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Baron to lecture, sign book on world cinema Feb. 1

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– SDSU Prof. Lawrence Baron will be at Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30pm to discuss and sign his book The Modern Jewish Experience in World Cinema. Most people have seen Exodus, Fiddler on the Roof, Yentl, and Schindler’s List, well-known films with obvious Jewish […]

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What’s in it for me?

By Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO–“Hi Jake, how are you doing?” “Hi guys. Just fine. What’s up?” “We’re on our way up to the school’s library to help move and cover the books. They’re going to paint the room and they need lots of help. Do you want to come?” “Are they paying you anything

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The marriage of superstition and modernity: thoughts on the evil eye

By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California –The belief in the Evil Eye (in Hebrew, it is known as the Ayin Hara) has existed since time immemorial in cultures all around the world. Ancients believed that the world was suffused with invisible powers that could be utilized as a supernatural weapon against one’s foes. In magic,

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Latke contest will highlight Dec. 9 celebration at B’nai Tikvah

  VISTA, California (Press Release)  — Congregation B’nai Tikvah will host a festive Hanukkah celebration on Friday, Dec. 9 at 6:30pm complete with the second annual “Iron Bubbies” Latke Challenge. In addition, there will be a full night of fun activities planned including Candle Lighting, a Silent Auction, activities for the kids and a presentation by

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