San Diego County

Faulconer leaves S.D. mayor’s race, endorses Dumanis

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer Tuesday formally endorsed Bonnie Dumanis for Mayor of San Diego, saying she “is the candidate who can best move San Diego forward.” Faulconer cited Dumanis’ proven leadership, chief executive experience and strength as a consensus-builder as examples of why he strongly supports her to […]

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Jewish Women give and Girls give back

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The Jewish Women’s Foundation (JWF), a program of the Jewish Community Foundation, touting more than 100 members held its annual luncheon meeting at the home of Hanna Gleiberman last Tuesday.  The event featured keynote speaker Christine Grumm, President and CEO of the San Francisco-based Women’s Funding Network, an organization that

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 25, 1956, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Primaries Are Important (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 3 There is talk all over town that a general apathy exists concerning the voting in the primaries on June 5.  We hope this is not true because more good causes have been lost through apathy than

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Ohr Shalom dedicates its restored, historic synagogue

  By Norman Greene SAN DIEGO — Ohr Shalom Synagogue, winner of a Save Our Heritage Organization award,  held a Dedication event Sunday, June 5, to acknowledge its “Restoration of a Sacred Place Award” and to thank all those responsible for the $4.6 million restoration project. Welcomed by Ohr Shalom’s president Al Shelden,  congregants and

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Whither needy seniors goest in East County, so goeth Ruth

By Gary Rotto LA MESA, California — Providing health care is more than delivering professional services.  I remember during high school that many of my friends were candy stripers, helping out with a friendly smile and greeting visitors to the hospital.  We see stories about doctors and other medical professionals helping out at large-     scale

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Three SDJA students win national science competition honors

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Three San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) high school students placed in the top .00005% or 325 out of seven million students vying for science competitions throughout the world at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair held on May 8-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  “We are so proud of

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 11, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Shavuos, “The Feast of Weeks” Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 5 The observance of the Jewish festival of Shavuos, which begins at sundown, Tuesday, May 15, is a most joyous experience for the Jewish community. According to Jewish tradition, the revelation on Mt. Sinai took place

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 11, 1956. Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Bride-to-Be Honored Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 2 In honor of their forthcoming marriage on June 14, Ethel Ann Mallinger and Sam Sosna have been entertained at luncheons and dinners.  Mrs. Harry Brookler held a luncheon for Ettie at the Lafayette Hotel; Mrs. Bert J. Mallinger’s

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 11, 1956, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Be At Home Sunday, May 20, “Magic Carpet Day” Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1 In an intensified effort to reach $200,000 by May 31, the Campaigner’s Division will have its “One Day” Campaign on Sunday, May 30th, according to William B. Schwartz, Chairman, and his

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 27, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Jewish Center News Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4 The Gaylarks – The Gaylarks (young adults) Group of the Jewish Community Center had a very enthusiastic meeting recently on behalf of the United Jewish Fund Campaign.  Over $200 was contributed, but Epstein, President, announced. Future events

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‘A Chorus Line’ zestfully returns to San Diego

By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—San Diego Musical Theatre has just launched its third and final show of its second season with a fine production of the dance tribute to end all dance tributes to all dancers, A Chorus Line. In 1975 the Marvin Hamlisch (music), Edward Kleban (lyrics), James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante (book) and

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, April 28, 1956, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Arlene Solof Weds Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 2 Mr. and Mrs. William Solof announced the marriage of their daughter, Arlene Joyce, to Mr. Fred Hamilton on Friday, April 20, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arlene is a graduate of Hoover High and attended U.C.L.A. in Los

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