Working together, we can create a San Diego Jewish community that is not only stronger and more vibrant but also more inclusive, engaging, and enduring for years to come. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Shaping Our Jewish Future Together Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The satiric comedy was originally written and performed in French, but fortunately for English-speaking audiences, it was translated by Richard Wilbur, and later, by others. The play is written and performed in rhyme. The actors are nothing short of incredible in their ability to speak the lines with meaning, each delivered naturally and logically. [Eva Trieger]
‘Tartuffe’ Pokes Fun at Our Frail and Base Tendencies Read More »
Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
“We were honored to be able to put together a program of primarily Yiddish music so that we could reach this special audience with songs in the language most of them grew up with.” [Steve Mishek]
Lunch and Yiddish Songs Entertain 57 Holocaust Survivors at Congregation Beth El Read More »
Holocaust, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), has announced the hiring of San Diego native Sarah Norton as Assistant Vice President of a new venture within the URJ which makes it possible for more individuals to engage with Judaism on their terms. [Press Release]
San Diegan to Develop Programs for Reform Judaism’s Outreach to Underrepresented Groups Read More »
California, Jewish Religion, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Kit Carson was a legendary figure celebrated as a brave frontiersman. But he was a brutal leader, commanding attacks on Native Americans across the west, destroying food sources and murdering innocent women and children. Yet we have a local park in Escondido named after him. [Marsha Sutton, Times of San Diego]
OpEd: Ethnic Studies Should Have Been Part of California’s Regular Curriculum Read More »
California, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
It’s a cute, little fast-casual restaurant that does a brisk lunch hour. Owner Avi Gerassi prides himself on making everything they can in house. That includes all the salads and spreads, the pita and even the challah that they use for the weekend French toast. The menu features Israeli comfort food- shawarma, kabobs, falafel, pita, humus, etcetera. [Sandi Masori]
At Pita 22 It’s about Good Homemade Food Not Politics Read More »
Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Gloria Gervitz, of blessed memory, the acclaimed Mexican-Jewish poet, had her poetry read, the first of three featured writers at the Tuesday, March 5, Jewish Poets–Jewish Voices program.[Eileen Wingard]
Jewish Voices/Jewish Poets Features Gervitz, Lewis and Schwartz Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eileen Wingard, International, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Schlossberg said she met with UCSD Detective Roy Vicente and an unidentified partner on Friday, March 8, to bring photos of an alleged perpetrator who poured water over her head and that of Physics Prof. Alex Groisman, and then, while running away, collided with Music Prof. Shlomo Dubnov, fracturing his ankle. [Donald H. Harrison]
Complaints Lodged against 6 UCSD Police Officers in Aftermath of SJP Demonstration Read More »
Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Sara E. Brown, regional director of the American Jewish Committee, urged readers to “not ignore or stand by in the face of antisemitic rhetoric, hatred, incidents, or violence. Stand up and say no, not in San Diego….” (SDJW staff)
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Speak against Antisemitism, AJC Director Urges Read More »
Antisemitism, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
He was elected eight straight years as a Charger to the AFL All-Star team. He was nicknamed the “Intellectual Assassin” due to his high intelligence and on-field excellence. In the off-seasons, he earned a law degree from the University of San Diego law school. In 1978, he was elected to the Chargers Hall of Fame, in 1979 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and in 1980 to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Ron Mix Read More »
San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Graphic artists found out that by coloring the curved part of the B, in the initials BR, and the straight line of the R, they would have a bright number 31 within the initials – 31 being Baskin Robbins’ initial concept of having a separate flavor for every day of the month. [Donald H. Harrison]
Baskin Robbins Fun: A New Flavor and a Pun Read More »
Business & Finance, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Lemon Grove City Council members adopted a resolution earlier this week calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis affecting Gaza and Israel.” [Jessyka Heredia, East County Magazine]
City of Lemon Grove Adopts Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, San Diego County, USA
Yareli Carrillo, mother of a 9-month-old baby, was one of two people injured when a gunman opened fire on Feb. 29 at the Smile Plus Dentistry & Orthodontics clinic in El Cajon where she works as an administrative assistant. The shooter, a former patient, killed Dr. Benjamin Harouni. [Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine]
Researchers from San Diego, Jerusalem, and New York have been awarded the 2024 Brain Prize by the Lundbeck Foundation for their advancement of the study of neuroscience. [SDJW staff]