SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The College Avenue Senior Center, a program of Jewish Family Service, has announced its special and regular programming for the month of January. The center is located inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue. It may be reached through JFS main office at (858) 637-3280. Special Events, Lectures and […]
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Travel and FoodCHULA VISTA (Press Release)–Temple Beth Sholom in Chula Vista hosts a Latke Luncheon with Mexican Style, burritos, enchiladas. Bake Sale, Bazaar, face painting, much more, on Sunday, Dec. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. at 208 Madrona St. in Chula Vista * Preceding provided by Temple Beth Sholom
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By David Amos SAN DIEGO — The story is told that after a live concert of the NBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Arturo Toscanini, an elderly lady turned to her companion and asked, “That man on the podium; is he also supposed to know the music?” This is obviously an exaggeration of what most people
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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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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Temple Emanu-El’s Hanukkah/Holiday Bazaar, will be hosted by the Women of Reform Judaism Sisterhood on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm, at 6299 Capri Drive, in the Del Cerro area. Designed as a one-stop Hanukkah and Holiday experience, the bazaar will feature returning and new vendors offering such items
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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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Travel and FoodLA JOLLA, California — Prof. Joellyn Zollman will instruct an 8-session course in modern Jewish history at the Lawrence Family JCC on Tuesdays, Jan 10- Feb. 28. Students have a choice of taking the class from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on those dates. “This class examines the
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Travel and FoodVISTA, 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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By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Laura Simon’s celebration of her 106th birthday prompted a dramatic and literary convention of sorts, as family members gathered Saturday around their matriarch at the Patrician Retirement Home. It was one of the rare occasions that the far-flung family was able to be together. Simon’s son, Mayo, 83,
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Travel and FoodConfidential: The Life of Secret Agent Turned Hollywood Tycoon by Meir Doron and Joseph Gelman; Gefen Books; 288 pages; no price listed. By Norman Manson SAN DIEGO — This is the story of a man of extraordinary talents, as well as amazing drive and perseverance. Arnon Milchan had a fabulous career aiding Israel’s military machine, then
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Travel and Food-Staff Report- SAN DIEGO — Nimpentoad, a book co-written by 12- and 10-year-old brothers Josh and Harrison Herz and their father, Henry, will make its debut at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, with a book signing at the Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. The father, Henry Herz, said he did most of the writing,
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release)–If you have already purchased a 2012 Calendar/ Planner, here are some important San Diego Jewish communal activities you may want to enter. Thursday, Jan. 12 — Elliott Abrams, senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council of Foreign Relations, and Bakari T. Sellers of the South Carolina House of
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Travel and FoodBy David Amos SAN DIEGO–If you are interested in the inner workings of the classical music industry, this book is certainly worth your attention. It is called Musical Chairs, (published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York), and it comprises the memoirs of a gentleman who during his career of administrator in the performing arts, was
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Travel and FoodBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — No doubt about Jerusalem’s special character. It ranks as one of the most visited cities, as calculated by the number of overseas tourists in proportion to local residents. Religion is important both to visitors and to many of the residents. Not only are there sites that have been central to
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