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Seacrest Foundation’s Women’s Auxiliary to Stage ‘Together Wherever’ Gala

Seacrest Foundation’s Women’s Auxiliary has announced the 46th Annual Together Wherever In Spirit Gala & Online Auction, a stay-at-home but stay connected event. For this year’s gala, our Jewish community will come together in spirit as one connected family as we send love to the residents of Seacrest
Village. [Press Release]

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Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County

Faculty Opposing Antisemitism to Demonstrate Across Country

Inspired by the courageous actions of Academic Engagement Network (AEN) member and UC Berkeley Professor Ron Hassner, who recently staged a sit-in protest and ate, slept, and taught from his office until UC Berkeley leadership took measures to address escalating antisemitism on their campus, AEN on Tuesday, April 16, announced the launch of the Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement (FAAM) and #KeepTheLightOn campaign.  [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

ADL Reports 8,873 Antisemitic Incidents in U.S. in 2023

ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) on Tuesday, April 16, released the final statistics for antisemitic incidents in 2023, reporting a total of 8,873 incidents of assault, harassment, and vandalism across the country. The total represents a 140-percent increase from 2022 – already a record-setting year – and the highest level recorded since ADL started tracking this data in 1979. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, USA

Mandy Patinkin Headlines Month-Long JFest

Festival founding artistic director Todd Salovey remarks, “Last year we rebirthed JFest and were amazed at the size and passion of our audiences. This year, the Festival is growing with one of the most celebrated and beloved Jewish performers, Mandy Patinkin, and nine unique programs meant to heal, bring joy, and inspire.” [Press Release]

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Press Release, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Joshua Bell to be Featured May 6 at Baker-Baum Concert Hall

The La Jolla Music Society’s performing arts center, The Conrad, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. It is the recent recipient of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology’s 2024 Architecture Honor Award for its Baker-Baum Concert Hall, recognized as one of the most acoustically excellent venues in the world. [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Antony Blinken

Antony John Blinken (born April 16, 1962) is an American lawyer and diplomat currently serving as the 71st United States secretary of state. He previously served as deputy national security advisor from 2013 to 2015 and deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Blinken was previously national security advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden from 2009 to 2013. [Wikipedia]

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International, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA, Wikipedia

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

Out of This World Singing in ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’

Let’s talk about the songs- this cast can sing!  It’s hard to focus my accolades on any particular actor because the entire cast is so incredibly talented.  Even with all the talent, Ceja’s wonderfully playful expressions telegraphed much about her character and made her stand out in the lead role. [Sandi Masori]

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

A Time for Israel to Decide: Herzl or Rav Kook

Herzl and Rav Kook differ greatly in both their diagnoses of what ails the Jewish people, and their programs for what needs to be done. For Herzl the problem is antisemitism, and the solution is an internationally recognized Jewish state achieved through negotiations. For Rav Kook the problem is Exile and the solution is for Jews to return to the Land of Israel. [Rabbi Philip Graubart]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors