Miriam Gershenson

Community Marks an Emotional Yom HaShoah at the JCC

The Jewish Federation of San Diego has received a very generous donation, the biggest in its history. With these funds, they are building a mobile Holocaust educational vehicle. It will include the latest technologies, relics, interactive components, and so much more. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Albert Kreimerman, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

A 12-Step Process for Making Candles at Home

Being frustrated with the quality and price of mosquito candles, Sandy decided to make one herself. Sandy successfully made a citronella candle that impressed her sister-in-law when she came for a visit. Naturally, Sandy’s sister-in-law requested that Sandy make her one. When her sister-in-law took the candle back home, her friends saw the candle and asked to put an order in with Sandy. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Lifestyles, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Russian-Israeli Immigrant to U.S. Leads Weekend ‘Alignment Retreat’

After October 7th, it was natural for her to organize a Community Healing Circle for the Jewish community which she facilitates with Keren Zuzan. With event organization and mastering the journey of self-healing and finding belonging, it was fitting that Pinhas facilitated the Alignment Retreat. [Miriam Gershenson]

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California, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

On the Doorpost of Your Home: Mezuzah’s Meaning Told

Albert stuck the mezuzah to the door frame and said the prayer. Just like that, the process was done. Is this what we waited for? As a matter of fact, yes. While the physical aspect was so quick, it is the spiritual side that was filled and is overflowing. [Miriam Gershenson)

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Albert Kreimerman, Jewish Religion, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

An Encouraging Walk in Balboa Park in Support of the Israeli Hostages in Gaza

It was important for me to participate because I’m Israeli and my nation is traumatized. It was important for me to participate because my global Jewish community is in tears. It was important for me to participate because my heart is broken and I’m trying hard to put it back together. It was important for me to participate because I needed to be near people who are experiencing the same. [Miriam Gershenson]

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Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA