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Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus ‘Horrified and Outraged’ by Texas Synagogue Attack

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – The Co-Chairs of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus issued the following statement regarding the hostage situation at Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, TX,  Saturday, January 15. U.S. Rep. Juan Vargas — who represents California’s 51st congressional district, which includes all of Imperial County and the southernmost portions of San Diego […]

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North Coast Rep’s ‘Desperate Measures’ an Antidote for Pandemic Blues

By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — To paraphrase Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do,” do not miss Desperate Measures at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. This delightful show is an antidote for the

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Federation and ADL Leaders: ‘We Stand with Colleyville’

Heidi Gantwerk, President & CEO of Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and Tammy Gillies, Regional Director of ADL San Diego, issued the following statement on Saturday’s hostage situation involving Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. * Dear Community Member, We have been monitoring what many of you have likely been following today, the horrifying

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Israeli Agriculture and the Little Landers Movement

At our last stop, Jewish merchants were our focus. Another reason one can anticipate finding a “Jewish story everywhere” is the nation of Israel. Every other country in the world either enjoys or refuses relations with Israel, but whichever the case, it leads to a Jewish-interest story. On a more personal level, there are relationships between the Jews who live in the Land of Israel and people living in other areas of the world. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, San Diego County, Travel and Food

School Board Candidate Shana Hazan Secures Local Democratic Club Endorsements

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — On Thursday, Shana Hazan, former public school teacher, parent of an San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) student, and candidate for the SDUSD Board of Education District B, announced the endorsement of three new local Democratic clubs. Hazan unveiled her latest batch of key supporters which includes the San Diego Labor

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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Mayor Todd Gloria Lays Out Path Forward on San Diego’s Biggest Challenges

SAN DIEGO – In his second State of the City address as the 37th Mayor of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday spoke decisively and unflinchingly about some of the most pressing problems facing the City of San Diego – specifically, the City’s homelessness and housing crises, the decades-in-the-making infrastructure backlog and public safety amid rising crime.  He was frank

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New Homelessness Initiative Funds 12 Local Nonprofits

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF) has facilitated grants on behalf of a collective of donors to twelve local nonprofits as part of its new and innovative giv4 homelessness in san diego initiative. This initiative, designed to engage all of San Diego in supporting solutions to homelessness, collects donations

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North Coast Rep Hosts ‘Tuesday Night Comics’ on February 1

SOLANA BEACH, California (Press Release) — The North Coast Repertory Theatre’s “Tuesday Night Comics” — arguably the funniest night of comedy in San Diego — takes place on February 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.  Mark Christopher Lawrence taps into his extensive list of talented comedian friends and shares the North Coast Rep stage with them.

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Jewish Brothers Became Shopping-Mall Magnates

For centuries, Jewish merchants have made an impact on every country and society in which they lived. We can find some good examples of this at our very first stop on our Interstate 5 tour, the sprawling Las Americas Premium Outlets center which sits close to the Mexican border on the U.S. side. It attracts thousands of shoppers from both countries. The 56.1-acre complex was built in 2007, and at a recent count had 125 stores, most being representative of well-known brand names. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, USA

Former Chabad of Poway Director Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, former director at Chabad of Poway, was sentenced in federal court today to 14 months in custody for his years-long, multi-million-dollar schemes to defraud the Internal Revenue Service, several San Diego Fortune 500 companies, and multiple public and private agencies.  He was also ordered to pay restitution

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Wexner Foundation Selects Temple Solel’s Terry Wunder for Prestigious Fellowship

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (Press Release) — The Wexner Foundation, in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation, is pleased to announce Class 6 of the Wexner Field Fellowship. Crucial support and professional development continue to be necessary during the pandemic and from a competitive application pool wanting to engage in this work, 15 outstanding professionals were

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