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La Jolla, California, based public relations executive Jacob Kamaras is a former editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). He is an active member at Adat Yeshurun Synagogue.
The research explores whether highly creative individuals differ from others in the way they organize and connect concepts in semantic memory. [Jacob Kamaras]
Do highly creative people organize information differently from the rest of us? Read More »
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Originally from Huntington Beach, Isti was graduated from the Hebrew Academy of Orange County. After high school, she spent two years studying at Michlelet Mevaseret Yeushalayim (MMY), a Jerusalem-based seminary program for American young women. What began as a temporary educational experience quickly became something much deeper. [Jacob Kamaras]
Why one Southern California student chose to build her future in Israel Read More »
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The Dinah Project’s book compiles survivor testimonies, forensic evidence, and legal analysis to establish a clear record of gender-based atrocities committed during the October 7 attacks. It also situates these crimes within the broader context of conflict-related sexual violence, drawing parallels to cases in Rwanda, Bosnia, Ukraine, and among Yazidi communities. [Jacob Kamaras]
Jewish funders salute scholarship of the Dinah Project Read More »
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While the global shift toward plant-based living continues to accelerate, a critical question has lingered for parents and pediatricians: Can a vegan or vegetarian diet support the rapid growth required in the first two years of life? [Ben Gurion University Negev]
Does a vegetarian upbringing stunt growth? Israeli study suggests not Read More »
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Bar-Ilan University President Prof. Arie Zaban: “Science contains countless dimensions that we have yet to fully grasp—and that is the story we are building here today. The ability to produce multidimensional ‘smart’ materials represents a transformative step forward. [PRESS RELEASE]
At the entrance to the park, a plaque carries the message Laurie and John wanted the world to know: this was created in memory of their brother, not for publicity, but for purpose. The fact that Paul had no children, the family writes, was “a deep sadness in his life”—one that Laurie and John are determined to transform into something meaningful. [Jacob Kamaras]
I had the privilege of teaching San Diego students—preschoolers at Beth Montessori of La Jolla and 2nd-graders at San Diego Hebrew Day School—about the pioneering spirit of David Ben-Gurion (Israel’s first prime minister) and the modern relevance of his legacy. [Jacob Kamaras]
San Diego Students Discover the Pioneering Spirit of David Ben-Gurion Read More »
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For the San Diego show, the best-known comedian was Cohen, who performed as himself but also as his alter ego Nofar Levi — a woman who gives unfiltered advice on navigating Israeli life (pro tips: don’t bother to wait in line and don’t be too polite). The character also held an audition to be her husband, while grilling other audience members to see whether or not they’d be granted security clearance to enter Israel. The act was clearly a crowd-pleaser. [Jacob Kamaras]
‘Laugh Through The Heartbreak’ Comedy Show Cuts Through Dark Times Read More »
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Beth Jacob Congregation on Sunday bid farewell to its spiritual leader of 29 years, as the College-area Orthodox community held a gala filled with heartfelt and often-humorous tributes from congregants, public officials, and family members in honor of Rabbi Avram Bogopulsky and Rebbetzin Leah Bogopulsky. [Jacob Kamaras]
Beth Jacob Congregation’s Emotional Farewell to Rabbi Bogopulsky Read More »
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The truck has set up shop for its soft opening at 1608 Grand Ave. from 8-12 p.m. daily (except Saturday), and its grand opening takes place May 18-19. The first 30 customers will earn a free bagel and schmear (cream cheese). [Jacob Kamaras]
New Kosher Bagels in Pacific Beach Stand Poised to Solve San Diego’s Bagel Crisis Read More »
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According to the worldview of Nuchem Shtisel, one of the lead characters in the newly released series Kugel, it’s important to distinguish between the important and petty matters in life — and always focus on the petty. [Jacob Kamaras]
In ‘Kugel,’ Nuchem Shtisel is a Must-Watch Haredi Version of Larry David Read More »
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As wildfires continue to devastate the Los Angeles area, La Jolla’s Jewish community endured a scare of its own on Thursday afternoon due to a brush fire on Gilman Drive that burned multiple acres and prompted evacuation orders. [Jacob Kamaras]
La Jolla Jewish Community Safe and Secure After Brush Fire, Evacuation Read More »
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She began selling pastries at a friend’s store in Rancho Santa Fe, before her friend discovered the bakery’s current venue in La Jolla. Today, Parisien Gourmandises still shares space with Floral Palette at 7643 Girard Avenue, with both stores contributing to the café’s upscale ambiance. [Jacob Kamaras]
Popular La Jolla Bakery is Magnifique and Kosher Too! Read More »
Jacob Kamaras, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodProf. David Golomb, head of the Zlotowski Center for Neuroscience at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in southern Israel, is among the researchers collaborating with University of California San Diego on a $21 million project that will strive to enhance understanding of how the brain works. [Jacob Kamaras]
Ben-Gurion University Researcher Part of UCSD’s $21 Million Brain Study Read More »
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