Speakers Olga Worm, Dr. Shayna Kaufmann, and Andrea Schneider each shared their deeply personal experiences with cancer—how it impacted their lives, and how it ultimately strengthened them. [Cailin Acosta]
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Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents its “Centennial Celebration and Gala” at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3. The event includes a rededication ceremony, cocktails, a gala dinner, music, an auction, and a paddle raiser. [Cailin Acosta]
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Another featured performer was May Milton, also a prominent figure at the Moulin Rouge in 1895. Known for her pale, almost theatrical appearance, Milton was celebrated for her agility and innovative choreography. The floral interpretation mirrored her likeness with cascading white moth orchids, reflecting both the shape of her dress and the tone of her complexion. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Art Alive’ features works of Toulouse Lautrec Read More »
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La Jolla resident, Holocaust survivor, psychologist, educator, and author, Dr. Edith Eger, has passed away at the age of 98. [Cailin Acosta]
Famed Holocaust survivor Edith Eger dies in La Jolla Read More »
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The La Mesa Arts Academy library hosted the Master Arts Fireside Gallery’s Welcome to Flight exhibit on Thursday, April 23. “Flight” explored the many ways of flying—from airplanes and kites to birds. [Cailin Acosta]
Various forms of flight examined at art exhibit Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAJewish Federation of San Diego’s celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma’ut will be highlighted by a music festival at noon, Sunday, April 26, at the Lawrence Family JCC. [Cailin Acosta]
Yom Ha’atzma’ut celebration in San Diego scheduled for Sunday, April 26 Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAYom Ha’Atzmaut is Israel’s Independence Day, which began in 1948, when Israel was declared a state. On the Hebrew calendar, it lands on the 5th of Iyar, which this year begins at sundown on Tuesday, April 21, and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, April 22. [Cailin Acosta]
Multiple celebrations in San Diego County of Israel’s Independence Day Read More »
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Guests sampled a variety of traditional foods tied to Jewish holidays. Passover offerings included matzo ball soup, charoset, matzo, and gefilte fish. Chanukah favorites featured latkes served with sour cream and applesauce, along with hummus. Rosh Hashanah treats included apples with honey, while a classic Jewish brunch spread offered bagels with cream cheese and lox. Beverages included Dr. Brown’s sodas and tea served with sugar cubes. [Cailin Acosta]
Innovative exhibit teaches children and neighbors about Judaism Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMany synagogues held candlelight vigils in honor of the six million Jews who perished, including the 1.5 million children who inspired the locally-based Butterfly Project. [Cailin Acosta]
Thoughts of butterflies and upcoming Jewish events Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsIt’s that time of year again with the many Yom observances. Jewish Federation of San Diego has a few coming up that are always meaningful. [Cailin Acosta]
‘Tis the time of the Yoms Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAChametz, back to pizza, sandwiches, beer (if you partake). I saw a few friends post on Facebook what a relief it is to go back to leavened bread. [Cailin Acosta]
Jews reclaim leavened products, enjoy chametz feasts Read More »
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Cali notes that his photographs are meant to be lived with. They are not asking for interpretation or explanation. Instead, they offer a space to slow your breath, rest your eyes, and feel a sense of connection. In searching for beauty, he is really seeking moments that feel honest and true. [Cailin Acosta]
Finding beauty in nature at the Cardiff Library Read More »
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The film focuses on the formative years of the Los Angeles-based rock/funk/alternative band Red Hot Chili Peppers and highlights the lasting impact of their original guitarist, Hillel Slovak, who tragically passed away in 1988 at just 26 years old. [Cailin Acosta]
Documentary memorializes Hillel Slovak of the Red-Hot Chili Peppers Read More »
Cailin Acosta, California, Israel, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined ContributorsCrunch, crunch, crunch. Most people are looking forward to returning to eating chametz and saying goodbye to the matzah. [Cailin Acosta]
Moving from matzah back to chametz Read More »
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