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

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

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

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

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,

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Major League Baseball, PEOPLE and the San Diego Padres have announced Andrew Hoffman as the Padres’ “All-Star” of the “All-Stars Among Us” campaign, which debuted in 2009 and recognizes individuals who are serving their communities in extraordinary ways. Out of the three “All-Star” finalists representing the Padres, Andrew was selected by fans

Complied by San Diego Jewish World staff City Schools Get Gift of Film from B’nai B’rith Southwestern Jewish Press, July 23, 1954, Page 1 B’nai B’rith of San Diego this week presented to the City Schools a color print of the new film, “The Toymaker”.  The School Depository has been the recipient of many human