Syrian opposition, Lebanese military blame Israel for strike on S-300 missiles (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) On Monday, Syrian opposition groups and the Lebanese military claimed that Israeli Air Force planes bombed S-300 missile launchers in the Syrian port city of Latakia on Sunday night. The S-300 is an advanced Russian anti-aircraft system. Despite the claims,
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International, San Diego CountyEngagement 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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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Annual Heart & Soul Gala of Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) will take place on Sunday, March 9, starting at 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. This year’s theme, Believe in Love, celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of the 2014 Mitzvah Award Honorees Carol and Rick Kornfeld
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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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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CountyCity 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 SD History, San Diego CountyPress 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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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CountySAN 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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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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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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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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EL CAJON, California (Press Release) — When Star Bales, El Cajon’s newest council member, came to America from Iraq, one of her top goals was to get a college education. Although she spoke little English at the time, she started to take classes at Cuyamaca and Grossmont colleges in the early 1990s. She attended classes
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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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SAN DIEGO–Rabbi Michael Marmur, provost at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Jerusalem, will discuss both Israel and the life and works of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel during the Shabbat he will serve as scholar in residence at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Center Drive. Dr. Marmur will speak during a 6:30 p.m.
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – On January 12, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County will host more than 1,000 women philanthropists for a lunch event with world famous sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westhiemer at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. OPTIONS, celebrating its 21st year, is the centerpiece of the Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy campaign, serving
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