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Mormon church apologizes for proxy baptism of Wiesenthal’s parents
Church says baptism was result of member’s violation of church policy, which determined in 1995 that Jewish Holocaust victims would not be baptized Read More »
It’s Never too Late
Baltimore couple in their 90s and married 71 years makes aliyah Read More »
Shmuley Boteach declares intent to run for Congress
Rabbi host of 2006 TV show “Shalom in the Home” will attempt to represent New Jersey district Read More »
Oprah Meets Chasidism
“Oprah’s Next Chapter” explores Brooklyn Chasidim Feb. 12 and 13 Read More »
L.A. Jewish foundation helping war vets
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles awarded some $200,000 in grants for Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and financial literacy programs. Read More »
Synagogue solicits Mel Gibson
(JTA) — A California synagogue asked movie star Mel Gibson for a donation, suggesting it would remedy his reputation regarding Jews. The president of Congregation Beth Shalom in Corona sent the filmmaker and actor a letter asking for help to prevent the synagogue from losing its building, the Hollywood gossip site TMZ reported last [… Read More »
What’s Going On: Entertainment, Short and Sweet
The San Diego Symphony has a very special offering set for Feb. 18. Itzhak Perlman will be on stage for one thrilling recital. Music aficionados will want to catch this performance by the world-famous violin virtuoso. Read More »
TORAH: The Chicken or the Egg?
Rambam states that Jewish law requires one to know that God exists. Indeed, one must diligently work at pursuing wisdom that results in attaining knowledge of God and in loving Him as well. Read More »
A Place Like No Other
Beth Eliyahu Torah Center in Bonita is the only Orthodox, Sephardic, Latino synagogue in San Diego Read More »
PALM SPRINGS: A Sell Out in Cinema
Israeli and Jewish-interest films sell out at Palm Springs International Film Festival Read More »
Musings From Mama
The Extended Family Read More »
God Talk
Tim Tebow, Joseph and Me Read More »
Not Your Parents’ Annuities
Robert Linderman and Vision 8 make retirement planning simple and risk-free for today’s generation Read More »
Footnotes
Action Takers and Do Gooders Read More »
ISRAEL: Around the World in 365 Days
Israeli family travels the globe to show the lesser-known side of Israel Read More »
CAMP: Sixty Years and Going Strong
As Camp Alonim approaches its 60th anniversary this summer, it celebrates a long history of shaping the Jewish lives of three generations of campers Read More »
CAMP: The Magic of Summer Camp
By Alanna Berman The statistics are everywhere, and they’re practically common knowledge among Jews today: Kids who go to Jewish summer camp are more likely to be engaged in the Jewish community as adults. Camp makes Judaism fun, accessible and easily understandable, even to those who come from the most secular of families. Perhaps it’s [… Read More »
So Cal Camping
Jewish overnight and day camps abound in Southern California Read More »
Feels Like Home
Brandeis University attracts scholars, researchers — and local women Read More »
Girl Power!
Jewish Women’s Foundation funds five new much-needed programs for Jewish girls Read More »
Film Festival: On the Big Screen
The San Diego Jewish Film Festival returns for its 22nd year showcasing the best of Jewish film Read More »
The 22nd annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival
A complete schedule Read More »
Save the Date for a Peek into Hassidic Courtyards of Israel
Reuters Photojournalist Gil Cohen-Magen to speak on his work in CJC’s Distinguished Speaker Series Read More »
Ben Stiller to star in HBO series about Jewish family
Stiller, author Jonathan Safran Foer team up to produce new TV comedy Read More »
Israeli Oscar entry ‘Footnote’ qualifies for shortlist
Israel again going to the Oscars gate with a Joseph Cedar entry Read More »
Jason Segel dates fan
Talented Segel fan and YouTuber writes, performs ode to actor, nabs a date Read More »
Obama names Lew to top White House slot
Former director of Office of Budget and Management Jack Lew replaces William Daley as Obama chief of staff Read More »
Natalie Portman visits her roots
Caption: Natalie Portman visited Israel over the weekend with her fiancé and her baby boy. (Josh Jensen via CC) By Six Degrees (No Bacon) Staff NEW YORK (6nobacon.com) — After a short stint in France visiting her husband’s family, Natalie Portman, along with hubby Benjamin Millipied, enjoyed a weeklong vacation with baby Alef in her native Israel. Read More »
Record for most dreidels spun simultaneously shattered by Jewish youth
With 603 dreidels spinning simultaneously, the world record for most Chanukah dreidels spun simultaneously in the same room (541) appears to be topped by Conservative Jewish high schoolers at the United Synagogue Youth’s annual international convention in Philadelphia, Dec. 28, 2011. Read More »
A Lifelong Education
