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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 29, 1956, Part 4

  Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Star-Light Opera Opens 11th Season Thursday night Southwestern Jewish Press, June 29, 1956, Page 5 Star-Light Opera opens its 11th season of outdoor musicals in Balboa Park Bowl Thursday, June 28, at 8:30 with “The King and I” starring John Powell and co-starring as Anna, the “I” […]

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 29, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, June 29, 1956, Page 3 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant Vacation Precautions This is the time of year when things happen to personalities, to vital statistics, to resolutions made at the end of the previous year, and to plans

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Marking July 4th with Jewish and alternative histories

    By Donald H. Harrison POWAY, California – As the aroma of kosher hot dogs and hamburgers wafted from the barbecues on the parking lot of Ner Tamid Synagogue in the early evening of July 4th, Rabbi Nadav Caine and congregational president Mitchell Freedman, each in turn, contemplated how American ideals reflect those articulated in Jewish

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 29, 1956, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Betrothal Southwestern Jewish Press, June 29, 1956, Page 2 Mr. and Mrs. Rubin Recht announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucille, to Donald Goldman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Goldman, on June 15. Donald attended San Diego Jr. College and is currently attending Calif. State Polytechnic College

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A ‘Jewish State Senate district’ in San Diego County?

By Gary Rotto SAN DIEGO — I have my “own” State Senate District.  No, I’m not planning to run anytime soon for the State Senate (or Assembly or Congress).  But Paul Mitchell and his folks at Redistricting Partners created a proposal shaping it  on my suggestion.  A long-time political consultant in North California, Paul started Redistricting

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Tel Aviv mayor tells of Israel’s illegal immigration

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—Mayor Ron Huldai of Tel Aviv, after showing the Oscar-winning short-subject documentary Strangers No More at a private gathering June 30 to promote the work of the Tel Aviv Foundation, found himself discussing a subject that has preoccupied both Israel and the United States recently: what should be done to

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 29, 1956, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World S.D. Hebrew Home Elects New Officers At Meeting Southwestern Jewish Press, June 29, 1956, Pages 1, 4 Maxwell Kaufman, publisher and editor of Southwest Jewish Press was elected to the Presidency of the San Diego Hebrew Home for the aged for the year 1956-67. Over 150 people were present

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Honorees, dignitaries gather at Federation’s annual meeting

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Jewish Federation of San Diego County held its Annual Meeting on June 16. More than just a “meeting,” the gathering was a celebration of Federation’s achievements over the past year and a tribute to the volunteers who made it happen. It also included an address by Jacob Dayan, consul general

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 15, 1956, Part 4

R to L, front row: Mrs. Al Slayen, Pres., Women’s League; William Schwartz, Pres., J.C.C.; Bill Starr, 1st Vice-Prtes, JCC; Sidney Rose, Chairman of Bldg. Comm.; Mrs. Victor Selten, co-chairmen of Bazaar with MNrs. Marvin Bobrof; Supervisor Frank Gibson. R to L,, rear row: Edward Breitbard, former Pres. J.C.C.; Architect George Lykos   Compiled by

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 15, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff La Jolla Playhouse Announces Season Southwestern Jewish Press, June 15, 1956, Page 5 The La Jolla Playhouse opens its tenth season June 26 with the comedy, “Bus Stop.”  Also planned are productions of the two Strindberg one-act masterpieces, “Miss Julie” and “The Stronger” and the musical comedy, “Pal

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, June 15, 1956, Part 2

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff As the Psychologist Sees You Southwestern Jewish Press, June 15, 1956, Page 3 By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant Good in School, Bad At Home The bewildered expression on the faces of many parents is caused by the Dr. Jeckle-Mr. Hyde character of their offspring. Not tht the

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