Beauty (within) and the Beast (without) now at Civic Theatre

The musical begins with a young prince (Fergie L. Philippe) living in a grand castle. When he cruelly turns away an elderly woman (Kate Wessler) seeking shelter, she offers him a rose and reveals herself to be an enchantress. As punishment for his lack of compassion, she transforms him into a beast and places a spell on the castle. [Cailin Acosta]

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Newsom’s signed budget includes 6 priorities of Jewish California

SACRAMENTO, California (Press Release) — Jewish California, the nation’s largest statewide coalition of Jewish organizations, announced that California’s final three-party budget deal – passed by the Assembly and Senate, and signed by the Governor – includes six priorities Jewish California fought for this year – totaling $363 million. Together, these investments strengthen the safety, dignity,

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Evan Bernstein to take reins of B’nai B’rith International

Bernstein joins B’nai B’rith after serving as the inaugural vice president of Community Relations at the Jewish Federations of North America. A respected leader in Jewish communal service, his career is defined by success in strategic planning, public affairs and philanthropic growth. He previously served as the first CEO and national director of Community Security Service (CSS), where he significantly expanded the organization’s national footprint and formalized volunteer security training protocols. (Press Release

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Lesley Mills to retire next year as executive director of CBI

Lesley’s impact on Beth Israel is immeasurable. She has guided our congregation through periods of growth and change with professionalism, compassion, and deep devotion to our mission and values. Whether supporting our clergy, staff, lay leaders, congregants, or the many families who call Beth Israel home, Lesley has consistently led with heart, integrity, and a profound love for this community. Few individuals have shaped Beth Israel as greatly as Lesley, and her legacy will continue to be felt for generations to come. {Rabbi Jason Nevarez and Robyn Spiegel]

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Oliver Sacks

Oliver Sacks (July 9, 1933 – August 30, 2015) was a British neurologist, naturalist, historian of science, and writer. Born in London, Sacks received his medical degree in 1958 from The Queen’s College, Oxford, before moving to the United States, where he spent most of his career. [Wikipedia]

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Jews of Color to convene meeting exploring history of disparate groups

San Diego Jews of Color (JoC) will convene Jews of African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin, Mizrahi, and Sephardic descent will gather at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Lawrence Family JCC for an afternoon of rich storytelling, deep connection, and historic revelation. [Cailin Acosta]

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Laughter is the best Medicine … and ‘Improvability’ has got it in spades!

The full troupe of Improvability consists of four women and four men. These talented folks are gifted with quick wit, an excellent sense of timing, good humor and the desire to make people laugh. (Eva Trieger)

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Today’s Jewish birthday: Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall (July 7, 1887 – March 28, 1985) was a Russian and French artist of Jewish ancestry. An early modernist, he was associated with the École de Paris, as well as several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints. [Wikipedia]

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