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THE JEWISH 411 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 LISTINGS Performing Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Jewish Holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 REGIONAL LISTINGS Orange County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Orange County Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 26 Orange County Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Orange County Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Orange County Day Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Orange County Lifecycle Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Orange County Synagogues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Palm Springs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Palm Springs Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42, 44 Palm Springs Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Palm Springs Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Palm Springs Lifecycle Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Palm Springs Synagogues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 San Diego . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 San Diego Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 San Diego Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 San Diego Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 San Diego Day Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 San Diego Lifecycle Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 San Diego Older Adult Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 San Diego Synagogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 PUBLISHERS

Mark Edelstein and Dr. Mark S. Moss EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jacqueline Bull ASSISTANT EDITOR Nathalie Feingold CREATIVE DIRECTOR Donna D’Angelo ADVERTISING SALES Mark Edelstein

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The Jewish 411 is published annually by San Diego Jewish Journal, L.L.C. The Jewish 411 is a free and open forum for the expression of opinions. The opinions expressed herein are solely the opinion of the author and in no way reflect the opinions of the publishers, staff or advertisers. The Jewish 411 or San Diego Jewish Journal is not responsible for the accuracy of any and all information within advertisements.

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The 2022-23 Jewish 411 is Southern California’s annual business directory and your source for information about everything from the performing arts, kosher bakeries, synagogues, lifecycle resources and day schools. Covering Orange County, San Diego County, Palm Springs and surrounding desert areas, you’ll find color-coded sections to help you navigate to your region of choice.

The impact of Covid-19 was felt around the world and while Jewish life in Southern California was likewise affected, this book is proof of the robust, thriving community that is open for your patronage and involvement.

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Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ at The Old Globe in San Diego

ARTS VENUES From San Diego to Orange County and out to the Desert Communities

ORANGE COUNTY Cabrillo Playhouse 202 Avenida Cabrillo San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 492-0465 cabrilloplayhouse.org

Claire Trevor School of Arts at UC Irvine 4002 Mesa Rd. Irvine, CA 92617 (949) 824-4339 • arts.uci.edu

Camino Real Playhouse 31776 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 489-8082 caminorealplayhouse.org

Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse 661 Hamilton St. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 650-5269 costamesaplayhouse.com

Chance Theater 5552 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807 (888) 455-4212 chancetheater.com

Curtis Theater 1 Civic Center Cir. Brea, CA 92821 (714) 990-7722 curtistheatre.com

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PERFORMING ARTS The Gourmet Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 3100 Irvine Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 423-5311 gourmetdetective.com Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall 4242 Campus Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 854-4646 thebarclay.org Laguna Playhouse 606 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W. Malvern Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833 (714) 738-6595 themuck.org Musical Theatre Village 36 Mauchly Ste. C Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 753-1996 musicaltheatrevillage.net Newport Theatre Arts Center 2501 Cliff Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 631-0288 ntaconline.com Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 793-1150 ext. 1 rosecentertheater.com Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 556-2787 scfta.org South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 708-5555 scr.org

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PALM SPRINGS Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N. Museum Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4490 psmuseum.org/annenberg-theater Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 296-2966 cvrep.org Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St. Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 341-2883 csusb.edu/pdc/indian-wells-theaterupcoming-events McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts 73000 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-2787 mccallumtheatre.com Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-5123 palmcanyontheatre.net

SAN DIEGO ArtPower through UCSD 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-8497 artpower.ucsd.edu Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-4000 sandiegotheatres.org Belly Up Tavern 143 S Cedros Ave. Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-8140 bellyup.com THE JEWISH 411 • 2022-23

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THE JEWISH 411 PERFORMING ARTS Broadway San Diego 3651 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 564-3000 broadwaysd.com California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 North Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 839-4138 artcenter.org City Ballet at Spreckels Theatre 121 Broadway #600 San Diego, CA 92101 (858) 272-8663 cityballet.org Civic Theatre 1100 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-4000 sandiegotheatres.org Coronado Playhouse 1835 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-4856 coronadoplayhouse.org Cygnet Theatre at the Old Town Theatre 4040 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 337-1525 cygnettheatre.com Diversionary Theatre 4545 Park Blvd., Ste. 101 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 220-0097 diversionary.org Horton Grand Theatre 444 Fourth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (858) 560-5740 sdmt.org Humphreys Concerts by the Bay 2241 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 (800) 745-3000 humphreysconcerts.com

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J*Company at the Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 362-1348 sdcjc.org/jc

LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE 2910 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR. LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 550-1010 LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE.ORG

Lamb’s Players Theatre 1142 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 437-6000 lambsplayers.org Lyceum Theatre 79 Horton Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 544-1000 lyceumevents.org Malashock Dance 2650 Truxtun Rd. #104 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 260-1622 malashockdance.org Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre 1250 Vale Terrace Dr. Vista, CA 92084 (760) 724-2110 moonlightstage.com AVO Playhouse 303 Main St. Vista, CA 92084 (760) 724-2110 moonlightstage.com MOXIE Theatre 6663 El Cajon Blvd.

San Diego CA 92115 (858) 598-7620 moxietheatre.com

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New Village Arts 2787 State St. Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 433-3245 newvillagearts.org

San Diego Junior Theatre 1650 El Prado, #208 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 239-1311 juniortheatre.com

North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. D Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-1055 northcoastrep.org

San Diego Opera at the Civic Theatre 233 A. Ste. 500 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 533-7000 • sdopera.org

The Observatory North Park 2891 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 239-8836 observatorysd.com

San Diego Repertory Theatre at the Lyceum Theatre 79 Horton Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 544-1000 • sdrep.org

THE OLD GLOBE 1363 OLD GLOBE WAY SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (619) 234-5623 THEOLDGLOBE.ORG

Poway OnStage 15498 Espola Rd. Poway, CA 92064 (858) 668-4798 powayonstage.org The Roustabouts Theatre Co. at the Moxie Theatre 6663 El Cajon Blvd.

San Diego CA 92115 (619) 568-5800 theroustabouts.org San Diego Civic Youth Ballet 1650 El Prado, Ste. 209 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3060 sdcyb.org San Diego Dance Theater 2650 Truxtun Rd., #108 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 225-1803 sandiegodancetheater.org

Jacobs Music Center at San Diego Symphony 750 B St. San Diego, CA 92101 619-235-0804 Copley Symphony Hall 750 B St. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-0804 sandiegosymphony.org San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory 1650 El Prado, #207A San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3232 • sdys.org Spreckels Theatre 121 Broadway, #600 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-9500 spreckels.net Spreckels Organ Society at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park 2125 Pan American Rd. E San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 702-8138 spreckelsorgan.org Welk Theatre San Diego 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. Escondido, CA 92026 (888) 802-7469 sandiegotickets.welkresorts.com

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Through The Years: A Reflection of Bubbe & Zayde’s Place

BY BONNIE CURKIN PH.D.

