Sandra Scheller

Tribute to a Holocaust Survivor and Education Advocate Edith Palkowitz, z”l

A Holocaust survivor from Budapest, Edith’s legacy is one of courage, resilience, and a deep commitment to preserving history. Her passing marks the end of an era for those who knew her, but her impact on the lives she touched will be felt for generations to come. [Sandy Scheller]

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Holocaust, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Ben Mankiewicz Reminisces About His Father Frank and TCM Cruises

A full house of film aficionados packed the JCC Garfield Theater Tuesday evening, Feb. 4, to hear Turner Classic Movies (TCM) featured speaker, Ben Mankiewicz. As he took the stage, he was met with a standing ovation. [Sandy Scheller]

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San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food

Curator of ‘RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust’ A Guest of Honor at Surprise Luncheon

Holocaust Survivors and staffers for the Jewish Federation of San Diego conspired with Ron Cohn of the Cohn Restaurant Group on Friday, Jan. 31, to surprise Sandy Scheller, curator of the exhibit RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust, now being shown at the La Jolla Library. [Mike Wallenfels]

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Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

Janis Ian in ‘Breaking Silence’ Tells of Being an Ugly Girl at 17, Interracial Dating, Her Lesbian Choice

The audience at the Jewish Community Center who attended Breaking Silence: The Story of Janis Ian truly got a special treat, with the singer/ songwriter herself in attendance to answer questions from the crowd. [Sandy Scheller]

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Jewish Celebrities, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

TICO Concert at LFJCC Captivates with Beethoven’s 5th and Romero

Amos explained his choice of piece, noting that the symphony played a significant role during World War II, with the first four notes famously symbolizing the Morse code for “V” — the letter for “Victory.” This symbolic connection made it a particularly poignant selection on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Sandy Scheller)

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Holocaust, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Border Fire Pollutes Air Near 3 Synagogues in Chula Vista, But No Evacuation Orders So Far

CHULA VISTA, California — Smoke and ash filled the air near three synagogues in Chula Vista, but none of them were immediately threatened or evacuated on Friday or Saturday. Chabad of Chula Vista was the closest to the fire being about five miles away. [Sandy Scheller]

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Holocaust Exhibit at La Jolla Library Draws Opening Day Crowd

A particularly emotional moment came during the yellow ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by Holocaust survivors, and by Irwin Jacobs and Lee Goldberg. The yellow ribbon, a symbol of solidarity with hostages around the world, added a layer of significance to the occasion, reminding everyone of the ongoing struggles for freedom and justice across the globe. [Sandra Scheller]

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‘The Ice Cream Man,’ a Holocaust Short, Screened by Chabad of RSF

A packed crowd attended the San Diego County premiere of The Ice Cream Man hosted by Drs William and Laura Freeman.  Chabad of RSF Rabbi Levi and Rebbetzin Devorah Raskin invited viewers to wonderful delectables followed by ice cream. [Sandy Scheller]

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Holocaust, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Racheli Boudjnah Paints with a Jewish Heart

This emotional piece captured the poignant moment of young children and women lighting Chanukah candles before facing the unknown. As a self-taught artist, Racheli seamlessly weaves her Jewish family tradition into her artwork, reminiscent of how Holocaust prisoners expressed their experiences through drawing what they saw. [Sandy Scheller]

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Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Nova Festival Massacre Survivor Relates His Ordeal to Rancho Santa Fe Chabad Audience

Chabad Rabbi Levi Raskin hosted Shohan Cohen, who survived the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas massacre at the Nova Festival. Speaking Wednesday night to a packed audience, the bright 21-year-old recounted the traumatic experience of witnessing death around him as cars and people were blown up. He survived by hiding under the concert stage with a plastic sheet he found. [Sandy Scheller]

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Holocaust, Israel, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Holocaust Survivors Ink Letters in Torah Reclaimed from the Shoah

Each Holocaust survivor paused silently and then spoke about their family members who perished before signing. San Diego Holocaust survivors who participated were Ben Midler, Gerald Szames, Violet and Ben Gurfinkel, Lubbock Geller, and Freda Sheykhet. [Sandra Scheller]

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Holocaust, International, Israel, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Holocaust Exhibit Wrapping Up in Rancho San Diego; Next Year in La Jolla

The exhibit, RUTH: Remember Us The Holocaust, will close at the Rancho San Diego Library on Thursday, June 20.  After a hiatus, it will be installed at the La Jolla Library in time to be exhibited throughout the year 2025. [Sandy Scheller]

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