Travel and Food

By Sheila Orysiek SAN DIEGO–We do not generally think of ourselves as being historically connected to such activities as a band of rough ‘n ready swashbuckling pirates.  But given the opportunity and a burning need for revenge, Jewish pirates swashed buckles with the best of ’em.  As the Sephardim fled Spain after the Edict of […]

By Eileen Wingard SAN DIEGO — The Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra tackled two very ambitious selections for their June 7 and 9 program, Prokofiev’s Symphony #5 and Brahms’ Piano Concerto #1. Before the program began, the orchestra member who had been with TICO the longest, Jeanne Shenkman, was honored. She came forth from her position

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — Annelle Kazumi Gregory, currently studying at USC with former New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Glen Dicterow, opened the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus’s final program of their 2014-15 season with the Tschaikowsky Violin Concerto. The talented young woman rendered this familiar work with a warm sound and secure technique.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – The arrival of summer can mean trips to the beach or a family vacation. However, for millions of low-income students who benefit from free or reduced-price school meals it can mean wondering where their next meal might come from, making hunger an unnecessary part of their summer months. To end

By Eric George Tauber SAN DIEGO — Continuing the 2015 Jewish Arts Festival, the 14th Annual Klezmer Summit: “L’Dor V’Dor” (“From Generation to Generation”) took place Monday, June 8th at the Lyceum Space. It’s a good thing I had a press pass because tickets were sold out. Not too shabby for a Monday. The San Diego