By Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California
Antisemitism Task Force San Diego and StandWithUs announce “An Evening of Appreciation” at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, August 16, in La Jolla.
This evening will honor Nicole Murray-Ramirez and Pastors John and Julie Sorrentino for their work and dedication in fighting antisemitism.
Also, thanking local elected officials, activist teams, and allies for their unwavering support. Click here to rsvp and to receive the address.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SD Kollel presents its “Ladies Weekly Kollel Café: Women’s Class and Discussion” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday nights. This event includes women’s topics and desserts. For more information, call 619-287-9890.
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Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Conversational Hebrew with Elisheva Edelson” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 4 on Zoom. These sessions, led by Edelson, will provide the ability to read texts, understand, and reflect on those texts. Sessions will also focus on the ability to speak, sing, read poetry, and understand modern Hebrew. Click here to register.
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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. This event will be led by Rabbi Baruch Frankel and will discuss the experience of learning from Gemarah to practical Halacha. This week’s sessions will focus on the topic of reheating food on Shabbos.
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June Rubin’s Fine Art announces its “Summer 2026 Fine Art Classes” starting at 3:30 p.m., for ages 5-8, and 4:30 p.m., for ages 9-12, on Thursdays beginning June 25 through July 30 at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center. These sessions include step-by-step lessons on painting animals and still lifes with acrylics and watercolors, creating collages, and painting landscapes. Click here to register for ages 5-8, and click here to register for ages 9-12.
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Young Israel of San Diego presents its “Taam Dagan (Or Eating Like a Mensch): Halachot and Hashkafot Related to Food in the Weekly Parsha” at 8 p.m., Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, on Zoom. Click here to rsvp and receive the Zoom link.
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Talking San Diego presents “Adam Schiff: In Conversation with Harry Litman About the Fight for our Democracy” at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 3, at Congregation Beth Israel. Senator Schiff and Litman will discuss the challenges facing our democracy as it marks its 250th year and how to overcome them. Click here to register.
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Fine Artist June Rubin presents “July’s First Friday” at 4 p.m., Friday, July 3, at Liberty Station art studio #214. This event includes meeting Rubin and seeing her collection of artworks, greeting cards, and colorful art pillows. Light refreshments will be available, and parking is free.
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Ner Tamid Synagogue and Temple Adat Shalom present “Celebrate July 4th with Us” at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 4, at Ner Tamid Synagogue Parking Lot. The event includes sandwiches, sides, desserts, Havdalah, and a view of the Rancho Bernardo fireworks. Organizers say to bring your own chairs, blankets, and personal food and drinks. Click here to register.
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San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society presents “Jewish Research in Galicia, Austrian Empire with Emily Garber” at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 12, on Zoom. Garber will lead this session on the history of Jewish settlement in the area and the laws under which they lived. The presentation will go through the acquisition of the Galicia area by the Austrian Empire, Jewish surname adoption, and a variety of Jewish records, including vital and land ownership records. Click here to register.
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Congregation Beth Israel’s Speaker’s Forum and Dinner presents “Dying with Dignity with Stacey Coleman” at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15. Coleman will lead this session and discuss the ways for patients to retain their dignity, moderate both physical and psychological pain, and navigate the passage through life’s end. Click here to register.
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Congregation Beth Israel, Stand with Us Southwest, and House of Israel present “Israel on Trial: Examining the Six False Claims Against Israel with Judge Roy Altman” at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 13, in La Jolla. Altman, author of Israel on Trial, will explore the facts behind six common claims made against Israel and gain valuable historical and legal insights. Click here to register and to receive the address.
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CHABAD CENTERS’ HAPPENINGS
University City announces its “Sinai and Civics” at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, July 7, and 14. These sessions will be led by Rabbi Effy Kahn and will reflect on the Jewish ethics, ideas, and values that inspired and influenced America’s founders and that still shape our government and society today. Click here to register.
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East County announces its “Torah Studies: Restrain or Transform?” at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 1. This week’s session, led by Rabbi Rafi Andrusier, discusses the balance between holding back and growing forward. Click here to register.
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University City announces its “July 4th Weekend BBQ” at 5 p.m., Friday, July 3. This community pre-Shabbat event will include food, music, and American-themed activities. Click here to rsvp.
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La Costa presents its “BBQ Bounty” at 5 p.m., starting Sunday, July 5. This annual summer event includes an all-you-can-eat Glatt Kosher barbecue featuring burgers, hot dogs, BBQ, spicy wings, fries, salads, coleslaw, desserts, and beverages. Organizers say advanced reservations are requested, and discounts are available for reservations made more than 24 hours in advance and for large families. Click here to rsvp.
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East County presents “Rabbi Rafi Andrusier is Turning 40” at 6 p.m., Friday, July 24. The event includes l’chaim, hors d’oeuvres, and Kabbalat Shabbat. Click here to rsvp.
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.