To illustrate the various periods in Jackson’s life, there are three versions of Michael, “MJ” (Banks) is the Michael of the 90s, “Michael” (Brandon Lee Harris) is a teen Michael, and “Little Michael” (Josiah Benson) covers the childhood and young Jackson 5 version. [Sandi Masori]
In ‘MJ’ the King of Pop Rises Again Read More »
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Our license plate maven (expert) Melanie Rubin received from “an anonymous source” this photo that could describe the relationship between Rubin and our readers. Rubin is on a never-ending quest to find Jewish-interest license plates, or as we call them, JPlates. [SDJW staff]
U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) said Wednesday that “bringing home federal dollars to San Diego is one of my biggest responsibilities, so I’m incredibly proud that I secured $13.5 million for local projects across California’s 51st district—especially during such a politically fraught time in Congress.” [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Rep. Sara Jacobs Brings Home ‘The Pork’ Read More »
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Tuesday night at the U.S. Grant Hotel, where partying Republicans booed Democrats as their names were displayed in county results, Wells said: “Sara is an outsider. She comes from a billionaire family. She doesn’t understand what it’s like to be a regular person in San Diego County. Now maybe that’s not her fault. But I kind of think that people want somebody … who’s had trouble paying the rent some time (and) had to get on the phone with SDG&E and make arrangements.” [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]
GOP Mayor Hopes to Play Nov. Spoiler as All 5 Congress Incumbents Cruise Read More »
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In the wide-open race for the U.S. Senate, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank will face Republican former baseball star Steve Garvey, mostly on the strength of Schiff’s television advertisements giving name recognition to Garvey in a successful ploy to defeat his Democratic rivals and fellow members of Congress, Katie Porter of Irvine and Barbara Lee of Oakland. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Election Winners: Schiff, Jacobs, Elo-Rivera; Losers: Williamson, Phillips Read More »
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“We’ve been coordinating closely with campus security and administration, Hillel International, our Jewish Federation, ADL, AJC, SWU and other partners to ensure there are strong plans in place, including additional security officers on campus and effective strategies for students.” [SDJW staff]
From 1958 through 1965, he collaborated with biologist Jonas Salk on what some have described as his defining work, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla. The architecture, sometimes described as brutalism, emphasized the cement and wood materials used in its construction. The laboratory cluster, consisting of two parallel blocks, frame a long view of the Pacific Ocean, accentuated by a thin linear fountain that seems to reach for the horizon. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Louis Kahn Read More »
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“In order to gain a deeper understanding of Parkinson’s disease and make progress in efforts to find a cure for the disease, we need to examine the changes that occur in the extracellular matrix. Until now, most of the studies concerning Parkinson’s have focused on the cells and on synaptic connections….”
Farley said: “This step reflects the overall strategy of the Foundation as we plan for our future as a limited-life foundation and our phased transition to three independent successor organizations, two based in San Diego and one in Israel: Coastal Roots Farm; Impact Cubed, which will assume ownership of Leichtag Commons; and Jerusalem Philanthropy Initiatives.” [SDJW Staff]
“I will not let anything be swept under the rug, and when I understand what the truth is, I will share that with you,” Wells said. “We may have to be a little patient because this may take a little bit of time.” [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]
Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate 6-week ceasefire in Gaza during an appearance in Selma, Alabama, on Sunday. In Tucson, Arizona, protesters interrupted a speech by First Lady Jill Biden during a stop on her “Women for Biden-Harris” tour. Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, arrived in Washington for meetings on Monday with Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. [SDJW Roundup]
U.S.-Israel-Gaza Roundup: Sunday, March 3, 2024 Read More »
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“We are writing to inform you that a student organization has announced that a demonstration will take place on UC San Diego’s campus on Wednesday afternoon, March 6, near the areas of Sun God Lawn and Library Walk.” [UC San Diego advisory]
UC San Diego Warns Personnel about Anti-Israel Demonstration Planned for Wednesday Read More »
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The show is heavy, though there are moments of comic relief and levity. Throughout the performance driving instructions are used to break up the play and introduce different periods in Li’l Bit’s life. For example, before a flashback sequence the “Greek chorus” opens the sequence by talking about throwing it into reverse. [Sandi Masori]
‘How I Learned To Drive’ at Backyard Renaissance Theater Read More »
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Dr. Samuel, the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista, California, translates the fables in a very readable manner that captures our interest and curiosity. He highlights the messages in each Tale and includes the parallel teachings in Jewish wisdom, including quotes from a vast collection of Jewish and non-Jewish thinkers, ancient and modern. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Aesop’s Fables Through a Jewish Lens Read More »
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