September 2023

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Ohr Ami – The Jewish Hospice Program

invites you to participate in a virtual

JEWISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

facilitated by Rabbi Aliza Berk, LMFT

This group will address the social, psychological, emotional, religious and spiritual dimensions of the bereavement process from a Jewish perspective. This group will meet virtually via Zoom.

SIX WEDNESDAY SESSIONS: 10:00 – 11:30am

October 18 and 25, November 1, 8, 15 and 29

VIRTUAL GROUP VIA ZOOM Cost: $18 per session

Pre-registration is required.

For further information and to register, contact Rabbi Berk at 858-220-5412 or by email at rabbializaberk@gmail.com.

You can also discuss any concerns about cost with Rabbi Berk.

This program is funded by a grant from the LightBridge Hospice Community Foundation with a special contribution by Am Israel Mortuary.

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Big Small Talk

I spent some time in Canada with family this month. Something I was hoping for while I was there was a nice summer thunderstorm. Growing up, we would sit on our porches and watch the sky turn green and the rain bucket down. I got my wish. We got a spectacular thunderstorm coming over the lake. Late that night, we all woke up to a deafening lightning storm. The next morning the only evidence of the storm was the wet gravel and tipped over chairs.

When I returned to San Diego, people asked me if I was a ected by the wildfires in Canada. I wasn’t; I was in Ontario — thousands of miles away. Shortly after that, I was getting calls and texts from family about the incoming hurricane. I assessed my risk. I live on a steep hill, I don’t live on the ground floor and the windows of my apartment don’t face trees or any other potential flying debris. I filled up my water filter, closed my windows during the heavy winds and stayed in my apartment for two days. When the sun came out, I walked to the library and saw some soil and water on the sidewalks, but essentially the neighborhood looked like how I remembered, with fresher, humid air.

Also around this time were the truly heartbreaking wildfires in Maui. At time of writing, more than 100 people have been confirmed dead which makes this the most devastating wildfire in the United States in more than a century.

To say we San Diegans have been fortunate in how we fared in the face of recent major weather events is a massive understatement. I’m hopeful that our relief from our luck will translate into a specific kind of empathy, especially for Maui in the wake of such a tragedy. Hopefully we can extend what support (monetarily and otherwise) to our fellow citizens, knowing that one day we may need their help, too.

There is a more detailed brief in our “What’s Up Online” section about how you can help the people in Maui a ected by the wildfires. You can access information about relief organizations and ways to donate at jcfsandiego.org/individuals-families/giving-opportunities/ wildfires-on-maui. They have listed the following places to donate: Hawai’i Community Foundation, Jewish Federations of North America, The Jewish Congregation of Maui, Chabad of Maui and Maui Food Bank.

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Tel Aviv’s long-awaited light rail system is finally opening — but not on Shabbat

The landmark project, which cost nearly $5 billion, promises to reshape the experience of commuting to Tel Aviv, or moving within it, for countless Israelis. The Red Line, whose route runs through Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, through Tel Aviv to Petah Tikva, o cially opened to the public — eight years after construction began and two years after it was first set to open.

The country has changed in that time. Now, government ministers cannot make public appearances without

Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Aids Maui Wildfire Relief

Since the wildfire outbreak on Maui, hundreds have died and gone missing. JCFSD is spreading the word about Maui Strong, a relief e ort established by the Hawai’i Community Foundation in hopes that local San Diegans will assist those in need. The Hawai’i Community Foundation will not collect a fee for donations to the Maui Strong Fund; 100% of the funds will be distributed for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. If you would like to contribute to Maui Strong, please visit hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong.

drawing protests from Israelis who are upset about the eight-month-old coalition’s e orts to limit the power of the judiciary.

For many residents, one of the key issues clouding the light rail’s inauguration is that it will not run on Shabbat. It had been previously promised that the line would run on Friday evenings and all day Saturday — a rarity in a country where public transportation does not operate on Shabbat.

UNPACKING

Antisemitism

UNDERSTANDINGANTISEMITISM FROM THE PROGRESSIVE LEFT

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Our Town

On June 10, Home of Guiding Hands held their 49th Annual Gala at the US Grant Hotel. For more than 50 years, Home of Guiding Hands has provided community support, housing and life-skills training for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Yvonne & Je rey Bloom and the Bloom Family were this year’s honorees. With strong business success, Yvonne & Je rey Bloom, both San Diego natives, have continued the Bloom family legacy of philanthropy, begun by parents Barbara Bloom (z”l) & Arthur Bloom (z”l). This strong family tradition of giving continues generationally, as their children and grandchildren also support Home of Guiding Hands and many other organizations throughout San Diego. Some of those we saw at the event were Marcy & Isaac Blumberg, Sherry & Larry Delsen, Dee Jimenez and Adam Bloom, Gilda & Howie Pfe er, Karla & Larry Bloom, Alexandra Bloom, Michael Bennett, and Scott Bloom. This lovely presentation was put together by Committee Chair Ralleen Razla

We recently attended Opening Day of “A Holocaust Exhibit” at the Rancho San Diego Library, focusing on San Diego Holocaust Survivors. Creator and Curator of RUTH (Remember

Kurt Sax (z”l). Others in attendance at this marvelous exhibition were Jordan Marks, Jan & Sam Landau, Jackie Gmach, Bev Lachman, Armen Sarkisian,Karen & Ron Levenson, Paul Nestor, Roxanne & Norm Katz, Lisa Herman, Andrea Schneider, Lise Kolkey Adatto, Ava Zajd Sarkisian and Survivor Ben Midler. The exhibit will run through to May 2024.

