San Diego County

Eagle Scout app wins a congressional competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congressman Scott Peters (D-San Diego) announced on Thursday, Sept. 11, that  Jacob Chasan was the winner of the inaugural House STEM Academic Competition from the 52nd District for his application entitled ‘Path to Eagle Scout.’ Rep. Peters met with Chasan and his family in the Washington, D.C., office on Thursday.  […]

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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Faulconer: San Diego trains for terrorist attack

SAN DIEGO (SDONA)–Mayor Kevin Faulconer, interviewed on CNN’s “State of the Union” show Sunday, said thwarting terrorists requires a partnership with law enforcement at the neighborhood level. “The threat is constantly evolving, and you have to be ahead of it,” Faulconer told host Candy Crowley. He said San Diego says ahead of the threat though a

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San Diego County

Rapper Jay Z sends college students abroad

He teams up with  State Department program honoring former Jewish U.S. Rep. Benjamin Gilman, R-New York WASHINGTON, D.C.  (Press Release) — The Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF), founded by Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and his mother, Gloria Carter, has increased its support for study abroad scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with financial need through the U.S. Department

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International, San Diego County, USA

Dupuis to be honored at Lion of Judah confab

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Community leader and philanthropist Theresa Dupuis has been selected by the Jewish Federations of North America as a  recipient of the 2014 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. The award recognizes an extraordinary woman who has set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism in her community. Dupuis will be recognized at the  International

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San Diego County

Outreach program announced for older Jewish women

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Celebrating 12 years of improving the lives of Jewish women and girls, the Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF) has announced its third major initiative: reaching and connecting Jewish older adult women to avoid loneliness and isolation. The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) and Jewish Family Service (JFS), the initiative grant

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San Diego County

A celebration of mind at Legoland California Resort

David and Sara Harrison admire giant head of Einstein at Legoland California Resort.  An homage to Auguste Rodin’s “Thinker” reinforces the Lego Company’s celebration of the mind By Donald H. Harrison CARLSBAD, California – The Legoland California Resort here may be among the few places in the world where you can meet, after a fashion,

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

Shiri Haines new Temple Emanu- El executive director

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Temple Emanu-El has appointed Shiri Haines as its new executive director. Haines, who grew up in San Diego and Orange County, spent time in the Navy and in business before taking her first synagogue job ten years ago. At Adath Emanu-El in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, she served as an administrative assistant,

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Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Beth Israel to host School Sup’t Marten Sept 18.

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– San Diego Superintendent of Schools Cindy Marten will discuss the current state of public education in San Diego during a Sept. 18  forum sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee, Men’s Club, and Religious School in conjunction with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Marten, who once taught at the Beth Israel

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