Cailin Acosta

Becoming “Besties” with a 105-Year-Old Seacrest Village Resident

It’s not every day you can say you are now best friends with a 105-year-old. I am happy to tell you on Friday, May 31, I can report I now have a new best friend named Charlotte Marx. I attended Marx’s 105th birthday lunch at Seacrest Village in Encinitas with a contingent from Tifereth Israel Synagogue Sisterhood. [Cailin Acosta[

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

The Yin and Yang of Life’s Transitions

As high school students are graduating and heading off to college, The Israeli American Council (IAC) encourages students to join Mishelanu (Of our own). Mishelanu is a supportive community for college students to celebrate Jewish heritage and love for Israel. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, California, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Need a Breast Cancer Screening? ‘You Are Not Alone’

Many of us women realize it is time to focus on our health and start to get screenings we did not think we would need. My dear friend, Andrea Schnieder will be sharing her breast cancer story at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, for Chabad of East County. All those in attendance will receive a signed copy of her book You Are Not Alone. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

Rabbi Marcus to be Honored at Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast

Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Devorah Marcus will be honored with the Equality Award at the 16th Annual San Diego Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast on Friday, May 24, starting at 7:30 am. This event will be held at the Marriot Mission Valley. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire

Celebrating Lag B’Omer Personally and as a Community

Prior to Lag B’Omer, I would start receiving invitations to weddings and upsherin (when a three-year-old boy receives his first haircut, allowed on Lag B’Omer). Families also plan picnics and outside gatherings as the weather has warmed up and enjoying a bonfire with smores makes the occasion more festive. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Our Shtetl San Diego County: Closing Weekend of the RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust Exhibit

With the exhibit having its closing ceremony (it will remain open until June) I thought of Rose Schindler’s words and wondered, now what? Who is going to continue to tell the story? Our survivors are sadly aging and passing so it relies on us to tell the stories and to not forget. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Jewish Religion, San Diego County

Mourning and Celebrating All in One Night at Tifereth Israel

The night started with standing together in silent solidarity as we listened and closed our eyes to the sound of a siren. Leberman noted that not only do we observe and honor the fallen Israeli soldiers but unfortunately this year we also have to include the hostages, families, and all of Israel that is hurting. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Our Shtetl San Diego County: Yiddishland, House of Israel Plan Movie with Musical Accompaniment

Have you ever been told you can’t do a sport the other gender can do better? Sports are always an interesting topic with the impact the human body can endure in injuries and special protection needed. Patrick Henry freshman Sivan Benami won a spot on the boy’s baseball team, proving that baseball is not just for boys. [Cailin Acosta]

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Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County

Our Shtetl San Diego County: AJC Honors Late Holocaust Survivor Rose Schindler

One of the first times I met Schindler, she asked about my family and then asked when my birthday was. I told her it was December 27. She gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said, “Mine is December 28, you are my birthday twin!” [Cailin Acosta]

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Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Our Shtetl San Diego County: Yom, Yom, Yom

Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut are fast approaching. There will be separate community observances of these two Israeli holidays May 12 and 19 at the Lawrence Family JCC… Temple Beth Shalom in Chula Vista observes Yom HaShoah at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, with an interdenominational gathering of South Bay clergy.. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, California, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, USA