Mazel Tov to Adler Schneir on becoming a Bar Mitzvah on June 24. The event was o ciated by Cantor Keith Miller. Adler’s parents, Julie Schneir and Steven Schneir, were beaming with pride, along with grandparents Dianne & Alan Schneir and Rosie Jacobson and Bob Jacobson. This private family gathering took place in Grandma Rosie Jacobson’s beautiful backyard and continued into the evening with a truly special celebration at Corvette Diner.

Mazel Tov to Charlie Jirkovsky on the publication of his first book, “Music in the Bible.”

Mazel Tov to Nancy Martin on the publication of her latest book, “Trickle-down Enlightenment.”

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The Holocaust), Sandra Scheller, is the daughter of Holocaust survivors Ruth Sax (z”l) and

Mazel Tov to Hanna Fox on the publication of her book, “Realtor’s Success with Hypnosis.”

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Bob Chapman celebrating his 96th birthday.

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CELEBRATING Wedding Anniversaries

with infinite love & happiness, Mazel Tov to…

Serene & Peter Simon, 59 years.

Cindy & Wayne Schwartz, 53 years.

Pam & Ed Carnot, 53 years.

Linda & Steve Luttbeg, 53 years.

Deborah & Daniel Carnick, 52 years.

Pamela & Walter Hanig, 52 years.

Maggie & Paul Meyer, 52 years.

Francine & Phil Ginsburg, 52 years.

Joan & Steven Gross, 52 years.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND JUDAISM

THIS WAY TO EDEN

Bigger & Blonder

The first time I was introduced to my husband’s family and community in Atlanta, I remember how foreign everything felt to me. The accents were big and the hair was bigger and — even with coming from California — blonder. I may as well have married into a di erent language and culture altogether, judging by how out of place I felt.

One guy, Wes, immediately put me at ease. Sure, he wasn’t a native Southerner but that wasn’t it. Wes just had this unavoidable habit of telling it “like it is.” He was principled, opinionated, passionate and extremely entertaining. One Shabbat afternoon, my newlywed husband, Daniel, Wes, and I sat on my mother-in-law’s couch casually schmoozing. I asked Daniel where the tissues were because I needed one. Daniel answered that he didn’t know. In response, Wes punched Daniel in the arm and said, “You’re supposed to get up and get her a tissue!” Yeah. I liked Wes.

Many years later, I saw Wes again and found him, thankfully, unchanged in this regard. I reminded him of the tissue story and, to my surprise, he said he now finds it irritating when wives make indirect requests. Apparently Wes’ wife asks him if he wants to take out the trash. His exact words were: “I hate that! Of course I don’t want to take out the trash!” I smiled, amused as always by his antics, and said, “Wes, the reason she asks you that way is to soften her request.” He doubled down saying that the language sounded manipulative.

I gave him a proverbial punch in the arm with my response: “Don’t you get it?

Your wife wants you to reply: “Sweetie, what I want is for you to be happy! If taking out the trash makes you happy, of course I want to!” I sat back, pleased that I had clearly won the argument, but instead Wes folded his arms and smirked: “And that is where marriages go so wrong.” I digested what he said for a moment. Though annoying, I have to admit (to you, not him) that Wes was right for a second time in 17 years.

One incredible gift all types of people I encounter seem to share is a vision. Though we aren’t always selfaware enough to articulate our vision immediately, we all have an idea of how we want our lives to look and sound. We also know how we want (and even expect) people in our lives to behave. Loving a partner (or anyone) may come naturally. Accepting those we love is a whole di erent game. Everything from road rage to world war can be surmised in one fairly short but diabolical statement: I want you to be di erent.

But wait, it gets worse. Total, absolute, unequivocal acceptance doesn’t actually begin between warring countries or lanes of a highway — heck, it doesn’t even begin at home. Acceptance begins with our willingness to accept the most di cult person in our lives: ourselves.

Self-development starts, literally and figuratively, with self. I meet many wellmeaning, ambitious, successful people who orient themselves around all things aspirational. They want to be someone they aren’t, so they exert loads of e ort and often burn out, frustrated and even despondent.

To adapt a great line from meditation expert Jon Kabat-Zinn: We will never be our favorite rabbi or rebbetzin. We will never be our mentor, our professor, or whatever guru your imagination conjures up at this moment. The only prayer you have is to be yourself.

The Talmud relates that Reb Zusha taught this very idea saying, “When I come to Heaven and they ask me ‘Why weren’t you like Abraham our forefather?’ I will answer ‘Because I wasn’t Abraham.’ If they inquire: ‘Why didn’t you match the greatness of Moses?’ I can answer that I wasn’t Moses. Even if they try to compare me to my brother Reb Elimelech, I can still say that I wasn’t Elimelech. However, if they ask me why I wasn’t the way Zusha needed to be... to that I have no answer.” All self-development, by definition, begins with self and self requires full acceptance.

What Wes got so right was that the more we create (even unconsciously) an expectation for someone in our lives, the less chance we have to authentically and intimately connect to them. Who among us doesn’t want to be truly seen, understood and appreciated unconditionally? Accepting the di erent perspectives of the people we love who impact our lives significantly is the work we must do to achieve true intimacy. Owning and honoring our own selves unlocks how we relate to all people from tame and brunette to bigger and blonder. A

LIVING ON THE FRONT PAGE

Heaven Can Wait

It had been the summer of our discontent. The subject of Judicial Reform monopolized every air pocket of Israeli discourse. People who I respect and admire took to the streets in solidarity against proposals that would restrict the power of our country’s Supreme Court.

I am/was deeply saddened by the raging non-discourse. Not because I am without opinions, but because of the fingerpointing and virulent outbursts.

