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Multiple cultures on display at Jewish Arts Festival

June 14, 2017

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Monday evening was a good example of Jewish culture from around the world at the 24th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts festival, directed and produced by Todd Salovey. First was the exhibit of Boris Malkin [1908-1972], a painter, graphic artist, and book illustrator from Belarus. His work […]

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Deborah Szekely and aging gracefully

May 3, 2017

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — How does one live to be 95 and in good shape mentally and physically? Common wisdom tells us to eat well, exercise, stay positive, be part of a community, etc. Of course, it also helps to have good genes. In the case of Deborah Szekely, who turned 95 on

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International, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food

‘Into the Beautiful North’ yet to find its way

April 8, 2017

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Into the Beautiful North is almost there, but not quite yet I really wanted to love Into the Beautiful North, a new play at the SD Repertory Theater, especially because of its pedigree. It is based on the book by Luis Alberto Urrea –it was the KPBS One

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Mimi Pollack, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Mimi’s Ark: Helping children and animals

March 27, 2017

By Mimi Pollack ALPINE, California — Giving back to others is always good, but when you can give back to both animals and children, that is even better! Local humanitarian, Agnes Barrelet, is doing just that by heading up two non-profits, Hands United for Children and Children’s Nature Retreat. The Children’s Nature Retreat in Alpine

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, The World We Share

JFS, Dreams for Change team up to help homeless

March 8, 2017

By Mimi Pollack Reprinted with permission from L’Chaim Magazine SAN DIEGO — Here in “America’s Finest City,” the weather is nice year round while rentals are very high, and many families live paycheck to paycheck. This situation is also the reason why there are so many homeless people in San Diego and worse yet- homeless

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, USA

Immigrants enrich this country

February 2, 2017

By Mimi Pollack LA MESA, California — Imagine you have had a good life with a stable job and family. Then, imagine that your life turns upside down, be it from war, religious persecution, or social unrest, and you have to start from scratch in a new country with a different language, culture, even alphabet!

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International, Middle East, Mimi Pollack, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Mimi’s Ark: Alpacas lead good life in Descanso

February 2, 2017

By Mimi Pollack DESCANSO, California — The Atlas Alpaca ranch in Descanso, owned by David Kabbai and Amy Alyeshmerni, is truly a haven that offers a break from city life. Kabbai and Alyeshmerni live there with 65 alpacas, two dogs, two cats, one rooster, and various chickens. When I first drove up, I was greeted

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County

Dor v’dor: From Janet to George Gastil

January 24, 2017

By Mimi Pollack LEMON GROVE, California — In her 80 years, Janet Gastil has worn many hats and is a true renaissance woman. She has been a wife and mother, teacher, musician, realtor, and politician to name the most important ones. Janet Manly Gastil was born in 1936 in Long Island, but moved to San

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County

Cross border cooperation for music, dance and the arts

December 20, 2016

By Mimi Pollack Makeda[/caption]SAN DIEGO –Makeda “Dread” Cheatom believes the world would be a better place if people took the time to learn about and respect other cultures. She believes there would be less prejudice and a greater understanding among people. Learning about different cultures and promoting unity in diversity have been lifelong passions for

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International, Mimi Pollack, Music and Visual Arts, USA

Lightening the loads of life

October 29, 2016

By Mimi Pollack LA MESA, California — Many of us lead very busy lives, and there are many self help books out there to help people find ways to cope. However, it is nice to find one that gives concise advice on ways to make your life less stressful, healthy and even lighten your footprint

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Mimi Pollack

Mon Dieu! C’est Manifest Destnitis!

September 24, 2016

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Moliere is smiling. The multi-talented actor and playwright, Herbert Siguenza, has breathed new life into his play, the Imaginary Invalid. Manifest Destinitis is set two centuries later in 19th century “old or Alta California.” The play is also brimming with clever and scathing 21st century social commentary on

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Mimi Pollack, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Mimi’s Ark: Important to spay and neuter

September 6, 2016

By Mimi Pollack LA MESA, California — Many unwanted puppies and kittens are born every day. Because of this, there are many homeless dogs and cats, and worse yet, owners who don’t believe in spaying or neutering because they believe it is bad for their pets, they don’t have the time or money, or it

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Mimi Pollack, The World We Share

Free continuing education classes in S.D.

August 30, 2016

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — One of the best kept secrets in San Diego is the free classes offered at San Diego Continuing Education. Under the umbrella of the San Diego Community College District, Continuing Education has seven sites around town, including Cesar Chavez, ECC, Mid-City, CE Mesa, Miramar, North City, and West City. The largest

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Travel and Food

Mimi’s Ark: Doggie Street Festival

August 23, 2016

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — The Doggie Street Festival is the love child of Jude Pauline Artenstein, a San Diego based independent filmmaker and wife of producer/director Isaac Artenstein. She founded the annual festival eight years ago as a civic tribute to her beloved golden retriever, Scout. During that time [2008-2009], she was recuperating

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