Lost and Found was the title of the August 9 matinee Summerfest concert featuring a program of unfamiliar music by familiar composers. [Eileen Wingard]
Summerfest performs famous composers’ forgotten works Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Camp also gives young people something incredibly important: ownership. Campers become counselors. Counselors become leaders. Young people move from participating in Jewish experiences to creating them for others. Camp becomes a laboratory where Judaism can be interpreted, adapted, experimented with, and made their own. [Betzy Lynch]
The lasting value of Jewish camp Read More »
Jewish History, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
What makes The Israel Bible unique and special is its unapologetic centering of the entire Tanakh around three interlocking realities: the Land of Israel, the People of Israel, and the God of Israel. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
The Israel Bible pays particular attention to Holy Land geography Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
On Sunday, following months of hard work by many human hands, more than 200 Jewish young adults came together to start building something new and totally their own. From every corner of the county and across the spectrum of Jewish experience, these proudly Jewish San Diegans, ages 25 to 40, showed up for the launch of Mosaic, a new community of communities created and curated by young people for themselves and others like them. They came searching for Jewish experiences and wanting to belong, to feel seen, valued, and heard in a Jewish space that meets them where they are. [Heidi Gantwerk]
‘Mosaic,’ for Jews 25-40, launched under Jewish Federation auspices Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
So important are those vocals, that unlike traditional musicals where the chorus both sings and dances, in this show you have the company dancers (and oh boy do they ever,) and the company singers. [Sandi Masori]
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is the semi-autobiographical story of Alicia Keys Read More »
Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
MGSDII also announced its “Salon Dinner Reception: Meet the Fall Professors” at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 8 in La Jolla. The event includes a fall welcome reception for the visiting professors and salon members. Click here to rsvp and to receive the address. (Cailin Acosta)
Nine visiting Israelis to teach at San Diego area universities Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, News Media, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsRoots, the title of the Saturday evening, August 8 Summerfest concert at the Conrad, overflowed with Slavic flavor. {Eileen Wingard}
Summerfest highlights Slavic music Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
San Diego Police said they are investigating vandalism and a weekend break-in at a home being utilized by members of Alpha Epsilon Pi of UCSD as a hate crime, which carries penalty enhancements in case perpetrators are found guilty. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish developments at UCSD, SDSU Read More »
Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, News Media, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – San Diego City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert is among the latest congressional endorsees of the Jewish Democratic Council of America in its quest to flip the House of Representatives from Republican control to Democratic control. Her Republican opponent in the 48th Congressional District is County Supervisor Jim Desmond. Incumbent Republican
Of the five selections from the Suite Italienne the second one, Serenata, was particularly soulful with a beautiful melody to melt the heart. It was sung by the cello and answered by the accordion. [Eileen Wingard]
Musicians added finishing touches to their predecessors’ compositions Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
While we all hope each incident is the last, the reality is that vandalism, harassment, and threats have not stopped. We have decided to launch a new Community Safety Fund to address these needs as they arise. [Karen Parry]
Vandals deface private residence utilized by AEPi Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
But it’s not nothing at all, it’s one of the most fun plays I’ve seen in a long long time. [Sandi Masori]
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is really something! Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Comic-Con has been over for a while, but some of its most useful panels have gone mostly unreported. Room 3 is the convention’s primary classroom, where working professionals teach the crafts behind their work. [Shor M. Masori]
Learning to craft and protect a story Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shor M. Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAWith elementary, middle, and high schools all heading back for a fun and adventurous new year, be mindful on the road, look for kids with backpacks, and watch your speed. [Cailin Acosta]
Kids are returning to schools. Be extra careful while driving Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food