SAN DIEGO – Notices of various events of Jewish interest in San Diego cross our desk. We have posted them below in chronological order, with the type of event labeled in bold face type. We hope you will find some items of interest: Last updated: July 21
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Saturday, September 21 — POW/MIA –A 1 p.m.ceremony aboard the USS Midway museum ship remembering prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action will include World War II POW Sy Brenner as a featured speaker.
Sunday, September 29 — Ella Quartet — Marcia Bookstein, Gareth Zehngut, Julie Pautz and Jisun Yang will perform Haydn’s String Quartet in E Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2 “The Joke”, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, “Razumovsky” No. 2, at the new Central Library Auditorium, 330 Park Boulevard.
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Monday, September 30–Etgar Keret –The Israeli short story author and film maker will lecture at 7 p.m. in the Ulam of San Diego Jewish Academy, 11860 Carmel Creek Road, in an appearance co-sponsored by the San Diego State University Jewish Studies Program. Click here to register for the free program.
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Thursday, Oct. 3 — Common Chords — The Sufi rock group Junoon will perform with the klezmer band Hot Pstromi led by Yale Strom in a program exploring both Jewish and Islamic music at 7 p.m. in the Smith Recital Hall on the SDSU campus. More information via jsprogram@projects.sdsu.edu
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Saturday, Oct 12-Sunday, Oct. 27 — Seventy-two cast members of J*Company perform Shrek-The Musical at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC. Joshua Shtein stars as Shrek, Celia Tedde as Princess Fiona, and Sam Brogadir as Donkey. Tickets at the box office (858) 362-1348
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Sunday, Oct. 13 — Preventing Domestic Abuse — Jackson Katz, PhD, a filmmaker, author and educator, lectures at 7:30 p.m. on “More Than A Few Good Mensches: The Role of Men in Preventing and Raising Awareness about Domestic Abuse,” at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel. Tickets and information via Cheryl Bruser at (858) 637-3322.
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Wednesday, Oct. 16 –San Diego Politics- City Attorney Jan Goldsmith discusses challenges facing the City of San Diego in the wake of Bob Filner’s resignation as mayor, at a dinner forum of the Beth Israel Men’s Club, at 6:30 p.m., 9001 Towne Centre Drive.
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Wednesday, Oct. 23 –Arthur Miller play — Theatre critic Pat Launer discusses Broken Glass, a Holocaust-themed play dealing with two Jewish Yorkers at 10:30 a.m. at the Coronado Library. Her lecture is part of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture’s Mandelbaum FAmily Lecture Seires. Launer will repeat the lecture on Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., at the Carlsbad Dove Library as part of the Center’s Scholar Lectures on Jewish Studies.
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Tuesday, Nov. 5 — Art of Kalman Aron— Author Susan Beilby Magee, biographer of artist Kalman Aron, lectures and signs her book, Into the Light, at 10 a.m. during the Jewish Book Fair at the Lawrence Family JCC.
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Thursday, Nov. 20 —Men’s Event –– Ambassador Michael Oren of Israel will be the keynote speaker at the Men’s Event of the Jewish Federation of San Diego, to be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
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Monday, January 7 — Concert for Southern Israel — Hagit Yaso, a resident of Sderot, Israel, and a member of its Ethiopian Jewish community, won the 2011 “Israel Idol” competition and now is giving free concerts in support of Southern Israel sponsored by the Jewish National Fund, one of which will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7 at the Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC. Register online at www.jnf.org/sdconcert. VIP sponsorships at $1000 are available by contacting Ezra Erle, JNF’s San Diego Campaign Executive at eerle@jnf.org or 858.824.9178 x988.
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Tuesday, Today through Saturday, February 2– Holocaust exhibit –The Rancho San Diego and Vista Branches of San Diego County Library are gearing up to host “The Courage to Remember” Holocaust exhibit early next year. Each branch will be hosting programming related to the exhibit. The Rancho San Diego Branch, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, will host the exhibit from January 4-16 and have a reception on Thursday, January 10 at 6 p.m. The Vista Branch, 700 Eucalyptus Ave, will host the exhibit from January 17-February 2 and have a reception on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. Both receptions will feature music, educational speakers, and refreshments. The exhibit is comprised of 40 panels featuring photographs and information regarding the Holocaust and is sponsored by the Museum of Tolerance, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and the Foundation for California. The Courage to Remember exhibit is recommended for ages 12 and older. For more information, contact the Rancho San Diego Library at (619) 660-5370 or the Vista Library at (760) 643-5100.
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Tuesday, January 15 — Jewish Poets — The program “Jewish Poets – Jewish Voices” begins its fifth year on Tuesday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) in La Jolla with readings by three local poets: Rabbi Patti Haskell, Ysmael Escudero Tisnado II, and Joni Gurstein. Ysmael will be reading his poetry in Ladino, followed by English translations. Joni Gerstein is published in San Diego Annual, Magee Park Anthology (Carlsbad), Mira Costa Tidepools and Expressions, Summations III and IV, and Phantoms of the Gallery. Introduced by poet Joy Heitzmann, the three featured authors will read their works during the first hour. This will be followed by a half hour of open mike during which members of the audience are invited to read individual poems. There will a sign-up sheet in the library as people enter. Following the readings, there will be an opportunity to socialize over light refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to the JCC Library at (858) 362-1150.
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Wednesday, January 16 — Sports Broadcasting –The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel features Jim Lampley as its next Forum Speaker on Wednesday January 16 at 6:30PM. Lampley is one of America’s most renowned and respected broadcasters having spent over 30 years in network television, over 20 of them as host of HBO’s World Championship Boxing. He has also covered a record 14 Olympic Games on US Television, most recently the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing China. Please join us to hear Jim tell us about his exciting career. While compiling an incomparable dossier in boxing, calling the lion’s share of the sport’s most significant events for a quarter century, he has been assigned to more Olympics telecasts than any other American broadcaster and covered every major sports event in the culture through the course of his extensive career. Lampley’s production company Atticus Entertainment has recently received Producer’s Guild nominations for Best Sports Program for both shows he brought to air in 2012- “On Freddie Roach” and “The Fight Game with JimLampley.” All Dinner Forums are open to the entire Beth Israel Community, both men and women. The Men’s Club is pleased to sponsor and plan these Dinner Forums for the enjoyment, education and benefit of all Beth Israel members as well as the entire San Diego Community. All are welcome to participate. $15 or $12 with an RSVP includes a deli dinner. If you wish to RSVP and pay in advance you can use the following link https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/23415435880959or call 858-535-1111 ext. 3800. Visit www.cbisd.org/mensclub for more information.The event will be held at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
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Wednesday, January 16 — Introduction to Judaism class –Martin S. Lawson, rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu-El, will be teaching Introduction to Judaism, an 18-week course designed to foster an understanding and appreciation of the Jewish religion. Sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism, the class will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm at Temple Emanu-El located at 6299 Capri Drive, San Diego, beginning January 16. Tuition for one or two people is $280 for the general public and $200 for those who are members of a URJ-affiliated congregation. The course is required for persons considering conversion to Judaism, but it is also helpful to Jews-by-birth who seek a refresher course in the principles and practices of Judaism, as well as interfaith couples. All are welcome.
