Pride Month and Pride celebrations are always a highlight every summer for my family. This year is different. [Cailin Acosta]
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With everything happening in the news right now, what we really need is some laughter. Luckily, for the past two nights, JFest has provided just that, with the comedy show of Alex Edelman. And oh yes, laugh we did. [Sandi Masori]
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Carol Kane (June 18, 1952) is an American actress. She gained recognition for her role in Hester Street (1975), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. [Wikipedia]
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Jewish community and San Diego native Kvashny shines in her role of Laurey. Wood, a staple in San Diego theater, once again shows why he is one of the most-cast local musical theater actors. Linda Libby is nothing short of phenomenal as Aunt Eller, and Genovese’ Ado Annie is adorable. [Sandi Masori]
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Adon Olam is one of the dearest songs sung during synagogue services. It is recited or sung at different times in different countries, usually at the end of the Shabbat and holiday morning service. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Sammy Fain (June 17, 1902 – December 6, 1989) was an American composer of popular music. In the 1920s and early 1930s, he contributed numerous songs that form part of The Great American Songbook, and to Broadway theatre. [Wikipedia]
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What was a Jewish connection in Brian Wilson’s life? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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By her very own public admission, Jamila Levasseur of Waldo, Maine, confesses that she violated the law during an anti-Israel protest – by blocking traffic – and dismissed the potential of catastrophe by describing the blockage as a “minor inconvenience.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Jack Albertson (June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) was an American actor, comedian, dancer and singer who also performed in vaudeville. Albertson was a Tony, Oscar, and Emmy winning actor, which ranks him among a rare stature of 24 actors who have been awarded the “Triple Crown of Acting”. [Wikipedia]
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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaThe two versions of Maimonides’ principles, Ani Ma’amin and Yigdal, were composed after Maimonides wrote the principles. Yigdal has many melodies. In 1950, Leonard Bernstein set the hymn to music. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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Judith Kerr (June 14, 1923 – May 22, 2019) was a German-born British writer and illustrator whose books sold more than 10 million copies around the world. She created both enduring picture books such as the Mog series and The Tiger Who Came to Tea and acclaimed novels for older children such as the semi-autobiographical When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, which gave a child’s-eye view of escaping Hitler’s persecution in the Second World War. [Wikipedia]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Today's Jewish Birthday, WikipediaIt is important to stay present, aware, and engaged. Many protests are scheduled this weekend, and I hope they stay peaceful. I am reminded of the La Mesa riots that occurred five years ago and the destruction that happened to many establishments I frequented. There are so many issues that demand our involvement and support. [Cailin Acosta]
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The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, under the direction of Chorus Director, Arian Khaefi, delivered an impressive reading of Felix Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Elijah, in the final program of their 2024-25 season at Mandeville Hall on June 8. [Eileen Wingard]
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Three teens – two of them Jewish, one of them Christian – so enjoy each other’s company that they promise they shall always be friends, no matter what. [Donald H. Harrison]
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