WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) led a California congressional delegation letter in support of having a statue of astronaut and educator Sally Ride represent California in the U.S. Capitol. The letter to Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins, who is leading the legislative effort in the Assembly, urges the California legislature to
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Travel and FoodSACRAMENTO (Press Release) – Comprehensive legislation, SB 15, by Senator Marty Block and Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León to improve access, affordability and undergraduate degree completion in four years was approved Wednesday, April 8, in the Senate Education Committee on a unanimous vote. SB 15 addresses needs across all three higher education systems and
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Marti E Kranzberg SAN DIEGO– Moses taught us the importance of speaking up and using our voice. Each of us has a voice. I happen to have many. As a professional voice-over talent sometimes I get to play a variety of people and share information for commercials, tutorials, and promotions. It’s a fun and creative
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San Diego County, The World We ShareBOSTON (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) welcomed the announcement of the Wednesday, April 8, guilty verdict in the Boston Marathon bombing case. A federal jury found Dzhokar Tsarnaev guilty on all counts. “The jury’s guilty verdict against Dzhokar Tsarnaev sends a resounding message that those who engage in such acts of terrorism will be
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International, USABy Erin Philips SAN DIEGO– You’ve made it through Seder-night dinners and holiday brunches, matzo for breakfast and matzo for dinner. You’re starting to crave baked goods and comfort foods and fresh, easy meals. The kids are kvetching and relatives keep dropping by. With several more days of Passover, what’s a home cook to do? The
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Jewish Religion
By Robert Sommers FALLBROOK, California — My father. Amos Sommers, died Monday, April 6, in the early morning hours. The attendant went into his room and might have seen a last breath around 1:30 in the morning. Not official of course, not until the nurse came by about three, we got the call over at
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Obituaries & memorials, San Diego CountyEditor’s Note: San Diego Jewish World is fortunate to have among its contributors the authors of many books. To acquaint you with them, and their literary output, we will from time to time offer articles by the authors telling of their works. This article is by Dr. Michael Mantell, an Advanced Behavior Coach based in San Diego. By
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Michael MantellBy Dan Bloom CHIAYI CITY, Taiwan — He’s the author of academic books about law and justice, he’s very concerned about climate change, and he’s Jewish. Brooklyn born, he lives now in Nashville. Meet Edward L. Rubin, a professor at Vanderbilt University Law School and a former dean of the Law School. The author of
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The World We ShareBy Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — The current news is full of smart Israeli solutions that benefit the world. It also contains many examples of smart countries, companies and individuals that have recognized this important role of the Jewish State. Israeli biotech SynVaccine is developing smart, safe synthetic vaccines from the tissue of the recipient’s
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Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Press Release)– Congregation Shaare Torah in this suburb of Washington D.C. was spray-painted with swastikas and other racist graffiti. The vandalism at the Conservative shul i took place early Tuesday, April 7. “Gaithersburg is not a community that will tolerate such a hate crime,” Mayor Jud Ashman said in a statement. “We are
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Jewish Religion, USAIsraeli-developed cancer drug found to effectively treat autoimmune baldness (JNS.org) Researchers from Israel’s Hadassah Medical Center who gave a patient a cancer drug that is being studied as a possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis discovered that the drug is also effective in treating alopecia areata, the autoimmune disease that causes baldness. In most cases of
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International, Middle East, USA
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) hosts the 22nd annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival from May 21 to July 26, 2015. Along with a full slate of performances at San Diego and North County venues, the festival is rich in culture, talent and Jewish soul. Headlining the festival
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Travel and FoodSAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) encourages high school students living in the 53rd Congressional District to enter the Congressional Art Competition. The winner will have his or her masterpiece displayed in the Capitol. Interested students can get more information on the competition at Davis’s website. “As the former director of a youth leadership
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Travel and FoodBy Erin Philips SAN DIEGO — Since releasing its first cava in 1914, Freixenet has become a leading producer of the sparkling wine from Spain. A family-owned company with four generations of winemaking experience, Freixenet is known for making cavas in the traditional method. After a century in business, the sparkling wine house introduced its
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