Watching nearly 300 students schmooze, eat, laugh, and celebrate the beginning of the school year at Hillel of San Diego’s Welcome Back BBQ was pretty much on brand for how we do things. Big! Bold! Fun! Connected! [Karen Parry]
Approximately 300 Students Attend Hillel’s ‘Welcome Back’ Party Read More »
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The loss of two students and the injury of many others has deeply impacted another faith community and it reminds us why it’s so important to continue showing up against hate with compassion and clarity. We encourage you to check in on your Catholic neighbors, attend local gatherings if you’re able, and help ensure no community faces tragedy in isolation. Read more in ADL’s analysis here. [Fabienne Perlov]
ADL San Diego Pledges to Help Create ‘Inclusive and Safe Learning Environments’ Read More »
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We learned that bats are very good for the environment as they devour insects. Some bats can eat up to half their size. Nectar slurping bats also pollinate. Finally, bats disperse seeds that facilitate plant growth. We learned that every bat species has a unique story and value, but sadly, many bat species are endangered. [Mimi Pollack]
A Foundation for Nature Lovers in San Diego Read More »
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In time, the Roosevelt administration compelled Carr to bend to its orders. Carr reluctantly complied but never stopped protesting the injustice and gross violation of the Constitution. [Jerry Klinger]
The month of Elul is upon us and marks the period of soul-searching leading up to the High Holidays. [Cailin Acosta]
Elul is Here; Numerous Jewish Offerings Before the High Holidays Read More »
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“Once people commit to the Promise, they are inspired to participate, discuss with their families, and make specific plans. Legacy gifts prompt conversations about passing on values, heritage, and culture to future generations….” [Press Release]
The prayer acknowledges that there is something bigger than us and that G-d gave us life and can easily take it away. It is a time to acknowledge that one day we will not live to see another day and to be grateful for the day we were blessed with. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Modeh Ani’: A Good Way to Start Your Morning Read More »
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Barbara Stone went to a San Diego courthouse to watch ICE agents arresting immigrants. She ended up in handcuffs. [Lillian Perlmutter, Times of San Diego]
When ICE Arrests US Citizens, There’s Little Clear Path for What Happens Next Read More »
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According to a recent article in The San Diego Union-Tribune, “From May to July, San Diegans probably felt the most pain in their wallets at the grocery store, doctor or car lot.” [Dana Toppel]
Helping the Economically Vulnerable Cope with Inflation Read More »
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Mr. and Mrs. Rady announced a gift of $10 million for pediatrics programs and facilities at the Hadassah Medical Organization. This is the second multi-million-dollar gift from the couple, who funded the creation of the Rady Mother and Child Center, which opened on the medical center’s Mount Scopus campus in 2018. [Press Release]
Ernest and Evelyn Rady to Donate $10 Million to Hadassah Hospital Read More »
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The central theme of Living Dangerously is the tension between material ambition and spiritual fulfillment. Katsof re-imagines the biblical warning against idolatry, casting money as a false god that promises security but delivers isolation. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Living Dangerously: Integrating the Spiritual into the Commercial World Read More »
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In 1976, the Lawsons settled in San Diego, where Marty became the then-assistant rabbi of Temple Emanu-El. As a rabbi’s wife, Anita was an essential part of temple life-raising her children while actively participating in Sisterhood and countless programs. [Family-provided obituary]
Anita Satlof Lawson (Oct. 31, 1947-Aug. 8, 2025) Read More »
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Two Torahs saved from the Holocaust were obtained, one from the Czech Republic; the other from Hungary. A congregant whose hobby is woodworking built the Holy Ark within which to keep them. Another congregant created a rustic chuppah. Jewish books were donated to the congregational library. Temple Sukkat Shalom (Shelter of Peace) is small, yet compact. [Donald H. Harrison]
Alaskan Synagogue Depends on Volunteers Read More »
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George Soros (August 12, 1930) is a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist. As of May 2025, he has a net worth of US$7.2 billion, having donated more than $32 billion to the Open Society Foundations, of which $15 billion has already been distributed, representing 64% of his original fortune. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: George Soros Read More »
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