Retired pediatric dentist Dr. Bruce Baker of San Diego was sentenced in federal court Monday to 15 months in custody for evading over $644,000 in taxes as part of a brazen, decade’s long tax-evasion scheme with former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein. [U.S. Attorney’s Office news release]
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Jewish History, San Diego County, USA
A pair of ‘We Are the Tree of Life’ programs, May 27, with Ali Viterbi interviewing Francesco Lotoro, and June 1, with Nuvi Mehta and Kate Hatmaker introducing nine Holocaust composers, were both impressive and informative. [Eileen Wingard]
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Eileen Wingard, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County
You can imagine my shock when the recent attacks on Jews in LA and NYC, coupled with the surge of uncloaked violent antisemitism were not enough to elicit even one response from my many non-Jewish friends and faith partners. Their silence has been deafening. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
Non-Jews Should Condemn Outbreak of Antisemitism Read More »
International, Jewish History, San Diego County, USA
A cardiovascular risk reduction symposium to be presented on Zoom from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17, focuses on strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk by utilizing proven lifestyle approaches. Prevention and optimizing cardiovascular health is as important as diagnosing heart disease. Wellness is not the absence of disease. More than 50% of heart attacks occur in people who otherwise appear well i.e. they are asymptomatic. [Dennis Goodman, M.D.]
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San Diego Calendar, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Published by The San Diego Union-Tribune SAN DIEGO — The man accused of opening fire in a Poway synagogue, killing one person and wounding three others, has signed a conditional plea agreement that is now in the hands of the U.S. attorney general, who is still deciding whether to pursue the federal death penalty in
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San Diego County
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced on Thursday the development of a new phone app to help members of law enforcement be more culturally sensitive when they have interactions with any of 12 ethnic and religious groups. The dozen groups include 1) African American Youth; Asian; Chaldean; East African/ Somali; East African/ Somali Youth; Karen/ Karenni (from Burma); Latinx Youth; Mexican and Mexican American; Muslim; Native Americans, Samoans, and Vietnamese. It was not deemed necessary to include Jews among the groups, but I think this was a mistake. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, USA
By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — Thank G-d for resilience, fortitude, and artistic directors like David Ellenstein. After our year-plus of hibernation, North Coast Repertory Theatre (NCRT) has put together a season of shows that is sure to delight everyone, young, less young, vaccinated, and bipartisan. Season 40 is filled with seven wonderful offerings.
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Times of San Diego Former UC San Diego soccer standout Josh Cohen is making his mark on the international scene, helping to lead his club to an Israeli Premier League title. Maccabi Haifa FC logged a 3-2 win over Hapoel Be’er Sheva FC on Sunday on the final day of the season. Cohen, a goalkeeper, helped Haifa to
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Middle East, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, USA
By Ruth Maston SAN DIEGO — Shalom, I’ve got some good news, and some urgent news. The good news is that the House of Israel, along with the other International Cottages in Balboa Park, is set to re-open on July 4th. We’ve waited a long time for this and can’t wait to swing back into
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Middle East, San Diego County
The answer to the question, “Is Superman circumcised?” in literature probably would depend on what the custom might have been on Krypton concerning the ceremony we Jews know as brit milah. Such an operation would have been impossible on Earth. If a bullet couldn’t penetrate Superman’s skin; how futile would be the use of a mohel’s lknife? [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CountyLearning about one’s identity may be a traumatic and profound event. When we discover that a trusted person, such as a parent, has withheld critical information, that revelation is all the more upsetting and confusing. This is the basis for the JFest play What We Found. [Eva Trieger]
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
SAN DIEGO (Family Remembrance) — After a long, busy, and varied life, Aviva Shapira of San Diego passed away on May 19, 2021, succumbing to complications from a fall at home, and from many years of various health problems, including autoimmune disease. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family, sons, and little granddaughters. She was 78. [Family Remembrance]
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Obituaries & memorials, San Diego CountyFrom my point of view, Jewish Family Service, the Leichtag Foundation, and the Encinitas City Council are to be commended for their humanitarian outreach to families who have lost their homes but who have retained their vehicles. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyThe newly unveiled outdoor Rady Shell, with its modern design and excellent acoustics, will be the site of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s in-person concerts, beginning the first Friday in August and continuing through Sunday, November 14. [Eileen Wingard]
In-Person Concerts Coming Soon to Rady Shell Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County