In 1960, Walt Disney hired them to create scores at the Walt Disney Studios. They created the song “It’s a Small World (After All)” for the New York World’s Fair and has become one of the most performed songs of all time. {Cailin Acosta]
Disneyland Pays Tribute to Jewish Composers of ‘It’s a Small World (After All)” Read More »
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When we look closely at the word Thanksgiving, we see that gratitude in America is not only about inviting family and friends to share a meal, but also about giving to those in need and counting our blessings. [Cailin Acosta]
Emphasis of Thanksgiving Should be Giving Read More »
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During the Roaring Twenties, when alcohol sales were banned across the United States, Jewish fisherman Goldy Goldfarb owned a fleet of boats along the secluded shores of Rockaway, New York—an ideal location for smuggling liquor from Canada. [Cailin Acosta]
Memoir Recalls Smugglers and Gangsters During Prohibition Read More »
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A special display in the Fireside Room honored van Gogh’s enduring connection to sunflowers. At the artist’s funeral, his coffin was draped with a simple white cloth and adorned with sunflowers and other yellow blossoms—a poignant tribute to the joy and vitality he saw in these flowers. [Cailin Acosta]
Sunflower Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Press Release, San Diego County, The World We ShareHebrew Free Loans of San Diego’s Executive Director, Mindi Frankel, attended the International Association of Jewish Free Loans conference. She connected with 29 other free loan agencies. [Cailin Acosta]
Survey: American Jews Feel Financially Vulnerable Read More »
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A Quilt of Valor is a generous “nap-size” quilt, pieced and quilted with patriotic fabrics carefully chosen to reflect honor and gratitude. Volunteers say that as they sew, their love and appreciation flow from their hearts into their work. After the quilt is bound, washed, and labeled, it is ready to be awarded—connecting each recipient to the broader quilting family. [Cailin Acosta]
U.S. Navy Veteran Charlotte Freifeld Awarded a Quilt of Honor Read More »
Cailin Acosta, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMy father-in-law is a Vietnam Veteran (so was my Dad, z”l) and I am always so humbled when strangers shake his hand, give him a hug, and thank him for his service. It is touching to see people go out of their way to show gratitude for those who risked their lives to fight for our freedom. [Cailin Acosta]
Veterans Day: An Honor to Shake Hands with Those who Served Read More »
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In this painting, land animals such as a giraffe exist in harmony with ocean creatures like a sea turtle—each blending with the elements of the other’s world. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Delicate Balance’ Artwork Reminiscent of Noah’s Ark Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We ShareNovember is known as Men’s Health Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. But each person’s risk may vary, based on age, race/ethnicity, and other factors. [Cailin Acosta]
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month Read More »
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Ackerman then performed her one-woman show Flowers Aren’t Enough, portraying Michal, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship. The 50-minute performance, followed by a 30-minute discussion, is based on real stories and has been staged more than 2,500 times across seven continents. [Cailin Acosta]
One-Woman Show Warned of Physical and Mental Abuse Read More »
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This response is based on the book of Tanya, a work of the Chasidic movement. It is a book that calls upon the individual to allot a place for pain, but only for discrete periods of time. To control the pain instead of allowing it to control us. [Cailin Acosta]
Challah Bakers Meditate on Controlling Pain Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodJewish Mom hack: If you do not celebrate “Halloween,” think of Purim. Costumes at certain places and online go on sale and can be used in the late Winter/Spring of Purim. In 2026 (can you believe we are even mentioning 2026?), Purim lands on Monday, March 2. [Cailin Acosta]
Halloween Costumes Also Serve Well During Purim Read More »
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The eight-day program they launched in 2022 with her encouragement involved college students sharing true Holocaust stories with pupils in middle school and high school. Culminating the program for each cohort is transportation and a tour of the Holocaust Museum. [Cailin Acosta]
Actress Julianna Margulies Stars at JFS Inaugural Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USATo qualify, applicants must be federal employees (including contractors) in the San Diego Jewish community who are directly affected by the federal furlough. The loan amount is up to $2,500. The guarantor is waived for this specific program only. [Cailin Acosta]
Jewish Community Aids Families Affected by Federal Furlough Read More »
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