By Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism will be debated as a city policy by the San Diego City Council at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The event includes a security screening in the lobby.
If you plan to speak, please consider preparing a brief one-minute comment in support of the resolution. Speaking is not mandatory but is appreciated and helps show the council how much the community cares to take a stand against antisemitism.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Other pending events, previously reported in this column, may be found in our Jewish community calendar.
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Lawrence Family JCC announces its “Passover Block Party” at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 12. The event includes shopping with local vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and Passover crafts.
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Young Israel of San Diego presents “Shabbat Across America” at 6:35 p.m., Friday, March 13. The event includes celebrating Shabbat along with many other synagogues across North America. Click here to register.
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Jewish Federation of San Diego announces its “Teen Summer Travel Opportunities” Info Session at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 15. Israel Unfiltered summer teen program will explore the deep Jewish roots in Spain and Portugal and help strengthen Jewish identity and confidence to navigate meaningful conversations about Jewish identity and history. The Global Ambassador Program cohort will return to Budapest, where the teens will live with Jewish host families, explore the city’s rich Jewish history, and discover vibrant modern Jewish life abroad. Click here to attend in person. The Zoom info session will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Click here to register for the Zoom session.
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Torah High School announces its 27th Anniversary Celebration Honoring Mrs. Ruth Broudy and Casino Night” at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 15. The event includes cocktails, a program, dinner, and entertainment. Click here to register.
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Beth Jacob Congregation announces registration will be opening soon for its “Second Night Family Seder” on Thursday, April 2. The event includes a family-friendly Seder led by Rabbi Frankel and a Haggadah with songs and discussion.
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Ner Tamid Synagogue presents “Musical Shabbat” at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 10. The event includes Kabbalat Shabbat services led by Cantor Ben Rosner and Morah Jessie Birnbaum. Click here to register for security purposes and the Oneg following services.
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CHABAD CENTERS’ HAPPENINGS
Chula Vista presents its “Passover Seder” at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1. The event includes an interactive Seder and gourmet Passover cuisine. Click here to rsvp.
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East County announces its “Passover Seder” at 6:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 1. The event will include an interactive Seder and gourmet Passover cuisine. Click here to rsvp.
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Poway presents its “Passover Seder” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 1. The event includes services, followed by an Interactive Seder and a gourmet 5-course meal. Click here to rsvp.
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Lawrence Family JCC reports its Passover Drive has started collecting items for the Kindness Initiative. Kosher for Passover items include matzah, gluten-free matzah, chocolate-covered matzah, matzah ball mix, macaroons, grape juice, chicken soup mix, and gefilte fish. Items can be brought to the Passover Block Party, or collection bins will be inside the JCC.
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Beth Jacob Congregation reports it is time to order your matzah for Passover. Options include Machine Shmura, Handmade Shmura, Gluten Free Handmade Shmura, and Gluten Free Machine Shmura, all made from Lakewood Matzoh Bakery. Click here to order.
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Seacrest Foundation celebrated its “Women’s Auxiliary Golden Hearts Luncheon: A Day of Wisdom, Wellness, and Community” on March 1 at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. The event brought together over 200 women and raised funds for the Resident Assistance Fund which provides charitable care to Seacrest Village residents in need. Guests enjoyed a champagne reception, followed by a luncheon and program. Speakers included Dr. Margo Aura Emami, and Deb Serbad, M.S., who shared insights into health, vitality, and longevity.
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Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz report they will be performing a Klezmer/Yiddish concert on Tuesday, May 19, at the Yiddish Theatre in Bucharest, Romania.
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.