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One-Woman Show Warned of Physical and Mental Abuse

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]

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Halloween Costumes Also Serve Well During Purim

Jewish 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]

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Actress Julianna Margulies Stars at JFS Inaugural Joan Jacobs Signature Brunch

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]

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Jewish Community Aids Families Affected by Federal Furlough

To 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]

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Children’s Book Tells of Clara Lemlich, Advocate for Rights of Workers and Women

She started working in clothing factories in the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. She stood up for the rights of female workers, improving their treatment in America. [Cailin Acosta]

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Hispanic Heritage Month Includes Many Jews

Mexico has had a Jewish population since the early Colonial Era. Many individuals could not openly worship as they would be persecuted for practicing Judaism. Mexico eventually adopted freedom of religion and began receiving Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazis. [Cailin Acosta]

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Federation Conducts Training Program for Students to Fight Antisemitism

This program is for Jewish high school students to join a research-backed initiative that empowers them to combat antisemitism by sharing their Jewish identity and what it means to them personally. Students are provided the conversational and social tools necessary to navigate rising antisemitism and build strong relationships between Jewish and non-Jewish students. [Cailin Acosta]

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Russian Boy Keeps a Secret under the Table

During the Cold War, people wanted to develop their talents so they could emigrate from Russia and lead a better life. Yevgeny’s father writes poetry, his mother is obsessed with ballet, especially Mikhail Baryshnikov, and his brother Victor was a talented ice skater. The story focuses on finding a talent that Yevgeny can focus on so he can live a better life. [Cailin Acosta]

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