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San Diego to bid Dagans farewell
SAN DIEGO (SDJW)—Eyal and Amit Dagan who spent "four years strengthening San Diego's connection with Israel" will be feted from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Sunday, August 23, at Congregation Beth El. The event is co-hosted by that Conservative synagogue and by the United Jewish Federation.
Eyal served as the community shaliach at the Israel Center at the United Jewish Federation. He promoted aliyah, visits to Israel, and cultural exchanges between San Diego and its partnership region in Sha'ar Hanegev, Israel.
Amit served as membership director at Congregation Beth El.
The couple will return with their two young children to their home in Haifa.
Beth Jacob schedules 'Thrill of Judaism' seminar Aug. 30
SAN DIEGO (SDJW)—Beth Jacob Congregation is sponsoring an all-day seminar, "Discover the Thrill of Judaism" from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, at which such topics will be addressed as "Knowledge vs. Faith - Judaism is not a matter of blind faith;" " The Jews' Immortality - How is it feasible that we still exist?" and "Torah Codes - Discover the Torah's knowledge of future events in striking detail."
According to Rabbi Adam Simon, the Orthodox congregation's education director, this seminar has been offered to Jews throughout the nation and has been attended cumulatively by a quarter of a million people who have been "inspired, informed and entertained."
The $25 admission includes a continental breakfast, dairy lunch and refreshments. Those who register prior to Aug. 15 will receive free seats for High Holiday services at the congregation, 4855 College Avenue. More information is available by calling (619) 287-9890 or emailing office@bjsd.org
Simcha Shabbat Aug. 7 at Tifereth to support military families
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)--Tifereth Israel Synagogue is collecting school supplied at its Kabbalat Shabbat service on Friday night in support of "Operation Homefront's" campaign to make certain the children of military families have the materials necessary for school.
Congregants and friends will gather at the Conservative synagogue at 6 p.m., Friday, August 7, and then attend the Simcha Shabbat. Donations received at the synagogue at 6660 Cowles Mountain Boulevard in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego before August 10th will definitely go to the military program. Donations thereafter will "be used to fill in where needed," according to a synagogue spokesperson.
For more information, call (619) 697-6001, or visit the congregation's website at www.tiferethisrael.com
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14th Annual S.D. Jewish Book Fair hosts well-known writers
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) - The 14th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair, presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, will run October 19 and November 1-12, 2009. Speakers will appear at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS in La Jolla, and in North County at Temple Solel in Encinitas.
Headlining this year's book fair are celebrity writers Rabbi Harold Kushner, best known for his inspirational bestseller, When Bad Things Happen to Good People; best-selling novelist Anita Diamant (The Red Tent); multiple award-winning Israeli writer, novelist, and journalist Amos Oz; and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk; along with more than thirty-five other writers, journalists, and commentators
The annual Family Day takes place on Sunday, November 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in North County, and on Sunday, November 8, at 1-5 p.m. in La Jolla, and features activities, performances, and readings by children's authors, including Peter Yarrow of the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary.
Tickets are $8.50 to $22; many events are free. For information or tickets call 858-362-1348, or visit www.lfjcc.org/bookfair.
House of Palestine to sponsor Balboa Park lawn program
SAN DIEGO (SDJW)—The House of Palestine will sponsor a lawn program from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 16, in the common area of the House of International Relations, across the road from Balboa Park's famous organ pavilion.
The cultural event "will include a beautiful display of Palestinian culture, Arabic music, poetry reading, Dabkeh Dance by Al Zaitoneh group, and delicious Arabic food," according to a spokesperson.
Palestine is one of the newer additions to the international cottage area; Israel has been represented in the House of Pacific Relations nearly from the date of its founding.
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Insurance Commissioner Poizner tells USAA Auto Group rate drop
SACRAMENTO (Press Release)—State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner on Tuesday announced a $47.6 million rate reduction for USAA Auto Group policyholders in California. This represents an average decrease of 7 percent.
“Insurance rates have been cut by more than $2 billion since I took office as insurance commissioner in 2007,” said Commissioner Poizner. “I am more than pleased to approve another rate reduction – this time for USAA policyholders in California. It’s great when companies pass along savings to customers, and I applaud USAA for saving their policyholders close to $50 million.”
As the tenth largest auto insurer in the state, USAA insures nearly one million vehicles in California, covering approximately 3.5 percent of the auto insurance market. Under the newly approved rates, USAA’s California policyholders will save an average of about 7 percent, or about $104 per policy per year – a total of $47.6 million. New rates apply to policies written or renewed after August 5, 2009.
Under the newly approved rate cut, USAA customers in Los Angeles County will save an average of 15 percent, or $262 per year, per policy. USAA customers in San Francisco will save an average of $157 per year, and San Diego policyholders will save an average of $104 each year.
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