The Arts

Israeli Violinist Asi Matathias to Give Recital Sept. 11 at the JCC

The native Israeli has traveled the globe performing to great acclaim. The Beijing Music Weekly wrote, “his audience was enraptured;” the Kolner Stadt Anzeiger reported that he “created magic with an immense richness of sound and color;” and Ha’aretz called his performance, “wonderous playing.” [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, International, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

‘The Heart’ Has the Rhythm of a Broadway-Bound Musical

You might say “how on earth are they going to do a musical about organ donation and make it entertaining?”  But they did that and more. And once you know that it’s by the same director as another surprising musical, Come From Away (Christopher Ashley,) it doesn’t seem that far-fetched.   [Sandi Masori]

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Children’s Book Omits Key Details in Story of Interreligious Harmony

Tilly’s Jewish family hosts an Iraqi Muslim family for a week while the community readies an apartment for the refugee family to occupy. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

The Joan: San Diego’s State of the Art Performance Venue

The $43.5M reinvigoration will provide a permanent home for Cygnet Theatre, as well as providing an urban hub for endless arts including Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and Malashock Dance, San Diego Women’s Chorus and Write Out Loud. The Joan anticipates seeing more than 50,000 visitors enter the auditoriums and explore all that Liberty Station has to offer.  [Eva Trieger]

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A Tribute to Bill Goldschneider, z”l

One of the book club meetings was hosted at the Goldschneider residence, and afterwards, Bill showed me his wood-carved works around the house and showed me his workstation in the garage. I have no idea how long I stayed marveling at his work, but we connected speaking the language of art. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Pomegranates and Nine Jewish Facts About Them As Rosh Hashanah Approaches

As I am keeping an eye on a neighbor’s pomegranate tree, I wonder each year if they will be ripe and ready before Rosh Hashanah. For many years, we picked buckets full, and for a few years, it’s been just a couple. Every year, I leave a note in their mailbox asking when or if my kids can come and pick from their trees. I always sign the note, from your friendly neighborhood Jew. Giggle.

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Sharon Katz: A Life of Music and Service

South African musician Sharon Katz learned about the importance of giving back to others. This is something her mother instilled in her. In addition, growing up during the period of Apartheid, Katz also learned about racism and social inequalities. [Mimi Pollack]

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Rembrandt Loved Bible Stories and the Jews Who Populated Them

Written for children 5 through 9, Rembrandt’s Blessing tells the story of the Dutch Master’s love affair with Bible stories and by extension with Amsterdam Jews, whom he had pose for him. [Donald H. Harrison]

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