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Saturday, January 19 — Friends of IDF –The San Diego Chapter of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) will host their 3rd Annual Gala Appreciation Evening, taking place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Over 650 prominent lay leaders and FIDF supporters from across the San Diego area are expected to attend the dinner with the theme of honoring the brave soldiers of the Israeli Air Force. The keynote speaker at the Gala will be Brig. Gen. David Barki, head of the Helicopter Air Division. Other special guests will include IDF Maj. Gen. Avi Mizrahi; IDF veteran Sgt. Izzy Ezagui, who was wounded in 2008 while serving in the Haruv Unit during the Cast Lead Operation in Gaza; and an IAF female pilot. The night will also include a live musical performance from the Israeli Air Force Ensemble. The event will be honored by the presence of FIDF National President and Chairman of the San Diego Chapter, Julian Josephson, FIDF National Director and CEO, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yitzhak (Jerry) Gershon, representatives from the United States Congress, the California State Assembly, and the California State Senate, and distinguished FIDF supporters. The Co-Chairs of the dinner will be Jenny Josephson and Herb “Moshe” Weiss. The funds raised at this event will go toward FIDF wellbeing and educational programs for the IDF soldiers.
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Wednesday, January 30 — Psychological Trauma –The Behavioral Health Committee of Jewish Family Service is hosting “Psychological Trauma and Its Aftermath” from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel at 9001 Towne Centre Drive. The event will feature a panel focusing on post-traumatic stress and veterans returning from combat. An estimated 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. Whether abuse, an unexpected death, surgery, an accident, combat, or a mass disaster, the effects of trauma can last well after the event itself. At this event, attendees will learn more about what makes an experience traumatic and therapeutic options for individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms. Featured panelists include: Sonya B. Norman, Ph.D., Director of PTSD Consultation Program for the National Center for PTSD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at University of California, San Diego, and Steven Thorp, Ph.D., ABPP, Program Director of the PTSD Disorders Clinical Team at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. The resource fair will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the panel of professionals will speak from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event is free, but registration is required at www.jfssd.org/trauma or (858) 637-3231.
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Monday, February 4 — Sol Price Biography — Costco Co-Founder and Director Jim Sinegal and Robert Price, son of Price Club founder Sol Price, will lecture on the life of Sol Price and sign Robert’s biography of his father, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 4, in the theatre and foyer of the Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice on the University of San Diego campus.
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Wednesday, February 6–Israel — The 2012-13 Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series continues with Dr. Moshe Naor. His lecture titled, “War and Solidarity in Israel,” will take place on Wednesday, February 6, at 10:30 am in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library. The Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series is a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, co-sponsored by Coronado Friends of CJC and Jewish Federation of San Diego County. Contact: 858-362-1327 or www.sdcjc.org.
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Sunday, February 10 — Hamantaschen Bakeoff — Every year for Purim the Congregation Dor Hadash community at 4858 Ronson Court Suite A, to bake Hamantashen as a fund raiser and to provide the tasty treats to organizations throughout San Diego. This unique and fun event will occur this year on Sunday February 10th from 8 am to 2pm. A hamantash is a pastry in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine recognizable for its three-cornered shape. It is traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Purim. Hamantashen are made with many different fillings, including poppy seed (the oldest and most traditional variety), prunes, nut, date,apricot, apple, fruit preserves, cherry,chocolate, dulce de leche, halva, or even caramel or cheese.
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Sunday, February 10 — Anti-Bullying Workshop–Jewish Family Service will hold a two-hour bullying prevention workshop, PLAYITSAFE, for children ages 5-11 (or grades K-6) from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Encinitas Community Center at 1104 Oakcrest Park Drive in Encinitas. This workshop teaches children to be aware of their surroundings, project confidence, set boundaries, and trust their intuition. Children will be empowered with the knowledge and self-defense skills to keep them safe in any situation. PLAYITSAFE is a fun, interactive, age-appropriate workshop that teaches children to respond appropriately to the unique challenges they might face, including: bullies, teasing, meanness, stranger awareness, and abduction defense. PLAYITSAFE has taught more than 30,000 children since 2003 and has been featured on Dr. Phil and The Doctors. Rabbi Josh Burrows, Associate Rabbi at Temple Solel, and Rabbi Gabi Arad Burrows, Director of Programming and Community Engagement for Waters of Eden, will present a brief lesson on the Jewish ethics and values regarding bullying. The cost of the workshop is $10 per child, accompanying adults are free. Registration is eligible to North Coastal residents of Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, and Oceanside. Spots are limited. RSVP by February 6, 2013 at www.jfssd.org/bullying. For more information, please contact Jenny Camhi at (760) 402-1481 or jennyc@jfssd.org.
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Friday, February 15 — Jews and U.S. Civil War — In honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, Joellyn Zollman, PhD, brings her historical expertise to Temple Emanu-El with a lecture about the Jewish community during this great conflict. The lecture takes place at the Temple on Friday, February 15 from 7 pm to 9 pm following the Shabbat service, which begins at 6 pm. The cost is $15 and includes a traditional Shabbat dinner. The event is sponsored by the Adult Education Committee.In discussing this little-known chapter of American Jewish history, Dr. Zollman will speak about Jewish soldiers and spies, rabbis and nurses, and opponents and proponents of slavery. She will speak of the origins and the community organization of the 175,000 Jews living in the US during the Civil War and then consider what the Civil War meant for them. Joellyn Wallen Zollman holds a Ph.D. in Jewish history from Brandeis University. She has worked with the Jewish material culture collections at the Smithsonian Institution, the Skirball Museum, and the American Jewish Historical Society. Locally, she has taught classes on Jewish history, American religion, and religious art and architecture at San Diego State University, UCSD, and at the Center for Jewish Culture. The public is invited. RSVP to Joni Cohen at joni@teesd.org or visit www.teesd.org.
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Saturday, Feb 16 to Sunday, Feb. 24 — “Samson and Delilah” — San Diego Opera presents camille Saint-Saens story of the biblical strongman Samson and the high priestess Delilah, in a production starring Clifton Forbis and Nadia Krasteva in the title roles, at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
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Tuesday, February 19 –-Jewish poets –“Jewish Poets – Jewish Voices” will continue in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC), 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. The second event of the season will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 featuring Suzi Finklestein, Karen Deicas DePodesta, and Audrey Jacobs reading the poetry of her late grandmother, Margie Lipman. These programs of poetry readings are open to the public at no charge. The three featured authors will read their works during the first hour, followed by a half hour of open mike during which audience members are invited to read individual poems. There will a sign-up sheet in the library as people enter. Following the readings, there will be an opportunity to socialize over light refreshments.The program will feature Suzi Finklestein and Audrey Jacobs, Director of the San Diego Chapter of Stand With Us, reading the poetry of her grandmother, Margie Lipman, and Karen Deicas DePodesta. Suzi Finklestein, a civil trial lawyer from 1990 to 2010, participated in the New York Writers Institute from 2010-2012 as well as in the San Diego Playwright Project. The staged reading of her play, “Dear Mr. Stevie Wonder” was performed at Point Loma last September. Margie Lipman, who died last year, was the beloved grandmother of San Diego Jewish activist, Audrey Jacobs, dynamic leader of the San Diego Chapter of “Stand With Us”. Audrey credits her grandmother for inspiring her Jewish Activism. Karen Deicas DePodesta reads her poetry yearly at High Holiday services at Ohr Shalom. The next poetry event will be held on March 12th at 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to the JCC Library at (858) 362-1150. The planning committee for these evenings is chaired by Eileen Wingard and includes Michael Horvitz, Bonnie Baron, Sara Appel-Lennon and Joy Heitzmann. JCC staff facilitating Jewish Poets—Jewish Voices are Marcia Wollner, Director of Literary Arts and Educational Resources, and her Program Assistant, Susan Hagler.
