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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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO (Press Release) –Following are events planned during November at the College Avenue Senior Center, operated by Jewish Family Service in the social hall of Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, in the San Diego State University area. Tuesdays, November 1, 8 & 15; 1 – 3 pm Facebook Starter Kit: Facebook is the most
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San Diego CalendarCARLSBAD — The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture has announced the line-up of its Scholar Lectures on Jewish Studies in Carlsbad and in Coronado. Lawrence Baron, SDSU, will kick off the monthly series at both venues Baron’s lecture will take place in the Schulman Auditorium of the Carlsbad Dove Library on Oct. 17 at
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San Diego CalendarSAN 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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San Diego CalendarSAN 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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San Diego CalendarSAN 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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San Diego CalendarLA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– – The 1st Annual JCC Wellness Fair, presented by the JCC Wellness Committee, will take place at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus on Sunday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wellness fair is an event for families and is fun for people of all ages
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San Diego CalendarSAN DIEGO – Each year, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County provides many opportunities to connect as a community while helping address the needs of Jews in San Diego, Israel and around the world. Five signature events will be presented under the theme of “Doing a World of Good” as part of the 2012
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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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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego CalendarLA 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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San Diego CalendarSAN 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
By Gary Rotto Gary Rotto SAN DIEGO — If you even casually follow sports in San Diego, you know the name Trevor Hoffman. Along with Tony Gwynn, Trevor has been one of the faces of the San Diego Padres. Sunday, one of the great personalities of San Diego was honored at Petco Park. He forever
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San Diego CalendarBy Gary Rotto Gary Rotto SAN DIEGO — Baseball and kosher hot dogs. A new summer time tradition is reprised by the Jewish Federation and the Padres. On a recent homestand, our local nine hosted a Jewish Community Day, the first one organized in conjunction with local Jewish organizations in almost a decade. Back when the Padres
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San Diego CalendarSAN 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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