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A Day to Honor Israel, Sept. 13
SAN DIEGO (SDJW)--Nina and Dan Brodsky, in association with the Consulate General of Israel, and a growing list of San Diego Jewish leaders and organizations have appealed to commuity members to participate in a community-wide Walk in support of the State of Israel on Sunday, September 13, 2009,\ 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Walkers will assemble at 2:15 at the County Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, and following a 3-3:30 p.m., "we march with joy for Israel!" according to the Brodskys, who may be reached at ( 858) 794 7018 or via
thebrodskys@roadrunner.com
Organizations bringing groups are urged by the Brodskys to provide an estimate as soon as possible "so we can get signs, flags, water bottles, etc."
Many volunteers are still needed, age 16 and up, the Brodskys added in a flyer also signed by Dr. Bob Shillman, Honorary Chairman; Rabbi Arnold Kopikis, Center for Jewish Cultural Renaissance; Pastor Greg Stephens, CUFI Co-State Director;
Roz Rothstein, CEO, StandWithUs www.standwithus.com;
and the UJF Israel Center, LLC in cooperation with the Consulate General of Israel
Renovations okayed for House of Israel in Balboa Park
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—Progress at the House of Israel Balboa Park! The authorities at the Park have approved the renovation plans for the HOI. Members of the Board of the HOI are very happy to have passed this milestone. We are resuming our fund raising effort and assuming success, we expect to have a new HOI in 2010.
The new HOI will have new exhibits to show the history of
ancient Israel, and the reality of the modern State. A new interiorwill be created to highlight these new exhibits. Of course, the latkes will remain.
Readers of the San Diego Jewish World are invited to visit the currentHOI, open Sundays in Balboa Park from noon to 4.
For more information, contact Arnold Flick,(858) 581 9031.
Tifereth Israel sponsors 'Dress
for Success' clothing drive
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)--Tifereth Israel Synagogue will be collecting new or gently used women’s business professional attire in support of Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that helps women find and keep jobs.
Dress for Success solves the Catch-22 that confronts disadvantaged women trying to enter the workforce: without a job, how can you afford a suit? But without a suit, how can you get a job? Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and additional apparel—up to a week’s worth of clothing—when she becomes employed.
Please bring to the synagogue (6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego) your new or gently used women’s suits, slacks, skirts, blouses, shoes and accessories. All donations should be appropriate to wear to work, as well as clean, stylish, and in good condition. Please provide all garments on hangers, as they will be made available immediately through Dress for Success boutiques.
Tifereth Israel will be accepting clothing donations through Thursday, August 20. For more information about Dress for Success, please visit their website. This suit drive is being sponsored by Robert Half International, a specialized staffing agency.
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Chabad of La Costa offers three-part series on High Holidays
CARLSBAD, California (SDJW)—Rabbi Michoel Shapiro, director of education at Chabad of La Costa, will present a three-part seminar titled “Putting the High In the High Holidays,” at 7:30 p.m. on three successive Thursdays: Aug. 27, Sept. 3 and Sept. 10, at 1980 La Costa Avenue.
The first seminar will deal with Rosh Hashana history and such customs as the blowing of the shofar, fasting and wearing white. The second will deal with the Machzor, the High Holiday prayer book, and the stories behind some of its prayers. The final session will highlight inspirational stories associated with the High Holidays.
The seminars are free but reservations are require via RabbiShapiro@Gmail.com, or by calling 760-943-8891.
Upsherin party for
Dovid Eilfort Sept. 7
CARLSBAD, California (SDJW)– An upsherin party celebrating the third birthday of Dovid Eilfort, son of Rabbi Yeruchem and Nehama Eilfort, will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, at Chabad of La Costa, 1980 La Costa Avenue. Traditionally this is the birthday that a child begins his formal Jewish education and receives his first haircut.
“Everyone is invited to partake in the festivities, which will include a barbecue, large bounce house and lots of food and games for everyone,” said the proud papa, Rabbi Eilfort. RSVP to NMOME@SBCGlobal.net or by calling (760) 634-5272.
Author Boorsteen to lead weekend of mindful meditation
 SAN DIEGO--Sylvia Boorstein, who practices “mindful meditation” and is the author of That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist, will deliver three lectures Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, under Jewish Family Service auspices.
The first from 1:30 p.m. to 4: 30 pm., Saturday, Sept. 12, will explore meditative practices of forgiveness and reconciliation, at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive in San Diego. That evening there will be a reception and havdalah at 7 p.m. following a teaching and selichot service at 8 p.m. featuring Boorsteen.
The scene will switch on Sunday to Congregation Beth El at 8660 Gilman Drive in La Jolla, when Boorsteen leads a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. mini-retreat focusing on “mindfulness meditation, the act of seeing things the way they are and not as we imagine them to be,” according to the JFS announcement. “Special emphasis on learning how to resolve old difficulties, create new intentions and develop self-awareness.” A kosher vegetarian lunch will be served.
Open to people of all faiths, the Saturday events cost $30; the Sunday mini-retreat $60, and the price for people attending all events is $85. Registration may be accomplished online at www.jfssd.org.
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