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NEW YORK (WJC)–Rabbi Bernard Lander, the founding president of the Jewish-sponsored academic institution Touro College, has died at the age of 94. Touro College, founded in 1971 in New York, today has 23,000 students in 29 locations around the world. Lander was Touro’s president from its inception until his death, making him one of the

GENEVA (WJC)—The UN Human Rights Council has begun discussions about Iran’s controversial record on human rights. A review was underway on Monday as part of a UN mechanism intended to hold all member states accountable on a range of human rights issues. Review and debate by the 47 countries that are members of the Geneva-based

By Sara Appel-Lennon LA JOLLA, California—A Shabbos Mother,” written and directed by Inbar Namdar portrays how celebrating Shabbos (Sabbath) brings a family together. The film centers on a widow, Miriam, and her three daughters, Yael, Cheli, and Ella. Yael, the oldest sister and radio announcer, shows up for the Shabbos meal just 20 minutes before

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Congressman Bob Filner announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 1074, a resolution that honors the life and courageous spirit of Miep Gies, who helped sustain Anne Frank’s family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for future generations. “Were it not for Miep Gies, the world would never have met Anne

By Rabbi Philip Graubart LA JOLLA, California –If you grew up in circumstances similar to mine (American, suburban, public high school), and with a similar sensibility, then a few weeks ago you felt a sharp pang of loss, with the death of J.D. Salinger.  Many of us (actually, millions of us) had our first experience

  SAN DIEGO —Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers, the critically acclaimed inaugural production of the Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, has been extended for one week due to popular demand.  Originally set to close on Feb. 28, the production will now run through Sunday, March 7.  Lost in Yonkers stars Tony Award winner Judy

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The ‘On the Go’ program of Jewish Family Service  is more than a ride—it’s independence, community connection, mobility, and dignity for individuals 60 and older in the following zip codes: 92037, 92064, 92111, 92115, 92117, 92119, 92120, 92121, 92122, 92126, 92127, 92128, 92129, 92131, 91941, 91942.  On the Go provides individual rides

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) – The award-winning J*Company Youth Theatre, a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will present The Sound of Music March 4-21 at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.   Based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, the

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release) – The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities held its 32nd Annual Gala, “Cirque du Seacrest Masquerade Ball,” on Saturday, February 6, at the beautiful Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. The night was a wonderful success raising well into the six figures for residents at Seacrest Village. The evening began

CARLSBAD, California (Press Release) —  Rabbi Karen Sherman and Guest Cantor Kathy Robbins will lead services this Friday night (February 12) to services at Temple Etz Rimon. Cantor Robbins has served as Cantor and Music Director for Temple Solel since 1984.  In 1988 she premiered Larry Zimmerman’s “Windsongs” (Transcontinental Music), which was written for her

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Gotthelf Art Gallery, part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, has announced An Evening with Artie “The Father of Woodstock” Kornfeld, March 10, 2010 at 7:30pm.  Tickets are $15-$18 and are on sale now. Rock music writer &

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Gotthelf Art Gallery, part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, announced the new exhibition Jews Rock! A Photographic Celebration of Rock ‘n Roll’s Jewish Heritage, running March 10, 2010 – May 19, 2010.  Art is for sale, with all

LONDON (WJC)–British police are investigating a verbal attack on Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon, after a student shouted “kill the Jews” during a talk Ayalon gave at Oxford University, in England. During the event, which was hosted by the university’s Student Union, a Muslim student got up and shouted in Arabic “Itbah Al-Yahud” –

NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has condemned Michael Drake, the Chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, for enabling an anti-Semitic/anti-Israel atmosphere on his campus over a period of years, which culminated yesterday evening in the repeated disruption of a campus lecture delivered by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael