Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 3, 1956, Part 4
300 Attend U.J.F. Annual Meeting
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Sammy, Dino and Ol’ Blue Eyes pack the Welk
By Carol Davis ESCONDIDO, California—Frank, Sammy, Dino, Joey; The Rat Pack! Those were the days, my friend; we thought they’d never end! Well, if you want another dose of ‘those days’, straight from the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, you can catch a glimpse of what used to be called the ‘Golden Days of entertainment’,
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 3, 1956, Part 3
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Goldie Schusterman Honored At Testimonial Dinner by Birdie Stodel Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 4 On Sunday, February 12, Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Auxiliary will give a Testimonial Dinner at the Mission Valley Country Club in honor of Mrs. Goldie Schusterman. Mrs. Schusterman has served unselfishly
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Jewish Community Center Season of Fun in Progress-Activities Serving the Entire Family Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 2 The Jewish Community Center is becoming a Family Agency serving the social, recreational and cultural needs of every individual in the family. A season of fun is now in progress and out of the Center
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish History“Rafta, Rafta”… far from comedy central
By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—Family and ethnically themed comedies are not new to most audiences. (There’s always Neil Simon) What might be new, however, is that Indian ethnicity isn’t your usual fare of what’s seen on local stages these days unless you see Rafta, Rafta”, Ayub Kahn-Din’s Oliver Award winning comedy now playing at
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 2, 1956, Part 1
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Jewish Center Sets Annual Meeting Feb. 19 Southwestern Jewish Press, February 2, 1956, Page 1 The annual dinner meeting of the Jewish Community Center will take place on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 6:45 p.m. in Temple Center, 3rd and Laurel Sts. Reservations at $3.00 per plate are now
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish History‘Cabaret’ flawless and haunting in Cygnet production
By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—I love the John Kander/Fred Ebb musical “Cabaret”. I shudder at the John Kander/Fred Ebb musical “Cabaret”. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I have seen this show. In fact, many moons ago, I saw Joel Grey the (often called) quintessential Emcee perform it live in yet another
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastHolocaust commemoration plans in San Diego told
LA JOLLA, California (Press Release) — On Sunday, May 1, at 1:30 p.m. the San Diego community will present a special Holocaust commemoration (Yom Hashoah) program. The event will be held at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, in the Garfield Theater, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. The theme will be “Remember, Honor, and Teach: Our
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San Diego CalendarAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, January 20, 1956, Part 3
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff Synagogue Has New Organization Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 5 A newly formed youth organization at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, the United Synagogue Youth, had its first meeting Saturday, January 14, with a great deal of success. It was a get-acquainted affair. The officers at this
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish History‘Or’ at Moxie proves golden
By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO–When Moxie Theatre and playwright Liz Duffy Adams team up together prepare yourselves for a wonderful and fun filled romp. Remember her Dog Act, Wet and The Listener? Their latest Duffy project Or now making its San Diego premiere is a delicious peek into the world (both real and conceived) of
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastGrandchild and grandparents agree choir program was grand
By Sandy Golden LA JOLLA, California — “Behold How Good …..” and it was good! — In fact, it was not only good, it was great!–, the it being the “Sing Out!” of the nine San Diego Jewish Choirs that performed in a double concert program at the Lawrence Family JCC on Sunday afternoon, April 3. This entire musical
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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego CountyAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, January 20, 1956, Part 2
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff The Bond Drive (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 3 Those of us who heard Simon E. Sobelof, at the Israel Bond Dinner, were firmly convinced that the Bond Drive must continue! We are sure that the Jewish community is aware that Bonds are an investment
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Adventures in SD History, Jewish History‘ … And Then I Wrote A Song About It’ tries too hard to please
By Carol Davis SAN DIEGO—A one-man show is no easy task to pull off especially if the material is redundant, dated and tries too hard to please. The good news about the Eric H. Weinberger (book), Daniel S. Acquisto (music) and Sammy Buck’s (lyrics) one-man show is that it might appeal to those who have
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Carol Davis, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & BroadcastAdventures in San Diego Jewish History, January 20, 1956, Part 1
Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, January 20, 1956, Page 1 Crisis in Israel Spurs Early U.J.F. Drive The continuing crisis in Israel will spur an attempt for an early start to the 1956 United Jewish Fund campaign, according to Morris W. Douglas, Fund President. Douglas stated that this year’s campaign will
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