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Breitbard’s philanthropy and family ties emphasized at funeral service

Related story by Joey Seymour By Norman Greene SAN DIEGO– During his life time, Bob Breitbard, 91, who passed away in his sleep at Seacrest Village Retirement Home in Encinitas on Monday, May 17, was already a San Diego legend. As a dreamer and visionary sportsman who built a community arena, a museum to honor […]

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Women's History Museum sponsor June 4 wine, cheese and chocolate festival

 SAN DIEGO (Press Release)- The San Diego Women’s History Museum will sponsor a wine, cheese and chocolate festival from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 4, in the Spanish Village section of Balboa Park, with  commemorative wine glasses to be awarded to the first 500 attendees. Dozens of well-known chocolatiers, wine and cheese

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San Diego Air & Space puts digital collection of airplane images online

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)- The San Diego Air & Space Museum (SDASM) is proud to announce the launch of possibly the largest online collection of aviation images in the world. By using Flickr.com, the entire SDASM Library & Archives digitized photo collection will eventually be viewable via the internet anywhere in the world. To date,

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Native American film festival underway at Museum of Man

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Every year, the San Diego Museum of Man honors its commitment to American Indian culture through its Art Market and – starting this year-a Film Festival.The Museum of Man’s First Annual American Indian Film Festival, sponsored by Pechanga Resort & Casino and presented by the American Indian Film Institute of San Francisco,

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JFS offers workshops to help you through tough economic times

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Jewish Family Service of San Diego has created a new program to provide special help to individuals and families who are struggling through the tough economic times. The JFS Economic Crisis Response Program provides free workshops, counseling, and case management services to the entire San Diego community. Upcoming June workshops include: June

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AJE's Melton Adult Mini School graduates 10th class

SAN DIEGO–After two years of studying together, the 10th graduating class of the Agency for Jewish Education’s Melton Adult Mini-School in San Diego gathered together with their families and friends at the Lawrence Family JCC to celebrate their achievement.  The 40 local graduates and matriculating students are part of 3,000 adult Melton students in 60

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ADL offers reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of person(s) targeting immigration rights group

EL CAJON, California (Staff Report)–The Anti-Defamation League of San Diego has offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction  of the person or persons who have been attempting to intimidate Estela de los Rios, director of the Center for Social Advocacy here. At a news conference, ADL Regional Director Morris Casuto called

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Philanthropists urged to utilize community teamwork

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) and San Diego Grantmakers co-hosted a special philanthropic education event featuring distinguished speaker and author Dr. Jeffrey Solomon on April 15.The event attracted more than 95 attendees. JCF Board Chair Murray Galinson who also serves on the San Diego Grantmakers Board welcomed guests to the event. “Jeff’s

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Judaism’s chain of tradition impacts on a daily basis

By Rabbi Leonard Rosenthal SAN DIEGO–Terms such as the “chain of Jewish tradition” and “Jewish continuity” have been so overused that they are in danger of becoming trite. However, once in a while something happens that makes me pause and reflect on how our tradition is truly ancient and unbroken. One such moment occurred for

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Jewish History, San Diego County

Emerald's campaign violations ruled inadvertent; nevertheless she's fined $3,000

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–San Diego City Councilmember Marti Emerald said Thursday she is  pleased with the unanimous decision by the San Diego Ethics Commission clearing her on charges that she deliberately violated the city’s Ethics code.  She described as fair a $3,000 fine for what were described as inadvertent violations. The Ethics Commission staff accused Councilmember

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UCSD Student Senate refuses to divest from Israel

By Roz Rothstein LA JOLLA, California–Pro-Palestinian forces at UCSD failed early Thursday morning to persuade the student Senate at UCSD to divest their funds from companies doing business with Israel. At 1:30am (the debate began at 6:00pm Wednesday event), the student Senate passed an amendment that watered down the resolution so much that it no

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Benefit concert for Jewish Family Service set for May 23

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)–Shir L’Chaim Variety Show, a concert to benefit Jewish Family Service Older Adult Centers, will take place on Sunday, May 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. Cost of tickets, which includes a reception with complimentary Hors D’Oeuvres at Classic Residence by Hyatt, is

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Sharyn Goodson will serve as program officer for Leichtag Family Foundation

 SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) recently announced the hiring of Sharyn Goodson as Program Officer for the Leichtag Family Foundation, with which the JCF has a consulting relationship. As program officer, Sharyn will develop and implement grant-making and other programs to further the Foundation’s strategies. “We are delighted to welcome Sharyn to

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