San Diego County

Jewish artist celebrates Tony Gwynn’s legacy

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Carlsbad-based Jewish abstract and figure artist Michael Rosenblatt recently donated his original painting of Padres legend, Tony Gwynn, hitting a home run to the San Diego State University Aztec Baseball team for display at Tony Gwynn Stadium. Rosenblatt personally presented the Tony Gwynn Memorial Painting to the Aztecs for permanent display this past […]

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San Diego County, Sports & Competitions

JCoSD launches K-5 education program

CARLSBAD, California  (Press Release) — The Jewish Collaborative of San Diego (JCoSD)  has launched its multi-faceted Jewish education for children in K-5th grades. In addition to family Hebrew class held once a week, the JCo Kids’ Club is proving to be a new and innovative way to get families committed to Jewish community. “The JCo

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Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Wolfson named to Federation partnership post

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has appointed Heather Wolfson as Senior Director of Community Partnerships. She will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, partners and Federation staff to implement mission-driven initiatives in three strategic areas: “building a vibrant and long-lasting Jewish community for future generations, broadening and

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Confident of licking cancer, Emerald to run again

  By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Confident of her recovery from breast cancer, for which she currently is undergoing radiation five days a week, City Councilwoman Marti Emerald says she plans to run in 2016 for another four-year term in part because she wants to protect the children of the 9th District against

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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Three S.D. teens win Peter Chortek Leadership Awards

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego has selected three teens, Lily Greenberg Call, Joshua Kahn and Noah Levinson, to receive the Peter Chortek Leadership Award. Presented annually, the Award recognizes three exceptional teens who demonstrate excellence in community service, philanthropy and leadership. This year, the recipients have all positively impacted the

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‘Cancer Mirror’ a testament to strength and spirit

By Sheryl Rowling LA JOLLA, California–As part of the Joyce Forum’s short films at the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, The Cancer Mirror showcased a local filmmaker’s personal tale of losing her mother to cancer. When community leader Jan Tuttleman was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer, her daughters had to face the real possibility of

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San Diego County, Sheryl Rowling

Jewish Federation names Kalal to philanthropy post

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has appointed Lisa Kalal as Director of Women’s Philanthropy. She will lead the Women’s Philanthropy of Federation and Shalom San Diego, an initiative aimed towards connecting new residents and those who are unengaged with the San Diego Jewish community. Kalal will work closely with the CEO, Board of

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Audrey Levine new Hadassah president in San Diego

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, has elected Audrey Levine as its new San Diego President for a two-year term. Levine has been actively involved in Hadassah for the past 16 years and has held many leadership positions. “No other organization resonates with me the way Hadassah always has. Hadassah provides opportunities

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