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Call for nominations for teen super-menschen

PALO ALTO, California (Press Release)–  The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young Californians who have distinguished themselves as leaders and have initiated community service projects that impact their communities in meaningful ways.  This is the fourth year for the statewide philanthropic endeavor.  Any teacher, civic leader, or non family member may nominate a young […]

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San Diego Jewish Profile: Bilingualism jumpstarted Loretta H. Adams’ career

Loretta Adams at home __________________________________________________________ By Donald H. Harrison LA JOLLA, California—The life and business success of Loretta Hirschfeld Adams illustrate how advantageous a bilingual education can be, especially for those of us who live in the southwestern United States. Adams, who established and later sold a company of nearly 300 employees  specializing in Spanish-language

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

Compiled by Gail Umeham San Diegans To Hear Dr. Philip L. Seman March 3 Southwestern Jewish Press February 19, 1954 Page 6 San Diego will have the privilege of hearing Dr. Philip L. Seman, who will speak on “300 Years of American Jewish Life” at the Jewish Community Center—3227 El Cajon Blvd., Wednesday evening, March

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 19, 1954, Part II

Compiled by Gail Umeham ** Lasker Lodge News Southwestern Jewish Press February 19, 1954 Page 5 To those who saw and heard Phil Klutznick, it was an experience long to be remembered.  He was everything that could b expected in a Supreme president.  B’nai B’rith can be very proud of him.  Sam Fendel, District Grand

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Talmis' visit to San Diego prompts special JCC programming

  By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California–When word got out that Israeli conductor Yoav Talmi and his wife Er’ella would be visiting San Diego for a few days during the second week of January, JCC Program Director Jackie G’mach invited the internationally acclaimed maestro to speak at the Lawrence Family JCC under the auspices of

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 19, 1954

Compiled by Gail Umeham Engagement Told Southwestern Jewish Press February 19, 1954 Page 2 Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fisher have announced the engagement of their daughter, Beverlye, to Lewis Hyman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hyman, of Beverly Hills.  Miss Fisher is the sister of Mrs. Victor Selten of San Diego. The formal announcement

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A concise and relevant Holocaust compendium for classrooms

Why Should I Care? Lessons from the Holocaust by Jeanette Friedman and David Gold; The Wordsmithy, LLC 2009; 263 pages By Marcia Tatz Wollner SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Why Should I Care? Lessons from the Holocaust is an easy to read and engaging text to add to one’s personal library and definitely a recommendation for a

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Jewish History, Marcia Tatz Wollner, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Days of wine and humor for Congregation Beth Am

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Congregation Beth Am’s Center for Lifelong Jewish Learning, sponsored by the Mizel Family Foundation, has several new classes starting in February.  To Cry Laughing: Jewish Comedy will be held Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm from February 16, 2010 to March 16, 2010. In this multimedia class, Rabbi David Kornberg will lead the group through

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Rabbi Sherman's installation at Etz Rimon set for Jan 9

CARLSBAD, California (Press Release)– Temple Etz Rimon of Carlsbad will formally install Rabbi Karen Sherman at a special Havdalah Service at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 9  at the Temple.  The festivities will commence with wine, cheese and hors d’ouevres followed by the 7 p.m. Havdalah Service and installation ceremony.  Dessert and socializing will follow the services. Temple

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ADL urges attendance at Jan. 18 All People's Breakfast

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League disseminated the following press release urging attendance at the annual All People’s Breakfast , in which ADL is a participant. “On January 18, 2010, 7:30am people throughout San Diego County will gather together for The 22nd Annual All People’s Breakfast.  Hosted by the YWCA of San Diego County, the theme

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Poway, Encinitas fire departments to be honored at Seacrest Village fundraiser Feb. 6

  ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities is excited to announce its 32nd Annual Gala, “Cirque du Seacrest Masquerade Ball,” which will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Honorary Co-Chairs Esther and Bud Fischer are pleased to lead this year’s

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Adventure in San Diego Jewish History~February 6, 1954, Part IV

Compiled by Gail Umeham ** Still Time to Enroll In Speech Class Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5 Esther Siegel announces that the adult class in Practical Public Speaking will meet Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Mary Kantor, 4417 Braeburn Road.  The course offers training in general speech

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Recommended reading and viewing #7

Ethan Bronner, “Weighing Netanyahu as a Peacemaker,” in New York Times Dean Calbraith, “Sol Price valued his workers over stockholders,” in San Diego Union-Tribune Helen Gao, “Library’s Secret Treasure: Wangenheim Room,” in San Diego Union Tribune Blair Grubb, “It Should Again See Light,” on Chabad.org. (Thanks to Phyllis Kahn for spotting it) Donald H. Harrison,

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