With the exhibit having its closing ceremony (it will remain open until June) I thought of Rose Schindler’s words and wondered, now what? Who is going to continue to tell the story? Our survivors are sadly aging and passing so it relies on us to tell the stories and to not forget. [Cailin Acosta]
The night started with standing together in silent solidarity as we listened and closed our eyes to the sound of a siren. Leberman noted that not only do we observe and honor the fallen Israeli soldiers but unfortunately this year we also have to include the hostages, families, and all of Israel that is hurting. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined ContributorsHave you ever been told you can’t do a sport the other gender can do better? Sports are always an interesting topic with the impact the human body can endure in injuries and special protection needed. Patrick Henry freshman Sivan Benami won a spot on the boy’s baseball team, proving that baseball is not just for boys. [Cailin Acosta]
One of the first times I met Schindler, she asked about my family and then asked when my birthday was. I told her it was December 27. She gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said, “Mine is December 28, you are my birthday twin!” [Cailin Acosta]
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Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & BroadcastYom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut are fast approaching. There will be separate community observances of these two Israeli holidays May 12 and 19 at the Lawrence Family JCC… Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista observes Yom HaShoah at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, with an interdenominational gathering of South Bay clergy.. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, USAAnimal rescue is an important aspect of the San Diego County Humane Society, according to Gary Weitzmann, its President and CEO. I rescued an Angora rabbit from a depressing living situation and she is living the best life as a “free roam” house rabbit with my family. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, USAMany of us have met survivors and have read or heard their stories. The Jewish Federation of San Diego is holding an event from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the Lawrence Family JCC. In these turbulent times, the theme this year is “Coming Together in Strength and Unity” which is very much needed in our community. [Cailin Acosta]
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San Diego Jewish World has a new Assistant Editor, Cailin Acosta, it was announced Wednesday, May 1, by publisher and editor Donald H. Harrison. [SDJW]
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