SAN DIEGO – “Twas the night after the Elections and all through the house, not one political commercial!”
I don’t know about you, but my phone has been quiet. I received the “double whammy” since I have a Dallas area code. Politicians were calling and texting me for months. I am so relieved I can watch television and not be bombarded by negative ads. My mailbox is empty, which is a good thing.
SHABBAT SAN DIEGO EVENTS
Shabbat is almost here, and we Jews get to celebrate it every week. Shabbat San Diego is a community wide observance, when San Diego County Jews celebrate Shabbat or learn something new.
Congregation Beth Israel presents a Breast Cancer Awareness Challah Bake” at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. Congregant Dr. Ojeda-Fournier will discuss her work and techniques for early detection of Breast Cancer and the importance of keeping up with health visits. Sari Hartman, owner of Stay Awhile Bakery, will lead in making beautiful pink challot. Click here to rsvp.
Lawrence Family JCC announces “Shabbat Market” at 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. Discover a variety of vendors offering foods, Judaica, challah, table décor and more. Click here to rsvp.
Chabad of Oceanside invites the community to attend “Mega Challah Bake” at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. Brush up on your braiding and kneading skills with families and friends. Bring home a beautiful challah dough home to bake in time to celebrate Shabbat. Click here to register.
Tifereth Israel Synagogue announces “Family Challah Making” at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. Learn to make challah or make challah with other friends and families. Each reservation comes with all the ingredients and supplies you need. Click here to register.
Israeli American Council announces “Shabbat San Diego: Shishi Israeli” at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at the Lawrence Family JCC. Enjoy a potluck picnic celebrating four diverse cultures but with shared Jewish traditions. Click here to register.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Ner Tamid Synagogue invites its congregants to meet Rabbi Ryan Newfield and his family at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. Enjoy sushi, hors d’oeuvres and schmoozing before Kabbalat Shabbat services with a dessert Oneg following services. Click here to register.
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Jewish Community Foundation San Diego and Impact Cubed sponsor a webinar at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, on how the war with Hezbollah affects Northern Israel Charlene Seidle, President and CEO of the Leichtag Foundation, will host an up-to-the minute briefing. Click here to register.
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Ohr Shalom Synagogue invites its congregants and the community to attend Shabbat Kehillatit and Community Dinner” at 6:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15. Family-friendly service at 6:15 p.m., followed by a community dinner. Click here to register.
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Congregation Beth El announces a “Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: Fall Shabbaton with Dr. Arnold Eisen” at 6:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15. The evening starts with Simhah Shabbat in the Sanctuary, Shabbat Dinner and followed with a 7:45 p.m., discussion with Eisen premiering his newly published book, Seeking the Hiding God. At 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, the day starts with Shabbat Morning Service, then a Kiddush and Shabbat Lunch followed with Part Two: Seeking the Hiding God.” At 10 a.m, Sunday, Nov. 17, there will be a Sunday Brunch and presentation of “Part Three of Seeking the Hiding God.” Click here to register for Shabbat Dinner, click here to register for Shabbat Lunch, click here to register for Sunday Brunch and click here to purchase Eisen’s book.
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Temple Emanu-El’ hosts Young Adult “Friendsgiving Game Night” at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16. Click here to register.
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Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra presents “All Mozart Concert” at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Lawrence Family JCC. David Amos will conduct Mozart’s Impresario Overture, Symphony #35, and Piano Concerto #23 with soloist Sonya Schumann. Click here for tickets.
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Beth Jacob Congregation invites its congregants to register for the “Cholent Cook-Off” on Shabbos, December 7. All participants must prepare their cholent entry at shul at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5. Potatoes, onions, barley, beans, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper will be provided. All other ingredients brought in will be checked for hechsherim. Click here to register.
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Hadassah San Diego invites the women in the community to “Latkes and Vodka Hanukkah Party” at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Lawrence Family JCC. Celebrate Hanukkah with the Bat Shemesh Hadassah sisters. There will be food, drinks, games and socializing. Click here to register.
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JEWISH HUMOR
Chabad of Poway shares the following joke: Mrs. Greenberg was teaching her first-grade class about saying blessings and praying. “For example children,” said Mrs. Greenberg “Before we go to sleep we should sing shema. “Who here says their prayers at night?” Little Chaim answered, “My mommy says my prayers.” “I see,” said Mrs. Greenberg, “And what does your mother say?” Chaim replied, “Thank God, He’s in Bed.”
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AROUND THE COUNTY
San Diego Jewish Academy held a Product Gallery Walk earlier this week to showcase a unique project collaboration between high schoolers and 3rd graders. High schoolers designed animal-themed board games and toys as they learned about the “Rapid Design Cycle” in their year-long Ideas to Products course. The 3rd graders served as the product testers.
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.