Bubbe & Zayde’s Place opened in July 1998. Through the years it’s been a long road filled with loss, laughs, difficulties and more love and devotion than anyone could imagine. Healthcare, Hospice, Dementia patients and their families surpass most stressful positions. For me, this was never a job. It was a passion.

Through the years, taking care of this specialized clientele 24/7 showed how fragile life is and how much patience and kindness is required. Few realize the consistent hard work and compassion the caregiver gives.

Through the years I have dealt with many families who still remain grateful and sadly others who begged us for help, making false promises to repay and never forget us.

Through the years they were so many we came to love as our own. When they were sick, we cried, slept beside them and prayed with them. G-d gave me the ability to do that. And I am grateful to G-d and all those who have inspired me and stood by us.

Through the years hundreds of people have come through our doors for help.

They are loved, cherished and respected. The next generation has stepped in and stepped up. My sons, Seth Curkin an Attorney and Shimon Cagan an E.M.T. make most decisions. I am so proud of the way they balance heart and brain.

Through the years, Bubbe & Zayde’s Place was known for its heart and soul, a reputation that continues. I am grateful to see what I and others have founded, to grow in an even better direction. After all, that’s what we want.

Through the years.

Thank you to all those who continue to be supportive.

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Orange County Jewish Organizations

AFMDA

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA.ORG

American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd. #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 552-3300 americansforbgu.org American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western Region 11766 Wilshire Blvd. #1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org AMIT 1122 South Robertson Blvd. #9 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 859-4885 amitchildren.org Anti-Defamation League 1201 Dove St., Ste. 390 Newport Beach, CA, 92660 (949) 679-3737 orangecounty.adl.org

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Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5500 embassies.gov.il/la Friendship Circle 2240 University Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 • friendshipoc.org Hadassah Southern California 455 South Robertson Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 276-0036 hadassah.org/southerncalifornia Hillel Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way #205 Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 435-3444 • ochillel.org Israeli Scouts of Orange County/ Shevet Tapuz (949) 235-6050 • ocshevettapuz.org Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way #230 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3490 •jcfoc.org Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way #210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3484 jewishorangecounty.org Jewish National Fund, Orange County 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406 (949) 260-0400 • jnf.org

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Jewish Studies Program at University of California, Irvine Humanities Gateway Bldg., Floor 1 Irvine, CA 92697 humanities.uci.edu/jewishstudies

MERAGE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 1 FEDERATION WAY, STE. 200 IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400 • JCCOC.ORG

Café at the J/Blueberry Hill Cafe 1 Federation Way Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400 jccoc.org/about/cafe-at-the-j Gourmet Caterers 2217 S. Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 246-2071 gourmetcaterers.net Kosher Bite Deli and Meat Market 23595 Moulton Pkwy. H Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-1818

Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 6320 Canoga Ave., Ste. 270 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 431-2200 • naamat.org

OC Kosher Market 688 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 838-3108 ockosher.com

Orange County Community Scholar Program 5 Klamath Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 682-4040 • occsp.net

LA Kosher Catering 15739 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91436 (818) 789-7588 lakoshercatering.com

Orange County Jewish Bar Association P.O. Box 6130 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (949) 440-6700, ext. 257 ocjba.org

Solomon’s Bakery and Deli 23016 Del Lago Dr. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 586-4718

ORT America 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 966-0092 • ortamerica.org

Jewish Delis, Kosher Catering and Restaurants

Sunflour Natural Bakery 2950 Grace Ln. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 424-0176 ZCater 17290 Newhope St., Ste. A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (888) 922-8371 zcater.com

Jewish Day Schools BLUEBERRY HILL CATERING 2667 E 28TH ST., STE. 513 SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 (562) 981-8300 BLUEBERRYHILLCATERING.NET

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Merage JCC Orange County Aronoff Preschool Offers Virtual Tours and Special Themed Camp Sessions STAFF WRITER

Choosing a preschool is an important and tricky decision. Aronoff Preschool now offers a virtual tour with their Admission/Family Engagement Coordinator, Bernadet Younan. The tour allows a personal inside look at the preschool to help inform that important decision for your family.

The preschool offers a wide range of programs for infants as young as six weeks and as old as students in Pre-K. They also offer language immersion programs and holiday and summer camps.

Their main camps are Camp Haverim for TK-11 and Camp Yeladim for preschoolers.

Special Session Camps JSTAGE PRESENTS: Disney’s Musical Theatre Camp (Ages 6-11) Monday–Thursday, June 27–30, 4–6 p.m.

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be taught by JStage Show Director, Carina Morales. Camp will start at 4 p.m. after Camp Haverim has ended.

SWEET SUMMER CAMP Monday–Thursday, June 13–16, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Young campers will enjoy hands-on baking adventures exploring a variety of techniques and fabulous flavors. For kids 8-13 years old, all skill levels are welcome.

VISIT JCCOC.ORG FOR FULL DETAILS.

Temple Beth El Temple Beth El of South Orange County

Call or Visit for Membership Information

of South Orange County

The Samueli Center for Progressive Judaism

2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, CA 949.362.3999 www.tbesoc.org

Large Enough to Serve You; Small Enough to know you!

Caring & Responsive Clergy Spiritual Support, Friendship & Guidance Na�onally Recognized Programs dually affiliated with the reform and conservative movements

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THE JEWISH 411 ORANGE COUNTY Irvine Hebrew Day School 1500 E. 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 478-6818 irvinehebrewday.org

TARBUT V’TORAH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS: 5 FEDERATION WAY IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 509-9500 • TARBUT.COM LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS: 5200 BONITA CANYON DR. IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 509-9500 • TARBUT.COM

Lifecycle Resources

ASSISTED LIVING Bubbe and Zayde’s Place 1534 E. 21st St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (310) 415-2959 bubbeandzaydesplace.com

HERITAGE POINTE 27356 BELLOGENTE MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685 HERITAGEPOINTE.ORG

Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary 3500 Pacific View Dr. Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-2700 dignitymemorial.com South Coast Family Funeral Services 1041 W 18th St., Ste. A-209 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (888) 607-0772 southcoastfunerals.com

CHAPLAINS Rabbi Levi Blesofsky (714) 693-0770, ext. 102 rabbilevi@ocjewish.com ocjewish.com For Orange County Jails Rabbi Lawrence P. Seidman and Rabbi Linda Seidman (714) 278-5771 rabbi@rationalrabbi.com rationalrabbi.com

HOSPICE CARE/ BIKKUR CHOLIM Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3484 jewishorangecounty.org VITAS Healthcare 310 Commerce, Ste. 200 Irvine, CA 92602 (866) 672-0245 vitas.com

JUDAICA STORES BURIAL Mt. Olive Cemetery of Harbor Lawn Memorial Park 1625 Gisler Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 540-5554 dignitymemorial.com

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The Golden Dreidle 725 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (949) 955-0900 goldendreidle.com *Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.