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Wednesday, February 20–Korea–Dr. Stephan Haggard, director of the Korea-Pacific Program at the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies at UCSD, will address Congregation Beth Israel’s Men’s Club Dinner Forum at 6:30 p.m. Haggard holds an endowed chair: The Larry and Sallye Krause Chair of Korea-Pacific Studies and is also Director of the Korea-Pacific Program. He received his Ph.D, M.A. and B.A. in Political Science at UC Berkeley. In addition to his work on Korea, Dr. Haggard is an expert on the Latin American economy and has extensively studied financial crisis both in Latin America and East Asia. He earlier served as director of the University of California’s system-wide Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC), based at UCSD. Dr. Haggard has written many books, including Witness to Transformation: Refugee Insights into North Korea and Famine in North Korea: Markets, Aid, and Reform, both co-authored with Marcus Noland. Additionally, Dr. Haggard writes the North Korea: Witness to Transformation blog at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, is on the editorial board of International Studies Quarterly and Korean Journal of Policy Studies, and is co-editor of The Journal of the Korean Economy. He is also an editor at the Journal of East Asian Studies and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.Dinner Forums are open to the entire San Diego community, both men and women. The fee: $12 with an RSVP, $15 without an RSVP, includes deli dinner. For more information contact Bethany Ratner at bratner@cbisd.org<mailto:bratner@cbisd.org>, or 858-535-1111, ext. 3124. You can also register directly on-line by using the following link https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/30226637909963
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Thursday, Feb 21 —Cancer and Genetics –Dr. Elizabeth Revesz, MD, and genetic counselor Cheryl Cina, LCGC, will lead a disussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the education classroom at Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomearado Road, on the role genetics plays in various forms of cancer. Among the topics to be discussed will be the higher proportion of Ashkenazic Jewish women who develop breast cancer, as well as ovarian cancer, than the general population. The same is true of Ashkenazic Jewish men who develop prostate and male breast cancer. For more information and to RSVP for the free session, call The HealthSource at (800) 628-2880.
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Wednesday, Feb. 20 — Israeli soldiers — Adam and Kinneret, two Israeli soldiers whose last names are not divulged by the Israeli government for security reasons–will visit San Diego to discuss their lives and responsibilities in the IDF. They will speak at San Diego Jewish Academy during classroom hours, at San Diego State University’s Hepner Hall at 7 p.m., and also at UCSD in a tour sponsored by Stand With Us. More information may be obtained by calling Stand With Us, 310-836-6140.
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Saturday, February 23 — ‘Schindler’s List’ — Director Steven Spielberg will introduce his powerful Holocaust film at 7 p.m. on the USA Television Network. Please check your local newspaper for channel assignment.
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Saturday, Febuary 23 — Megillah reading — Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista will have a 7:30 p.m. megillah reading followed by a dessert reception at 208 Madrona Street.
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Sunday, February 24 – Blood Drive and Purim carnival — Beth Israel Men’s Club sponsors a blood drive at 9:30 a.m. in conjunction with its Purim Carnival. For more information: 858 535-1111
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Sunday, February 24 — Purim carnival — The yearly Purim Carnival celebration at Temple Solel will be held on Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The carnival is open to the public and raises money to help fund educational programs at Temple Solel. The festivities include something for everyone, from games and rides for the kids, to great ethnic food and even spa services for adults. Temple Solel is located at 3575 Manchester Ave., Cardiff by the Sea. Parking is available just south of the Temple at Mira Costa College with free shuttles to the Temple. For more information visit www.templesolel.net or call 760-436-0654. Rides at the Purim Carnival will include large and small Ferris wheels, a climbing wall, bungee run, dunk tank, 18-foot slide, pony rides, a train ride, laser tag and the ever popular Velcro wall. The event also features classic carnival games, such as the fish bowl toss, frog launch, bean bag toss, and a cake walk. There will be a designated spa area offering hair “updos,” nail painting and massages. Also on hand will be a used book sale and opportunities to win themed raffle baskets, full of valuable prizes. The Festival will offer assorted food choices: Allen’s Pizza, Roxy’s Restaurant for Middle Eastern fare, Rotisserie Affair chicken and the Temple Solel Men’s Club kosher hot dogs. There will also be snow cones and baked goods, including traditional Purim cookies called hamantaschen. Tickets are $1 each on the day of the event but can be purchased in advance at a discount for tickets of 25 or more. Wristbands will also be on sale for $25 ($22 in advance), which offer unlimited access to all rides and games. Wristbands are not good for food, raffle or spa services. For advance purchase, please stop by the Temple Solel School during normal business hours from January 22-February 22.
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Sunday, February 24 — Purim Party and Dinner –Temple Beth Shalom at 298 Madrona St in Chula Vista, hosts a 4:30 p.m. Purim party followed by a Mexican style dinner. Adults $15, children $8. RSVP 619 420-6040.
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Sunday, February 24 — Purim Seudah — Young Israel of San Diego hosts a Purim sudah– with “food, simcha and entertainment” at 5 p.m. at 7291 Navajo Road. To RSVP and for more information: 619-589-1771.
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Wednesday, February 27 — Real Name of God –“Authors at the Astor” will continue with Rabbi Wayne Dosick speaking about his recent book on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC), 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. Of the many names of God commonly used in the Bible and other sacred literature, none is God’s real name. This in-depth exploration of God’s name includes spiritual techniques, poems, guided prayers, and meditative chants to bring each of us into personal, intimate, and purposeful relationship with God. This book reveals the real, whole name of God. Of the many names of God commonly used in the Bible and other sacred literature, none is God’s real name. Every God-name, including YHWH, reflects only one of God’s many aspects, such as the loving creator, the militaristic authoritarian, or the all-knowing judge. None embodies the wholeness, the totality, the full Essence of God. Who then are we to speak to when we seek God? If you can’t truly know something until you know its name, how can we truly know God? This in-depth exploration of God’s name includes spiritual techniques, poems, guided prayers, and meditative chants to bring each of us into personal, intimate, and purposeful relationship with God. By knowing the real name of God, we can affirm the connection to the Divine at the core of our being. We can touch the face of God that resides deep within us all. Tickets: $8.00 for JCC Members; $10.00 for Non-members. http://www.sdcjc.org/ajl/lectureseries.aspx
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Friday, March 1 –Sunday, March 17 —“Gypsy”— Based loosely on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy performed by J’Company Youth Theatre March 1-17 at the Lawrence Family JCC will star Lindsey Grant as Rose, and three young actresses — Adira Rosen, Mara Jacobs and Natalie Bialostozky–sharing the part of her daughter Louise. A younger daughter, June, will be portayed by Celia Tedde and Nika Sadr. Herbie will be portrayed by Ian Laughbaum.