A visionary in Jewish education plays a big role at Chabad Hebrew Academy and in the life of Rabbi Josef Fradkin Read More »
Passing the Gavel
JFS bids farewell to CEO Jill Borg Spitzer and welcomes successor Michael Hopkins at annual Heart and Soul Gala Read More »
Look and Listen
The Center for Jewish Culture celebrates the performing arts with a new year-round series featuring comedy, music, theater and dance Read More »
The Long and Winding Road — to School
Chabad Hebrew Academy is home to several students from Mexico who commute daily across the international border just to attend school Read More »
A Day to Remember
Set against the rolling hills of Poway, Maderas Golf Course is more than just a worldclass location to tee off. Since opening in 2000, the golf course’s majestic setting has been host to more than 50 weddings each year, with Maderas’ professional and attentive staff making that special day for every bride and groom an [… Read More »
On Equal Ground
Israelis seeking alternatives to traditional wedding ceremonies Read More »
A Musical Endeavor
Tzohar Seminary for Chassidus and the Arts opens in Pittsburgh, with San Diegan Rivka Eilfort in its inaugural class Read More »
Torah: Playing Favorites
The overriding lesson of the parsha is that we must identify our abilities and actively harness them to improve ourselves, our families, our community and people with the hope that the “blessing of Yaakov” comes true: “The angel who delivers me shall bless the children…that they increase in the land like fish. Read More »
Synagogue: Orthodoxy for All
Young Israel Synagogue of San Diego is widely appealing thanks to its inclusive, welcoming nature and commitment to adult education Read More »
Palm Springs: Peppering the Desert
By Pamela Price Photo By Victor S. Barocas When Davidi and Lizi Compton arrived in the desert from the Arava Valley in Israel, they planted roots, literally. Davidi, an agronomist with a master’s degree from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, brought with him a wealth of knowledge on desert agriculture, literally coloring the terrain around [… Read More »
Living on the Front Page
The Gift-Horse Read More »
Good and Easy
Pasta offers lots of variety and is easier to make from scratch than is commonly believed Read More »
Finding ‘Home’
SeniorSource’s Sandy Lieberman helps older adults find the support they need in retirement and assisted living communities throughout the county Read More »
Israel: Dear Home
A Letter from a reserve soldier in the IDF Read More »
Footnotes
The Reality of Judaism Read More »
Musings From Mama
The College Admissions Game Read More »
A Dream Fulfilled
A lifetime of support for Jewish organizations and a love for Israel culminates in an FIDF-San Diego Gala honoring Julian and Jenny Josephson Read More »
Math, Singapore Style
The national math curriculum of Singapore makes its way to San Diego via Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School Read More »
Israeli Wedding Culture
Where Less is Simply Grand Read More »
Flying High and Taking a Fall
The incredible, inspiring story of skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld Read More »
Chabad to Host Candle Lighting Ceremony at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin
Caption: The Brandenburg Gate, which is known as the launching pad of the Nazi era, will host a Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony on Tuesday evening. Credit: Sven Gross-Selbeck In what will no doubt be seen as a symbolic measure, Chabad-Lubavitch of Berlin will host a candle lighting ceremony at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on [… Read More »
Auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry sets record
(JTA) — Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry set a record for a single collection sold at auction. The jewelry was sold Tuesday night at Christie’s auction house for nearly $116 million. Most of the 80 lots sold for at least 10 times the catalog estimates, according to The New York Times. The sale more than [… Read More »
Jimmy Fallon performs for Chicago’s Jewish United Fund
CAPTION: Jimmy Fallon performs for a sold-out crowd at the Jewish United Fund’s Young Leadership Division’s Big Event in Chicago, Dec. 10, 2011. (Robert Kusel) NEW YORK (6nobacon. Read More »
MAILBAG: Harold Reisman’s Letter continued…
Where are the Facts? To the Editor: It is a worthy goal to bridge religious differences, but it is also important to present facts and text rather than hopes and dreams. The recent article by Rabbi Graubart (God Talk: “Muslims and Jews,” Nov. 2011) is another in his attempt to bridge gaps. But once [… Read More »
A Calendar of San Diego Arts & Entertainment
A Calendar of Current and Upcoming San Diego Arts and Entertainment Read More »
Raise the Curtain
Celebrating arts and entertainment in San Diego Read More »
A DECADE in the MAKING
The SDJJ celebrates 10 years as San Diego’s Jewish news source Read More »
TRAVEL: Jews and Jeeps
An Adventure into Jewish Georgia Read More »
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