A former friend railed against words I had not written, attacked positions I had not taken, all in defense of his daughter’s rights to dress as they wished and to honor or not-honor the ordained Jewish sabbath. To love and/ or marry whom they wished in whatever type of ceremony they wanted. His fury excoriated Torah Judaism and traditional practice with accusations that I couldn’t repeat in the generous space I’ve been a orded for this column. Cyber spittle dripped as he candidly placed blame squarely at the threshold of Orthodox Judaism. Honestly, I hadn’t a clue as to where he’d reached his conclusions. More than confused, I was deeply hurt.

After my initial shock, hurt and stab of anger for having been so misunderstood,

I wept. Wept for the incredible chasm that exists between Jew and Jew.

A Native American proverb says, “Never judge another man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.”

To be clear, this essay takes no discernible stand on either side of the deafening arguments. And yet, I shudder to think that those who have never spent a week living in a Sukkah, never shut their cell phones for a 25-hour Sabbath, never lit candles to usher in a timehonored religious holiday, never su ered through an inedible, foil-wrapped airplane meal to observe the injunction against eating non-kosher food, who never took a third job to ensure a place for their child in a Jewish school, should brazenly see me and my o spring as the cause of the world’s only Jewish

country going to Hell in a handbasket.

Does each side think the other is brainwashed? Paranoid? Stupid? Plebeian? I would pro er that there are many who are terrified to express a public opinion.

My friend Sara and I sat in silent solidarity for a moment this week, bemoaning the fractures.

Sara is a proud member of Peace Now, avowedly left-leaning and is certain she’ll be a grandmother before she’ll be a motherin-law. She is fascinated that I entertain no doubts about G-d’s existence, His unconditional love and the unassailable wisdom of Torah. We are such good friends. We respect the choices that we’ve made for our families and communities. And we share a resentment that both of our worlds have collapsed into a trash heap of disdain for The Other.

The Days of Awe are upon us. We spew Shana Tovah u’Metukah (a good and sweet New Year), but are we listening? Fasting, prayer, atonement and self-reflection lead us to hope that the gates of Heaven remain ajar for just a bit longer; that there is still time for us — as individuals and community — to receive blessings. But if Heaven will wait, clearly it will be for us, in turn, to bless one another. A

“Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better?” — Mary Oliver, poet

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Secrets for a Successful New Year and Life!

Is there ever a better time to start than now?

Few holidays evoke our familiar emotions (whatever those emotions might be) than the High Holidays. I remember it was a time for our family to spend much of the day in synagogue, when I’d see friends and reconnect.

As I got older I recognized there were many crucial themes for the day, which include G-d setting up our lives specifically for the year and the world as a whole. Beyond its religious significance, Rosh Hashanah o ers valuable personal development lessons that can be applied as well even for those celebrating outside the synagogue.

Below are just a few concepts of many that we can focus on during these powerful days:

Embrace the Concept of Renewal Rosh Hashanah is often referred to as “Yom HaZikaron” (the Day of Remembrance) and “Yom HaDin” (the Day of Judgment). During this time, Jews worldwide engage in prayers, introspection and soul-searching, reflecting on their actions from the past year. Rather than this being a painful experience (which it is sometimes) it should empower us.

Very often, when we consider where we want to go, we neglect to take into account where we currently are and, more importantly, how far we have come.

In our personal development journeys, embracing the concept of

renewal is essential. Acknowledging our imperfections and past missteps allows us to learn from them, grow and make positive changes moving forward.

Embracing renewal enables us to approach challenges with newfound determination, a clear conscience and a sense of optimism.

The Power of Reflection

By taking time to consider our actions and our lives, through Elul and the High Holidays, we begin to see our lives as a process towards our ultimate development.

By taking the time to look inward and honestly evaluate our actions, thoughts, and behaviors, we gain insight into areas that require improvement. Engaging in regular self-reflection enables us to identify patterns, make meaningful changes and develop a deeper understanding of ourselves.

Understanding ourselves is a gift and opportunity that is in short supply in the modern era. We spend much more time focusing on what’s “out there” or what we “should be doing” instead of focusing on who we are becoming, what we need and the things we personally desire to have the lives we want.

Gratitude and Appreciation

Rosh Hashanah is a time to o er thanks for the blessings received during the past year. Jews express gratitude for good health, happiness and success–acknowledging the role of the Divine in providing these gifts.

In the pursuit of personal development, cultivating a sense of gratitude and appreciation is transformative. Gratitude shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, fostering a positive outlook on life. Expressing appreciation for the people, experiences and opportunities we encounter enhances our overall wellbeing and strengthens our relationships.

Setting Meaningful Intentions for the Upcoming Year

As Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a new year, Jews participate in prayer and introspection, setting intentions for the year ahead. These intentions involve personal goals for growth, kindness and positive change.

Setting meaningful intentions is a crucial aspect of personal development.

In the pursuit of personal development, cultivating a sense of gratitude and appreciation is transformative.

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By defining clear and achievable goals, we create a roadmap for progress. Intentions act as guiding principles that keep us focused and motivated on our desired outcomes. Whether in our careers, relationships, or personal habits, setting intentions empowers us to be steering our growth.

Seeking Forgiveness and Forgiving Others

Post Rosh Hashanah, during the Ten Days of Repentance and Yom Kippur, we focus on letting go of the wrongs done to us by others and by asking for forgiveness for ourselves. By letting the past go, we engage in a process of staying present and forward-facing.

In the context of personal development, learning to seek forgiveness and forgiving others is liberating. Holding onto grudges and unresolved conflicts can weigh us down emotionally and hinder our growth. By letting go of bitterness and o ering forgiveness, we free ourselves from negativity, allowing room for personal healing and growth.

All said and done, this process (which culminates in the joy at the end of Sukkot) is a spiritual journey of renewal, allowing us to find ourselves anew, set a new path forward and reap the tremendous personal and spiritual rewards as a result. A

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JFS Delivers Assistance Thanks to High Holidays Food Drive

At synagogues throughout San Diego, unassuming blue bins are waiting to accept food donations from community members giving back. These donations can make a world of di erence for those in need — a number that’s been steadily growing.

The need for nutrition assistance was exacerbated by the pandemic, but according to Carole Yellen, Senior Director of the Center for Jewish Care at Jewish Family Service, that need never decreased once the pandemic subsided. For the High Holidays, JFS will hold a community food drive to bolster their nutrition assistance department, which has increased operations since the pandemic.

“What I think is beautiful about a community food drive is that oftentimes when we go to the food bank to purchase

food for a very decreased discounted rate, it’s a lot of the same quantity — hundreds or thousands of pounds of carrots. A community drive is actually infusing us with a lot of di erent types of food,” Carole said.

JFS holds di erent food drives throughout the year, but the High Holidays drive is the most popular.

The drive takes place between Sept. 10 and Oct. 10, and donation bins are located at 15 to 20 synagogues and Jewish organizations throughout San Diego. Partnerships are not invitation-only; any organizations are welcome to participate.

The food is distributed directly through JFS. The Corner Market provides everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to meat and dairy–and all items are free of charge. JFS also holds

community food distributions at Chabad Downtown, Ohr Shalom and Camp Pendleton.

Of those in need of nutrition assistance, almost 30% are children, and 22% are adults 60+, but people of all ages and demographics seek nutrition services through JFS.

“We’ve seen so many individuals and families, regardless of age, in need of food, either because of loss of a job, a medical setback, or oftentimes older adults who are aging and have a fixed income,” Carole said. “I would say we tend to see a lot of older adults turning to us for support, but if you were to have any day in our corner market, you would see a wide array of individuals.”

While the pandemic may have changed the way the food drive operated, it did not slow it down.

“Together, we can ensure our neighbors will not go hungry during these challenging times.”

“The typical way that this works is that synagogues will often distribute a brown grocery bag at Rosh Hashanah to their congregants, asking them to return it filled on Yom Kippur,” Carole said. “During Covid, most synagogues were not meeting in person for a couple of years and so it was a challenge to complete the drive. Not only because people weren’t in the synagogues to provide the meals, but because there was such an increase in nutrition needs; it more than doubled the number of people who were turning to us in need of food assistance during Covid.”

In addition to community donations, JFS has partnerships with the San Diego Food Bank, local grocery stores and some Starbucks to help supply the food that JFS distributes.

“Oftentimes people are [donating] what’s out of their pantry, or they’ll go to their grocery store and shop like

they would for themselves,” Carole said, “and so the nice part is in our corner market, there isn’t only carrots available, or only the same type of cereal; we have some amount of choice that the shoppers can choose from.”

The drive is managed by the JFS Center for Jewish Care, which gives the San Diego Jewish community

access to services such as mental health assistance, financial and loan assistance, and Holocaust survivor assistance. However, the JFS corner market and the food distributions are open to all who may need it.

“Every year, our Jewish community shows its generosity and support for those in need by donating more than 30,000 lbs. of food. The need is even more critical now, so we are asking the community to really step up and help,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “Together, we can ensure our neighbors will not go hungry during these challenging times.”

Suggested donation items include grains, proteins, canned goods and kosher items. If you are interested in donating to the High Holidays food drive, contact your local synagogue or schedule a meeting with JFS directly by calling 858-637-3264. A

Suggested donation items include grains, proteins, canned goods and kosher items.

High Holidays

LOCAL SERVICES INFORMATION CHABAD

Chabad Center of University City

3813 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 chabaduc.org

rabbi@chabaduc.org

(858) 455-1670

No reservations or tickets necessary. Donations accepted.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidrei Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Kol Nidrei Service: 10 a.m.

Yizkor: 12 p.m.

Chabad of Coronado

1300 Orange Avenue, Suite 130, Coronado, CA 92118 chabadcoronado.com info@chabadcoronado.com

(619) 365-4728

There will be open seating, but RSVPs are required and all names will need to be registered. There is a charge of $125 per person/$250 per family. If in need of financial assistance please contact the o ce to ensure discretion and assistance.

Join family and friends for our High Holiday Community lunches and dinners at the Hotel Del Coronado. As in previous years, we want to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy High Holidays together. Cost of the meals for local/members are being reduced in part of being one community and family.

Local/Member: $75 per adult / $50 per child

Visitor/Non-member: $95 per adult / $65 per child

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. Community Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Community Lunch: 1:30 p.m.

Tashlich followed by fun activities: 4:30 p.m.

Evening Service: 7 p.m.

Community Dinner: 8 p.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Community Lunch: 1:30 p.m.

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidrei Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12 p.m.

Mincha & Neilah Service: 5:15 p.m.

Yom Kippur Ends/Break Fast: 7:18 p.m.

Chabad of Downtown

275 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

chabaddowntown.com

info@chabaddowntown.com

(619) 289-8770

Rosh Hashanah

Held at 275 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

Sept. 15

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Festive Holiday Dinner: 8 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 9 a.m.

Torah Reading: 11 a.m.

Followed by Kiddush luncheon

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 9 a.m.

Shofar Sounding: 11 a.m.

Followed by Kiddush luncheon

Shofar by the Bay: 6 p.m.

High Holiday Services

Yom Kippur

Held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel

1 Market Place, San Diego, CA 92101

Sept. 24

Kol Nidrei Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12:30 p.m.

