JULY
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
University City announces its “Sinai and Civics” at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, June 23, 30, 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.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Conversational Hebrew with Elisheva Edelson” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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.
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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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. 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.
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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Chula Vista announces its “Shabbat Experience” at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18. This event includes explanatory and engaging service, open to all men and women, and a Kiddush lunch. Click here to rsvp.
Lawrence Family JCC presents its “J Pride March” on Saturday, July 18. This event includes several Jewish organizations, such as Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emanu-El, and Lawrence Family JCC, who will come together to march in the Pride Parade as a united Jewish community. Click here to sign up to receive the time and location.
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Big Gay Brunch” at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 19. This event includes a brunch to conclude the Pride weekend; everyone is welcome. Click here to register.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue announces its “Art Tours with Marvin Yudkovitz: Shanghai – Once Upon a Time Jewish Refugees” at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum. This event will be led by San Diego Museum of Art docent Bob Stein. Organizers say there is a required minimum of attendees needed to conduct this tour. Once they know who wants to attend, arranging carpool for those interested. Click here to rsvp.
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Conversational Hebrew with Elisheva Edelson” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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.
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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Congregation Beth-El presents “Observing Tisha B’Av: Israel on Trial with Judge Roy K. Altman” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22. Altman’s presentation and discussion are inspired by his recent work, Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law. Altman brings a jurist’s perspective to questions of history, international law, and Jewish connection to the land of Israel. Drawing on archaeology, legal analysis, historical records, and contemporary public discourse, he challenges us to consider how evidence, reason, and intellectual rigor can help respond to misinformation and antisemitism in today’s world. Following Altman’s presentation, attendees will participate in a Tisha B’Av evening service and the chanting of Megillat Eikhah (Book of Lamentations). Altman’s books will be available for purchase at the event.
Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. 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.
Beth Jacob Congregation announces “Tisha B’Av with Rabbi Ken Spiro” on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23. Spiro is a world-renowned speaker and best-selling author of Crash Course in Jewish History, Destiny, and World Perfect. More information coming soon.
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Beth Jacob Congregation announces “Tisha B’Av with Rabbi Ken Spiro” on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23. Spiro is a world-renowned speaker and best-selling author of Crash Course in Jewish History, Destiny, and World Perfect. More information coming soon.
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.
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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Ohr Shalom Synagogue announces its “Art Tours with Marvin Yudkovitz: Cafes and Cabarets – The Spectacular Art of Toulouse-Lautrec” at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26, at the San Diego Museum of Art. This event will be led by Yudkovitz, who will point out how Toulouse-Lautrec revolutionized the art of the poster with unforgettable images of the people and performers of turn-of-the-century Paris. Click here to rsvp.
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Conversational Hebrew with Elisheva Edelson” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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.
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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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. 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.
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.
University City’s Men’s Club presents its “Men’s Soulfire Event” on Thursday, July 30. This men’s event will be celebrating the birthdays of Rabbi Effy Kahn, Raphael Meno, and Jeremy Kahan. The focus will be on bad stress, fear, family, friends, purpose, meaning, and what life hands us all at once. Click here to register.
AUGUST
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Conversational Hebrew with Elisheva Edelson” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 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.
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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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5. 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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University City’s Men’s Club announces its “Men’s Steak Night” on Thursday, August 6. This men’s event includes grilling steaks, cold drinks, no agenda, no pressure, just good food and good company. Click here to register.
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Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Family Tot Shabbat with Jennifer Meltzer” starting at 10:30 a.m., on select Saturdays, Oct. 11, Nov. 22, Dec. 20, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 20, and August 8. This kid-friendly service will be led by Meltzer, and lunch is provided. Organizers say children are welcome to bring their non-electric musical instruments.
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
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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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12. 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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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
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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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19. 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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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. Click here to register.
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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Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “Halacha: Happy Hour with Sushi and Beer” at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26. 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.
SEPTEMBER
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. 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, September 2. 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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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. 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, September 9. 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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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. 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, September 16. 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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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. 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, September 23. 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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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Music with Michelle Jirkovsky” at 11 a.m., Tuesdays starting July 7. These sessions led by Jirkovsky include a journey through Jewish music history, from ancient melodies and cantorial greats to Broadway composers, camp songs, contemporary Jewish artists, and secular musicians with Jewish roots. Participants are encouraged to listen, learn, reminisce, sing, and share memories of the music that shaped our identities and communities. Organizers say bagels and coffee will be available. 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, September 30. 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.
OCTOBER
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Hillel San Diego announces a save-the-date “Back to School Bash” at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, October 10. This event is the social event of the year and is chaired by Bryan and Sheava Wax. More information coming soon, but click here to find out more.
NOVEMBER
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Jewish National Fund USA announces its “Global Conference for Israel: Unite for Israel’s Future” Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 15 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista. This event will honor 125 years of Jewish National Fund-USA and its Global Conference for Israel. Thousands of passionate Zionists will converge for four days of inspiration, community, and connection. Speakers include Dara Horn, award-winning author, founder and president of the Tell Institute; Ronen Bergman, esteemed Israeli investigative journalist, New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer prize winner’ Noa Cochva, Former Miss Israel and IDF Combat Medic; Eli Wininger, IDF Special Forces master sergeant, ultra-endurance athlete, longevity coach and speaker; and Chris Caresnone “the Babka King,” speaker, creator, and community builder. More announcements are coming soon. Click here to register.
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