By Victor A. Walsh SAN DIEGO — The discovery of gold in 1848 transformed the sleepy Spanish pueblo of San Diego into a bustling stopover for thousands of miners. These “emigrants” came from all over — New England, the American South, Mexico, South America, Ireland, Great Britain and Germany. The large number of men, with […]
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Jewish History, San Diego CountyCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff The School Board and the Bible (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press, June 24, 1955, Page 5 In re-reading “The World of Sholom Aleichem” by Maurice Samuels this week, it struck us that Jews in America have not come too far away from the old problems which faced European
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff In The Good Old Summertime Southwestern Jewish Press, June 24, 1955, Page 3 By Julia Kaufman Starlight Opera Company– To paraphrase the words of the immortal Gilbert and Sullivan: “I’ve Got It On My List,” and I hope you have too. Naturally, I’m referring to the “Mikado” which
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Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Fund Lauds Former Officials Southwestern Jewish Press, June 24, 1955, Page 1 Sol Stone, second from left, and Mrs. Yale Naliboff, former United Jewish Fund workers, ere praised and honored by Fund Directors at the June Board meeting. Judge Jacob Weinberger, left, presented Stone with Honorary Life Membership
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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CountyCompiled by San Diego Jewish World Jewish Center Aids Colina Del Sol Park Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 7 The Dedication and Fiesta at the new City Park, Colina Del Sol, at 54th and Universkity, was a huge success, and one of the most successful booths was the one put up and
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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CountyCompiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Camp Kiowa Opens June 6 for 8 Weeks Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5 Rounding out the largest program of activities ever offered by Camp Kiowa, the popular children’s camp on the west shore of Lake Elsinore, Sam Dictor, Executive Director of the camp, announced
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Adventures in SD History, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO — Fine Wine and Refined Rabbis will be held on Thursdays from 7:00-8:00pm from January 6, 2011 to January 27, 2011. Rabbi Matthew Earne, along with one of Beth Am’s premier sommeliers, Brian London, invite you to this class that combines wine tasting and meaningful Jewish learning. A kosher wine will be
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By Norman Greene SAN DIEGO– Gert Thaler, columnist and super volunteer, turned 90 years old this week (December 13th). As befitting the occasion, she has been wined and dined by her family and “nearest and dearest” friends. At each event, she has taken the opportunity to proclaim her new intention to reach the 100 year mark.
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San Diego Calendar, San Diego CountyENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities has announced its 33rd Annual Gala, “Champagne on Ice,” which will take place on Saturday, February 5, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Event chair Jane Ottenstein, along with Women’s Auxiliary President Mary Epsten, will lead this year’s event committee as they present an
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By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO — For the past five years Cygnet Theatre has mounted the radio version of the Frank Capra movie It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play adapted by Joe Landry and directed by Sean Murray with musical direction by Billy Thompson. The holiday patterns of many of our local theatre’s
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastSAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Great minds and inspiring speakers from Europe, Israel and all over the United States with all gather for one powerful day of communal Jewish learning on Sunday January 30, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center at 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla, 92037 at the Agency for Jewish
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San Diego Calendar, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release) — David Forman-Barzilai, visiting professor of political science at UCSD, will be the guest speaker at Congregation Dor Hadash at the 2nd Friday Community Roundtable on January 14, at 7:30pm. His topic will be “Is Obama good for Israel?” Dr. Forman-Barzilai holds a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and teaches
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San Diego Calendar, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The living legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be recognized and celebrated at the 23rd Annual All People’s Breakfast at 7 a.m., Monday, Jan. 17 at the San Diego Convention Center. Hosted by Equality Allliance of San Diego County, the theme of the Breakfast is “The Media and
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San Diego Calendar, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release)–A Shabbat weekend retreat led by Congregation Beth Am’s Rabbi David Kornberg and his family, themed “Lighting the Spark, Fanning the Flame…A Lifetime of Jewish Connection.” will take place on Shabbat Vayakhel – February 25 – 27, 2011 at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California. The weekend will feature Scholar in Residence: Rabbi Shawn
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