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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, January 22, 1954, Part IV

Compiled by Gail Umeham Lasker Lodge News Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 6 By Lou Levitt Lasker Lodge got off to a great start for 1954 with President Ralph Feldman conducting his first meeting of the year.  Several important committee appointments were made, among them being:  Marshall Zukor, membership; Milton Fredman, ADL; Jack […]

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SD Blood Bank offers bone marrow tests for those wanting to help Alan Cohen

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–As described in a previous article, Alan Cohen, a New York father of two, suddenly diagnosed with leukemia with only weeks to live, needs a matching bone marrow donor to save his life.  For a transplant to be successful, both donor and recipient must match genetically.  Because patients are most likely to

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Short stories of Dora Klinova will precede Dec. 26 dinner hour

SAN DIEGO–Dora Klinova, a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, will read some of her humorous works at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, December 26, at the Petrushka Russian Restaurant, which is celebrating its move to its new location at 2312 El Cajon Boulevard. A donation of $5 is asked for the program, titled “Life is Supposed To Be Fun.” 

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Lawrence Family JCC dinner, lecture to mark Talmis' return visit to San Diego Jan. 11

LA JOLLA, California — Yoav Talmi, former conductor of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, on Monday, Jan. 11, will discuss orchestras in Israel and the continuing controversy over whether they should play the music of composer  Richard Wagner, who was a Nazi sympathizer. Talmi currently is the permanent guest conductor of the Israel Chamber Orchestra,

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part III

Compiled by Gail Umeham Temple Beth Israel Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 5 Sabbath Services—This Friday evening Rabbi Morton J. Cohn will preach on the subject “The Lamp Beside the Golden Door.”  The year 1954 marks the 300th anniversary of the American Jewish community.  The Tercentenary will be observed widely all this year

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San Diego Jewish Academy to host Festival of Mathematics on Sunday, March 21, for students who don't compete on Saturdays

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The first Festival of Mathematics, a new math competition organized by San Diego Jewish Academy, will be offered on Sunday, March 21, 2010 and provides an alternative for students unable to participate on Saturdays, when academic competitions normally happen. The SDJA Festival of Mathematics will take place at San Diego Jewish Academy

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part II

Compiled by Gail Umeham ** Can A Nation Live By Hate? (Editorial) Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 4 It has been a long time since we have read such a clear statement of what is ailing American Democracy as was stated by Archibald MacLeish at the Freedom Forum celebrating the 40th year of

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Easy Sufganiyot (Chanukah Donuts)

The following recipe is reprinted with permission from A Taste of Hebrew Day, Volume I (re-titled from Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Kosher Cookbook). The cookbook with more than 250 all-kosher recipes from around the globe may be obtained from the school for $18 (plus $5 shipping). For more information, contact Sandi Masori at smasori@hebrewday.org Recipe submitted

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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History~January 22, 1954, Part I

Compiled by Gail Umeham * Las Vegas Comes to San Diego! Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 1 Amidst a rip-roarin’ setting at Temple Beth Israel, the Sisterhood presents Las Vegas Night, Sat., Jan. 23rd. Starting off with a bang at 8:00 o’clock, there will be a hilarious evening of:  exciting games, super chuck-wagon

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A Gift of Love

By Natasha Josefowitz, Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)–It’s been over three weeks since he died, time to start looking through some of his belongings. I started with the drawers by his bedside. I found the usual: eyeglasses, a flashlight, a pocket reading lamp, a letter opener, some change, his Kindle, nail clippers, and—a bill

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News anchor Carol LeBeau to moderate JFS panel on mental health Jan. 20

SAN DIEGO–On Wednesday, January 20, the Mental Health Committee of Jewish Family Service is hosting a free panel discussion for parents and caregivers at Congregation Beth Israel located at 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, 92122. The panel will be moderated by veteran TV News Anchor Carol LeBeau and will feature three esteemed professionals in

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