Then Pittsburgh Pirates player Spencer Horwitz came to bat. I proudly pointed him out to my son: “He’s Jewish.” (Jordan Z. Marks)
County Assessor Jordan Z. Marks is a role model for 6-year-old son and for fellow Jews Read More »
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For the purposes of the class, the dragon represents the yetzer hara, the internal force that gets in the way of our growth. It is part of us yet can feel as though it is working against us. The yetzer hara may tell us to take the easy path, give in to insecurity, abandon our goals or settle for less than our potential. [Cailin Acosta]
Teshuvah vows often fade like secular New Year’s resolutions Read More »
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In Berlin the targets were Jews, homosexuals and anyone who didn’t kowtow to the Reich. Our current daily newspapers reveal frequent incidents of animosity towards anyone who is not in the majority. [Eva Trieger]
‘Cabaret’ cast chosen from pool of actors with lack of access Read More »
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Jewish families and individuals are signing the Jewish Future Promise, with 200,000 units so far pledging to direct at least half their future charitable giving to Jewish caused including Israel.Together, they represent an estimated $6.821 billion in future philanthropic commitments to Jewish life. (SDJW staff)
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The concert featured the beautiful tenor voice of Rabbi Hanan Leberman, current rabbi and cantor of Tifereth Israel Synagogue. He has appeared in operas in Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom and in the touring Broadway musical, Soul Doctor. He received operatic training as well as his rabbinical ordination, in Israel, and served for many years in the IDF. (Eileen Wingard)
Jewish Community Orchestra performs Pops from around the world Read More »
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Jewish Federation San Diego announces that registration is open for next May’s Community Trip to Israel, which lasts from Tuesday, May 18 through Tuesday, May 25. An upcoming information session will be held on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, to answer questions. Click here to register. [Cailin Acosta]
Federation’s Information session on Thursday for next year’s trip to Israel Read More »
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The prescient show mimics today’s reality! Society so often wants to control the masses through fear and social media. Our schoolchildren today have fallen prey to Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. [Eva Trieger]
Rock music battles conformity in dystopian society Read More »
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Created in collaboration with the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, the Chinese American GI Project and the local community, the exhibition explores the journeys of Jewish refugees to Shanghai and their lives during and after World War II. (Cailin
Acosta)
San Diego’s Chinese museum tells stories of Shanghai refugees Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAFor Jewish refugees fleeing Europe during and after World War II, Shanghai became both a refuge and a place of uncertainty. But not every Jewish family experienced Shanghai in the same way. [Cailin Acosta]
Shanghai Jewish memories: 2 community members relate families’ stories Read More »
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Can I step forward boldly when my leadership is needed and step back confidently when someone else is better positioned to lead? [Betzy Lynch]
JCC, CJC boards gather to map a plan for Jewish community growth Read More »
Business & Finance, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsAnti-Defamation League of San Diego announces “Confronting Extremism: Oren Segal in Conversation with Father Brent Kruger” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, in Carmel Valley. [Cailin Acosta]
Jews, Catholics to dialogue on counter measures to hate Read More »
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They’re showing up at the Jewish Federation’s Mosaic launch, or hosting massive Shabbat dinners, or even creating their own Jewish non-profits. The number-one indicator of a young adult’s engagement in Jewish life is Hillel. (Karen Parry)
Hillel is a major component in the decision to lead an active Jewish life Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsRosh Hashanah is traditionally associated with the creation of Adam, the first human being, on the sixth day of creation. Humanity was created immediately before Shabbat, and according to the Torah’s account, Adam’s first mistake came almost immediately. In that sense, the need for teshuvah is nearly as old as humanity itself. But what distinguishes a human being from an animal or from an angel? (Cailin Acosta)
Teshuvah is one skill that separates humans from animals Read More »
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The characters’ motivations are clear and performed by a sterling cast; what stood out most for me was the storyline woven into the music, at times lively yet appropriately moving in the more emotional moments. As some of the storyline’s important details relayed through music lyrics early in the show may be missed while accompanied by a full orchestra, I recommend reading a synopsis of the play prior to seeing it. [Douglas Friedman]
Tony-nominated musical ‘Water for Elephants’ at the San Diego Civic Theatre Read More »
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