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MIKVAOT Irvine Community Mikveh at Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 207-7177 bethjacobirvine.org Mikvah Chaya V’sarah Leah at Congregation Lubavitch 3847 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-1360 or (562) 254-1840 longbeachshul.com Orange County Mikvah at North County Chabad Center 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd.

Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0770 ocjewish.com

MOHELS Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail.com westcoastmohel.com Barry P. Duel, M.D. (314) 716-2176 bduel@me.com drduel.com Howard Frydman, M.D. 2625 W Alameda Ave. #404 Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 841-6055 Ilene Gelbaum, CNM 441 N. Lakeview Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807 (888) 988-2800 Rabbi Nachman Kreiman Los Angeles, CA 90210 (323) 896-5098 facebook.com/rabbikreiman

NEWBORN RESOURCES Shalom Baby 4126 Executive Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030 lfjcc.org/shalombaby

Jewish Synagogues

CHABAD Chabad of Aliso Viejo 23665 Moulton Pkwy., Ste. D Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 244-7627 chabadofalisoviejo.com Chabad of Belmont Shore/ Shul by the Shore Office: 5855 E. Naples Plaza, #315 Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 621-9828 rabbi@shulbytheshore.org shulbytheshore.org Chabad of Irvine 5010 Barranca Pkwy.

Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 786-5000 chabadirvine.org Chabad of Laguna Beach 30804 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 499-0770 chabadoflaguna.com Chabad of Laguna Niguel 27631 La Paz Rd. Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 831-7701 chabadlagunaniguel.com Chabad of Los Alamitos and Cypress 12340 Seal Beach Blvd. #B219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (714) 828-1851 • chabadlosal.com

Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 kogen@ebris.com

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THE JEWISH 411 ORANGE COUNTY SYNAGOGUES Congregation Lubavitch 3981 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 596-1681 • longbeachshul.com Chabad of Mission Viejo 24041 Marguerite Pkwy.

Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (949) 770-1270 • chabadofmv.com Chabad of Newport Beach 2240 University Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 • jewishnewport.com Chabad of North Irvine 35 Clay Irvine, CA 92620 (714) 868-6724 • chabadni.com Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho S. Margarita 38 Hemingway Ct. Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 (949) 264-6930 • jewishrsm.com Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente 1306 N. El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 489-0723 • jewishsc.com Chabad of South Huntington Beach 9461 Banning Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 471-0714 • chabadshb.com Chabad of Tustin 13112 Newport Ave., Ste. H Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-2150 • chabadtustin.com Chabad at UC Irvine 12 Oxford Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 280-8998 • jewishuci.net Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel 5052 Warner Ave. Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (714) 846-2285 • chabadhb.com

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North County Chabad Center — Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd.

Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0770 ocjewish.com

ORTHODOX Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org Young Israel of Orange County 3415 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 300-8899 yioc.org

CONSERVATIVE Congregation B’nai Israel 2111 Bryan Ave. Tustin, CA 92782 (714) 730-9693 cbi18.org Congregation K’hilat Horim 27356 Bellogente Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685 heritagepointe.org Congregation Sholom 13044 Del Monte Dr. #44H Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 437-7781

TEMPLE BETH EL OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY 2A LIBERTY ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999 TBESOC.ORG (offers both services and programs for both reform and conservative observances)

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ORANGE COUNTY SYNAGOGUES THE JEWISH 411 Temple Beth Emet 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 772-4720 tbe-oc.org Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach 3635 Elm Ave. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 426-6413 • tbslb.org Temple Beth Shalom of Whittier 13205 Philadelphia St. Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 941-8744 bethshalomofwhittier.net Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach 2401 Irvine Ave. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 548-6900 templeisaiahoc.com Surf City Synagogue 9121 Atlanta Ave. #121, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 596-2220 surfcitysynagogue.org Temple Judea 24512 Moulton Pkwy.

Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 830-0470 templejudealw.org

REFORM CONGREGATIONS CONGREGATION B’NAI TZEDEK 9669 TALBERT AVE. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 (714) 963-4611 CBTFV.ORG

Temple Bat Yahm 1011 Camelback St. Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-1999 •tby.org Temple Beth David of Orange County 6100 Hefley St. Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 892-6623 templebethdavid.org Temple Beth El of South Orange County 2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999 tbesoc.org (offers both services and programs for both reform and conservative observances) Temple Beth Ohr 15721 Rosecrans Ave. La Mirada, CA 90638 (714) 521-6765 tbolm.org Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 628-4600 tbsoc.com Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N Acacia Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 871-3535 tbtoc.org Temple Israel of Long Beach 269 Loma Ave. Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-0996 tilb.org Temple Ner Tamid 10629 Lakewood Blvd.

Downey, CA 90241 (562) 861-9276

Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot 3652 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 857-2226 • shmtemple.com

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RECONSTRUCTIONIST

KABBALAH

University Synagogue 3400 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 553-3535 universitysynagogue.org

Kabbalah Centre 1062 S Robertson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 657-5404 kabbalah.com

INDEPENDENT Pacific Community of Cultural Jews naokamoto@roadrunner.com pccjews.org

SEPHARDIC Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org

WHY BE ONE IN A MILLION?

...when you can be one in a MINYAN?

Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine offers 3 daily services 365 days a year.

Drop in and say Kaddish and/or drop in a just say “CHAI”, either way you will be glad you did.

Join us for a Gourmet Kiddush every Shabbat (Saturday) Morning with Catering by Nina.

OC’s Judaica & Ketubah Store GoldenDreidle.com

(949) 786-5230 www.bethjacobirvine.org

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725 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-0900

Palm Springs and the desert areas

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Palm Springs and the desert areas

Jewish Organizations

AFMDA

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA.ORG

American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd. #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (212) 687-7721 • aabgu.org American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office 16633 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 715 Encino, CA 91436 (310) 843-3100 • afhu.org American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western Region 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 • aftau.org American Technion Society, Western Region 501 S Beverly Dr. #200 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 254-9899 • ats.org

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Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest Region 10495 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 446-2000 • la.adl.org Brandeis University National Committee, Desert Chapter President: Marcia Plumleigh 706-360-1084 marciaplumleigh@gmail.com blogs.brandeis.edu Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5500 embassies.gov.il/la Hadassah Southern California Desert/ East Area Resource Center P.O. Box 11979 Palm Desert, California 92255 (760) 327-7059 • hadassah.org Inland Empire and Desert Hillel, University of Riverside Costo Hall #241 Riverside, CA 92517 (951) 394-3332 • iehillel.org Jewish Family Service of the Desert 490 S Farrell Dr., Ste. C-208 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4088 • jfsdesert.org Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area 69710 Hwy. CA-111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 324-4737 • jfedps.org

PALM SPRINGS THE JEWISH 411 Jewish National Fund, Palm Springs Region 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Ste. 200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (760) 864-6208 • jnf.org Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 6320 Canoga Ave. #270 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 431-2200• naamat.org

Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering Manhattan in the Desert 2665 East Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 322-3354 manhattaninthedesert.com Sherman’s Deli and Bakery PALM SPRINGS: 401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-1199 shermansdeli.com PALM DESERT: 73-161 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-1350 shermansdeli.com

ORT America 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (323) 966-0092 • ortamerica.org The Tolerance Education Center 35147 Landy Ln. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 328-8252 toleranceeducationcenter.org

ZCater 17290 Newhope St., Ste. A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (888) 922-8371 zcater.com Chabad of Palm Springs and Chabad of Rancho Mirage also place orders for community members with kosher caterers and bakers in San Diego and Los Angeles, who deliver to the Palm Springs area.

