San Diego County

Max and Rose Schindler to join Auschwitz observance

NEW YORK (Press Release) – More than 100 Auschwitz survivors from at least 17 countries will travel to Poland to participate in the observance of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz on January 27 for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The official event has been organized by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum […]

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Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Jewish agencies express solidarity with France

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—From the local level to the national and international, Jewish agencies on Friday, January 9, solidarity with France and condolences for the victims following a string of Islamist attacks against a French satire magazine, police officers, and customers in a kosher market. Michael Sonduck, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of

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International, Middle East, San Diego County, USA

SDJA hosts free parent workshop Jan. 21

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) will host a free Parent Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, entitled, “Understanding Your Child: Brain-based Gender Differences – The Science and the Strategies for More Effective Parenting.” The 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. workshop will be conducted by Kelley King, an international consultant and author of three books in

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San Diego Calendar, Science, Medicine, & Education

Safeway to pay $9.87 million for its unsafe ways

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– District Attorney Bonnie M. Dumanis announced on Monday, Jan. 5, that her office’s Consumer Protection Unit, working with 41 other California District Attorneys and two City Attorneys has obtained a $9.87 million settlement and permanent injunction against Pleasanton-based Safeway Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that more than 500 Safeway stores and distribution centers,

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San Diego County, The World We Share

JFS sponsors mental health panel Jan. 21

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Jewish Family Service will present a Behavioral Health event, “Putting the Puzzle Together: Mental Health Policy and Community Options” on Wednesday, January 21, at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a resource fair and light appetizers and continues with a panel discussion from

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San Diego Calendar, Science, Medicine, & Education

Israel’s Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi heads for S.D.

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Rabbi David Lau, Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel, will give a free lecture at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel, 440 La Jolla Village Drive, in a program sponsored by Chabad of University City. Although there is no admission fee required, Chabad has asked for an $18 donation to cover

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Jewish Religion, San Diego Calendar

Muslim, Jewish comedians appear together Jan. 27

By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — One Arab, One Jew, One Stage, Two Humors….That was my takeaway from interviewing the upcoming headliners of the JCC’s unique program, featuring Rabbi Stand-Up Bob Alper and Actor/Stand-up Ahmed Ahmed. The two men share a similar vision:  They like to make people laugh and believe that laughter is

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Eva Trieger, San Diego Calendar

CBI Men’s Club eyes talk by Dr. Feldman Jan. 21

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Men’s Club of Beth Israel of San Diego will present Dr. Sanford Feldman as its featured speaker at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21 Dinner Forum. Dr. Feldman will provide an update on the causes, symptoms, and treatment for Macular Degeneration. He is a Temple member of Beth Israel of San Diego and a

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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Molly Cohen, z”l (June 19th, 1917 — Dec. 25, 2014)

POWAY, California — Molly Cohen, 97, was eulogized by Rabbi Nadav Caine at Ner Tamid Synagogue here.   Following is the eulogy, delivered December 29, 2014: Molly Cohen, a matriarch of San Diego’s Jewish community, died this past December 25th at the age of 97.  She was her usual alert, brilliant, and giving self to

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Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County