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Monday, March 4-Thursday, March 7 — Goldberg Lecture Series — The Distinguished Speaker Series, a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, will feature Jacob Goldberg, who will speak at a series of three lectures about the Middle East. The talks will take place on Monday, March 4, Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 PM at the Lawrence Family JCC, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. Tickets may be purchased at the JCC box office, 858-362-1348. $12 JCC members/$15 non-members. The topics Dr. Goldberg will speak on are: 1. The Struggle for the Future Middle East: “Arab Spring” or “Islamic Winter”? 2. The Impact of Israel’s Elections: New Directions for Israel? 3. The Iranian Nuclear Challenge: Will 2013 be “The Year of decision”? Dr. Goldberg may change these topics due to events current at the time of his talks. For the last decade Jacob Goldberg has been a professor at the College of Legal Studies in Israel. Prior to that, he was Acting Head and Senior Research Fellow at Tel Aviv University’s Dayan Center for Middle Eastern Studies. He is an internationally respected lecturer and consultant on the Middle East, with particular emphasis on Arab-Israeli relations, Persian Gulf politics and oil, and American-Israeli relations. Jacob Goldberg has also served as senior advisor on regional affairs to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Each year we invite Jacob to update us on the latest news/politics in the Middle East. For more information on this or future talks in the series, contact Noah Hadas at the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at 858-362-1327 or www.sdcjc.org.
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Wednesday, March 6 — Dealing with Children’s Deaths — Dr. Ken Druck, founder of the Jenna Druck Center named for his daughter, discusses “Living Losses: How Do We Navigate Adversity, Transition and Loss? from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Avenue (858) 637-3000.
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Sunday, March 10 — Documentary screening — Letter to Wedgeood, the story of Lord Wedgewood’s rescue of current San Diegan Gabriella Labson from the Holocaust, will be screened at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Mountain Road. Tickets $8 general admission, $5 Tifereth Israel members.
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Sunday, March 10 —Israel Debate — Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of J Street, and Daniel Gordis, Koret Distinguished Fellow at Jerusalem’s Shalem Center, will debate “How can Jews of the diaspora best support Israel” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Family Community Hall at Congregation Beth El.
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Monday, March 11 — 10 Objects of Israel’s History — Prof Risa Levitt Kohn of San Diego State University lectures at 7 p.m. at the Carlsbad Dove Library’s schulman Auditorium. 858-362-1327
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Wednesday, March 13 — 10 Objects of Israel’s History— Prof Risa Levitt Kohn of San Diego STate University lectures at 10:30 a.m. in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library in a program co-sponsored by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, Coronado Friends of CJC and the Jewish Federation of San Diego County. 858-362-1327
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Wednesday, March 13 — ‘On the Go’ Volunteer Drivers — Jewish Family Service holds a recruiting session for volunteer drivers willing to take home-bound seniors to their appointments and other destinations, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Carmel Valley Library, 3919 Townsgate Drive. More information: Katey Pianko 858-637-7330
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Sunday, March 17 — Letter-to-the editor workshop — Advocates for Israel may participate in a free workshop at 9:30 a.m. in the Jacobs Family Community Hall of Congregation Beth El, 8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. (858) 452-1734.
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Sunday, March 17 — Hadassah High Tea — Two national leaders of Hadassah — Carol Goodman Kaufman, chair for Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem, and Betty Shapiro, chair of Golden Keepers of the Gate, will be featured at a high tea from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the County Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. For more information and reservations: (858) 547-9200.
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Tuesday, March 19 — Passover Preparations, Part I — Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort of Chabad at La Costa will give the first of two lectures on “Getting Ready for Passover” at 7:30 p.m. at 7633 Rustico Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92009 No fee, but donations accepted. (760) 943-8891
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Wednesday, March 20 — Breast Cancer — Doctors Barbara Parker and Haydee Ojeda-Fournier of the UCSD Cancer Center will discuss research and therapies for breast cancer at a $12 per person dinne meeting of Congregation Beth Israel’s Men’s Club at 6:30 p.m, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. 858-535-1111, ext. 3124
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Wednesday, March 20 — Women Trailblazers — Gloria Harris and Hannah S. Cohen– authors who have studied the progress of women in California — speak at 7 p.m. at the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC on women trailblazers. Tickets $8 member, $10 guest.
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Wednesday, March 20 —Passover Preparations, Part II — Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort of Chabad at La Costa will conclude his two part series on “Getting Ready for Passover” at 7:30 p.m. at 7633 Rustico Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92009 No fee, but donations accepted. (760) 943-8891.
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Monday, March 25 — Passover Seder — Rabbi Chaim Hollander will lead a Passover seder at Young Israel of San Diego at 7:46 p.m., 7289 Navajo Road. Tickets: Member: $36; visitor: $45; Child, 6-10: $10; Child under 6: free. RSVP: https://yisd.youngisrael.org/secureContent/signup.cfm/120/YISD%20Community%20Seder
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Tuesday, March 26 — Passover seder — Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel officiates at a seder at 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 208 Madrona St. Tickets: Adult $25, Children under 13. 619-420-6040.
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* Wednesday, April 3 — Silk Painting Workshop — Instructor Addie Chernus discusses materials, techniques and color theory used in silk painting at 10 a.m. at the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Dirve. (858) 362-1154
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Wednesday, April 3 — “Anatomy of Hate” — Filmmaker Michael Ramsell screens, and then leads a Q&A, on his 90-minute documentary The Anatomy of Hate; A Dialogue of Hope dealing with various topics including white supremacy, Christian Fundamentalism, Muslim Extremism, the Palestinian Intifada, Israeli Settlers and Soldiers, and U.S. Forces in Iraq, at 3:30 p.m. at Grossmont College’s multimedia room (Room 220). Presentation sponsored by the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) with the support of the Grossmont College World Arts and Cultures Committee (WACC) and Grossmont College.
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Thursday, April 4, –‘Hush’ — David Strom, professor emeritus of education at San Diego State University, reviews Hush, a story of a young woman’s experience in a closed Chasidic community, at 12:45 p.m. at the JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue.
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Sunday, April 7 — Yom HaShoah observance — Teresa Fischlowitz tells of the Holocaust through the eyes of children at a Yom HaShoah observance at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive.
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Monday, April 8 — Job Hunting –Oasis offers a class in using the intenet to search for jobs, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue. Fee $5 members, $8 guests
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Monday, April 8 — Israel in 21st Century — San Diego State’s Judaic Studies Program teams with host venue Congregation Beth Israel to present Daniel Pipes, director of the Middle East Forum, at 7 p.m, to lecture on “The Threat to Israel’s Existence — Why It’s Back and How to Deal With It.”
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Tuesdays, April 9 through June 4 — Sexuality in the ancient world — Dr. David Miano of UCSD and Mesa College, tells of love, desire and sexuality in the ancient world in an 8-class program, meeting from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both options at the Lawrence Family JCC. Course fee: $120 JCC member, $150 guest.Register online or via phone, 858-362-1150.
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Wednesday, April 10 — Ray Bradbury — Science fiction writer Ray Bradbury is the subject of a panel discussion moderated by Arthur Salm and including Stephen Potts, Charles Harrington Elster and Vernon Vinge. Science fiction writer (and occasional San Diego Jewish World columnist) David Brin is a special guest at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton Parkway.