Albertson’s and Clark’s Nutrition of Rancho Mirage; Jensen’s Finest Foods, Ralphs and Trader Joe’s of Palm Springs; and Trader Joe’s of Palm Desert all carry kosher items.

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Synagogues

MOHELS

CHABAD

Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail.com westcoastmohel.com

Chabad-Lubavitch of Palm Desert 73550 Santa Rosa Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 651-2424 • chabadpd.com

Michael A. Sanford, M.D. Wright Building, 39000 Bob Hope Dr. #412 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 346-8555 michaelsanfordmd.com

MIKVAOT

Chabad of Palm Springs 250 E Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 325-0774 • chabadps.com Chabad of Rancho Mirage — The Torah Oasis 72-295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 • chabadrm.com

Mikvah Chaya Mushka of the Coachella Valley at Chabad of Palm Springs 250 E Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 325-0774 chabadps.com

CONSERVATIVE

HOSPICE CARE/ BIKUR CHOLIM

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Bikur Cholim of Palm Springs P.O. Box 2934 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Rabbi Yankel Kreiman (760) 325-8076 bikurcholimps.com

BURIAL Chevra Kadisha of the Desert Rabbi Shimon Posner 72295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 rabbi@chabadrm.com shared.nasck.org/ registered_chevros/desert

Congregation Beth Shalom 42600 Cook St., Ste. 205 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 200-3636 congregationbethshalom.net

Temple Isaiah 332 W. Alejo Rd. Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-2281 • templeisaiahps.com

REFORM Har-El Institute for Study and Worship in the Reform Tradition St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 47-535 Highway CA-74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 779-1691 • harelurj.org Congregation Shalom Bayit 1320 W. Williams St. Banning, CA 92220 (951) 769-3678 Temple Sinai of Palm Desert 73-251 Hovley Ln. W. Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-9699 templesinaipd.org

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From Left: Holocaust Survivor Rickie Taras, Talia Lizemer-Hawley, Holocaust survivor Gertrude Chester, Karen Chester, and Khris Graue

Holocaust Memorial Observance Takes Place at the UCR in Palm Desert

BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY

Yom Ha’Shoah V’HaGevura, known as Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, is a day dedicated to the memorial of the six million Jews and five million other lives lost under Nazi persecution. It also reminds us to commemorate the valiant actions of good people whose efforts and bravery saved hundreds of thousands of individuals from death and reflect on the acts of resistance that took place throughout the war.

On Sunday, April 24th, the Jewish Federation of the Desert held a communitywide Holocaust Memorial Day Observance.

The event was very well attended by Holocaust survivors and their families, clergy, civic representatives and the community at large.

Holocaust survivors lit seven candles, representing the six million Jews and the seventh representing the other lives lost during the Holocaust.

Guest speaker Julie Kohner, a Jewish educator and daughter of Holocaust survivors, has created Voices of the Generations an educational program to teach the Holocaust based on her own experience. Her goal is to keep her parents story alive and teach the Holocaust as seen through her mother’s eyes.

Nadia Frutkin, an 8th grade student at Palm Desert Charter Middle School, was awarded 1st prize in the annual Holocaust essay contest.

The commemoration also featured readings, music and prayers.

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Joe Jaycobson and James Tekin

A Golden Opportunity in the Desert

BY PAMELA PRICE

When the Ozel family, originally from Turkey, arrived in Palm Springs in 1975, the desert was already a haven of tourism with golf, tennis, hiking and celebrity hangouts dominating the scene. Nearly 50 years later, the desert has taken wing again with world class events like the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Modernism Week and the anticipated Acrisure Arena which will be the home arena for the Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League—bringing desert cool to a new literal level.

Today Ozel Fine Jewelry in the heart of Palm Desert’s legendary El Paseo enjoys an international following, with long-time clients spanning three generations and tourists perusing the brilliant displays of custom-made jewelry and fine watches intermingled with traditional wedding bands and shimmering gold necklaces sharing space with creations by Joe Jaycobson and his family.

Having spent two years in Izmir, Turkey while in the U.S. Air Force in the 1970s (and a good share of it shopping in Konak, Izmir’s legendary bazaar of unlimited shops and cafes), a wave of déjà vu overcame me when I inadvertently wandered into Ozel Fine Jewelry, where velvet-trimmed jewelry trays revealed intricate necklaces, rings, precious pins, bracelets and more, all sparkling in the afternoon rays of the desert sun.

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A long green awning extends from the entry of the jewelry store to the curb, imparting a regal flair to your arrival at the store. “Whether you are a year round-resident or a tourist, what better way to spend your time than perusing their impressive range of custom-designed jewelry, with so many diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls to tempt!” remarked my cousin, Morissa Hamburger, a visiting snowbird from Minneapolis.

If you want to linger along El Paseo, you are only steps away from Il Sogno, a chic Italian cafe ideal for a cappuccino stop and desserts. And to the right of Ozel is none other than Anatolian Rugs, a gallery of Turkish imports resembling a museum. “Obviously, El Paseo is like a mini world class excursion and an enchanting way to discover the desert lifestyle,” Morissa said.

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Palm Desert’s Temple Sinai Religious School Hosts a Holocaust Survivor

BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY

Coachella Valley resident, Rickie Taras, captivated an audience while sharing her incredible Holocaust story with Temple Sinai’s Religious School students, families and staff.

Belgium, Rickie’s birth country, was conquered by Nazi Germany on May of 1940. Rickie, an only child, was one-and-a-half years old at the time.

Following the invasion the Germans instituted anti-Jewish laws and ordinances restricting civil rights, confiscating businesses & properties and banning certain professions. Rickie’s father, a furrier, was allowed to continue his profession, providing warm fur coats to German soldiers. His profession required some traveling between Antwerp and Brussels.

