Setsuzo Kotsuji, a Japanese scholar, university professor, and Japanese government official, … helped save thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi and Japanese persecution. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Kotsuji’s Gift’ Tells of a Japanese Man’s Fight to Save Jewish Lives Read More »
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Ivan Reitman (October 27, 1946 – February 12, 2022) was a Canadian film director and producer. He was known for his comedy films, especially in the 1980s and 1990s. Reitman was the owner of The Montecito Picture Company, founded in 1998. [Wikipedia]
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The Hamas killers and gang-rapists were following closely in the footsteps of those who have been torturing and murdering Jews around the world since medieval times. [Rafael Medoff]
Centuries of Antisemitic Indoctrination Led to October 7 Massacre Read More »
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The bucolic atmosphere of the village, the charm of the setting and the beauty of the music all combine to make us look forward to our Saturday morning treat with eager expectation. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Ein Kerem: A Little Piece of Heaven Read More »
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Larry Lieber (October 26, 1931) is an American comic book writer and artist best known as co-creator of the Marvel Comics superheroes Iron Man, Thor, and Ant-Man. [Wikipedia]
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In this book, written for children 4 to 8 years old, a young girl, Gali, believes the henna tradition is “silly” and old-fashioned. She is more impressed that at the wedding itself, she will be a flower girl – a more modern tradition. [Donald H. Harrison]
Yemenite Henna Ceremony Depicted in Children’s Book Read More »
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To qualify, applicants must be federal employees (including contractors) in the San Diego Jewish community who are directly affected by the federal furlough. The loan amount is up to $2,500. The guarantor is waived for this specific program only. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Community Aids Families Affected by Federal Furlough Read More »
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The book clarifies that “living wondrously,” with feelings of joy, is not about escaping hardship. It is about engaging with life more fully, even in times of pain. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Zac Posen (October 24, 1980) is an American fashion designer. Zachary E. Posen was born and raised in a Jewish family in New York City, residing in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan. [Wikipedia]
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She started working in clothing factories in the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. She stood up for the rights of female workers, improving their treatment in America. [Cailin Acosta]
Children’s Book Tells of Clara Lemlich, Advocate for Rights of Workers and Women Read More »
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Following intermission, conductor Gemma New returned to lead the SDSO in Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. The four-movement work was inspired by Mendelssohn’s nine-month visit to Italy at the age of 21. The music is full of sunshine, opening with a happy theme in the violins. [Eileen Wingard]
New Zealand Conductor Leads San Diego Symphony Orchestra in Joyful Concert Read More »
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Her book not only informs readers about the Bible, the history and mindset of the times, but also about the effects of all of this then and today. Most of the 286 pages are composed with the primary text in the top half, with an abundance of intriguing, informative details in the notes below. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Book Tells of Works and Lives of Latter Day Biblical Prophets Read More »
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Jailyn Osborne is a multifaceted phenom, who began her acting career at 6 months of age, continued to perform, create and entertain continuously through her teens and 20s while attending college and honing her craft. [Eva Trieger]
Interview with Artistic Director Jailyn Osborne of Point Loma Playhouse Read More »
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Naomi Ackerman will perform her one-woman show “Flowers Aren’t Enough” at Tifereth Israel Synagogue at 2 p.m. (doors open at 1:00 p.m.), on Sunday, Nov. 2. [Cailin Acosta]
Domestic Abuse Free Subject of One-Woman Show Read More »
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