Mincha & Neilah Service: 5 p.m.

Yom Kippur Ends: 7:18 p.m.

Chabad of East County

7290 Navajo Road, Suite 207, San Diego, CA 92119

jewishec.com

rabbi@jewishec.com

(619) 387-8770

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Community Dinner: 7 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Shofar in the Park: 4:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidrei & Maariv: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12 p.m.

High Holiday Services continued

Chabad of La Jolla

909 Prospect Street, Suite 224, La Jolla, CA 92037 chabadoflajolla.com

chabadoflajolla@gmail.com

(858) 455-5433

Chabad of La Jolla will be holding their annual inspirational High Holiday services as usual, including special accompanying children’s programs.

For schedule, location and reservations please call (858) 455-5433 or email chabadoflajolla@gmail.com.

Chabad of Poway

16934 Chabad Way, Poway, CA 92064 chabadpoway.com info@chabadpoway.com

(858) 451-0455

RSVP at chabadpoway.com. No payment is required for a place to pray for the High Holidays. A kippah and prayer book will be provided for you. Services will be interspersed with explanations and page guidance.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Evening Service: 7:15 p.m.

Community dinner to Follow Sept. 16

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Children’s Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Evening Service: 6:45 p.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Shofar Sounding: 12 p.m.

Evening Service: 6:45 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidrei Service: 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12 p.m.

Afternoon Service: 5 p.m.

Neilah Closing Service: 6 p.m.

Break-fast Following Neilah

Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe 14906 Via De La Valle, Rancho S. Fe, CA 92067 jewishrsf.com rabbilevi@jewishrsf.com (858) 756-7571

Reservations are required for all services. Rosh Hashanah dinner: $75 per adult, $50 per child.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Evening Service: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Kids Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Kids Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Shofar Sounding: 12 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidrei Service: 6:30 PM

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Kids Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12 p.m.

Evening Service: 5:15 p.m.

Coastal Chabads (La Costa, Encinitas, Carlsbad–North)

1980 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92009 chabadatlacosta.com info@chabadatlacosta.com

760-943-8891

Services are open to all, regardless of a liation or level of knowledge/observance. There is no charge to attend services, though donations are gratefully accepted. There is a charge associated with the communal dinners, but not the communal lunches. Reservations are necessary to attend. People without advanced reservations will not be permitted to enter the facility.

Fee for Members/Locals: $36 Adult, $18 Child (under 13)

Fee for Guests/Visitors: $72 Adult, $36 Child (under 13)

RSVP by Sept. 10 at chabadatlacosta.com/holidaymeals.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Evening Services: 6:30 p.m.

Community Dinner: 7 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Services: 9 a.m.

Evening Services: 7 p.m.

Community Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Services: 9 a.m.

Shofar Sounding: 12 p.m.

Tashlich Service: 6 p.m.

Evening Services: 7:30 p.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Morning Services: 8:30 a.m.

Afternoon Service: 5 p.m.

Pre-Fast Meal: 5:30 p.m.

Light Candles at 6:25 p.m.

Fast Begins at 6:25 p.m.

Kol Nidrei Services: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Services: 9 a.m.

Yizkor Memorial Service: 12 p.m.

Afternoon Service: 5 p.m.

Neilah Closing Service: 6 p.m.

Fast Ends at 7:18 p.m.

Followed by light refreshments

CONSERVATIVE

Congregation Beth El

8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 cbe.org

shalom@cbe.org

(858) 452-1734

Congregation Beth El celebrates the High Holy Days with enriching & engaging programs and services. Please see cbe.org for descriptions of our High Holy Day opportunities and learn how to join us.

Ner Tamid Synagogue

12348 Casa Avenida, Poway, CA 92064

nertamidsd.org

o ce@nertamidsd.org

(858) 777-0256

Tickets are required for entry, call (858) 777-0256 for information. Everyone is welcome.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Erev Rosh Hashanah Seder: 6 p.m. (Registration required)

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 8:30 a.m.

Shul School (~K–6): 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 8:30 a.m.

Tashlich: 4 p.m. at Lake Poway

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidre Service: 6 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 8:30 a.m.

Shul School (~K–6): 10:30 a.m.

Torah Study: 3 p.m.

Yom Kippur Mincha/Yizkor/Avodah/Neilah: 4:15 p.m.

Havdalah: 7:18 p.m.

Children’s Light Parade Shofar Blast

Temple Isaiah

332 W. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 templeisaiahps.com

temple@templeisaiahps.com

(760) 325-2281

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 16

Preliminary Service: 9 a.m.

Torah Service: 10 a.m.

Tashlich follows the end of services

Sept. 17

Preliminary Service: 9 a.m.

Torah Service: 10 a.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidre: 7 p.m.

Sept. 25

Preliminary Service: 9 a.m.

Torah Service: 10 a.m.

Mincha: 4:30 p.m.

Yizkor: 5:30 p.m.

Neilah: 6 p.m.

Tifereth Israel Synagogue

6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119 tiferethisrael.com

tifereth@tiferethisrael.com

(619) 697-6001

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Erev Rosh Hashanah: 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 9 a.m.

Sept. 17

Morning Service: 9 a.m.

Tashlich: 5 p.m. at Lake Murray

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidre: 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 25

Mincha: 4:45 p.m.

Ne’ilah: 6 p.m.

Tekiat Gedolah: 7:20 p.m.

REFORM

Congregation Beth Israel

9001 Towne Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 cbisd.org cbi@cbisd.org

(858) 535-1111

Additional tickets for all or individual services may be purchased/requested online at cbisd.org/worship/high-holy-days. We o er complimentary tickets for active-duty military, a companion for disabled persons and college students through age 26.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Erev Rosh Hashanah Service: 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 16

Family Service: 8:30 a.m.

