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On the Ides of March: Art from the Heart

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) —  The Women’s Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County is orchestrating a community wide art drive, dubbed Art from the Heart, in recognition of this year’s International Good Deeds Day, which will come to full fruition on March 15, 2015. Through collaboration with several community partners, Federation will […]

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Melanie Phillips to address Beth Israel Feb. 17

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–British journalist Melanie Phillips, who also is the author of Londonistan and The World Turned Upside Down: The Global Battle Over God, Truth and Power, will speak at Congregation Beth Israel at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 17. Her speech is co-sponsored by three Israel advocacy groups: TEAM San Diego, the Zionist Organization

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Emerald City theme for Feb. 21 Seacrest Village gala

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities will host its 37th Annual Gala, “Emerald City” on Saturday, February 21st at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla with Rusti Bartell Weiss serving as Gala Chair. Weiss became involved with Seacrest Village (San Diego Hebrew Homes) at the requests of Sigrid Fisher who was

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SDJA hosts free parent workshop Jan. 21

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) –San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) will host a free Parent Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 21, entitled, “Understanding Your Child: Brain-based Gender Differences – The Science and the Strategies for More Effective Parenting.” The 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. workshop will be conducted by Kelley King, an international consultant and author of three books in

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JFS sponsors mental health panel Jan. 21

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Jewish Family Service will present a Behavioral Health event, “Putting the Puzzle Together: Mental Health Policy and Community Options” on Wednesday, January 21, at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a resource fair and light appetizers and continues with a panel discussion from

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Israel’s Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi heads for S.D.

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Rabbi David Lau, Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel, will give a free lecture at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel, 440 La Jolla Village Drive, in a program sponsored by Chabad of University City. Although there is no admission fee required, Chabad has asked for an $18 donation to cover

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Muslim, Jewish comedians appear together Jan. 27

By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — One Arab, One Jew, One Stage, Two Humors….That was my takeaway from interviewing the upcoming headliners of the JCC’s unique program, featuring Rabbi Stand-Up Bob Alper and Actor/Stand-up Ahmed Ahmed. The two men share a similar vision:  They like to make people laugh and believe that laughter is

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CBI’s Rabbi Jodie Gerson to be installed Dec. 5

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Congregation Beth Israel will officially install Rabbi Jordie Gerson as its assistant rabbi in a Shabbat celebration on Friday, December 5 at 6:15 p.m. Rabbi Gerson started as assistant rabbi of Beth Israel in July. Rabbi Gerson’s father, Rabbi Gary Gerson, rabbi emeritus of Oak Park Temple in Oak Park, Illinois

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