-Staff Report- Kurt Sax, 89, a former president of Temple Beth Sholom in Chula Vista who had been in ill health since his first stroke six years ago, died Friday, May 11 at La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation, after celebrating Shabbat for the last time. His daughter Sandi had helped him on with his […]
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By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO — Before I went off to see the latest incarnation of the Kander and Ebb musical Chicago now playing for a limited run at the Civic Theatre downtown, I reached for my trusty CD of the movie soundtrack. Big mistake. In my mind’s eye I saw every scene and smiled
If only Christie Brinkley were as talented as she is beautiful Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastLA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– Donations of used books are pouring in for the 12th Annual Used Book Sale of the Samuel & Rebecca Astor Judaica Library, which will take place June 13-15 and 17, at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Admission is free. There is a $10 Early Bird
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San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release)— The New Children’s Museum and the Anti-Defamation League invite children and families to celebrate our differences at Diversity Day on Sunday June 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. . Offering free admission, the community is encouraged to celebrate the region’s diversity, including the many races, religions, national origins, genders,
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO—Just recently the curtain came down on Cygnet Theatre’s critically acclaimed Parade, Alfred Uhry’s historical musical drama depicting the story of Leo Frank and the lynching that led to his untimely death after being falsely accused of raping and killing young Mary Phagan. Frank managed an Atlanta pencil factory where Phagan was brutally murdered on the
‘Scottsboro Boys’ in minstrel format depicts judicial travesty Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Deceased Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 4 Samuel Tokman passed away on November 26 at a local hospital. Services were held at Greenwood Mortuary and interment at Home of Peace Cemetery. Rabbi Monroe Levens and Cantor Jos. Cysner conducted the services. Mr. Tokman was a member
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County has named Terri Bignell as the 2013 San Diego recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. The award recognizes an extraordinary woman who has set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism in her community. Terri and other community award winners will be recognized at a special
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San Diego CalendarNEW YORK (Press Release)– Harry Leibowitz, Ph.D., a Rancho Santa Fe, California, philanthropist who co-founded the nonprofit World of Children Award (www.worldofchildren.org) with his wife Kay Isaacson-Leibowitz, has been chosen for an award of his own – the 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. This is a recognition given to remarkable Americans who exemplify outstanding
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San Diego CountyBy Carol Davis CHULA VISTA, California— Remember that fictitious place Rydell High? That’s where the Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey 1959 high school musical Grease happens. The musical debuted in Chicago in 1971, quickly moved to Broadway where it ran for 18 years and 3388 performances. Grease was made into a movie in 1978 starring
‘Grease,’ the musical, slides along well OnStage Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastBy Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—OK, You want some respect, ladies? Head down to the San Diego Repertory Theatre and pop in to Dorothy Marcic’s Respect, A Musical Celebration of Women and you will get an earful! Four local and highly respected musical talents, Nancy Snow Carr, Leigh Scarritt, Lisa H. Payton and Kelsey Venter sing
“R-e-s-p-e-c-t, A Musical Celebration of Women” rocks Lyceum Read More »
Carol Davis, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Sandy Golden SAN DIEGO — Where else but in Israel can you find an entire wall made of Jerusalem stone, a replica of the Dead Sea Scrolls on permanent display, and information about Israel’s 2500-year history and also its modern rebirth and amazing achievements during the past 63 years? It’s hard to believe, but
Sequel to Israel festival planned at House of Israel Read More »
Middle East, San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release) – As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and responsible banking, and in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, Union Bank has partnered with KPBS to honor two extraordinary San Diegans for the 2012 Local Heroes program. The year-long campaign is designed to celebrate and pay tribute to exemplary
Jill Spitzer, Gussie Zaks named local heroes by KPBS, Union Bank Read More »
San Diego CountyBy Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—Suzan-Lori Parks’ 2002 Pulitzer Prize winning TopDog/UnderDog marks the end of a remarkable season for ion Theatre Company that has produced some amazing theatre over this season. I say ‘the best for last’ with hesitancy because this season at ion was full of wonderful surprises and excellent theatre and to tag Park’s
‘TopDog/ UnderDog’ offer a black Lincoln and Booth Read More »
Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
By Bruce Kesler ENCINITAS, California–South of here on the Interstae 5, a group of students at the University of California San Diego claim exclusive rights to wear clown costumes, and accuse anyone else wearing one to be clownaphobic. Ridiculous, right? Then, keep reading. After the anti-Israel Students for Justice in Palestine at UCSD lost the vote
SJP seeks to turn logic on its ear at UCSD Read More »
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