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Friday, April 12 —Israeli Novelist — Meir Shalev, a novelist and Israeli newspaper columnist, discusses “Can The Hebrew Language Survive Its Revival” in a San Diego State Judaic Studies Program presentation at 5 p.m. at Congregation Ohr Shalom, 2512 3rd Ave. (619) 231-1456 * Friday, April 12 — Yom Hashoah— Yale Strom, violinist and historian, will participate in a Holocaust rememberance at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 298 Madrona Street, Chula Vista. (619) 420-6040.
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Saturday, April 13 — Seacrest Village Gala — Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky serve as honorary chairs of “Club Seacrest,” the 35th annual gala for Seacrest Village Retirement Communities at the Hilton Torrey Pines. Tickets: $300 per person. (760) 516-2003
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Sunday, April 14 — Jewish Women Comedians –North County JCC presents Joyce Antler, professor of American Jewish History, lecturing at 7 p.m. at Temple Solel on “Making Trouble: The Subversive Tradition of Jewish Women Comedians.” 3575 Manchester, Cardiff by the Sea (760) 436-0654. Ticket $12 JCC member; $15 guest. *
Sunday, April 14 — Yom HaZikaron — Israel’s Day of Remembrance for fallen soldiers and terror victims is marked at 7 p.m. in the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive. (858) 571-3444
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Monday, April 15 — Israel in 21st Century –San Diego State’s Judaic Studies Program teams with host venue Congregation Beth Israel to present Yaacov Yadgar, visiting Israeli professor at UC Berkeley, to lecture, at 7 p.m.,on “Nationalism, Ethnicity and Tradition: Jewish-Israeli Secularism and Its Limits”
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Wednesday, April 17 – Temple Mount — Prof. Aren Maeier discusses “The Temple Mount in Jerusalem: History, Archaeology, and /Contemporary Politics,” at 10:30 am in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library as part of the Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, co-sponsored by Coronado Friends of CJC and Jewish Federation of San Diego County. 858-362-1327 or www.sdcjc.org .
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Wednesday, April 17 — Congregational President’s Perspective — Emily Jennewein, president of Congregation Beth Israel, tells the state of the congregation at a $15 per person dinner meeting of the Beth Israel Men’s Club, at 6:30 p.m. 858-535-1111, ext. 3124.
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Thursday, April 18 — Smartphones — Lawrence Family JCC hosts classes for beginners on “Get Smarter with Your Smartphone,” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Libary for iPhone users and in the Senior Activty Room for Droid users. Fee: $20 member, $25 visitor. (858) 362-1141
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Friday, April 19 — JNF cooking — Jewish National Fund offers a class and luncheon featuring “farm to table” cooking from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a private La Jolla home for $00 couvert and a $360 donation to JNF’s 2013 campaign. Informtion: kgarrison@jnf.org
Friday, April 19 — Musical performance — Yochanan Winston plays wind instruments and Tommy Gannon plays piano and sings in a performance at 12:30 p.m, at the JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue.
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Saturday, April 20–Rock Out for Hunger — High School students hold a black and white ball from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Del Mar to raise money for the Hand Up Pantry, a Jewish Family Service project to help feed the hungry. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be purchased online. For more information, contact Andrew Hoffman at (858) 637-3020 or andrewh@jfssd.org.
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Sunday, April 21 — Israel Independence Celebration — The Jewish Federation of San Diego celebrates Yom Ha’atzma’ut from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Nobel Athletic Field off Nobel Drive. (858-571-3444.
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Sunday, April 21 — Tombstone unveiling — The family of Kurt Sax, long-time community leader and Temple Beth Shalom member, invite the community to the unveiling of his stone at 2 p.m. at Home of Peace Cemetery, 3668 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, with a reception to follow at Temple Beth Shalom, 208 Madrona St.
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Monday, April 22 — Israel in 21st Century — San Diego State’s Judaic Studies Program teams with host venue Congregation Beth Israel to present Moshe Naor, visiting Israeli professor at San Diego State University, to lecture, at 7 p.m. on “Between East and West: Middle Eastern Jews and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.”
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Monday, April 22 – Temple Mount — Prof. Aren Maeier discusses “The Temple Mount in Jerusalem: History, Archaeology, and /Contemporary Politics,” at 7 p.m. in the Schuylman Auditorium as part of the Scholar Lecture Series of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County and Leichtag Foundation. Admission free. 858-362-1327 or www.sdcjc.org .
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Monday, April 22 —Hayyim Nahman Bialik — Gabriella Labson will read poems by Israel’s national poet and violist Eileen Wingard will play some of the melodies to which these poems have been set at 7 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive. Ticket $10 guest, $8 member
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Monday, April 22 — Amos Oz — Israeli novelist Amos Oz, serving as the Herman Wouk Chair of Modern Judaic Studies Chair, delivers a free lecture on Zionist Dreams and Israeli Realities at 7 p.m. in UCSD’s Mandeville Auditorium
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Wednesday, April 24 — Counter-terror –Leonard Hammer, representing Shurat Hadin (Israel Law Center), will discuss his groups efforts to use the courts to bankrupt terror groups, at 7 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla.
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Wednesday, April 24 — Sephardic Culture in Mexico — Documentary filmmaker Isaac Artenstein moderates a panel at 4 p.m. at the University of San Diego, room assignment pending, and at 7:30 p.m. at Ohr Shalom Synagogue, 2512 Third Avenue, on Sephardic Culture in Mexico. Panelists include Spanish and Portuguese Language Prof. Jacobo Sefami of the University of California at Irvine, Latin American Studies Prof. Alejandro Meter of the University of San Diego, and Myriam Moscona, author of Tela de Sevoya. More information and free registration: www.adl.org/sdcelebrate
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Thursday, April 25 —Smartphones– Lawrence Family JCC hosts classes for advanced smartphone users covering various apps, at 7 p.m., in the Astor Judaica Library for iPhone users and in the senior activity room for Droid users. Fee: $20 member, $25 visitor.(858) 362-1141
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Friday, April 26 — Shabbat Dinner — Temple Beth Shalom hosts a Shabbat dinner at 6:15 p.m. preceding services at 208 Madrona St., Chula Vista. Dinner ticket: $10.
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Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 — Scholar in Residence — Dr. Ron Wolfson, author and Fingerhut Professor of Education at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, delivers three lectures as scholar in residence at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. On Friday, April 26 at 6:15 p.m., he discusses “Building Good Tents,” how can synagogues build spiritual and welcoming communities. At morning Shabbat services Saturday, which begin at 9:15 a.m. his topic will be “The seven questions you’re asked in Heaven.” On Sunday, April 28, at 9:30 a.m. he expounds on the topic, “Want to be a Jewish superhero?” More information at (619) 697-6001 or via www.tiferethisrael.com/SIR2013
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Friday, April 26 – Saturday, April 27 — Dance Recital — The Grossmont College Dance Department presents its annual faculty choreographed dance concert “Entrances and Exits,” including some dance choreographed to music by George Gershwin, at 7:30 p.m. the three nights at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Ave. Ticket info: 619 644 7766.
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Sunday, April 28 — Hillel Groundbreaking–The Melvin Garb Hillel Center at San Diego State University will have a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. at 5717 Linda Paseo, San Diego. RSVP for parking instructions.
