cohen (April 19, 1936-Jan. 4, 2024). More details are available via this website.
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SDJW staff report