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The Bunny Rabbit and the Shofar

I had multiple texts from my husband about Freckles acting weird. She was stomping her back feet and the kids were scared since she had never done that before. In the rabbit world, that behavior either means she is upset about something, or she is alerting her rabbit friends there is danger, a predator nearby. [Cailin Acosta]

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Kosher Pizzeria in La Mesa Burglarized

On Saturday night, Sept. 14, about 10:30 p.m., burglars broke the lock box off the front door and came in looking for money. They emptied the register and the safe. Chris Leyvas, manager and a part owner, said he was not sure how much they got away with, but it was cash that needed to be deposited in the bank. [Cailin Acosta]

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Why Apples and Honey are Eaten at Rosh Hashanah

Why do we eat apples and honey during the High Holidays? This was the fruit that was most available in many parts of the world. The combination has been used for centuries to wish everyone a sweet New Year. [Cailin Acosta]

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Leap Year ‘Delays’ Rosh Hashanah

Why is Rosh Hashanah so “late” this year? I have many memories of Rosh Hashanah occurring around going back-to-school and the end of summer. But some years it starts in October. Some Jewish years are leap years, in which an entire extra month is added to the calendar. This can result in certain Jewish holidays coming much later than in non-leap years. [Cailin Acosta]

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Some Heat Wave Advice from Council President Sean Elo-Rivera

City Council President  Sean Elo-Rivera (District-9) shares the locations of cool zones in the area and reminds citizens to take care of themselves, keep hydrated, stay out of the sun and check on your relatives and neighbors. Cool zones are a great place to escape the heat, get work done with accessing free WiFi and giving your house a rest from running the air conditioning. [Cailin Acosta]

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Panelists: Haredi Men Need Practical Education, Inducements to Join IDF

Panelists who focused Thursday on Israel’s Haredim, often described as the “ultra-Orthodox,” opined that more must be done to induce Haredi men to enlist in the Israel Defense Force. [Cailin Acosta]

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Approaching High Holy Days Prompt Philanthropic Campaigns in Jewish Community

Jewish Family Service of San Diego urges donations from the community for its annual High Holy Days Food Drive. It will start Monday, September 30 and conclude Saturday, October 12. [Cailin Acosta]

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Activities Resume Following Labor Day in Schools, Sports and Some Jewish Organizations

Monday was Labor Day and many celebrated by working as little as possible and celebrating the “unofficial end of summer.” Why is it called the “end of summer,” yet summer technically ends Sunday, September 22? [Cailin Acosta]

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Preparing in Elul for Next Month’s High Holidays

September and the Jewish month of Elul are upon us. Traditionally, the month before the High Holy Days is supposed to be occupied with reflection about the last year and the anticipation of the New Year. [Cailin Acosta]

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Local Events Focus on Upcoming Anniversary of Oct. 7 Massacre

As the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre approaches, San Diego’s Jewish community’s programming and thoughts focus on the people of  Southern Israel, in particular those of Sha’ar Hanegev, San Diego’s Sister City which was ravaged in the attacks. [Cailin Acosta]

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