On one occasion Rickie joined her father. Upon their return, they discovered that her mother had gone missing. Years later, Rickie learned that on that day, her mother was arrested, transported to Auschwitz Concentration Camp and murdered.

One night Rickie and her father were awoken by loud knocks on their door.

“Juden Raus,” (Jews Out) they said. Her father, carrying Rickie out, saw the trucks where Jews were being rounded up. Instead of boarding them, he decided to continue walking, slowly disappearing from German view. They managed to escape and hide in a friend’s residence.

Unable to protect his child any longer, Rickie’s father gave her to righteous individuals who refused to cooperate with the Nazi regime and cared for Rickie.

Belgium was liberated by Allied forces in Sept. 1944. Rickie, now six-years-old, reunited with her father. A few years later, they migrated to Montreal, Canada.

Rickie and her father were the only two individuals in her extended family that survived the Holocaust.

Our students are the last generation to be able to hear firsthand about the Holocaust. This will provide them tools to fight hate and discrimination and be advocates for social justice and peace.

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Serving Cuban-American Food Est. 1976

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

TEMPLE ISAIAH A Warm, Welcoming Conservative Congregation Located in the heart of Palm Springs Services Friday 7:30pm and Saturday 10am

Open Daily: 8am-10pm

(760) 325-2127 1596 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262

332 West Alejo Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-325-2281 Check out our activities online

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Fine Jewelry Direct Diamond Importers specializing in • Custom design & manufacture • Repairs while you watch Joe Jaycobson 73-375 El Paseo, Suite K Palm Desert, CA 92260 Tel: (760) 773-5522

Serving You Since 1975

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THE JEWISH 411 SAN DIEGO ORGANIZATIONS

San Diego Jewish Organizations Adopt a Family Foundation P.O. Box 7278 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 info@adoptafamilyfoundation.org adoptafamilyfoundation.org

AFMDA

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA.ORG

American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego office 8895 Towne Centre Dr., Ste. 105-149 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 626-2790 • aipac.org American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd. #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 552-3300 americansforbgu.org American Friends of Hebrew University, Western Region Office 16633 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 715 Encino, CA 91436 (310) 843-3100 • afhu.org American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Southern California 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 • aftau.org American Jewish Committee Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 282-8080 • ajc.org/losangeles

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American Technion Society, San Diego Chapter 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 750-2135 ats.org Anti-Defamation League, San Diego Regional Office 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd., Ste. 250 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 565-6896 sandiego.adl.org Brandeis National Committee, Rancho Bernardo Chapter (858) 673-9470 blogs.brandeis.edu/ bncranchobernardo Brandeis National Committee, San Dieguito Chapter blogs.brandeis.edu/bncsandieguito B’nai B’rith Southern California 14945 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 227 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 bnaibrith.org

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, SAN DIEGO 2558 ROOSEVELT ST., STE. 200E CARLSBAD, CA 92008 (858) 633-7238 FRIENDSHIPCIRCLESD.COM

Impact Israel 200 Highland Ave., Ste. 301 Needham, MA 02494 (781) 746-7228 impact-israel.org

SAN DIEGO ORGANIZATIONS THE JEWISH 411 Hadassah Southern California, San Diego area 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 268-3200 hadassah.org

HILLEL OF SAN DIEGO SDSU OFFICE: 5717 LINDO PASEO SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 HILLELSD.ORG UCSD OFFICE: 8976 CLIFFRIDGE AVE. LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 550-1792 • HILLELSD.ORG CSU SAN MARCOS OFFICE: 207 S TWIN OAKS VALLEY RD. SAN MARCOS, CA, 92078 (760) 828-7230 • HILLELSD.ORG

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY 4950 MURPHY CANYON RD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444 JEWISHINSANDIEGO.ORG

Jewish National Fund, San Diego Regional Office 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., Ste. 200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (858) 824-9178 jnf.org Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Dr. San Diego, CA 92182 (619) 594-5327 jewishstudies.sdsu.edu

House of Israel 2156 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 556-6603 cottageofisrael.com

Jewish Women’s Foundation 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 jcfsandiego.org

Israeli Scouts of San Diego/ Shevet Galim 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 371-1643 shevetgalim.com

Jewish Studies Program at University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., MC 0113 La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-6477 jewishstudies.ucsd.edu

Jewish Community Foundation, San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 jcfsandiego.org

Ken Jewish Community 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 793-1605 kenjc.org

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO 8804 BALBOA AVE. SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 (858) 637-3000 • JFSSD.ORG

LAWRENCE FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 4126 EXECUTIVE DR. LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030 LFJCC.ORG

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get your kid into college!

Congregation Beth Am

Prep4CollegeNow works with high school and community college students to: • Generate a list of “BEST FIT” colleges • Oversee the application process • Edit essays • Conduct scholarship and grant searches • Endure timeline adherence

Andrea (Andi) K. Frimmer, M. Ed. the “Get Your Kid into College” Lady andi@Prep4CollegeNow.com 760.877.7200 www.Prep4CollegeNow.com

5050 Del Mar Heights Rd San Diego, CA 92130 www.betham.com Main Office: 858.481.8454 Early Childhood Center: 858.481.2893

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Together the family at Metro Flooring understands one thing better than anyone else, and that is SERVICE. We believe that customer service is the key to our operation, and we will do anything to please our customers.

858.549.2900

7340 Miramar Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92126

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SAN DIEGO THE JEWISH 411 Leichtag Family Foundation The Ranch and Coastal Roots Farm 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 929-1090 leichtag.org

Veterans Association of North County Post 385 1617 Mission Ave. Oceanside, CA 92058 (858) 232-1645 jwv.org

Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 6320 Canoga Ave., #270 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 431-2200 naamat.org

Zionist Organization of America, San Diego District P.O. Box 60359 San Diego, CA 92166 (858) 546-1361 sdzoa.org

New Life Club 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 582-6967

Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering

NextGen/Young Adult Division, San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444 nextgensandiego.org ORT America 6320 Canoga Ave., 15th Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 losangeles@ortamerica.org ortamerica.org San Diego Rabbinical Association (858) 535-1111 South African Jewish American Community P.O. Box 13608 La Jolla, CA 92039 (619) 663-5160 sajac.com STANDWITHUS, San Diego Chapter 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 598-8220 sandiego@standwithus.com standwithus.com

Balboa International Market 5905 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 277-3600 balboamarket.com Café Chabad Catering by Yakov 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 Catering by Charles Rubin of Shmoozers (619) 583-1636 charles@shmoozers.com shmoozers.com Carnivore Sandwich 670 B St. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 578-2694 carnivoresandwich.com D.Z. Akin’s 6930 Alvarado Rd. San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 265-0218 dzakinsdeli.com

Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Center 411 Saxony Rd., The Hive Encinitas, CA 92024 info@tarbuton.org tarbuton.org

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Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse

PLAY HERE!

