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Block hearing tonight on
SDSU student admissions
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)--Assemblymember Marty Block (Democrat-San Diego) will convene a special hearing tonight (Tuesday evening) of the Assembly Select Committee on K-16 Articulation, Access and Affordability (of which he is Chair) to examine recent policy changes announced by San Diego State University (SDSU) President Stephen L. Weber related to the suspension of guaranteed admissions for local students.
Invited to testify were Stephen L. Weber, President San Diego State University; Constance Carroll, Chancellor San Diego Community College District; Jesus Gandara, Superintendent Sweetwater Union High School District; Marti Emerald, Councilmember City of San Diego, and Tony Young, Councilmember City of San Diego
The hearing, open to the public, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hoover Senior High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
Mayor Sanders to address Beth Israel Men's Club Oct. 21
SAN DIEGO-- Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego will be the featured speaker at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, at Congregation Beth Israel's Men's Club 2009-2010 Kick-Off Event.
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Mayor Sanders will update us on San Diego City affairs and share his wit and wisdom," according to a spokeperson for the club. Members of the audience "will have an opportunity to interact directly with the Mayor through a Question & Answer session at the conclusion of his remarks."
The event is open to men and women in the community; Men's Club and CBI membership is not required. Members of the public may join the Beth Israel Men's Club for dinner at 6:00 p.m. for $12 per person, or come at 6:30 p.m. and attend the Mayor's presentation at no cost. RSVP for the dinner and/or for planning purposes.
IDF musical ensemble to perform Dec. 13 at Congregation Beth Am
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)--The San Diego Chapter of Friends of the IDF is hosting the IDF Musical Ensemble on Sunday, December 13th, 2009. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Am - so bring the family to celebrate the second night of Chanukah with the IDF Ensemble and the Jewish community! More information available via sandiego@fidf.org or 858-652-0637 for details.
Obituary: Raymond Federman, 81, Holocaust survivor and author
An obituary of Raymond Federman, 81, whose parents saved him from being rounded up with them by the Nazis by pushing him into a closet and telling him to keep quiet, was run in the San Diego Union-Tribune on Monday. Here is a link to that story.
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How you and JFS can share holidays with less fortunate
SAN DIEGO (Press Release)The Holiday season is quickly approaching. For many of us, the holidays are a joyous time. A time for family, presents, good food...
But for others, the holidays are just an added financial stress. "How am I going to pay for a Thanksgiving dinner when I can't even afford a healthy breakfast for my family?"
"How can I buy my children presents when I can't even get them all of the school supplies they need?"
You can help make a difference for a family in need this holiday season. Support Jewish Family Service's Thanksgiving Food Packages Program and Embrace-A-Family and ensure everyone has a reason to celebrate.
Here are several ways you can get involved with JFS holiday programs:
*Thanksgiving Food Program— Help a family in need enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner! JFS will be providingmore than 750 Thanksgiving packages to families in need, including
items to make their own Thanksgiving dinner and $10 grocery gift cards to supplement the cost of a turkey. Donate Online>>
*Donate $10 gift cards for Albertson's, Ralph's or Vons to help supplement the cost of purchasing a turkey or make a monetary donation online by clicking here.
(Cards can be mailed to JFS Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at the JFS Turk Family Center - 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123.)
* Hold a Thanksgiving food drive at your business, organization, school, or neighborhood. JFS is collecting canned pumpkin, packaged gravy, muffin mix, canned vegetables, canned cranberries, stuffing mix, and more. For help starting and marketing your food drive, call the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at (858) 637-3088.
* Embrace-A-Family-- Help a family in need celebrate Hanukkah or Christmas this December! Each year individuals, families, and groups in the community adopt families in need and provide them with gifts to fulfill their holiday
wish lists. This year we expect to provide gifts to more than 400 families! Donate Online>>
* Become an embracer. Embracers are matched with a family in need and provide toys, clothes, food, gift certificates and more for the family. We'll provide you with a description of the family and their holiday wish lists. This is a great opportunity for community groups, organizations, businesses, families, individuals, and more! Read More>>
* Make a monetary donation online to allow us to purchase gifts for families who are not embraced. Donate Online>>
Please forward this email to your family and friends and encourage them to get involved in our holiday programs as well. With the current economic crisis, we are expecting to serve more people than ever before this holiday season. You can help us make a difference. Thank you for your support
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