Morning Service: 11 a.m.

Young Family Service: 4 p.m.

Tashlich & Havdalah: 6 p.m. at Lifeguard Station 32 in La Jolla Shores. Adults and children are encouraged to bring their shofar.

Sunday, Sept. 17

Morning Service: 9: a.m. followed by a Kiddush lunch

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidre Early Service: 5:30 p.m.

Kol Nidre Late Service: 8 p.m.

Sept. 25

Family Service: 8:30 a.m.

Morning Service: 11 a.m.

Afternoon Service: 4 p.m.

Yizkor Service: 5 p.m.

Neilah Service: 5:30 p.m.

Break the Fast: 6:15 p.m.

Temple Emanu-El

6299 Capri Drive, San Diego, CA 92120

teesd.org

temple@teesd.org

(619) 286-2555

RSVPs are required by Sept. 11 at teesd.org. Services are available both virtually and in-person.

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Preschool Service: 12 p.m.

Erev Rosh Hashanah: 7 p.m.

Sept. 16

Family Service: 9 a.m.

Morning Service: 10:30 a.m.

Tashlich: 4 p.m.

(Coronado Tidelands Park, in-person only)

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Preschool Service: 4 p.m.

Kol Nidre Service: 7 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 9 a.m.

Yom Kippur Limmud: 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Service: 2 p.m.

Family Service: 3:30 p.m.

Yizkor Memorial Service: 5 p.m.

Ne’ilah & Havdalah: 6 p.m.

Temple Etz Rimon

2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 templeetzrimon.org

info@templeetzrimon.org

(760) 929-9503

For dates, times and locations please contact info@templeetzrimon.org for more details. Non-members are invited. Reservations are required in advance with payment.

HUMANISTIC

Kahal Am: The Humanistic Jewish

Community of San Diego

Escala Clubhouse:

2840 Clubhouse Lane, San Diego, CA 92108 kahalam.org

steven@kahalam.org

(858) 549-3088

RSVP required by September 12 at kahalam.org/high-holidays.

Rosh Hashanah

$15 per person for both members and nonmembers.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 10:30 a.m., virtual on Zoom

Tashlikh: 3 p.m. at Ventura Cove in Mission Bay

Yom Kippur

$25 for members over age 28

$35 for nonmembers over age 28

$15 for young adults ages 16-28

Free for under age 16

Sept. 23

Children’s High Holiday Experience: 10 a.m. at Olive Grove Park, North Clairemont (Free)

Sept. 25

Yom Kippur Service: 5:30 p.m. at Encinitas Community Center followed by potluck break-fast

OTHER

Congregation Dor Hadash

4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

dorhadash.org

administrator1@dorhadash.org

(858) 268-3674

Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 15

Erev Rosh Hashanah Seder: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 16

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Yom Kippur

Sept. 24

Kol Nidre: 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 25

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

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Mean Little Dog

There is little agreement and much debate about the nature of genius. What it is, who has it and how you are meant to tell anyway. A rare point of consensus, at least as close to agreement as one can get when e ng the ine able, seems to be that genius rarely springs from obscurity. Such theorists and absolutists clearly haven’t heard of, or from, Harlan Ellison.

One of the most prolific fiction writers in the history of printed books, Ellison’s published output numbers in the thousands, going back to the early 1950s. Living in a $15/week room in New York and staying alive by the $1 special at a spaghetti house in Times Square (a plate of spaghetti with two meatballs, garlic bread and iced tea).

Something of a mixed bag in terms of reputation, both as a person and a writer, some of his earlier stories were not quite up to his later standard. Ellison is known as much for his ideas as his

skills as a literary stylist, which Brian Walton, a former executive director of the Writer’s Guild of America, referred to being a “literary Cubist.”

Apparently following the ideas that talent lets one hit the target no one else can hit, while genius lets one hit the target no one else can see, was the story

he did about the man who makes all the maps to impossible places that have appeared in adventure books and films for years.

There is no real “genre” to his work despite most still referring to him as a “science fiction” writer, which they did at their peril when he was alive. Ellison was the sort to take a swing at editors or producers who not only tried to wholesale change his work, but then patronizingly argue that their way was better. Ellison’s stand to such tomfoolery was to point out that they were nowhere to be found when the page was blank.

In his own definition Ellison’s work is best described (if there is one label that could ever encompass all of it) as modern surrealism. Something closer to what Mervyn Peake achieved with the three “Gormenghast” novels he managed to publish in his lifetime.

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“I want my work to leave them with some feeling that they have been through an experience.”

Mean Little Dog continued

Simultaneously more cynical and more hopeful than fellow Jewish surrealist Franz Ka a, whom Ellison has named as an influence, there are villains in Ellison’s stories and dragons in those waters, but they are rarely who the reader might expect and tend to, in one way or another, take a match to abusive structures of power after dousing it in kerosene.

A direct bluntness Ellison extended to his readers, not having much love for them either, at least not in the usual author way. Instead saying, “What I want is for the work to go at them and savage them! I want my work to go at them and attack them. I want my work to leave them with some feeling that they have been through an experience.”

A sentiment not a million miles away from John Osbourne when he wrote “Look Back In Anger,” which helped to

kick o the Angry Young Man movement in Britain, or, indeed T.S. Elliot some twenty years earlier when he penned the absolute gut-punch of a play known as “The Cocktail Party.”

