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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, August 23, 1957, Part 2

Engagement Southwestern Jewish Press, August 23, 1957, Page 2 Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred H. Goodman of 4374 Alder Drive announce the engagement of their daughter, Constance Gail, to Mr. Ronald Barnett.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Barnett of Los Angeles. Connie was graduated from the University of Southern California where she […]

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Faulconer reflects on interactions with Jewish community

Second in a series By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Kevin Faulconer, who grew up in Oxnard, was first exposed to San Diego’s Jewish community while a student at San Diego State University, where he met other students involved with Hillel.  Evidently, the interactions were positive.  Today he is a supporter, at another campus,

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, August 9, 1957, Part 3

City of Hope Offers ‘Beach Brunch’ August 25th Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 5 The City of Hope invites its members and friends to a Beach Brunch to be held on Sunday, August 25, at Belmont Park (Mission Beach Amusement Center).  The Brunch will be served from 11 to two under a covered

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, August 9, 1957, Part 2

  Press Notes Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 3 By Julia Kaufman The diversity of entertainment in San Diego during the summer months is enough to satisfy everyone.  For sheer spectacle there is “The California Story,” the colorful pageant being played in Balboa Stadium. Classical music lovers may attend the large outdoor symphony

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Emerald: Albertsons closure ‘a serious blow’

SAN DIEGO–San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald, the only member of the Jewish community on the City Council, said Wednesday, Jan. 15., that there is “bad news for consumers in the San Diego community of City Heights.” The neighborhoods largest grocery store, Albertsons at University and Fairmount Avenue, is closing its doors February 20th. Emerald

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, August 9, 1957, Part 1

Hadassah’s ‘Day at the Races’ Set for Aug. 23 Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 1 Mrs. Harry Snyder, General Chairman, invites the members and friends of Hadassah to attend the gala day planned at the Del Mar Races, on Friday, August 23rd.  Highlight of the day will be the “Hadassah Feature Race” with

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Here’s how the S.D. Jewish Film Festival will get started

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The 24th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival, presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will run February 6-16, 2014.  It is sponsored by the Leichtag Foundation. The San Diego Jewish Film Festival showcases over 60 of

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Seacrest’s 70th anniversary gala to salute Geffens

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– For their philanthropic impact on the Jewish community and support of San Diego’s seniors,  Sylvia and David Geffen will be honored by the the Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities  at the 36th Annual Gala on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. With a theme

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, July 26, 1957, Part 3

Pioneer Women Plan Seminar This Summer Southwestern Jewish Press, July 26, 1957, Page 4 The Pioneer Women, Negba and Shoshanah Clubs, are planning a three day seminar the early part of August.  Mrs. Rose Kaufman, member of the National Advisory Board of Pioneer Women will conduct the seminar. Mrs. Kaufman has traveled extensively throughout Europe,

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, July 26, 1957, Part 2

Personals Southwestern Jewish Press, July 26, 1957, Page 2 A pleasant surprise awaited Jerry and Rudy Hess, when they went to the De Angelis Restaurant on their 25th wedding anniversary. Twenty-two friends were waiting to surprise them and present them with a beautiful silver piece commemorating the happy event. * Mrs. Morton J. Cohn and

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