New Plays, Musicals and More

YOU BELONG. Our Shared Sacred Partnership: Beth Israel’s Self-Directed Membership Program

YOU BELONG. Our Shared Sacred Partnership: Beth Israel’s Self-Directed Membership Program

PLAN YOUR NIGHT OUT Patron Services: (858) 550-1010 Members of the cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere production of BHANGIN’ IT: A BANGIN’ NEW MUSICAL; photo by Rich Soublet II

LaJollaPlayhouse.org

Belonging. Community. Partnership.

nging. Community. Partnership.

Beth Israel is a

Make a meaningful commitment Make a meaningful commitment warm, inclusive, caring community to your synagogue family. to your synagogue family.

Financial concerns are never a barrier to membership

For info about membership, contact Bethany Eisenberg, Director of Membership & Engagement, beisenberg@cbisd.org, 858.900.2554

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THE JEWISH 411 SAN DIEGO Elijah’s New York Style Delicatessen 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 455-1461 Catering: (858) 353-5528 elijahsrestaurant.com

Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 3630 Afton Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-3300 hebrewday.org

Lang’s Kosher Bakery and Deli 1375 Fayette St. El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 280-5264 langsbakery.com

Southern California Yeshiva (SCY) High School 3410 Mount Acadia Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-1818 scyhigh.org

Milton’s Deli and Restaurant 2660 Via de la Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 792-2225 miltonsdeli.com

Torah High Schools of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 558-6880 torahsandiego.com

Ralphs “Kosher Experience” 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 597-1550 ralphs.com Terra Catering 7091 El Cajon Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 993-1437 terracatering.com The Place Catering and Deli 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 549-7000 sandiegokosher.com

Jewish Day Schools Chabad Hebrew Academy 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 566-1996 chasd.org San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 sdja.com

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Lifecycle Resources

ASSISTED LIVING La Vida Real 11588 Via Rancho San Diego Rancho San Diego, CA 92019 (619) 695-0794 •srgseniorliving.com La Vida Del Mar 850 Del Mar Downs Rd. Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 293-7490 • srgseniorliving.com

SEACREST VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES LEICHTAG FAMILY FOUNDATION CAMPUS: 211 SAXONY RD. N. ENCINITAS, CA 92024 (760) 632-0081 SEACRESTVILLAGE.ORG

B’NAI MITZVAH BESA (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Association) 10427 Roselle St. San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 876-2372 besasandiego.com

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BURIAL AM ISRAEL MORTUARY 6316 EL CAJON BLVD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 (619) 583-8850 AMISRAELMORTUARY.COM

El Camino Memorial — Sorrento Valley 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 453-2121 dignitymemorial.com Eternal Hills Memorial Park 1999 El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 754-6600 dignitymemorial.com Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary 4300 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 450-1479 greenwoodmemorial.com Home of Peace Cemetery 3668 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 583-8850 amisraelmortuary.com

Ohr Ami, The Jewish Hospice Program 6155 Cornerstone Ct. E., Ste. 220 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 458-3602 lightbridgehospice.com/ specialty-programs/ohr-ami/ VITAS Healthcare 9655 Granite Ridge Dr., Ste. 300 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 352-7624 vitas.com

JUDAICA Hatikva Fine Judaica 7964 Arjons Dr., Ste. C San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 695-9777 hatikva.com Schwartz Judaica 1934 Pentuckett Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 233-5833 *Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.

MIKVAOT La Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun 8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 535-1196 adatyeshurun.org/mikvah

Olam Haemes Society (858) 547-0076, ext. 3056 jewishburial@yahoo.com chabaduc.org

Mikvah Israel of San Diego 5170 La Dorna St. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-6411 chabaddowntown.com

HOSPICE CARE/ BIKKUR CHOLIM

North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 chabadpoway.com

Jewish Family Service of San Diego 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-3000 jfssd.org

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• Children ages 9 months to 6 years

• Proven Montessori Method and Philosophy

• Learning through hands-on experience

• Integrated secular and Judaic curriculum

• Skilled teachers, trained in

early childhood development

• Secured, state-of-the-art facilities

• Bilingual Program: English and Spanish

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MOHELS

NEWBORN RESOURCES

Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail.com westcoastmohel.com

Shalom Baby (858) 457-3030 shalombaby@lfjcc.org lfjcc.org/shalombaby

Edward Epstein, M.D. 9350 Campus Point Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 966-5841 Martin Gilboa, M.D. 3851 Shaw Ridge Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 (833) 574-2273 martin.gilboa@gmail.com Michael Jacobson, M.D. 3257 Camino De Los Coches, Ste. 301 Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 633-3640 Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 kogen@ebris.com icircumcise.com Aaron M. Lehman, M.D. 17140 Bernardo Center Dr. San Diego, CA 92128 (760) 789-1223 alehmanmd@gmail.com Rabbi Moishe Leider 3813 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-1670 • chabaduc.org Cantor Haim Mizrahi (619) 838-0947 imizrahi2000@yahoo.com Stuart Rubenstein, M.D. (858) 793-4563 rubenstein@brisforbaby.com brisforbaby.com Joel Snyder, M.D. 6475 Alvarado Rd., Ste. 120 San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 583-6133 drjsnyder@aol.com sandiegopediatrics.com

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Older Adult Centers JFS College Avenue Center at Temple Emanu-El 6299 Capri Dr. San Diego, CA 92120 (858) 637-3270 swcenters@jfssd.org JFS Coastal Club at Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave. Cardiff, CA 92007 (858) 674-1123 floski2000@yahoo.com JFS North County Inland Center at Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-1200 JFS Balboa Ave. Older Adult Center 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-3210 swcenters@jfssd.org

LAWRENCE FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER 4126 EXECUTIVE DR. LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030 LFJCC.ORG

On the Go Excursions, A ride-sharing program from Jewish Family Service of San Diego (858) 637-3210 jfssd.org/onthego

You are not alone.

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Is there rental assistance available?

I don’t have enough to pay my rent. I’m worried about getting evicted.

Where can I find help with getting food?

Even while stretching my budget, I don’t have enough for groceries.

Where can I turn for support? I feel like I’m heading towards a crisis. I don’t even know where to start.

The Center for Jewish Care is here for you.

You, along with many others in our community, may be experiencing financial and emotional distress and have never been in this position before. We know asking for support can feel uncomfortable.

Our dedicated staff are here to listen without judgement, help address your immediate needs, and develop a personalized plan so that you can move forward.

Services include: • Immediate Basic Needs Assistance • Coordinating Resources and Referrals • Coping Skills & Mental Health Support • Employment Coaching • Financial Assistance Your dignity is important to us. All information is confidential.

This is a free service.