From a distinctly working-class Jewish background in Painsville, Ohio, (a name that became sadly prophetic for all the times the young Ellison would be bloodied by bullies who took exception to his Judaism and big mouth) he started working in his teens. Most notably driving a dynamite truck down bumpy roads for a mining company. These experiences thickened his skin and galvanized his will before he reached legal adulthood— a disposition which first showed itself when he was recruited into the army at the age of 18. The rigors of training was unable to break him because, as Ellison himself later said, “I was a mean little dog and wouldn’t go down.”

Nor would he hide who he was, referring in at least one interview to being “a little Jew from Ohio.” Also freely and casually using Yiddish words like kvetch, shlep, Shmata, tuchus, and some even less “clean” terms in commentaries and interviews. Making absolutely no bones about who he was or what he did, whether it was seen as good or bad. Despite the formation of two rival organizations, The Enemies of Ellison (E.O.E.), soon finding opposition from The Friends of Ellison (F.O.E.), by far the larger and most influential of the two factions. A

High Holidays Made Meaningful in Three Easy Steps

We are, yet again, on the doorstep of the High Holidays. Rosh Hashanah, the Day of Remembrance, when the Shofar is blown as we seek to ‘influence’ the Almighty to bless us with a sweet, healthy, happy and successful year. For the Ten Days of Repentance we look inwardly and take stock of our lives, while planning how we will improve in the upcoming year. The days are ripe with our good intentions and optimism. The High Holidays are sealed on Yom Kippur/the Day of Atonement, which is a day when our innermost core, our G-dly spark (aka soul) is aflame with a passionate love of our Creator. This level of self is who we truly are and is as far removed from sin as Mount Everest is from Death Valley. It is a place of utter purity.

How does one prepare for such a meaningful, yet brief, period of time

so that it can be fully experienced to maximum benefit? In truth there are a few, straightforward steps that will help us get where we need to go.

Step 1: Accounting

Any good business person will agree that in order to create a sustainable and successful business, one must keep his accounts current. He must know what has worked and, equally important to know, what has not worked. The successful business model is one where the person in charge continually adjusts his way of doing business, which is informed by an honest appraisal of his credits and his debits. Without both he is destined for bankruptcy, G-d forbid. Our lives are an ever-changing series of events which are largely influenced by our choices. Good decisions tend to yield

good results. Therefore, to prepare for a new year one must make sure to learn from the past.

Step 2: Honing the Tools

There are tools we have been given that, when properly utilized, help us reach our potential in becoming selfless servants of G-d and our fellow human beings. Like building tools they must be maintained and cared for so as to assure maximum e ectiveness. In our case the most important tool is knowledge. It’s a simple correlation; the more we know about the coming holidays and how we are meant to serve G-d, the more the holidays will mean to us and the greater our service will become.

We know that we can count on our Rabbis working hard to be able

to o er the best and most inspiring services possible. Are we doing all we can to ensure that we are equipped to experience those services in the best way possible? Are we appropriately prepared vessels to receive the powerful blessings of the High Holidays? Preparations can include classes on Hebrew reading and comprehension, High Holiday insights and explanations that give the student the knowledge she needs to navigate the High Holidays in a meaningful way.

Step 3: Packing the Bags

Before we go on a trip, we pack our bags. We try to make sure that we have everything we need. Well, we should view the High Holidays as an amazing spiritual journey where we are going from point ‘a’ to point ‘b’. One must make sure that the simple arrangements are in order. Do we have reservations for services? Do we have the schedule

planned and know what is happening when and where? Are we hosting or are we joining family and friends for the festive holiday meals? When these arrangements are concluded in advance, a peaceful mindset is achieved which maximizes the salutary e ects of the holiday.

Conclusion and Action Item

The bottom line is that we will get out of the High Holidays blessings proportionate to what we invested in preparing for and experiencing them. Here’s the rub: most people reading this column already know everything stated above and most likely are already well on their way to fulfilling these Action Items. So why bother writing this article? The answer is closely akin to our approach at Passover. We may be blessed to know what needs to be done and how to do it, but there are many of

our Jewish brothers and sisters who don’t. It is therefore our responsibility to help them by bringing them “under the wings of the Shechinah/the Divine Presence.” Every individual who has read this article should take upon themself to do whatever necessary to inspire a fellow Jew, who may not yet fully appreciate the beauty of Judaism. Invite guests to the synagogue and/or the home for a festive meal. Take an active interest in the spiritual well-being of others, helping them reach their full potential and thus making the world a better place.

Wishing everyone a Kesiva vi’Chasima Tovah — May you be written and Sealed in the Book of Life! A

Rabbi Eilfort is Director of Chabad at La Costa and Coastal Chabads and welcomes readers’ questions, which can be submitted via email, Rabbi@ChabadatLaCosta.com.

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The Ouroboros and the Cycles of the New Year

Throughout the Torah, themes repeat. We see new beginnings, conflicts resolved, hearts broken, friendships, fealties, endings, punishments, unions. And because we begin at the beginning, “Genesis,” those stories at the very start organize our thinking — stimulating our responses to the Bible. Maimonides, so many years ago, discussed those allegories. All of these have been revisited in literature, even the old becoming new (such as modern day events of surrogacy as in Hagar and strained parent-child relationships as in Abraham and Isaac).

When I taught high school, I had my students examine some of these biblical narratives, wanting them to know that an author purposely chose an occurrence or a name in their works for its resonances, allusions and metaphorical meanings,

intending to draw on the associations. We explored the moniker of New York as “The Big Apple,” reminiscent of the fruit that caused Eve to sin, receive blame and trigger the fall of Eden. At Rosh Hashanah, we eat apples, although ironically some believe it was a pomegranate, grape, citron or even a date that caused the first couple to transgress. The translation of the word meant fruit generically.

