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If you were an Israeli soldier on patrol and …

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — Sgt. Nadav Weinberg of the Israel Defense Forces will discuss the code of ethics to which Israeli soldiers are sworn, at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the Lawrence Family JCC. “Ethics of the Israel Defense Forces” details the training  and service of Nadav Weinberg, an Israeli-born American who volunteered […]

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Federation nominates Tuttleman for community hero award

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Jewish Federation of San Diego County recently nominated Jan Tuttleman for the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Jewish Community Hero of the Year. The winning candidate will receive a $25,000 grant, and national recognition. Tuttleman was nominated due to her tireless work and inspirational leadership, and her dedication to

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Son of Ariel Sharon headlines S.D. Jewish Book Fair

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The 17th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair, with continuing support from Founding Benefactors The Viterbi Family Foundation and presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will run November 3-13, 2011. A complete schedule of Book Fair speakers

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Teens vote philanthropic dollars to three local organizations

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Thirteen teens from throughout San Diego County participated in this year’s Philanthropy Leadership in Training, in partnership with the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, which culminated in three significant grant awards to Jewish Family Service, Second Chance and ARTS – A Reason to Survive. Twelve years ago, the Jewish Community Foundation

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Henrietta Lacks studies multiply like cells through S.D. County

By Donald H. Harrison EL CAJON, California – Imagine that you learned one day that the mother who died during your childhood was, in a sense, still alive; that without your knowledge, or that of any member of your family, cancerous cells from your mother’s cervix had been taken by her gynecologist, cultured in a

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Gordis to lead kickoff celebration for StandWithUs in San Diego

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– In recognition of their explosive grassroots volunteer growth, the San Diego Israel Coalition, has joined the internationally leading Israel education organization, StandWithUs as its 14th chapter and to become the leading voice of Israel in San Diego. On Monday, Sept. 19, a celebration kick-off for the new chapter will feature

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Former Hillel executive Amy Bebchick takes reins at Waters of Eden/ San Diego Community Mikvah

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Board of Directors of Waters of Eden /San Diego Community Mikvah & Education Center has announced the appointment of Amy Bebchick as its first Executive Director. Bebchick has more than 15years of experience working in non-profit organizations.  She has previously served as Executive Director of Hillel at Miami University, Assistant Director

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Student movement inspired by Anne Frank subject of S.D. Jewish Film Festival opener

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The  22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Leichtag Family Foundation, and presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at  the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, will present the season kick-off event, The Power of Hope, on Sun., August 21, beginning at 6:15

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