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Morris quits as Jewish Federation CEO; Sonduck named as interim; search committee formed

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The resignation of Steven Morris as president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego was announced yesterday by Claire Ellman,  board chair. In a letter to the San Diego Jewish community, she wrote: “I am writing to inform you that Steven J. Morris, President and CEO of Federation, has

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Symbolic sculpture donated by Mexican artist to San Diego Jewish Academy

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Mexican sculptor José Sacal donated his 7-foot-by-7-foot sculpture First Step, weighing over 700 pounds,  to the San Diego Jewish Academy, courtesy of Jacobo and Hermosa Farca Foundation, at a special unveiling on Wednesday, March 7. This gift was facilitated by the collaborative efforts of WIZO-Tijuana San Diego Organization, KEN Jewish Community

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Sen. Feinstein endorses Mat Kostrinsky for S. D. City Council

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has endorsed Mat Kostrinsky for City Council District 7. “I have known Mat Kostrinsky for more than a decade, and relied on his counsel on matters in San Diego.  He’s strong and independent,” said Senator Dianne Feinstein. “I’m confident Mat will make sure city government is working for

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‘Oldest living author’ to speak at San Diego library branch

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The North University Community Branch Library, a Branch of the San Diego Public Library, will present the popular local author, Laura Simon (age 106), who will discuss her book and life on Friday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m.  The presentation will also include the screening of a twelve-minute documentary about her

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Gracia Molina de Pick, Hispanic Jewish activist, honored during Women’s History Month

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Hispanic Jewish activist Gracia Molina de Pick, feminist, educational reformer, and philanthropist, is one of the six 2012 National Women’s History Month Honorees.  Her work embodies the 2012 theme for National Women’s History Month – Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment. Molina de Pick’s community organizing skills developed in high school, where she was

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Community mikvah seeks new home; construction costs force move from planned site at Tifereth Israel

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Waters of Eden Board of Directors has passed a resolution stating that the Waters of Eden Mikvah and Educational Center would not build its facility at the base of Cowles Mountain, adjacent to Tifereth Israel.  The Waters of Eden Board Resolution was based upon the financial feasibility of constructing the complex

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Magic and a lot of hard work benefit Seacrest Village

By Joel and Arlene Moskowitz LA JOLLA, California –Seacrest Village Retirement Community in Encinitas is a senior facility  where marvels and wonderments occur on a daily basis. Staff members nurture, help, and assist almost 400 resident-seniors who have a myriad of ailments, elements of aging or who have just ‘grown’ older.  That is magic. What

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Women’s Hall of Fame honors six, including two from Jewish community of San Diego County

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Ingrid Croce will be honored as the Spirit of the 2012 San Diego County Women’s Hall of Fame during an Induction Ceremony and Dinner at Liberty Station on March 10th at 5pm. Other honorees will include at least two members of the Jewish community: former U.S. Rep. Lynn Schenk and

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Joyce Forum will again present short films during San Diego festival

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Leichtag Foundation, and presented by the San Diego Center for J ewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, will run February 9-19, 2012. Once again the festival will feature the Joyce Forum, a celebration

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C.T. Vivian, based on article by Rabbi Ben Kamin, nominated as Examiner.com hero

SAN DIEGO–Rabbi Ben Kamin’s article on C.T. Vivian appeared on the websites of both San Diego Jewish World and Examiner.Com.  Now, on the basis of that article, Vivian has been nominated as a hero who sacrificed himself in the cause of Civil Rights.  Reader voting will determine the outcome of this contest. You can read the

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