San Diego County

Marty Block named Assembly Higher Education chairman

SACRAMENTO (Press Release) – Assemblymember Marty Block (Democrat, San Diego) has been appointed as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Higher Education by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve at such a critical time for California’s public education system,” said Assemblymember Block.  “Higher education is the foundation of […]

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Japanese-style books make reading to children even more fun

By Donald H. Harrison    SAN DIEGO – The Japanese community of San Diego held a cherry blossom festival last weekend at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.  It was an event for all the senses.  The colorful costumes of the children and the koi in the pond pleased the eye.  Japanese music gratified

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Ceremonies mark beginning of construction of Sha'ar Hanegev's protected school

  SIGNERS–Clockwise, they are Barbara Sherman, Steve Morris, Alon Schuster and Aharale Rothstein {Ulla Hadar photo} By Ulla Hadar SHA’AR HANEGEV, Israel — With tractors due to roll onto the property the next day to begin construction of the Sha’ar Hanegev Educational Village, representatives of the municipality, school administration and the United Jewish Federation of

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7th graders to lead Megillah reading at Etz Rimon

CARLSBAD (Press Release)–Temple Etz Rimon’s Friday Night service Feb 26th will feature the 7th graders leading much of the service including reading of the Megillah. Congregants and children are asked to come in costume and be prepared to cheer the hero, and boo the villian.  Groggers will be provided.  More details available from the congregation

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College Avenue Older Adult Program announces March schedule

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The College Avenue Older Adult Center operated by Jewish Family Service inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue has announced the following activities during the month of March: Mondays: Classes and Activities offered: Aerobics with Kara Anderson (8:30 – 10 am, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays); Feeling Fit with Kara Anderson

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Seacrest Village gala Feb. 6 to recognize local firefighters

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities will hold its 32 nd Annual Gala, “Cirque du Seacrest Masquerade Ball,” on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. This year’s event will recognize the Encinitas and Poway Fire Departments for their outstanding service to the Seacrest Village

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 19, 1954, Part V

Compiled by Gail Umeham Double Talk Southwestern Jewish Press March 19, 1954 Page 7 By Janet & Susan Solof Rochelle (Rocky) Goodrich really galloped and gobbled her way to her sixteenth birthday with many of her  friends.  First horseback riding and then dining with Rocky were Luanne Blumberg, Joan Borenstein, Joan Breitbard, Linda Douglas, Brenda

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Jewish Community Foundation donors send over $100,000 for Haiti relief

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–In the first two weeks following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, nearly 70 individuals and families who partner with the Jewish Community Foundation for their giving immediately stepped up and recommended almost $102,000 in grants to provide immediate assistance to victims. Schools, hospitals and thousands of homes have been destroyed and more

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, March 19, 1954, Part III

Compiled by Gail Umeham B.J. Sisterhood Holds Purim Party Mar. 23 Southwestern Jewish Press March 19, 1954 Page 4 The Beth Jacob Sisterhood will hold its luncheon-meeting Tuesday, March 23, at noon, at the Beth Jacob Center.  All members and guests are invited to attend a social afternoon with Purim favors, planned by Mrs. Jack

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Single parents and their children get a jump on Tu b’Shevat at Mission Trails Regional Park

  By Donald H. Harrison   SAN DIEGO – On a perfect, sunny Sunday, a day after the rainstorms, Jewish single parents and their children got a five-day head start on Tu B’Shevat by planting three blue elderberry bushes near the Visitor Center at Mission Trails Regional Park. One of the fathers, Elisha Blatt, pronounced

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