Sunday, April 28 — Converting to Judaism — Temple Beth Shalom hosts prayer, breakfast and discussion of “Converting to Judaism” in its new Chula Vista Yeshiva program, 208 Madrona St., Chula Vista. Donation: $10.
Sunday, April 28–Green Expo — Congregation Beth Israel will sponsor an environmental trade fair featuring eating, gardening, sustainable living and responsible care for the envronment beginning at 9 a.m. on its campus at 9001 Towne Centre Drive. Information: Bethany Ratner, 858-535-1111, Ext. 3124.
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Monday, April 29 — Musical performance — Cellists Ron Robby and Marcia Bookstein perform in concert as part of San Diego Symphony’s outreach program at 12:45 p.m. at the JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue.
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Monday, April 29 — Israel in the 21st Century— San Diego State’s Judaic Studies Program teams with host venue Congregation Beth Israel to present Anat Maor, visiting Israeli professor at UC Irvine, to lecture, at 7 p.m. on “The Power of Orthodoxy in Israel and Its Implication on Women’s Rights” in the annual Robert Siegel Memorial Lecture.
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Monday, April 29 — Interreligious relations — Dr. Joshua Holo, dean of Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, lectures on “Rubbing Shoulders with Sharp Elbows: Challenges and Opportunities in Jewish Relations,” at 7 p.m. at the Encinitas Public Library, 540 Cornish Drive. (858) 362-1348.
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Tuesday, April 30 — Sol Price — History Prof. Iris Engstrand and philanthropist Robert Price team up to discuss the life of Robert’s father, Price Club founder Sol Price, at 11 a.m. at the North County Inland Center, 15905 Pomerado Road. (858) 674-1123.
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Wednesday, May 1 — Fast Track Dating — Jewish Federation sponsors a series of 5-7 dating encounters from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Comedy Store in La Jolla. Registration online. Ticket: $15.
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Thursday, May 2 — Love Songs — Heidi Gantwick and Andy Mayer will perform “Love Songs Then and Now” at 1:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. Ticket: $5 for those who RSVP to 858 535-1111 x 3800; but $8 at door.**
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Thursday, May 2 — Jewish music — Violinist Rachel Barton Pine will premeire Yale Strom’s “Bessarabia” suite for violin as part of a program of Jewish classical music including Bloch’s Baal Shem Suite and Achron’s Hebrew Melody, at 7 p.m. in Rhapsody Hall of SDSU’s music building.
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Saturday, May 4 — Salute to Myrna Cohen –Temple Emanu-El honors its cantorial soloist at its spring gala at the Marriott Mission Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, beginning with a 6 p.m. cocktail party and silent auction, followed by a dinner and celebration of Cohen and her music. Tickets: $90 general seating, $154 premium seating. For more information, please visit the Temple Emanu-El website at www.teesd.org , orcontact Program Director Shira Brandenburg at program@teesd.org.
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Sunday, May 5 — Texas Hold ’em — The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel sponsors a “Texas Hold’em Tournament” inside the congregation’s Feuerstein Activity Center, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. (858) 535-1111.
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Sunday, May 5 — Rabbis and Gangsters — Rabbi Philip Graubart of Congregation Beth El discusses his whodunnit murder mystery at 7 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive. (858) 362-1154. Ticket $10 visitor, $8 member.
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Tuesday, May 7 — Defining Religiosity — Rabbi Nadav Caine of Ner Tamid Synagogue discusses “What does it mean to be religious” in a presentation sponsored by Grossmont College’s Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, at 4:30 p.m. at Griffin Gate near the main flagpole of the campus.
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Wednesday, May 8 — Ladies Night Out — Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School hosts a “Ladies’ Night Out” Boutique– from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the school building, 3630 Afton Road, San Diego
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Thursday, May 9–Aging with Wisdom — Rabbi Aliza Berk instructs on such issues as how to bring more joy into your life from a Jewish perspective, with a focus on Mussar, Jewish Ethical Teachings. Other topics include, a focus on healthy aging, the loss of friends, life review, and finding greater meaning in one’s life; at 12:45 p.m., at JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, San Diego. (858) 637-3273.
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Friday, May 10 — Mothers Day Luncheon — JFS College Avenue Senior Center celebrates Mother’s Day with a special noon luncheon and entertainment with Peggy Padilla and her group of singers, dancers, and entertainers known as The Cameo Club, at JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, San Diego. (858) 637-3273.
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Monday, May 13 —Cyber security — College Avenue Senior Center presents a class about using passwords, good security habits, virus protection, firewalls and much more. Knowing how to protect yourself online can go a long way towards making the use of the Internet safer. Curriculum provided by OASIS Connections. Workbook fee: $5/members and $8/non-members, at 1 p.m. at JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, San Diego. (858) 637-3273.
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Tuesday, May 14 — Tikkun Leil Shavuot — Congregation Beth Israel offers three simultaneous workshop tracks during a night of study per the custom of Shavuot. With registration and check in at 6:30 p.m., the first track offers choices of presentations on a) “The Play’s the Thing: Backstage at the La Jolla Playhouse” with Gabe Green; b) “I am Jewish”: Personal Reflections Inspired by the Last Words of Daniel Pearl with Rabbi LEnore Bohm and Liz Levine and 3) Jews and the Civil War with Dr. Mark Shapiro. At 7:50 p.m. there will be a half hour break, followed by these workshops: a) A Taste of Talmud with Rabbi/Cantor Arlene Bernstein, b) Code of Ethics in the Israeli Army with Rabbi Michael Berk; c) Dance with our Stars with Roxane Carrasco. No fee. Register online at least one week in advance. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.
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Wednesday, May 15 — Life of Sol Price — Robert Price will lecture on the biography he wrote of his father, Sol Price, membership retail store pioneer (Price Clubs) and philanthropist, at a 6:30 p.m. light dinner meeting of the Temple Beth Israel Men’s Club, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. Ticket: $12 with RSVP, $15 at door.
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Saturday, May 18 — Diavolo Dance Theatre –Gymnasts, actors, athletes and dancers of the Diavolo Dance Theatre perform at 8 p.m. in the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive. (858) 362-1154.
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Sunday, May 19 — JNF Israel brunch — Commentator David Horowitz speaks at a free Jewish National Fund bruncheon beginning at 10 a.m .at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. RSVP online at jnf.org/sdbrunch.
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Sunday, May 19 — House of Israel — Israeli food from Tiki Taka, Israeli music and dancing, and names written in Hebrew for visitors — will highlight the lawn program sponsored by the House of Israel at 2 p.m. in the HOuse of Hospitality area (across from the Organ Pavillion) of Balboa Park.
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Sunday, May 19 — Diavolo Dance Theatre –Gymnasts, actors, athletes and dancers of the Diavolo Dance Theatre perform at 2 p.m. in the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive. (858) 362-1154. Ticket $15 visitor, $12 member
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Sunday, May 19 — Religion and Environment — Ner Tamid Synagogue hosts a symposium on the role of religion in the enviornment, with panel from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. including host Rabbi Nadav Caine; Dr. Stewart Nielsen of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints; Robert Pruchnik of San Rafael Catholic Church, and Gurpartap Singh of the Sikh Foundation of San Diego; 15218 Pomerado Road, Poway. Information from Dr. Harvey W. Yurow, (858) 674-7508.
