TICO to combine for concerts with Jewish Men’s Choir and pianist Jessie Chang
The Jewish Men’s Choir, directed by Ruth Weber, will share a “Piano and Voice” program with pianist Jessie Chang, who will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #3 at two concerts with the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra.
The first will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27, at the First United Methodist Church, 1200 East H. Street, Chula Vista.
The second will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the community orchestra’s home, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 6660 Cowles Muntain Boulevard.
The 70-piece Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra (TICO), conducted by David Amos, will accompany both these portions of the concert and addditionally will perform the Mignon Overture, by Ambroise Thomas, a 19th Century popular concert staple. — From the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra
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American Jewish Congress pays tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jack Rosen, president of the American Jewish Congress, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day, issued the following statement:
“The American Jewish Congress was founded a century ago, on the principle that in order to create a better society for Jews, a better society must be created for everyone.
“Perhaps no one has better represented this core value than Dr. King, a visionary and a leader who knew that to truly lift up the African American community, all of society must be elevated and raised up to a standard of equality. When one among us is denied equality, true equality can exist for none of us.
“During the Civil Rights Movement, American Jews, including members of our organization, worked closely with other minority communities to end various forms of discrimination, including coauthoring landmark legislation to end housing and workplace discrimination in a number of U.S. states.
“Members of the American Jewish Congress also had the honor of marching alongside Dr. King in Washington. Rabbi Joachim Prinz, then-President of the American Jewish Congress, delivered remarks immediately before Dr. King began his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech, saying: “The most urgent, the most disgraceful, the most shameful, and the most tragic problem is silence.”
“Dr. King saw an American future in which all peoples, regardless of religious beliefs, ethnic background, or any other factor that makes us different, would stand together and live together. As a society, we have made tremendous strides toward that vision, but there is still much work to be done. Dr. King’s words and actions continue to inspire us to keep marching toward that future, and to never settle for anything less than true liberty, justice, and equality for all.” — From American Jewish Congress
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As Magen David Adom withdraws from Judea and Samaria, United Hatzalah goes in
Following Magen David Adom’s announcement that it will be closing services in certain locations in Judea and Samaria, United Hatzalah will be diverting ambulances to those locations in order to provide coverage for the residents of the affected cities.
Magen David Adom sent an announcement to the Health Ministry last Thursday stating that it will be completely closing services to five locations in Judea and Samaria. The letter also states that MDA will be scaling back its services in an additional nine locations spread across Judea and Samaria.
According to the statement, MDA will be closing its ambulance services in the following locations: Dolev, Elkana, Shavei Shomron, Tekoa, and the Regional Council area of Megillot by the Dead Sea. The nine locations that will see a significant cutback will include; Beitar Illit, Beit Arye, Alfei Menashe, the Jordan Valley, the city of Ariel, Ma’aleh Adumim, Givat Ze’ev and Shaked.
Following the announcement, the management of United Hatzalah has decided to reinforce its volunteers and add ambulance service in those areas in order to prevent a loss of life.
Founder and President of United Hatzalah Eli Beer said: “With the closure of these areas of service by Magen David Adom, United Hatzalah will be sending ambulances to these locations in order to prevent a loss of life. If need be, we will purchase additional ambulances in order to make sure that the residents of Judea and Samaria receive the proper care and are not held hostage by financial games. Continuing with our policy, all of the services provided by United Hatzalah, including ambulance transport, will be completely free.” — From United Hatzalah
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