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ADL sponsors ‘Diversity Day’ at Children’s Museum

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The New Children’s Museum and the Anti-Defamation League invite children and families to “dig our differences” at Diversity Day on Sunday June 26, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.. Offering free admission, the community is encouraged to celebrate the region’s diversity, including the many races, religions, national origins, genders, and sexual orientations that thrive

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House of Israel is rededicated with modernized interior

     By Donald H. Harrison   SAN DIEGO –  The House of Israel’s membership on Sunday celebrated the Balboa Park institution’s transformation from what some had called an “embarrassment” to what City Councilman Todd Gloria described as the “best” of the national cottages that comprise the 75-year-old House of Pacific Relations. The House of

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 25, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Met Forum Asks About Sewer Crisis Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 5 The San Diego Metropolitan Forum will discuss the problem of the sewer crisis at the House of Hospitality, Monday, May 28, at 8 p.m. Dr. J.B. Askew, head of the City-County Health Department, will

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Mayor Sanders endorses Dumanis to be his replacement

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Mayor Jerry Sanders on Tuesday formally endorsed Bonnie Dumanis for the next Mayor of the City of San Diego saying she is “the best choice to make sure efforts to reform city government continue to move forward.”  In a letter to supporters, Sanders cited Dumanis’s  “proven leadership, chief executive experience and strength as

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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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