Hillel International has ranked by Jewish population 60 public universities and 60 private universities in the United States and Canada. [SDJW staff]
Hillel International Ranks Universities and Colleges by Jewish Student Population Read More »
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Chen is an excellent violinist and Elizalde contributed outstanding keyboard collaboration. They offered informal commentary before each selection, projecting a feeling of intimacy with the audience which set this apart from formal recitals. In addition, Chen faced the audience as he played, rather than standing in profile. His handsome countenance reflected the spirit of the music. [Eileen Wingard]
Chen on Joachim’s Stradivarius Provided Visual Accompaniment to the Music Read More »
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The JCC is widely recognized as San Diego’s center for Jewish culture, community, and heritage and a highly sought-after partner for the county’s Jewish (and secular) organizations. We are a hub for Jewish experience and connection with a powerfully realized, extensive, and deeply embedded culture of welcome and engagement for all ages and stages of life; a force for Jewish connection and engagement throughout the region. [Betzy Lynch]
Nurturing Tradition and Inspiring Purpose: The Journey to the LFJCC’s Core Values Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Like many interesting things that happened in his life, Julius Katz had no premonition that he would spend 25 years working in various jobs at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) before retiring in 2002 at the age of 65. [Donald H. Harrison]
The Assembly Judiciary Committee has voted 10-1 in favor of legislation by Assemblyman Chris Ward (D-San Diego) to provide penalties of up to $25,000 per instance in civil trials in which a victim proves he or she was adversely impacted by the spreading of hate flyers or other acts intending to intimidate members of religious, racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ groups. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Legislature Advances Penalties for Hate Littering Read More »
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California has launched a robust Anti-Hate agenda that includes significant investments and actions to support and protect all the state’s diverse communities from hate-motivated violence, to build mutual understanding and tolerance to prevent acts of hate and bigotry, and to redouble the state’s efforts to advance equity and fight discrimination. [Press Release from Gov. Gavin Newsom]
Governor Gavin Newsom Unveils Plan to Counter Antisemitism and Other Forms of Hate Read More »
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On January 29, 1985, she was selected to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, which had several responsibilities to prepare for, including launching a tracking and data relay satellite, and use of spectrometers to study the tail of Comet Halley. The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center one day minus a year later, breaking up a minute later as a result of the failure of an O-ring on the starboard solid rocket booster. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Judith A. Resnik Read More »
California, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, USA
Sunday, April 7th, provides an example of the diversity and richness of Jewish offerings. Once upon a time, they all would have been scheduled on different days. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday, April 7th, A Diverse Schedule of Jewish Events Read More »
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She produced for Broadway A Streetcar Named Desire, which was Marlon Brando’s break-out role. In 1955, she produced The Chalk Garden, which netted her a Tony Award. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Irene Mayer Selznick Read More »
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Published by The Western Journal A tech entrepreneur couple died in a plane crash on Saturday near the Truckee Tahoe Airport in Northern California, The Sacramento Bee reported Monday. Liron Petrushka, 57, and his wife Naomi, 58, were killed when he crashed at 6:38 p.m. while attempting to land his single-engine aircraft, according to a
Tech Entrepreneur and Wife Die in Snowstorm Plane Crash, Leave Behind Three Children Read More »
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A non-Jewish friend who attended the service expressed admiration for how the new daughter of the commandments had, in fact, taken exception to a part of the Bible. The friend thought that was very brave. [Donald H. Harrison]
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SAN DIEGO (SDJW)– San Diego City Councilman Raul Campillo said Friday that after research with the office of City Attorney Mara Elliott, he decided that a hate littering law would be more appropriate at the state level than at the municipal level. Assemblyman Chris Ward (D-San Diego) agreed to carry the legislation (AB 3024), which
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Hate Litterers May Face $25,000 Penalty Read More »
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As a trans Jew, myself, I have experienced some of the difficulties as well as moments of joy that come with existing in the intersection of transness and Jewishness. Yet, despite the growing breadth of literature on gay, lesbian, and other queer-identifying Jews, there’s still a gap in materials about trans Jews. [Matt Lacoff]
Trans Jew for Trans Day of Visibility Relates His Research Read More »
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Assembly Bill (AB) 2867 was introduced following a recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that has allowed a Spanish museum to retain possession of a famous Impressionist masterpiece stolen by the Nazis. [Press Release]
Legislation Would Aid Victims of Nazi Art Thefts Read More »
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