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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, Dec. 14, 1956, Part 4

  Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Local Leader is Honored Southwestern Jewish Press, December 14, 1956, Page 6 San Diego resident Edward A. Britbard, B’nai B’rith executive Board Member, received a “T-Man” pin from William H. Bratley, western regional director of United States Savings Bonds, for outstanding service in the sale of Bonds […]

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‘Diversity Day’ June 10 will celebrate many cultures

  SAN 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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‘Scottsboro Boys’ in minstrel format depicts judicial travesty

  SAN 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

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, Dec. 14, 1956, Part 3

Compiled 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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Terri Bignell wins Jewish Federation award for philanthropy, volunteerism

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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Rancho Santa Fe’s Leibowitz wins Ellis Island Medal of Honor

NEW 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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‘Grease,’ the musical, slides along well OnStage

By 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

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“R-e-s-p-e-c-t, A Musical Celebration of Women” rocks Lyceum

By 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

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Carol Davis, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Jill Spitzer, Gussie Zaks named local heroes by KPBS, Union Bank

SAN 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

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