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Sunday, May 19 — Childbirth and magic in Jewish tradition — Shalom Sabar, professor of Jewish art and folklore discusses “Childbirth and magic: Jewish amulets and popular belief,” at 7 p.m. in the Astor Judaica Library at the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive. (858-362-1348) Ticket $15 visitor, $12 member
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Sunday, May 19 —Merchant of Venice — The new artistic director of Old Globe Theatre, Barry Edelstein, gives his take on Shakespeare’s controversial Merchant of Venice, (which will be one of the Globe’s play offerings this summer) at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Family JCC. Ticket: $8 JCC member, $10 guest
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Tuesday, May 21 — Federation Phon-a-thon — Members of the Jewish Federation will staff the phones in a general solicitation of the Jewish community, at 5 p.m., at the Jewish Federation offices, 4950 Murphy Canyon Drive, San Diego. (858) 571-3444.
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Thursday, May 30 — Spring Art Show — College Avenue Senior Center hosts an exhibition of its artists, including paintings and knittings, as well as a performance by guitarist Gregg Nestor, beginning at noon at JFS College Avenue Senior Center, inside Beth Jacob Congregation, 4855 College Avenue, San Diego. (858) 637-3273.
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Thursday, May 30 — Beer and Barbecue — Tifereth Israel Men’s Club sponsors an evening of barbecue and beer, with brewer Travis Smith of Societe Brewing Company leading a tasting. Ticket: $20 Men’s Club member, $25 other. (619) 697-6001.
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Sunday, June 2 –– Hebrew Day’s 50th — Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School celebrates its 50th anniversary beginning with hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa 1775 East Mission Drive.
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Tuesday, June 4 — Doo Wop Music — Seniors dance at 2 p.m. to the doo-wop 1950s music of the Royals at JFS College Avenue Center, 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation.
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Thursday, June 6 — Israel at 65 — Prof. Elisha Haas of Bar-Ilan University discusses Israel’s situation viz-a-viz its Arab neighbors, at 7:45 p.m. at the Chabad Center of University City, 3813 Governor Drive, San Diego.
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Saturday, June 8-Sunday, June 9 — Peter Max — Artist Peter Max will unveil his “Masters series” in which he interprets works of Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Degas in his own style and colors, from 6-9 p.m. June 8 and from 1 to 4 p.m., June 9, at the Peter Max Gallery at Westfield UTC Mall, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive. 858 513-8385.
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Sunday, June 9 — Golf Tournament — Congregation Beth Israel’s Men’s Club sponsors a golf tournament beginning at 10 a.m. at the Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley with $75 fee including lunch, green fee, range balls, golf carts, soft drinks, bottled water and prizes. Reservations online at: https://secure.jotformpro.com/form/21016538325952 or call 858 535-1111, ext. 3124, or email Jim Malkus at jmalkus@san.rr.com.
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Tuesday, June 11 —Willie Wonka — Girls of Torah High School present ‘Willie Wonka’ in a performance for women only at 7 p.m. in the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family JCC. Tickets start at $20 general admission. For more information, call the school office at (858)558-6880 or email us at debbiledermanwork@gmail.com.
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Wednesday, June 12-Sunday, June 16 — Used Book Sale — The Samuel and Rebecca Astor Judaica Library of the Lawrence Family JCC, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, sells used books donated for that purpose, except on Saturday.
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Friday, June 14 — Big Band Music –– Seniors are entertained at 12 noon by the Fynetones, a group specializing in Big Band and popular music from the 1940s to the 1960s, at JFS College Avenue Center, 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation.
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Wednesday, June 19– Ethics of Speech — Rabbi Michael Berk lectures at 6:30 p.m. to the Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel about what Judaism says about ethics in one’s speech. Dinner ticket $12with RSVP, $15 at the door. To reserve click here.
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Thursday, June 20– Making Friends — Seniors learn about making new friends from Marsha Kay Seff, former eldercare editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune, at 12:45 p.m., at JFS College Avenue Center, 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation.
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Friday, June 21 — Shabbat Dinner and Awards — The Men’s Club of Congregation Beth Israel hosts a dinner following 6:15 p.m. Shabbat services at which new officers will be announced and awards distributed over a dinner to be catered by Girard Gourmet. Dinner ticket: $30 adult; $20 child under 13. To reserve, click here .
Monday, June 24 — Shakespeare and the Jews — Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein discusses the character of Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice” at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Family JCC. Was Shakespeare anti-Semite, or was he trying to teach tolerance to his audiences? Ticket: $8 member, $10 guest
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Sunday, June 30 — DJango Gypsy Kings — Temple Beth Shalom sponsors an early evening of live jazz and dance at 5:30 p.m., at 208 Madrona Street, Chula Vista. Donation $8.
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Wednesday, July 3 — Independence Pre-Celebration — The JFS College Avenue Senior Center sponsors lunch and a performance by Emma’s Gutbucket Band, performing bluegrass, country, folk and patriotic music at 12:30 p.m. with attendees asked to wear red, white and blue at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Wednesdays, July 3-31 —Middle East politics -Sandy Lakoff, UCSD Prof. Emeritus discusses “The Middle East: Transition or Turmoil” in a five session class to be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, or alternatively from 7 to 8:30 p.m. that same day at the Lawrence Family JCC. Fee: $755 JCC member, $90 guest. (858) 362-1150
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Tuesday, July 9 — Jokes and Floats — Root beer floats will accompany jokes told by seniors at 12:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Center, operated by Jewish Family Service inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue.
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Tuesdays, July 9-30 —Kabbalah — Noah Hadas, adult education director at the Center for Jewish Culture, teaches “Kabbalah for Dummies,” a four-session course meeting at 10 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel or at 7 p.m. that same evening at the Lawrence Family JCC. Fee: $60 JCC member, $75 guest. (858) 362-1150
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Wednesdays, July 10 – Aug. 28 — Therapy Pool — A bus will take seniors at 11 a.m. to the therapeutic pool at Paradise Village Retirement Community from the College Avenue Center, operated by Jewish Family Service inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue. Bus fare: $6 round trip members, $10 visitors.