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Synagogues

CHABAD Chabad Alef Center of San Marcos 649 Sandy Ln. San Marcos CA, 92078 (760) 481-7503 alefcenter.com Chabad of Carmel Valley 4881 Almondwood Way San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 333-4613 chabadcv.com Chabad of Chula Vista Otay Ranch Chula Vista, CA 91913 (619) 836-0770 jewishchulavista.com Chabad of College Area 6115 Montezuma Rd. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 663-7701 jewishstudentlife.org Chabad of Coronado 1300 Orange Ave., Ste. 120-130 Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 365-4728 chabadcoronado.com Chabad of Downtown San Diego 275 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 289-8770 chabaddowntown.com Chabad of East County 7290 Navajo Rd. Ste. 207 San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 387-8770 jewishec.com Chabad of La Costa 1980 La Costa Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 943-8891 chabadatlacosta.com

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Chabad of La Jolla Shores 909 Prospect St., Ste. 224 La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455-5433 chabadoflajolla.com Chabad of Oceanside/Vista 1930 Sunset Dr. Vista, CA 92081 (760) 806-7765 jewishoceanside.com Chabad of Pacific Beach 4240 Gresham St. San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 333-0344 chabadpb.org Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 chabadpoway.com Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe 14906 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 756-7571 jewishrsf.com Chabad Scripps Ranch 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 547-0076 chabaddiego.com Chabad of University City 3813 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-1670 chabaduc.org

CONSERVATIVE CONGREGATION BETH AM 5050 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 (858) 481-8454 BETHAM.COM

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Support our dog’s Hebrew education!

Students Give the Gift of Sight to Israeli Blind Students are urged to help sponsor a puppy, either as a class Tzedakah Project, or as a Mitzvah Project for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, to assist blind Israeli veterans and civilians in regaining their lives.

Rabbi Daniel Reich 8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N. La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 535-1196 For information call 267-927-0205

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AM ISRAEL MORTUARY We Are San Diego’s ONLY All-Jewish Mortuary Serving the community for over 25 years. ✡ We conduct funeral services at ANY cemetery ✡ We can provide arrangements world-wide with other Funeral Directors. ✡ We are here to serve you in the Judaic Tradition at NO Additional Cost

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THE JEWISH 411 SAN DIEGO SYNAGOGUES Congregation Beth El 8660 Gilman Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 (858) 452-1734 cbe.org Congregation B’nai Shalom (925) 934-9446 bshalom.org Congregation B’nai Tikvah 2510 Gateway Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 650-2262 bnaitikvahsd.com Ner Tamid Synagogue 12348 Casa Avenida Poway, CA 92064 (858) 513-8330 nertamidsd.org Ohr Shalom Synagogue 2512 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 231-1456 ohrshalom.org Temple Beth Shalom 208 Madrona St. Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 420-6040 bethshalomtemple.com

TIFERETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE 6660 COWLES MOUNTAIN BLVD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92119 (619) 697-6001 TIFERETHISRAEL.COM

HUMANISTIC Kahal Am P.O. Box 927751 San Diego, CA 92192 (858) 549-3088 kahalam.org

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ORTHODOX CONGREGATION ADAT YESHURUN 8625 LA JOLLA SCENIC DR. N. LA JOLLA CA 92037 (858) 535-1196 ADATYESHURUN.ORG

Congregation Beth Jacob 4855 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-9890 bjsd.org Congregation Kehillas Torah 14133 Via Alisal San Diego, CA 92128 (858) 829-9648 Orot HaCarmel 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 633-0181

THE ELIJAH MINYAN 3207 CADENCIA ST. LA COSTA, CA 92009 (760) 943-8370 ELIJAHMINYAN.COM

Young Israel Synagogue 7289 Navajo Rd. San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 589-1447 yisandiego.org

RECONSTRUCTIONIST Congregation Dor Hadash 4126 Executive Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 (on the Lawrence Family JCC Campus) (858) 268-3674 dorhadash.org

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REFORM Congregation Beth Israel 9001 Towne Centre Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 535-1111 • cbisd.org Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-1200 • adatshalom.com

TEMPLE EMANU-EL 6299 CAPRI DR. SAN DIEGO, CA 92120 (619) 286-2555 TEESD.ORG

Temple Etz Rimon 2020 Chestnut Ave. Carlsbad CA 92008 (760) 929-9503 templeetzrimon.org Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave. Cardiff, CA 92007 (760) 436-0654 templesolel.net

JEWISH RENEWAL Shir Ha-Yam (619) 251-4618 sandiegojewishrenewal.org

SEPHARDIC Beth Eliyahu Torah Center 5012 Central Ave., Ste. C Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 472-2144 betheliyahu.net Magen Abraham Sephardic Synagogue Inside Chabad Hebrew Academy in Scripps Ranch 10875 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 (619) 277-0380

Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim 3232 Governor Dr., Ste. K San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 752-1025 • kshsd.org

POST DENOMINATIONAL AND UNAFFILIATED Jewish Collaborative of San Diego 7805 Centella St. Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 707-7111 jcosd.com San Diego Outreach Synagogue 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd., Ste. 595 San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 280-6331 sdo-synagogue.org

TEMECULA Chabad of Temecula 2021 Avenida Vista Ladera Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 234-4196 rabbi@jewishtemecula.com jewishtemecula.com Congregation B’nai Chaim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 677-7350 bnaichaim.com Temple Beth Sholom of Temecula 28600 Mercedes St., Ste, 102 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 679-0419 tbstemecula.org Congregation Havurim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 387-5018 • havurim.org

RAMONA Congregation Etz Chaim P.O. Box 1138 Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-2781 facebook.com/EtzChaimRamona

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Checking in with SDJA Wellness Initiative, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking and Brand New Performing Arts Auditorium

BY JASON EDELSTEIN

San Diego Jewish Academy is a pluralistic community K-12 school with a thriving early childhood center. SDJA inspires and supports students with personalized and innovative learning while nurturing Jewish values and meaningful Jewish life in generations. Students and graduates are leaders and positive changemakers in their communities and all over the world. At SDJA, all students have the opportunity to grow and try new activities in a supportive environment.

Our excellent teacher to student ratio and connected campus allow us to guide learning in personalized and thoughtful ways. We instill a deep understanding and respect for the values and insights of Jewish tradition and a personal connection to Israel that helps students live meaningful Jewish lives. We embrace learning experiences that brings creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking alive on campus and expands thinking through real-world experience SDJA’s wellness initiative supports the whole child, addressing their physical and mental health across the school day. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking provides opportunities for cutting edge experiments 64

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SAN DIEGO FEATURE THE JEWISH 411 and work in science, technology, business and more, enabling students to work together across grades and with the broader community in new ways.

