Sivani’s House is an Emotional Exhibit of Remembrance for Oct. 7 Victims

Sivani’s House, an immersive exhibit installed at The Hive at Leichtag Commons, does not focus on the politics of that day. Instead, it offers an intimate look at the story of one family’s grief—a story that transcends tragedy and speaks to the universal experience of love and loss. [Miriam Gershenson and Albert Kreimerman]

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California Tested Hotline for Harassed Jewish Students Now in Massachusetts and New York

Carly Gammill, Director of Legal Policy at the StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department, said: “The expansion of the initiative into Massachusetts and New York comes at a time when antisemitism continues to plague students in our nation’s schools and will help ensure broader access to legal resources for students seeking to address attacks against their Jewish identity.” [Press Release]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Elie Wiesel

Courtesy of Wikipedia Elie Wiesel (September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, written mostly in French and English, including Night, a work based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. In his political activities Wiesel became a regular speaker

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A Preview of the San Diego International Film Festival

In a telephone interview I caught up with Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director of this nonprofit festival. This curious empath has a passion for films that encourage social consciousness and provocative issues that impact all people. To this end, the committee received 3200 film entries from 83 countries. Mark your calendars now for October 16-20th. [Eva Trieger]

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Trolley Dances Unite San Diego Through Movement

The first performance at the Gaslamp Quarter trolley station showcased a group choreography where dancers interacted while preserving individuality through solos. Clad in leisure wear, they made dance accessible to all, even inspiring a child in the audience to join in the fun. The dancers creatively utilized the station’s three pillars, adding an engaging visual dynamic that drew the attention of passing commuters. [Nevo mathis-Masury]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Madeline Kahn

Courtesy of Wikipedia Madeline Gail Kahn (September 29, 1942 – December 3, 1999) was an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is known for comedic roles in films directed by Peter Bogdanovich and Mel Brooks, including What’s Up, Doc? (1972), Young Frankenstein (1974), High Anxiety (1977), History of the World, Part I (1981), and her Academy Award–nominated roles in Paper Moon (1973) and Blazing Saddles (1974). Kahn made her Broadway debut in Leonard

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Let Go and Let God

Letting go is something we must learn to do in all aspects of our lives. Do you think that every time you get stuck in an unexpected traffic jam, or your flight is delayed for three hours causing you to miss your connection, or you get sick on a day when you simply can’t afford to miss work, do you really think you’re in control? [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard H. Rosenberg]

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Gov. Newsom Signs Three Education Bills Sought by Jewish Public Affairs Committee

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Saturday, Sept. 28, that he was signing three of JPAC’s top priority bills into law. These new laws counter campus antisemitism and expand Holocaust and genocide education in K-12 education. This announcement comes just days ahead of the Governor’s September 30th deadline to sign or veto bills. [Press Release]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Sam Zell

Courtesy of Wikipedia Samuel Zell (September 28, 1941 – May 18, 2023) was an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist primarily engaged in real estate investment. Companies founded by or controlled by Zell include Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter. Click here to read more of the Wikipedia article. Tomorrow, September 29: Madeline Kahn

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