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Wednesday, July 10 —Computer basics — Joan Kushinoff instructs on how to create documents the way you want them at 9:30 a.m. at the College Avenue Center, operated by Jewish Family Service inside Beth Jacob Congregation at 4855 College Avenue
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Friday, July 12 —Student Dance Concert — Students of Andrea Feier of the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department will present a dance concert at 12:30 p.m. at the College Avenue Senior Center, 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Tuesday, July 16 — ‘Lemon Tree’ — JFS College Avenue Center screens a movie about a Palestinian widow defending her lemon tree from being torn down by a high Israeli government official, and meanwhile forming a friendship with the official’s wife, at 12:30 p.m. at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Wednesday, July 17 — Food Columnist –Caron Golden, who writes about food and tells about it on the radio, addresses a dinner meeting of Congregation Beth Israel’s Men’s Club, at 6:30 p.m. Reservations: (858) 535-1111, Ext 3113. Ticket: $12 with reservations, $15 otherwise
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Thursday, July 18 — Beethoven’s Fifth — Conductor David Amos of the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO) explores Beethoven’s Fifth demonstrating different interpretations in recordings of the famous symphony, at 12:45 p.m. at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Friday, July 19 — De Torre Concert — Vocalist Tony De Torre croons in special show at 12:30 p.m. at the JFS College Avenue Center at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Thursday, July 23 — Israel in the news — Mark Silberstein, former liaison to the Israel Consulate in Los Angeles, discusses current events in the Middle East, at the JFS College Avenue Center at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Friday, July 24 — Computers and Health –Joan Kushinoff shows how a computer can help users get reliable and up-to-date health information such as medical treatment information, doctors’ profile, education, contact information, and disciplinary actions. Compare hospitals; identify generic medications and compare them with brand-name drugs, at 9:30 a.m., at the JFS College Avenue Center at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Friday, July 26 —Ballet Folklorico /Folkdances of Mexico — A performance troupe from Bayside Community Center will present a colorful and energetic dance program, complete with colorful costumes and lively music at 12:30 p.m. at the JFS College Avenue Center at 4855 College Avenue, inside Beth Jacob Congregation. (858) 637-3273.
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Sunday, July 28 — Heroes — Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel leads a breakfast discussion on the topic “What does Judaism say about heroes,” at 8:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 208 Madrona Street, Chula Vista. Ticket $10
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Monday, July 29 — Golf & Tennis Tournament — Guardians of San Diego host a “Take a Swing for Seniors” golf and tennis tournament to benefit the Seacrest Village Retirement Communities, at the Del Mar Country Club. Contact Carina Burns, Special Events and Public Relations Coordinator for event information or sponsorship opportunities at 760-516-2003 or cburns@seacrestvillage.org.
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Tuesdays, August 6-Sept. 3 — Israel’s origins — Dr. David Maino teaches a course asking “where did the tribes of Israel come from and when? Is there evidence for an Exodus from Egypt or a conquest of Egypt” in a four-session course at 10 a.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, or 7 p.m. the same day at the Lawrence Family JCC. Fee: $60 JCC member, $75 guest.
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Sunday, August 11 — Jazz and dance — Reine Rimon and the Bonita Jazz Band entertain 6- 8 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 208 Madrona St.Rimón´s repertoire includes primitive blues songs by Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey “the Mother of the Blues”; as well as traditional gospel; tunes from popular musicals (like The One Mo´ Time); folk songs in original Creole language; and all the best-loved tunes you can hear atthe famous Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Wine and snacks. Ticket: $10
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Monday, August 12 — JNF Golf Tournament — With a trip to Israel the prize for winning teams, Jewish National Fund continues its international golf tour at 10:30 a.m. at the Del Mar Country Club, 6001 Country Club Drive, Rancho Santa Fe. with $500 the entry fee per golfer or $1,800 the discounted price for a team of four. Register online at jnf.org/herzltour or by phone to Helene Ellis at 858.824.9178 x955.
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Wednesday, August 14– Rooftop Party — Jewish Federation of San Diego County sponsors a party under the start beginning at 7 p.m. atop the Palomar Hotel, 1047 5th Avenue, San Diego. Ticket: $18. To register click here
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Wednesday, August 21 —Football — Former San Diego Charger Biolly Ray Smith talks football at a dinner forum of Congregation Beth Israel’s Men’s Club, at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket $12 with RSVP to Judi Schwartz at 858-535-1111, ext. 3133, or $15 at the door.
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Sunday, August 25 — Heroes in Judaism — Following tefillon minyan and $10 per person breakfast, Temple Beth Shalom will sponsor a panel discussion on Heroes, According to Judaism. Panelist will include Dr. Julio Armenta, Steve Goldkrantz, and Rabbi Dr. Michael Samuel, at 208 Madrona St., Chula Vista. Donation $10.
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Sunday, August 25 — Yom Limmud — The 9th annual Jewish Day of Learning, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., will include presentations by broadcasting personality Dennis Prager; Sarah Abrevaya Stein, PhD; and Five Rabbis: Deborah Prinz, Elliot Dorff, Mordecai Finley, Ruth Sohn and Reuven Firestone, at the Lawrence Family JCC. Adult Ticket: $32 JCC member, $38 visitor; Teen Ticket $4 JCC member, $18 visitor. Admission includes bagel bar lunch.
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Sunday, August 25 — Chabad Telethon — San Diego Jewish Men’s Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.at the Chabad Telethon, to be aired on Direct TV. The choir will sing Psalm 150 (Halleluya) of Levandowski and an Israeli medley (Ye Varechecha, Leru Neranena and Sissu et Yerushalayim.
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Tuesday, August 27 — STEM –Gerald Solomon, executive director of the Samueli Foundation based in Orange County, will discuss the status of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in California and Israel, at 6:30 p.m., at a private La Jolla home. RSVP by August 25 to Kimberly Stahl, 858-279-2740.
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Wednesday, August 28 — Children’s Fair — Chabad of East County hosts a pre-Rosh Hashanah fair for children from 4 to 5 p.m., at 8691 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa. Fee: $7 per child, but free for Hebrew School students. (619) 387-8770.
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Wednesday, August 28 — Reservation Deadline for High Holiday rides — On the Go, a program of Jewish Family Service, accepts reservations through today for High Holiday rides for seniors 60 years and older to the following congregations: Beth Am, Beth El, Beth Israel, Dor Hadash, Ner Tamid, Ohr Shalom, Adat Shalom, Emanu-El, Solel and Tifereth Israel. (858) 637-7320.
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Saturday, August 31 — Selichot music — Violinist Yale Strom plays selichot music at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 208 Madrona Street, with Selichot services following at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 — Rosh Hashanah –– Temple Beth Shalom welcomes unaffililated families to attend High Holiday services, with a non-member donation of $125 requested, that can be put toward annual membership; 208 Madrona, Chula Vista. (619) 420-6040.
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Thursday, Sept. 5 — 2nd Night Rosh Hashanah Dinner — Temple Beth Shalom hosts a dinner at 6:30 p.m.. Adults $25, children $15.
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Wednesday, Sept 11 – Wednesday, Nov 27 — Lavine/Levine photo exhibit — Cousins Arthur and Dana learned by accident that they were related and that many of their photo subjects were eerily similar; on exhibit at the Gotthelf Art Gallery in the Lawrence Family JCC
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Thursday, September 12 — Jews and Brews — Joshua Bernstein provides a course in beer, complete with tasting, at 6:30 p.m. at the Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 5985 Santa Fe Street. Ticket $18 general, $15 JCC members. (858) 362-1154.
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Monday, September 16 —Melton Sampler — Noah Hadas teaches a course on Jewish texts, in an introduction to the Melton School of Jewish Education. Venues and Dates: Seacrest Village, Encinitas, Sept. 16 and 23 (2-3:30 p.m.); Temple Solel, Sept. 16 and 23 (7-8:30 p.m.); Lawrence Family JCC, Sept. 17 and 24 (7-8:30 p.m.) Fee: $10 general, $5 JCC member. More information: Susan Hagler (858) 362-1150
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Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Sukkot Under the Stars –Temple Emanu-El hosts a dairy dinner on its patio at 6299 Capri Drive, San Diego, at 5 p.m., followed by a Sukkot service at 6 p.m. Dinner reservations: $10 per person, with children under three free.