By Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California
Tisha B’Av ended Thursday, and now, as Shabbat approaches, it begins the Shabbat of comfort. So, as we celebrate Shabbat tonight, think of something comforting, like a soft blanket, a cup of tea, or just hugs from your children, grandchildren, or animals. Comfort is all around.
Freckles, my angora rabbit, has been very affectionate as we have been gone at Comic Con; she is very happy we are home tonight to celebrate Shabbat.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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., Tuesday, July 28. 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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Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Conversational Hebrew with Elisheva Edelson” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 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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SD Kollel presents its “Ladies Weekly Kollel Café: Women’s Class and Discussion” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28. This event includes women’s topics and desserts. For more information, call 619-287-9890.
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San Diego Center for Jewish Culture announces its “San Diego International Jewish Film Festival Season Kickoff Screening” on Wednesday, August 12 at the Lawrence Family JCC. This event will be a part of the 37th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival’s Season Kickoff as they screen the Joyce Short Film Series (themed around family) and view the full-length film, Hola Chau. This is a heartwarming comedy-drama about an Argentine Jewish family’s chaotic reunion in Israel, exploring forgiveness and family. Click here for tickets.
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CHABAD CENTERS’ HAPPENINGS
La Costa announces “Upshernish of Meir Eilfort” at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 26 at Chabad at La Costa. This event includes the inaugural haircutting and 3rd birthday of Rabbi Elia and Chaya Eilfort’s son Meir. Click here to rsvp.
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La Costa presents its “BBQ Bounty” at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 26. This event includes burgers, hot dogs, hot wings, fries, coleslaw, green salad, and desserts. Click here to reserve.
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Chula Vista announces “Shabbat Experience: Services and Kiddush Lunch” at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 1. This event includes an explanatory and engaging service, open to all men and women regardless of affiliation or prior level of knowledge. Click here to rsvp.
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Young Israel of San Diego reports its “Light up the Year” Campaign has started. Every year, they produce a beautifully designed magnet featuring the year’s Shabbat and Yom Tov candle lighting times. Displayed on refrigerators throughout the community, it is a practical resource that helps families prepare for Shabbat week after week while serving as a meaningful reminder of the holiness and beauty of the day. Click here to support the campaign.
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.