Jewish Federation of San Diego has welcomed back Heather Wolfson as Senior Director of Leadership and Belonging. (Cailin Acosta)
Federation appoints Heather Wolfson as senior director of leadership and belonging Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodFourth-grade teacher Ms. Phillips was recognized for her unwavering dedication to the No Place for Hate program, and her student, Maverick Carroll, for carrying its values beyond the classroom … (Cailin Acosta)
ADL cites two at Carlsbad Unified School District Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodThis is the first time in history that the entire tournament is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and is the first to feature 48 teams. (Cailin Acosta)
Soccer players from around the world converge on North America Read More »
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La Mesa Arts Academy’s eighth-grade Social Studies classes, taught by Mrs. Debra Lunamand and Mrs. Heather Filippelli, participated in The Butterfly Project just before the end of the school year as students completed testing and finalized semester grades. More than 300 plaster butterflies were painted. [Cailin Acosta]
Eighth-grade students commemorate the Holocaust by painting ceramic butterflies Read More »
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Composer and songwriter Justin Hurwitz, who wrote the music for La La Land, is Jewish and of Russian, Polish, Syrian, and Lebanese descent. Hurwitz attended Harvard University, where he was roommates with director Damien Chazelle. The two later collaborated on La La Land and several other films. [Cailin Acosta}
American Jewish Committee San Diego reports that its Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) graduating cohort spent the year gaining the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to advocate for the Jewish people and Israel in high school and beyond. {Cailin Acosta}
Graduations lead to service on behalf of the Jewish people Read More »
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Dr. Edith Eger, who was a Holocaust survivor, author, psychologist, and longtime resident of La Jolla, California, passed away on April 27.. Her family recently came across one of the last videos she recorded, which shows her wise, warm, fierce, and full-of-joy message. [Cailin Acosta]
Forgotten video provides insights into Holocaust survivor Edith Eger’s life, philosophy Read More »
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This historical novel is loosely inspired by Audrey Hepburn, the Dutch Resistance, and the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age. It follows two sisters as they reunite after World War II and embark on a journey filled with justice, survival, and long-buried secrets against the backdrop of the Red Scare in Hollywood. [Cailin Acosta]
Novel probes what an immigrant star did during World War II Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWith Shavuot over, we are in a bit of a lull in “when is the next celebration or observance.” It is a nice time to just focus on Shabbat weekly and just be present in the moment. [Cailin Acosta]
During the summer lull, perhaps you can take Hebrew or Ladino courses Read More »
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An exhibition at the northern end of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park reports that, according to legend, William Skidmore discovered the gold-laden quartz ledge in March of 1870 while chasing one of his 36 mules. (Cailin Acosta)
Mining in the Cuyamaca Mountains has a colorful history Read More »
Business & Finance, Cailin Acosta, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAJewish Heritage Month is ending in a few days. I was pleased to see a display on my way out of an event at La Mesa Arts Academy honoring famous Jewish Americans. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish American Heritage Month nears conclusion Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Celebrities, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USAThe La Mesa Arts Academy Masters Arts Showcase took over the school library with its end-of-the-year showcase celebrating the promoting eighth graders. [Cailin Acosta]
Life is enriched by detecting hidden Jewish connections Read More »
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This historical fiction novel explores the lives of Jews in 15th-century Spain through the perspective of a young girl named Loma (Paloma) and the struggles faced by her family. The author researched her own Spanish Jewish heritage, which inspired her to write this novel, suitable for children ages 8–11.
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Children’s book presents Jewish legend of 15th Century Spain Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Fiction, Staff and Bylined ContributorsSome congregations have Jewish name ceremonies who have either converted or were not given one at birth. I let my daughter pick her own Jewish name when she was six years old. She chose Esther… [Cailin Acosta]
2nd day of Shavuot honors the biblical Ruth, a Jew by choice Read More »
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