Adventures In San Diego Jewish History, August 6, 1954, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Beth Jacob Congregation Gets Help from Mens’ Club Southwestern Jewish Press, August 6, 1954, Page 1 (Photo Caption)—Larry Kane, president of the Beth Jacob Mens’ Club, hands Morrie Kraus, president of the congregation, a check for $1,000.00 raised by activities of the club  during the past year. * […]

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Jewish college students should stress Jewish right to Israel in debates with Palestinians

 An Open letter to embattled Jewish college students:  By Yosef Rabin  I made Aliyah almost a year ago after having graduated from North Eastern Illinois University this past summer. After high school I was privileged to study in Israel for a couple of years and then went on to serve as a combat soldier in

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StandWithUs demands stricter protections against anti-Semitism on UC campuses

LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — Disturbed by the rise of the “new anti-Semitism” directed at Israel and its supporters and Jewish students on UC campuses, StandWithUs joined eleven other organizations to deliver a letter on June 28 to UC Regents President Mark Yudof asking him to take firm action to protect Jewish students from bigotry and

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Ohr Shalom Synagogue's historic preservation requires community assistance

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The earth is moving at Third Avenue and Laurel Street. Not as a result of seismic activity, but of cranes digging and dirt being lifted away for the much-anticipated renovation of the Ohr Shalom Synagogue’s historic building in the Park West neighborhood of San Diego. Probably very few citizens realize the importance

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Poizner lauds California's 'drive less, pay less' insurance program

SACRAMENTO (Press Release) –Insurance Commissioner Poizner announced on Tuesday  that the Automobile Club of Southern California has submitted an application to offer an innovative program that rewards California drivers who voluntarily drive fewer miles with lower auto insurance rates. “The voluntary pay-as-you-drive initiative is a cutting-edge program that will allow insurers to offer plans based on

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Bathsheba, Jezebel and Eve subjects of Rabbi Riemer's upcoming lecture series

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Agency for Jewish Education announces a new 3-part lecture series with Rabbi Jack Riemer beginning on July 27th. The theme of Riemer’s talks is “Some of My Favorite Women.” The individual lecture topics are: “David and Bathsheba…and Woody Allen?”, “Jezebel, the Marie Antoinette of the Bible”, and “All About Eve”. Rabbi

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Seacrest Village dinner July 11 will be served at home of gourmet chef

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– Patrons of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities’ 211 Club will enjoy a special evening Saturday, July 11,  featuring gourmet fare by Jeffrey Strauss, owner and chef, of the acclaimed Solana Beach restaurant Pamplemousse Grille. To make the event even more extraordinary, Strauss has invited this year’s guests into his home to celebrate their commitment

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ADL accuses Farrakhan of "obsessive" anti-Semitism

NEW YORK (Press Release)… With a letter to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) enclosing two virulently anti-Semitic “histories,” including a newly written volume claiming Jews for centuries have worked to financially undermine Black people, Minister Louis Farrakhan has “opened a new chapter in his ministry where scapegoating Jews is no longer just part of a message,

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