LA MESA, California – “It’s the final countdown!” I don’t know about you, but my broom has stayed in the kitchen and dining room for the past couple of days sweeping up the matzo crumbs from every meal.
I am fortunate that my twins enjoy matzo year-round and make matzo pizza often. They devoured the last of the Passover brownies so as we close out Passover Sunday night, I will whip up another batch as we celebrate!
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Peach Sameach!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Temple Emanu-El announces its “Adult Poker Night” at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 19. Mark the end of Passover with cards and carbs, this is a 21 and up event. Click here to register.
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Congregation Beth Israel hosts a “Yom Hashoah Commemoration” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 23. Dr. Leo Roos will share his story of being a hidden child and survivor of the Holocaust. The Men’s Club will distribute Yom Hashoah candles to be lit after the commemoration.
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Ner Tamid Synagogue and Temple Adat Shalom invite the community to attend their “Yom Hashoah” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 23 at Ner Tamid Synagogue. Click here to register.
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Coastal Roots Farm announces its “Sacred Melodies: A Shabbat Gathering to Sing, Learn, and Feast with Guest Artist Mikey Pauker” at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 2. Pauker will lead attendees in music, prayer, and followed by a vegetarian/pescatarian potluck dinner. Click here to sign up.
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Ohr Shalom Synagogue will partner with I Love a Clean San Diego for a “Playa Pacifica Park Beach Clean Up” at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 4 at Playa Pacifica Mission Bay. Attendees will sign a waiver at the event. Click here to sign up.
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Congregation B’nai Tikvah invites the community to attend its “Yom HaZikaron Celebration” at 6 p.m., Friday, May 9 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Encinitas. The evening will celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel and members will share stories of trips to Israel.
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American Technion Society announces its “Technion, Israel, and the Jewish People: A Special Evening with Rabbi David Wolpe” at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 14 in the La Jolla area. Wolpe will discuss the complexities of being Jewish in a polarized world and the impact of antisemitism on the global academic landscape. Click here to register and receive address.
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San Diego Hebrew Day School announces its “Gala of Gratitude: Hakarat Hatov” at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 18 at the Julep Venue. The evening will celebrate the teaching legacy of Rebbetzin Betty Weiser, a”h and honor Rabbi Simcha Weiser for 43 years of leadership. Click here to rsvp.
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Beth Jacob Congregation presents “Farewell Gala Honoring Rabbi Avram and Rebbetzin Leah Bogopulsky” at 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 26. The evening includes a celebration of the Bogopulsky’s legacy and 29 years of devotion to the Beth Jacob Congregation. Click here to rsvp before Monday, May 19.
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Congregation Dor Hadash invites the community to attend its “Shavuot Celebration and Heartfelt Tribute to Rabbi Yael Ridberg” at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 1. The event includes honoring Ridberg for her contributions to the Dor Hadash community, opportunities to learn, and refreshments. More details to come. Click here to volunteer.
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CHABAD HOUSE HAPPENINGS
Poway invites the community to attend its “Yizkor Service in Honor of Lori Lynn Gilbert Kaye, OBM” at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 20. The service will honor Kaye who was fatally shot on the last day of Passover six years ago.
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Carmel Valley invites the community to attend its “Mincha and Moshiach Meal” at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 20. The event includes insight and inspiration with celebrating the end of Passover. Click here to rsvp and receive address.
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Downtown invites the community to attend its “Meal of Moshiach” at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 20. Attendees are invited to attend evening services and share the end of Passover together. Click here to rsvp.
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University City invites the community to attend its “Moshiach’s Seudah” at 6:15 p.m., Sunday, April 20. The evening is a celebration of the last hours of Passover. Click here to rsvp.
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East County invites the community to attend its “Festival of the Future” at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, April 20. The event includes a festive meal, final taste of matzah and wine and join in discussion and song. Click here to rsvp.
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AROUND THE COUNTY
Women of Congregation Beth Israel report its April Mitzvah project is collecting hygiene products for Jewish Family Service’s Safe Parking Program. The items requested include new and travel sizes of shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, floss, nail clippers, hand sanitizer, feminine products, and soap/body wash. Collection bins are in the foyer sanctuary.
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Temple Emanu-El’s Social Action Committee will be collecting cookware, dinnerware, silverware, dishes and cookbooks to support Kitchens for Good. These items help support individuals enrolled in a three-month California State certified apprenticeship program. The tuition-free programs focus on culinary training, food waste reduction and hospitality. Collection bins are located in the front office lobby. Click here for more information.
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JEWISH HUMOR
Chabad of East County shares the following joke: “What Time Is It” There was once this fellow who did not own a watch. Whenever he wanted to know the time, he would simply ask someone. “Why don’t you just buy a watch?” a coworker finally snapped at him after being asked one time too many. “Why should I buy a watch, when I can simply ask!” “Well,” asked his coworker, “What do you do in middle of the night?” “I use a Shofar!” said the fellow. “A Shofar?” “Yes. Whenever I want to know the time, I go to the window, I blow the Shofar, and all my neighbors start yelling, ‘What are you doing? It’s two in the morning!’”
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OBITUARY NOTICE
Howard Friedman has died. The funeral and internment will be at 1 p.m., Monday, April 21 at El Camino Memorial Park with Rabbi Avi Libman of Congregation Beth El as officiant, Am Israel Mortuary reports.
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Sam Galanti, uncle of Shari Schenk, has died. The funeral took place on Thursday, April 17 in Atlanta, Georgia, Congregation Beth Am reports.
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Martin Lizerbram, uncle of Sol Lizerbram and great-uncle of Marci Lizerbram, has died. Final funeral arrangements are being made for the funeral in San Diego on Monday, April 21, Congregation Beth Am reports.
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.