LA MESA, California – I read somewhere that people stick to their New Year’s Resolutions for only two weeks. Two weeks after New Years Day, people give up. I found that a little sad.
Being more active and walking outside (in sunny San Diego, we are privileged), while adding more vegetables and fruits to our diets is also a plus. Going vegan for one day a week is also good.
I also heard of “Dry January,” not indulging in any alcoholic beverages.
Whatever you choose, I hope it is meaningful and sets a healthy outlook for 2025.
If not, there is always next year, giggle.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tifereth Israel Synagogue announces its “Torah on Tap” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8. Rabbi Hanan Leberman will discuss the Torah portion for that week. The event includes pizza, beers and soft drinks. Click here to make your reservation.
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Temple Emanu-El announces its “Tu B’Shevat Family Shabbat” at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10. The event includes a sing along puppet show and pizza dinner. Click here to register.
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Congregation Beth El announces its “Chai Shabbat” at 6:15 p.m., Jan. 10. The event includes a lively service followed by Shabbat dinner. Click here to register.
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Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego and Impact Cubed will provide their third webinar on “Israel’s Economy: War, Resilience, Recovery” at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14. This conversation will be moderated by Charlene Seidle, President and CEO of the Leichtag Foundation and Impact Cubed. Guest speakers include: Nir Kaidar, CEO of the Taub Center, Fiona Darmon, Founder and Managing Partner of Sunvest Capital Partners, and Eldan Kaye, Vice President at Ogen. Click here register for the webinar.
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Congregation Beth Israel announces its Installation Service of Rabbi Cantor Jeremy Gimbel at 6:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17. Gimbel will officially be installed as the Cantor and special guest Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen will be in attendance. An enhanced Oneg following services.
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Congregation Dor Hadash announces its annual Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 9 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 19. This year’s theme is “Helping San Diego: Working Together to End Food and Housing Insecurity”. Click here to bring items for Mitzvah Bags, donations to San Diego Rescue Mission and to Jewish Family Service.
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CHABAD HAPPENINGS
La Costa Men’s Club will meet at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4. This event will include conversation about current events, Torah thoughts and refreshments.
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Downtown announces its monthly lecture on “Health and Vitality for Optimal Results with Alla Milikovsky” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7. Milikovsky is a certified Classical Homeopath and Board-Certified Acupuncturist who will discuss how to turn your attention away from what you don’t want, and place your attention on what you wish to experience. Click here to rsvp.
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East County’s Jewish Women’s Circle presents “Salad Spectacular in Honor of Tu B’Shvat” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21. Click here to register and for the address.
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Chabad of Downtown reports its congregants Meir and Reut Deri welcomed the birth of a son. Mazel Tov!
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Temple Emanu-El encourages its congregants to participate in the Mitzvah of the Month benefiting the Alpha Project. Items to be collected include (used/clean and in good condition): blankets, sleeping bags, jackets, sweatshirts, rain ponchos, umbrellas, gloves and hats. Donations can be left in the white barrel in the lobby. Click here for questions.
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Chabad at La Costa needs volunteers to deliver homemade challah and chicken soup to people in facilities, on chemo or who just need homemade soup and challah around the area. Click here if able to volunteer.
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JEWISH HUMOR
Chabad of East County shares the following joke: “The Tailor” A fellow came to a tailor to have a suit made for a special occasion. When the suit was ready the man came to the tailor’s shop to try it on. To his horror he discovered that one sleeve was significantly longer than the other sleeve and one pants leg was about 10cm shorter than it needed be. The fellow complained to the tailor. The event was that evening and he needed the suit. The tailor advised the desperate fellow that he should pull his arm up in such a fashion that the short- sleeved arm sits right at the hand. He contorted himself as recommended. Then he suggested that he shift his weight in such a way that the cuff of the all too short pant leg comes right to the shoe. He paid for the ill-fitted suit and went off limping down the street. Two gentlemen were walking behind him and were observing how he was ambulating down the street. One man said to the other, “Look at that unfortunate fellow, how disfigured and misshapen he is!” To which his colleague replied on a positive note, “At least he has a good tailor!”
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OBITUARY NOTICES
Dr. Leon Dychter, husband of Robyn Dychter, father to Sam and Alex Dychter died. The funeral was heldThursday, Jan.2 at Home of Peace, Chabads of Carmel Valley and Downtown reports.
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Dr. Alfredo Jalowayski, husband of Irene Jalowayski, father to Scott Jalowayski and Lynn Vidler died. The memorial service was held Friday, Jan. 3 at Congregation Beth Israel followed by a meal of consolation. Donations in Jalowayski’s honor can be made to Congregation Beth Israel or the Alzheimer’s Association, Congregation Beth Israel reports.
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.