SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Members of Ohr Shalom Synagogue and Tifereth Israel Synagogue will gather at the latter congregation, 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., at 8 p.m. for Tisha B’Av services during which the Book of Lamentations will be read and host Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal will explore the topic: “Is the Modern State of Israel […]
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Jewish Religion, San Diego Calendar
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Temple Emanu-El plans two special Shabbat celebrations in August, to which the public is invited. First, on Friday, August 15, at 6 p.m. a Shabbat service in the temple’s sanctuary (6299 Capri Drive) will be followed by free hot dogs and s’mores in the courtyard. The event caters to new and prospective
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Jewish Religion, San Diego Calendar
Campaign Hits $210,000; $93,000 Must Be Raised Southwestern Jewish Press, May 30, 1958, Page 1 “The 1958 United Jewish Campaign Fund will be extended until every Jewish family has met its obligation by making a contribution,” it was announced this week by Chairman Harry Wax. With slightly over $210,000 already raised from over 1,250 contributors,
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Adventures in SD HistorySAN DIEGO (Press Release)—Low-wage workers and faith leaders met with Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Friday, July 25, to share stories of life on the city’s economic margins and call for his support for the soon-to-be-passed earned sick days and minimum wage ordinance. At the close of the conversation the Mayor stated that he still intended
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San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Jewish Family Service’s Ways to Work program announced that it has issued its 100th loan since the program began in San Diego in 2012. Ways to Work provides low-interest car loans and education to credit-challenged, working families. The program allows for families to have a better quality of life and
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San Diego County
By David Amos SAN DIEGO–On this coming Sunday, July 27, at 3:00 p.m., the 70 piece Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra will present its closing concert of the season: The Annual Pops Concert. This has been a popular series for TICO, now completing its fortieth season. The concert, titled “Music from Near and Far” will have
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San Diego County
MADRID (WJC) –Spain’s world-famous Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum should return the Impressionist masterpiece ‘Rue Saint-Honoré’ to the heirs of the Jewish family from whom it was stolen by the Nazis shortly before World War II, the president of the World Jewish Congress urged on Friday. The Madrid museum is owned by the Spanish state. “Since 1988, Spain
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International, Jewish History, San Diego County, USA
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Jewish Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jane Scher as Board Chair as of July 1. A statement from the Jewish Community Foundation added the following: “Jane’s leadership experience spans 13 years as a Foundation board member, including serving as Vice Chair and Secretary. Jane
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San Diego County
–First in a Series — By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Qualcomm Stadium, as it called in its third incarnation since opening in 1967, is a massive concrete structure described as “modernist” by some architects, “brutalist” by others. Either way it is a celebration of structural forms and building materials. Its massive slabs of
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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA
Green, Eldex & Cohen Lead Way in Count Southwestern Jewish Press, May 16, 1958, Page 5 First returns from County areas indicated increased giving to the United Jewish Fund Campaign. In the North County, Escondido, chaired by Ernest Green, was first to turn in results. “This area showed substantial increases and new gifts over last
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Adventures in SD History
Religious Viewpoint on “Right to Work”: The Protestant View Southwestern Jewish Press, May 16, 1958, Page 3 Rev. Andrew Juvinall, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Napa As Christians we are concerned with the spiritual and material well-being of our fellowmen. According to Jesus the decisive factor in God’s judgment of a man is the extent to
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Guardians To Hold Giant Charity Ball Southwestern Jewish Press, May 16, 1958, Page 1 On Sunday, May 25, the Guardians will take over the entire Mission valley Club for their annual Charity Ball. Chairmen Sam Berger and Al Richman and their committee have arranged an evening which promises to be the season’s most outstanding affair.
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Adventures in SD HistoryLA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — Marian (Maggie) Silverman, wife of Sid, and mother of Scott Silverman (Michelle), Marsi Gardiner (Eric), Stacy Halberg (Jon) and Gregg Silverman, Z’l, died on Wednesday, July 2, it was announced by Pam Ferris, CEO of Seacrest Village Retirement Homes. A graveside service is planned for Monday, July 7, at
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San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release) — San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis announced on Wednesday, July 2, the end of a wide-ranging public corruption case involving 18 defendants connected to three school districts in South County, including Sweetwater Union High School District, Southwestern College and the San Ysidro School District. The defendants – who
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San Diego County