SAN DIEGO (SDJW)– In reaction to the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County joins with the Anti-Defamation League, San Diego Rabbinical Association, Liechtag Foundation, and other Jewish communal organizations to sponsor an anti-hate rally at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Lawrence Family JCC. Flyers sent by email
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San Diego County, USA
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Following a nationwide search, the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Silverman as its new Executive Director. Silverman takes the helm as of August 14, 2017. Silverman is a non-profit arts management professional who has worked with social service and arts organizations in San
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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release)–This year, 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. In commemoration of that and as part of the program series related to “Celebrate San Diego! The History & Heritage of San Diego’s Jewish Community,” the San Diego History Center will host a public lecture at
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Jewish History, San Diego County
By Darren Schwartz SAN DIEGO — This week I would like to highlight an incredible teen who chose to do something pretty unique with her summer. Sydney Schenk is a rising senior at the San Diego Jewish Academy. This summer Sydney was selected to be a North American fellow for Camp Szarvas (SAR-vash), an
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International, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Every year in the last decade, Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. The rating places the nonprofit among the top one percent of nonprofits nationwide for its high standards of sound fiscal management, accountability and transparency.
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San Diego County
Isaac Artenstein from Bettina Hanna on Vimeo. By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO — Filmmaker Isaac Artenstein likes to tell good stories, especially unknown ones, and if those stories inform and entertain others, even better. He feels that the Jews of the Southwest have an untold story as the narrative has been mostly about the Anglo
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Jewish History, Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, USA
“Fate has an agenda all its own and war makes orphans of us all.” By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Cabaret icon Leigh Scarritt –in association with Moxie Theatre- has put together for Brooklyn The Musical. I attended Industry Night to a house filled with thespians who couldn’t have been more enthusiastic. Brooklyn describes
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Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– Guardians of San Diego’s 26th Annual Golf, Tennis & Spa Day presented by Seacrest Foundation, with presenting sponsor, The William Gumpert Foundation, raised over $160,000. Proceeds from “Take a Swing for Seniors” held July 24th will benefit the Resident Assistance Fund of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities. Seacrest Foundation hosted 100 golfers
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San Diego County, Sports & Competitions
By Eva Trieger SAN DIEGO – A two-state solution to peace in the Middle East… Are there truly only two options: A truly Jewish democratic Israel or an occupying Israel? According to a self-described, “pro-Israeli” Jordanian Abe Haak, that is an erroneous assumption. Brought to San Diego by the StandWithUs organization, Haak said it
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Middle East, San Diego County
By Chris Stone Times of San Diego Megan Eisenzimmer of National City wakes up at 6 a.m., and for the next three hours prepares her transformation into Guardians of the Galaxy’s Yondu with a Mary Poppins twist. Psychology professor Travis Langley of Arkansas’ Henderson State University appears at a Comic-Con panel. Photo by Chris StoneWith
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San Diego County, Travel and Food
Story by Donald H. Harrison; photos by Shor M. Masori SAN DIEGO – Rabbi Laurie Coskey takes it as an article of her civic faith that “until third grade children learn to read, and after third grade they read to learn.” If a child doesn’t read by the end of third grade, the rabbi
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori, USA
Story by Donald H. Harrison; Photos by Shor M. Masori SAN DIEGO – Trina Robbins is known in the comic book industry as the first female artist to draw Wonder Woman, back in 1986 for D.C. Comics. She went on to become a mentor for other women comic book artists, and that was apparent on
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Shor M. MasoriBy Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Comic-Con is upon us, so we can expect hotels to be booked solid and the trolleys to be filled with an assortment of Jedi, droids, cyborgs, mutants, monsters and aliens. Like most nerds, I was a great fan of fantasy and science fiction in my youth, captivated by the
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eric George Tauber, San Diego County, Travel and Food
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Beth Israel’s Men’s Club will host Richard Lederer, Ph.D., as guest speaker at its Wednesday, Aug. 16, Dinner Forum. Lederer will take his audience on a joy ride through the glories and oddities of the marvelous English language. Attendees should be prepared to laugh and learn. He is the author
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