Judaism

A New User Interface and User Experience to Celebrate 100,000 OneTable Shabbats

OneTable is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX), marking a significant milestone in the organization’s journey to provide its Shabbat dinner hosts and guests with the best digital experience possible. In celebration of reaching a remarkable 100,000 Shabbat dinners hosted on the platform, OneTable collaborated with users […]

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Jewish Religion, USA

Holocaust Survivor Ben Midler to Hurl First Pitch at June 25 Padres Game

Just two days before his 95th birthday, Holocaust survivor Ben Midler will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Sunday, June 25th, at a day game between the San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals. Involving the Jewish Federation of San Diego and a range of synagogues and Jewish institutions throughout the county, the day has been designated by the Padres as “Jewish Community Day at Petco Park.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Fred Kropveld, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions

The 75th Yahrzeit of General David ‘Mickey’ Marcus

By Jerry Klinger The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation (JASHP) conducted a small wreath-laying ceremony at the General David “Mickey” Marcus memorial in Tlse-Stone. June 10 was the Sabbath. No wreath laying would be tolerated by the very religious community and yeshivah students living and studying nearby. The 9th or the 10th really does

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Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Opinion, USA

Young Israel Moved from Tenant to Landlord in San Carlos Neighborhood

Young Israel of San Diego has progressed from renter to landlord in the small shopping center diagonally across from the trailhead of Cowles Mountain in the San Carlos neighborhood.  Rabbi Eddie Rosenberg says the turnaround in the small Orthodox congregation’s fortunes was “miraculous.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Master Woodworker Bill Goldschneider Focuses on Jewish Themes

He has created so much Judaica that he stands ready to exhibit more than 50 pieces if an appropriate venue can be found, such as a synagogue or a Jewish center. He even has devised special cases in which to transport his creations, so that such an exhibition can be taken on the road. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Judaism, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Reform Rabbi Draws on His Jewish and Latino Heritage

His parents’ diverse cultural backgrounds “in one way were symbiotic and, in others, very separate, Nevarez reflected. “At different times in my life, I was uncomfortable about them; I didn’t know how to wed the two.” Later in life, however, “I have not only embraced it; it has actually extended my capacity to do what I do in the world, which is my rabbinate, and to be able to be in a relationship with different cultures and ethnicities because of my background.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County

‘A Small Light’ Leaves a Big Impression about the Holocaust

Many of us grew up with the story of Anne Frank. I read her diary, saw a movie and plays about her, read books by people who knew her, even interviewed one of her contemporaries. Although I was quite familiar with the important role Miep Gies had played in Anne Frank’s life, it was not until I watched this dramatization that I came to understand the intensity of Miep’s experience and the vast contours of her bravery as well as that of her husband Jan. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

San Diego Unified School District Board Formally Recognizes Jewish American Heritage Month

With only one day of Jewish American Heritage Month remaining, the San Diego Unified School Board on Tuesday, May 30, unanimously recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month and encouraged “staff, students, and community members to raise awareness and educate future generations about Jewish Americans and their role in the diverse fabric of our country and communities and in the American experience.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA