POETIC SAN DIEGO By Dr. Will Kramer, z”l (From his column ‘My Shtetele California,” November 12, 1971 in the Jewish Heritage newspapers) The San Francisco correspondent of The Jewish Voice of St. Louis wrote this San Diego item in his paper’s March 31, 1893 edition: The other day a gentleman, who has made a […]
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Compiled by Gail Umeham Mrs. Roosevelt To Speak Here April 3 Southwestern Jewish Press March 19, 1954 Page 1 Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt will speak at Russ Auditorium Saturday, April 3, at 2 p.m. for the San Diego Chapter of American Association for United Nations aid in the nation-wide membership drive. Her topic will be
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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release) – San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) will be hosting its Annual K-12 Open House on Tuesday, February 2nd, for both prospective parents and current SDJA families. The event will provide an opportunity for parents and students to learn about the school, view classrooms and speak with faculty, staff and administrators. “People
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–To honor the memory of Sol Price, founder of Price Club which was later merged into Costco, the Helen and Sol Price Charitable Fund was established at the Jewish Community Foundation. “Helen and Sol’s legacy will live on through the thousands of lives they improved,” said Marjory Kaplan, president and chief executive
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The San Diego County Library will launch The Big Read, its grant-funded county-wide reading of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath, between January 30 and March 15. Residents throughout the county are invited to read the book and attend any of the 330 free events related to the theme. The series
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Young Israel of San Diego, a small Orthodox congregation located near the base of Cowles Mountain, plans to celebrate Tu B’Shevat with an evening hike to the top of the mountain, weather permitting, at 8 p.m., Saturday, January 30. On return, hikers will enjoy a Melava Malka/ Tu B’Shevat seder featuring the fruits
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San Diego CalendarCompiled by Gail Umeham Berlins Are Subject of “This Is Your Life” Southwestern Jewish Press March 5, 1954 Page 7 Hadassah wishes to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for their splendid support at the February 22nd youth Aliyah dinner at which time the organization presented Mr. Ralph Edwards who acted as emcee
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Adventures in SD HistoryEditor, San Diego Jewish World This past week the San Diego Jewish community lost a bright light, Raquel Bakcht. My wife and I first met Raquel and her husband Natan while attending minyan at Congregation Beth El. There was an aura of love surrounding her and she had the most sparkling eyes. We always looked
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San Diego CalendarCompiled by Gail Umeham Jewish Center News Southwestern Jewish Press March 5, 1954 Page 6 Junior News–In addition to the Puppet Show and Dance presentation on Wednesday, March 17th, 4 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, juniors will be treated to a magic show by Larry Lessner, local teen-age magician. The members of the Arts
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Adventures in SD HistoryLA MESA, California (Press Release)–Hatikvah Hadassah will hold a general meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, January 21, at Coco’s Family Restaurant, 5550 Lake Murray Blvd., in La Mesa. Alan Rusonik, Executive Director of the Agency for Jewish Education, will discuss “Hebrew, Lost in Translation.” RSVPs are requested to Rita Hartman at 619 583-0527
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San Diego CalendarCompiled by Gail Umeham Music Festival Set By Cantor Cysner Southwestern Jewish Press March 5, 1954 Page 3 Tifereth Israel Synagogue will celebrate its fourth Annual Music Festival on Friday, March 5th, 8:15 p.m. Cantor Joseph Cysner presents on this occasion the Adult and Junior Choirs in a program of Liturgical, Israeli and Yiddish music.
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Adventures in SD HistoryBy Gail Umeham Mayor Butler To Speak March 8 Southwestern Jewish Press March 5, 1954 Page 1 Mayor John Butler will be the speaker at the Lasker Lodge meeting Monday, March 8. The mayor will discuss some of the problems facing San Diego which will be of interest to all members of the community. Members
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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CalendarPALO ALTO, California (Press Release)– The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young Californians who have distinguished themselves as leaders and have initiated community service projects that impact their communities in meaningful ways. This is the fourth year for the statewide philanthropic endeavor. Any teacher, civic leader, or non family member may nominate a young
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San Diego Calendar, USACompiled by Gail Umeham San Diegans To Hear Dr. Philip L. Seman March 3 Southwestern Jewish Press February 19, 1954 Page 6 San Diego will have the privilege of hearing Dr. Philip L. Seman, who will speak on “300 Years of American Jewish Life” at the Jewish Community Center—3227 El Cajon Blvd., Wednesday evening, March
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