SDJA proudly offers a diverse array of both extracurricular programs and inclusive curriculum classes in sports, arts, music and science, which are each integral to SDJA’s goal of developing well-rounded students. Toward that goal, the school just opened a new, state-of-the-art Ana “Janche” Galicot Performing Arts Auditorium (PAA). The 5,000 square foot facility features three multi-purpose rooms, a theater space and auditorium, as well as stateof-the-art audio, visual, lighting and acoustical design.

SDJA’s Open Door program reduces the cost of an SDJA education by at least $10,000 for incoming K and 9th graders and keeps that reduced tuition cost stable for four years. Additional significant tuition assistance is available to families in all grades, making high quality education and meaningful Jewish community accessible for more families.

San Diego Jewish Academy is located at 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. in San Diego.

(858) 704-3700 • sdja.com

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Come and Meet Our New Rabbi, Mathew Marko

Visit our Giant Store & Warehouse

Infant Center • Preschool Torah School • Youth Groups Shabbat/Holiday Services and Celebrations Daily Minyan • Adult Education Exciting Events • Social Justice Sisterhood • Men’s Club and Much More

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National City 2 locations in SD County Family Owned & Operated since 1953

619 - 477- 3749

Daily Minyan Sundays 8:30 a.m.

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Nierman Preschool

GLICKMAN GALINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD COMPLEX Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla CA 92037

Fostering love of learning through a Jewish lens Ages 18 Months - 5 Years

Limited Spaces Available For the 2022/2023 School Year

We invite you to visit.

Email preschool@lfjcc.org to schedule a tour

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WHEN YOU NEED A RABBI CALL RABBI BEN LEINOW “A Rabbi Who Cares”

SCOTT MELTZER, Rabbi

MARVIN YUDKOVITZ, President GILLIAN ARGOFF-TRESEDER, Executive Director JUDITH EISENBERG, Religious School Principal OHR SHALOM OFFERS • Religious Services • Holiday Programs • Cultural and Social Programs • Adult Education • Young Family Services & Programs • Religious School for K-7

SHABBAT SERVICES Fridays at 6:15pm Saturdays at 9:30am

COUNSELING & CEREMONIES FOR: • Weddings (for all couples) • Baby’s Naming and Funerals Unaffiliated — In your time of need, I’m your Rabbi

DAILY MINYAN Sunday-Thursday at 6:15pm Please go to website for links to services and online programs

2512 Third Avenue at Laurel Street (619) 231-1456 | ohrshalom.org

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CUSTOM WEDDING CEREMONIES

Let us work together to create a wedding ceremony that reflects the joy of your special day.

As Humanistic Jewish clergy I focus on each couple’s uniqueness and their love for each other. I welcome Jewish, interfaith and same-sex couples. I also perform all life-cycle ceremonies.

For further information please contact

Deborah Davis

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Making critically important family decisions in the aftermath of emotional life changes can be extremely difficult.

Our dedicated family law attorneys can help you navigate the complex divorce process with clarity.

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Jewish Holidays 2022 (5782-5783) Tu B’Shevat............................................................................................................ Feb. 6 Purim...................................................................................................................... Mar. 16 Shushan Purim.................................................................................................... Mar. 17 Passover (first night)........................................................................................ Apr. 15 Yom HaShoah..................................................................................................... Apr. 28 Yom Ha’Zikaron....................................................................................................May 4 Yom Ha’Atzma’ut..................................................................................................May 5 Lag B’Omer.......................................................................................................... May 19 Yom Yerushalayim............................................................................................ May 28 Shavuot.................................................................................................................. June 4 Fast of The 17th of Tammuz........................................................................... July 16 Tish’a B’Av..............................................................................................................Aug. 6 Selichot..................................................................................................................Sep. 16 Rosh Hashanah..................................................................................................Sep. 25 Yom Kippur........................................................................................................... Oct. 4 Sukkot..................................................................................................................... Oct. 9 Shemini Atzeret.................................................................................................. Oct. 16 Simchat Torah..................................................................................................... Oct. 16 Hanukkah..............................................................................................................Dec. 18 72

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Beemer & Benz............................................. 66 Sunroad Auto.................................................57

Golden Driedle, The.....................................36 Hillel San Diego..............................................53 Israel Guide Dog Center................18, 43, 61 Jewish Family Service of San Diego...........................................4, 59 Jewish Federation of San Diego County.................................. 7 Jewish War Veterans....................................71 Lawrence Family JCC...........................67, 69 Merage JCC of Orange County.......... 10, 21 Rabbi Ben Leinow........................................ 70 Simon Wiesenthal Center...........................12

CAMPS

MORTUARY

Camp Mountain Chai..................................... 8 J Camps at Merage JCC..............................21

Am Israel Mortuary........................................61

REAL ESTATE

DOCTORS

Joel Blumenfeld............................................ 46

Dina Fainman, M.D.......................................... 5

SENIORS

EDUCATION

Bubbe and Zayde’s Place...........................33 Heritage Pointe..............................................25 Nona’s Home Care.........................................61 Seacrest Village...............................................11 Wesley Palms.................................................... 2

North Coast Repertory Theatre................. 3 Segerstrom Center for the Arts...............24 La Jolla Playhouse........................................52 Lamb’s Players Theatre...............................53

ATTORNEYS Charles S. Roseman & Associates............. 5 Fleischer & Ravreby......................................71

AUTOMOBILES

Aronoff Preschool at Merage JCC.......... 10 Beth Montessori.............................................56 Nierman Preschool at Lawrence Family JCC........................ 69 Prep 4 College Now.................................... 50 San Diego Jewish Academy.....................74 Soille Hebrew Day School...........................71 TVT Community Day School.....................18

FOOD Blueberry Hill Catering............................... 34 OC Kosher Deli.............................................. 30 Rick’s Desert Grill......................................... 45 Rotisserie Affair Catering.......................... 50

HOME IMPROVEMENT Metro Flooring.............................................. 50 Yardage Town................................................ 66

JEWELRY Ozel Fine Jewelry......................................... 45

JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS AFMDA..............................................................76 Cantor Debbie Davis................................... 70 Center for Jewish Care at JFS San Diego.......................................59 Friendship Circle of San Diego.................13

SYNAGOGUES B’nai Shalom.................................................. 70 Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine.........................................................36 Chabad at La Costa......................................68 Congregation Adat Yeshurun....................61 Congregation B’nai Israel............................31 Congregation B’nai Tzedek........................18 Congregation Beth Am.............................. 50 Congregaton Beth Israel............................52 Kahal Am..........................................................65 Ohr Shalom Synagogue............................. 70 Temple Beth El of South Orange County.........................27 Temple Emanu-El..........................................75 Temple Isaiah................................................. 45 Temple Sinai................................................... 43 Tifereth Israel Synagogue......................... 66

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