Compiled by the San Diego Jewish World Staff ‘Music Hath Charms’ For Juveniles Too Southwestern Jewish Press, May 14, 1954, page 2 As a balance for all the headlines on juvenile delinquents, it is re commended tht you attend some of the S.D. Youth Symphonies. Conductor Walter Peterson has done a magnificent job in assembling […]
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Congregation Beth Am celebrated its B’nai Mitzvah year May 16 at its Carmel Valley Campus by honoring four very special people- B’nai Mitzvah tutors Hillary Liber, Barbara Pardo, Janet Rosenfield and Judy Sperling- at its annual fundraiser. Members and friends came together to celebrate with a very special tribute to
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The United Jewish Federation of San Diego County will be electing and installing new officers and directors, including new Board Chair Jan Tuttleman. Tuttleman is a renowned philanthropist, graduate of LEAD San Diego and holds an MBA and Ph. D. in microbiology. She is also a leader and prominent member of San
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San Diego CalendarRelated story by Joey Seymour By Norman Greene SAN DIEGO– During his life time, Bob Breitbard, 91, who passed away in his sleep at Seacrest Village Retirement Home in Encinitas on Monday, May 17, was already a San Diego legend. As a dreamer and visionary sportsman who built a community arena, a museum to honor
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Related story by Norman Greene By Joey Seymour SAN DIEGO — What was just a bunch of “junk in the garage” according to Bob Breitbard’s wife, Lillie, turned into the vast collection of San Diego sports memorabilia, which is housed today in the sixty thousand square foot Hall of Champions Museum in Balboa Park. Bob
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)- The San Diego Women’s History Museum will sponsor a wine, cheese and chocolate festival from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 4, in the Spanish Village section of Balboa Park, with commemorative wine glasses to be awarded to the first 500 attendees. Dozens of well-known chocolatiers, wine and cheese
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)- The San Diego Air & Space Museum (SDASM) is proud to announce the launch of possibly the largest online collection of aviation images in the world. By using Flickr.com, the entire SDASM Library & Archives digitized photo collection will eventually be viewable via the internet anywhere in the world. To date,
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Every year, the San Diego Museum of Man honors its commitment to American Indian culture through its Art Market and – starting this year-a Film Festival.The Museum of Man’s First Annual American Indian Film Festival, sponsored by Pechanga Resort & Casino and presented by the American Indian Film Institute of San Francisco,
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Jewish Family Service of San Diego has created a new program to provide special help to individuals and families who are struggling through the tough economic times. The JFS Economic Crisis Response Program provides free workshops, counseling, and case management services to the entire San Diego community. Upcoming June workshops include: June
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO–After two years of studying together, the 10th graduating class of the Agency for Jewish Education’s Melton Adult Mini-School in San Diego gathered together with their families and friends at the Lawrence Family JCC to celebrate their achievement. The 40 local graduates and matriculating students are part of 3,000 adult Melton students in 60
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San Diego CalendarEL CAJON, California (Staff Report)–The Anti-Defamation League of San Diego has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who have been attempting to intimidate Estela de los Rios, director of the Center for Social Advocacy here. At a news conference, ADL Regional Director Morris Casuto called
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) and San Diego Grantmakers co-hosted a special philanthropic education event featuring distinguished speaker and author Dr. Jeffrey Solomon on April 15.The event attracted more than 95 attendees. JCF Board Chair Murray Galinson who also serves on the San Diego Grantmakers Board welcomed guests to the event. “Jeff’s
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San Diego CalendarBy Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO–Terms such as the “chain of Jewish tradition” and “Jewish continuity” have been so overused that they are in danger of becoming trite. However, once in a while something happens that makes me pause and reflect on how our tradition is truly ancient and unbroken. One such moment occurred for
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Jewish History, San Diego CountySAN DIEGO (Press Release)–San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald said Thursday she is pleased with the unanimous decision by the San Diego Ethics Commission clearing her on charges that she deliberately violated the city’s Ethics code. She described as fair a $3,000 fine for what were described as inadvertent violations. The Ethics Commission staff accused Councilmember
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