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Antisemitism still an issue around the world and here in San Diego County

Unfortunately, antisemitism is still an issue around the world and is upsetting to read about in our own San Diego County. The No Place for Hate response is that if you hear something, say something; do not be a bystander, but stand up when hate is encountered. We should support each other. (Cailin Acosta)

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History of Jews in Iraq cloaked in fantasy

Louise’s parents want to shield her from knowledge of the antisemitism that brought an end to more than two millennia-long Jewish settlement in Iraq, once known as Babylon.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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‘Cabaret’ cast chosen from pool of actors with lack of access

In Berlin the targets were Jews, homosexuals and anyone who didn’t kowtow to the Reich. Our current daily newspapers reveal frequent incidents of animosity towards anyone who is not in the majority. [Eva Trieger]

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Jewish Community Orchestra performs Pops from around the world

The concert featured the beautiful tenor voice of Rabbi Hanan Leberman, current rabbi and cantor of Tifereth Israel Synagogue. He has appeared in operas in Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom and in the touring Broadway musical, Soul Doctor. He received operatic training as well as his rabbinical ordination, in Israel, and served for many years in the IDF. (Eileen Wingard)

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons (August 25, 1949), also known by his stage persona “the Demon”, is an Israeli and American musician and songwriter. He was the bassist and co-lead singer of the hard rock band Kiss, which he co-founded with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss in 1973. Simmons, alongside Stanley, remained a constant member of the band until their dissolution in 2023. [Wikipedia]

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Jacques Lipschitz

Jacques Lipchitz (August 22, 1891 – May 26, 1973) was a Lithuanian-born French-American Cubist sculptor. Lipchitz retained highly figurative and legible components in his work leading up to 1915–16, after which naturalist and descriptive elements were muted, dominated by a synthetic style of Crystal Cubism. [Wikipedia]

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Jews, Catholics to dialogue on counter measures to hate

Anti-Defamation League of San Diego announces “Confronting Extremism: Oren Segal in Conversation with Father Brent Kruger” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, in Carmel Valley. [Cailin Acosta]

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2 of the selections at American Legacy concert were composed by Americans. Others were underwritten by an American philanthropist

“American Legacy,” the August 12 Summerfest concert, had only two of its four offerings by American composers, Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Shorter’s Terra Incognita. [Eileen Wingard]

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AJC unveils guidebook for confronting antisemitism in the schools

With school back in session from Kinder to College, the American Jewish Committee shares key resources and guidance designed specifically for schools, students, and parents to create learning environments that are inclusive of all identities, including Jewish identity, and safe from harassment and fear. [Cailin Acosta]

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Eydie Gorme

Eydie Gormé (August 16, 1928 – August 10, 2013) was an American singer who achieved notable success in pop, Latin, and jazz genres. She sang solo and in the duo Steve and Eydie with her husband, Steve Lawrence, on albums and television. She also performed on Broadway and in Las Vegas and was an occasional actress. [Wikipedia]

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