A former San Diego summer camper was among the first three hostages released by Hamas after being held for more than a year. British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, 28, was released Jan. 19 and returned home Tuesday … (Kira Caspers, Times of San Diego)
Former Hostage Emily Damari Once Was a Mountain Chai Camper Read More »
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The 35th annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival will take place in-person from Jan. 27 through Feb. 8 and will continue virtually. Film enthusiasts can attend in-person screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, while virtual film screenings are available on demand beginning on Feb. 9 and will remain available through Feb 11. [Hoa Quach, Times of San Diego]
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In 1976, Jagoda coached former Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter for his presidential debates against incumbent U.S. President Gerald Ford. Later, Carter became the 39th U.S. president. Carter won the popular vote (40,831,881 to Ford’s 39,148,634) and garnered 297 electoral votes to Ford’s 240. [Rick Griffin, Times of San Diego]
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Thanks to thousand donors over the decades, the JCF has facilitated more than 135,000 grants to over 9,000 nonprofits, locally, nationally, and abroad. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
Jewish Community Foundation’s Grant Total Now Exceeds $2 Billion Read More »
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Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, announced an additional $43,675,626 in Shelter and Services Program funding Wednesday for non-governmental organizations providing support to migrants awaiting their immigration court proceedings. [Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego]
Jewish, Catholic Social Service Agencies Receive $43.67 Million to Aid Migrants Read More »
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Their time in San Diego is possible through funding from the federation’s Emergency Israel campaign. Closer to the October 7th attacks , the federation and San Diego community raised more than $9 million in emergency aid in just a few weeks. The majority of this aid has gone towards the rebuilding of Sha’ar HaNegev, while also aiding relief and recovery efforts across Israel. [Hannah Ramirez, Times of San Diego]
Respite in San Diego for Sha’ar Hanegev Social Workers Read More »
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Soroka University Medical Center needed to reinvent itself on the fly and dramatically expand its capacity amid the overwhelming amount of severe, traumatic injuries suffered by Israelis on Oct. 7. The number of children treated at the facility that day was equivalent to the usual number treated in an entire year, Perry said. [Jacob Kamaras]
Oct. 7th Convinced Medical Students of Necessity of Specialty in Trauma Surgery Read More »
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“This is a unique opportunity to build on what Times of San Diego has created over the last decade,” said Chris Jennewein, editor and general manager of Times of San Diego. “As part of NEWSWELL, we’ll seek to define the future of local media in today’s digital environment.” [Times of San Diego]
Times of San Diego Acquired by NEWSWELL of Arizona State University Read More »
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“Howard’s passion to make a positive impact wherever he went and with everything he did was an inspiration for so many in the community, myself included,” said San Diego City Councilmember Raul Campillo, who arranged for the sign. [Chris Jennewein]
A Street Sign for Former Assemblyman Howard Wayne, Z’L Read More »
Chris Jennewein, Jewish History, San Diego County, Times of San DiegoAnti-Jewish (36.9%), anti-Hindu (23.3%) and anti-Muslim (14.6%) were the most cited reasons for reports related to religious targeting. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
Jews and Blacks Most Frequent Target of Haters in California Read More »
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Joan Jacobs was praised Monday as a woman of “grit, grace and glamour” whose “joyful generosity” — along with her Qualcomm founding husband, Irwin — made San Diego a cultural powerhouse amid her “unwavering commitment to make the world a better place.” [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]
‘Grit, Grace and Glamour’: Joan Jacobs Hailed as Down-to-Earth Donor Titan Read More »
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“Few people have had a more profound impact on San Diego than Joan Jacobs,” said Mayor Todd Gloria on Tuesday “She was an ardent supporter of ensuring access to arts, education, top-quality medical care and so much more to enrich people’s lives….” [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
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Chris Jennewein, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Times of San DiegoThe action began shortly before 6 a.m. involved over 100 campus police, California Highway Patrol officers and the San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
Encampment Dismantled at UCSD by Law Enforcement Read More »
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The proposal by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones of San Diego and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher of Yuba City came in response to pro-Palestine protests at UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UCLA and other institutions. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
GOP Leaders in Legislature: Strip Funding from Universities that Won’t Protect Students Read More »
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