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Michael Hopkins installed as CEO at Jewish Family Service

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Michael Hopkins was officially installed as Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family Service by the Board of Directors at its monthly meeting Jan. 24. Retiring CEO Jill Borg Spitzer will continue her connection to the JFS family as a consultant, helping to facilitate the transition with the many programs, services, and community relationships. […]

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Even with addition of two Footes, play is no great feat

By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO–When it comes to dividing up the family estate between brothers and sisters, any amount of civility goes unnoticed in playwright Horton Foote’s last comedy/drama. In Dividing the Estate the three adult Gordon siblings (Lucille, Lewis, called Brother and Mary Jo) who assemble at their childhood home, for a supposed dinner

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‘Request Programme’ reprised and ready for prime time

   By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—Ion theatre company is reprising Franz Xavier Kroetz’ one-woman show, Request Programme. In 2008 Ion mounted this piece in their little theatre adjacent to the Trolley stop in Allied Gardens. Now in their new space on 6th Avenue with the stage much closer to the audience, Linda Libby reenacts a

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State legislators from San Diego honor Josephsons

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The entire San Diego legislative delegation, led by Senator Mark Wyland, have joined together to honor Jenny and Julian Josephson with a legislative resolution. The Josephsons will be receiving this honor at the annual Friends of the Israel Defense Forces gala on January 21. The award recognizes their long time community support

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Joyce Forum will again present short films during San Diego festival

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Leichtag Foundation, and presented by the San Diego Center for J ewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, will run February 9-19, 2012. Once again the festival will feature the Joyce Forum, a celebration

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A night of magic is in Seacrest Village’s future

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)–The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities is holding its 34th Annual Gala, “Magical Moments” on Saturday, February 11, at the Estancia La Jolla. Gala Chairs Cindy and Larry Bloch are working with a committee to  honor the commitment and dedication of Lisa and Gary Levine to Seacrest Village while also raising funds

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‘Elephant Man’ a brave but problematic production

By Carol Davis CHULA VISTA, California —One of the very first plays I saw at the old Lyceum Theatre downtown (just before it came under the wrecking ball to make way for Horton Plaza, was Bernard Pomerance’s 1977 play, The Elephant Man. Later in 1998 The North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach mounted it.

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, Nov. 16, 1956, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Personals Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 2 In the future Lt. Robert Waller will receive his Jewish Press airmail. If any of his friends wish to give him first hand news, phone the Press.  (Incidentally, he likes salami.) * Mr. and Mrs. Morris Weinstein, formerly of

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‘The Lion in Winter’ roars in New Year at North Coast Rep

By Carol Davis SOLANA BEACH, California —Thirty  years ago the late Tom Blakistone and his wife Olive founded the North Coast Repertory Theatre in the shopping center at Loma Santa Fe in Solana Beach.  The first incarnation of this theater was located in a tiny little corner right next to an ice cream store.  My

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, Nov. 16, 1956, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Cash Collection Campaign Set To Rush Money To Israel Southwestern Jewish Press, November 16, 1956, Page 1 William Colt, Treasurer of the United Jewish Fund, announced today that an additional $26,500 was forwarded to the United Jewish Appeal in answer to their urgent appeal for funds. This was

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, Nov. 2, 1956, Part 5

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff NAACP Invites Southwestern Jewish Press, November 12, 1956, Page 9 The San Diego Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will launch their Freedom Seal Campaign with a kick-off Tea on Sunday, Nov. 11, 3-6 p.m., at 3180 C St. * Tifereth Israel Sisterhood

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David Wolpe to give free lecture at Congregation Beth Israel

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Congregation Beth Israel continues the celebration of its 150th anniversary with a special appearance by renowned Rabbi David Wolpe at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19. Rabbi Wolpe, who has been named one of the 50 most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine three times, will discuss “Where Leaders Become Heroes

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C.T. Vivian, based on article by Rabbi Ben Kamin, nominated as Examiner.com hero

SAN DIEGO–Rabbi Ben Kamin’s article on C.T. Vivian appeared on the websites of both San Diego Jewish World and Examiner.Com.  Now, on the basis of that article, Vivian has been nominated as a hero who sacrificed himself in the cause of Civil Rights.  Reader voting will determine the outcome of this contest. You can read the

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