Judaism

Jews have something far more precious than rings

By Rabbi Baruch Ledeman SAN DIEGO — Rivkah was the perfect wife for Yitzchok because she possessed chessed (loving kindness).   Caring kindness and sensitivity to others, are hallmarks of the Jewish people as the  following true story, documented in  A Mother’s Favorte Stories by Sheina Medwed, illustrates:   Beth Shapiro was shopping with her elderly […]

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Jewish Religion

25 Conservative congregations latest to join ‘Mitzvah Initiative’

NEW YORK (Press Release)– A new cohort of 25 congregations from Judaism’s Conservative Movement will enroll in The Jewish Theological Seminary’s groundbreaking Mitzvah Initiative this fall, joining the nearly 50 synagogues, Solomon Schechter day schools, and Ramah camps already involved with the program, among them Tifereth Israel Synagogue in San Diego. The 2010–2011 cohort includes

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Jewish Religion

Avraham would have been proud of bridge builder’s spirit

By Rabbi Baruch Lederman SAN DIEGO — Avraham grew up in a world where the norm was idolotry. His father was a card carrying idolator. That was the family business. But Avraham, through his penetrating insight and  honest analysis, realized that this norm was wrong. Despite the social  mores, despite fierce, even violent resistance he held on

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Jewish Religion

Etz Rimon begins classes on the prophets Oct. 13

CARLSBAD, California (Press Release)– Rabbi Karen Sherman of Etz Rimon Synagogue on Oct. 13 will conduct the first class in a three-session class on the prophets and their impassioned messages of justice and peace.  “We will explore the prophets’ contributions to our history as well as their influence on our contemporary lives,” said the rabbi.     Participants may attend

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Jewish Religion

16 ways Jerusalemites know Sukkot is coming

By Judy Lash Balint JERUSALEM — Sixteen ways Jerusalemites know Sukkot is coming: 1. The clang of metal poles and the sounds of hammering are practically constant as Jerusalem’s apartment dwellers hurry to erect their sukkot and squeeze them into small balconies, odd-shaped gardens and otherwise derelict rooftops. 2. The tourists have landed! Overwhelmingly religious,

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Jewish Religion, Travel and Food

‘100 Voices: A Journey Home’ explores Poland’s cantorial past

By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO–On Tuesday, September 21, the movie 100 Voices: A Journey home will air across the country at 488 select theatres, including seven movie complexes in San Diego County. It’s a must see movie for Jews and non-Jews alike, but bring tissues. The documentary traces an historic trip to Poland by no

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Carol Davis, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 18, 1955, Part 1

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World Staff Max Rabinowitz To Lead ’55 UJF Drive Southwestern Jewish Press, February 18, 1955, Page 1 Max Rabinowitz, long active in Jewish Community affairs, has accepted the post of General Chairman of the 1955 Combined Jewish Appeal of the United Jewish Fund, Morris Douglas, Fund president, announced. Goal for

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Jewish History, San Diego County