Worthy of discussion, as well, the serpent — instigator of evil — may have been associated with the ouroboros/ Leviathan eating its tail: an ancient symbol of rebirth, fertility and healing. According to the Zohar, the Leviathan “is a symbol for the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment — or enlightenment to defeat ignorance.” The serpent as a shape changer or a trickster appears

The Bible as our first source of information looms large in our heads, the past most often informing our present.

throughout the Bible: Moses’ sta when he leads the Israelites out of Egypt and in the Books of Isiah and Numbers. Rather than a complicated oxymoron of good and bad, the snake became negatively overwhelmed with thoughts of deception and trickery.

Those original names we find in the Bible, too, were often loaded with meaning to the character. If you were called Adam, “adaman” meaning son of the red earth, your arrival might be considered a fresh beginning, a hopeful start in your family’s history. In contrast, but perhaps linked to the idea of an apple as a generic fruit, Adam and Eve might also might have been translated less personally as “man” and “woman.” And I’ve often heard of people in the throes of death casting o their names in hopes that when the Angel of Death flew overhead, it/he would not recognize the name and carry on to the next unfortunate. So the Bible as our first source of information looms large in our heads, the past most often informing our present — in both life and books.

What also strongly comes to mind at this time are those very first stories of

At the start of the new year, there are old lessons to be reprised and like golden filigree, new strands to be untangled, held up to the light.

Abraham and Isaac, the binding of the son by the father in his desire to listen to G-d and sacrifice his son. In the end, of course, as Abraham proves his loyalty, he is rewarded with the ram caught in the thicket, and we listen with reverence to the cleansing blasts of the shofar to commemorate the moment. Yet so many quandaries arise in one’s head. Foremost, what was Isaac’s age that he did not challenge his father and allow himself to be the proof of his father’s loyalty and test his faith to G-d?

In some commentaries, it is said that Isaac was hardly a child, in fact, 37 years old, but accepted without discourse the wisdom of his father’s decision. Yet it is still di cult to imagine a father willing to prove his own devotion to such a degree by the execution of his only cherished o spring. Especially as Isaac only arrived to his parents in their advanced years! One recalls Sarah’s disbelief and laughter when the three angels at her table foretold his birth.

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Some might say in fact that G-d as Abraham’s father was in the same position as Abraham for He would certainly know how Abraham would grieve. Yet because the tome was written during times almost incomprehensible to ours, we are actually not completely surprised at the blinding respect of the son, Isaac, in following the directives of his father in a kind of uncontested subservience to which our contemporary world might ponder and question why Isaac complied.

But perhaps Isaac merely trusted his father’s vision and believed all would be well. Still, my mind flies to the Holocaust when parents put their children on transports, on trains, in the care of others, righteous Gentiles and others, fearful of their deaths should their o spring remain with them. It is a horror too terrible to imagine and yet the trusting children put their confidence in their parents and most were saved for their obedience.

Elie Wiesel and the Torah

Elie Wiesel also contemplated the Torah’s stories, reading them through the eyes of the talmudic rabbis, Hasidic masters, Christian liberation theologians and even the Bhagavad Gita. Wiesel struggled with all of the narratives, but was most fascinated by the Akedah, the aforementioned binding of Isaac. Weisel pondered, “How could G-d do that?” He drew a powerful parallel between Isaac, the beloved son whom Abraham would have willingly slaughtered at G-d’s command and Job’s torturous losses.

Weisel explored the father-son relationship and how the Torah focused primarily on Abraham but told little about Isaac. Yet we can almost make out in our heads the quiet voice of Isaac asking his father, “Where is the lamb (for sacrifice)?” Abraham responded, “G-d will provide.” Isaac must have been stunned after walking for three days and nights with his father, never expecting it would be him. Could he have even contemplated he would be the lamb?

Or was he in his father’s presence, so confident of his father’s love, unable to accept anything bad would happen while with his trusted father?

Like Job, Wiesel never stopped seeking answers. There is much of Elie Wiesel’s own life experience in his reminiscences of Abraham and Isaac. Before the Holocaust, Weisel and his father were not particularly close, but in Buchenwald they did depend on one another. However as his father grew weaker, as written in his book “Night,” Weisel expressed resentment, even considering he would eat a crust of bread without sharing, even watching a SS beat his father without protest. When his father succumbed in the camp and died, Weisel records he did not cry. Instead he feels relief, but is overwhelmed with guilt he carries with him throughout his life.

But as a victim himself, Weisel could empathize with Isaac. In “Night” he described the anguish of the camps, desperation for food, the marches, the torture and torment, crying out for the presence and intervention of G-d. “I like Issac because of what happened to him and it seemed unjust to me,” Weisel confided to his readers. “[Yet] we are so taken by Abraham that we are distracted from his son’s unspeakable su ering,” he is reported in Boston’s Student Daily Free Press.

As well, Weisel continued that Job is not just about unjust su ering, but rather about the emotional response to that su ering. He said: “it is a story — a powerful story — about fear and anguish.” These emotions Weisel knew all too well, sharing them with the biblical people with whom he could empathize.

In our contemporary world, older parents do not necessarily receive that kind of Abraham-Issac trust from our o spring. Ageism runs rampant in spite of the reverence of the forefathers or elders in society.

Today when old stories, tales, proverbs and sayings are mocked and discarded, we can attempt to reinvigorate the past with familiar

themes found in our own families. As a teacher again, I would ask my students to interview and investigate the lives of a Buby or Zadie or any relative and identify a connection. One girl talked about her grandfather still in Germany who, because of deprivation during the war, now recycled. He was incredibly open to guests, yet the granddaughter originally resented this behavior, often envious that the grandfather seemed so frugal, so willing to extend hospitality to guests before his own family. Upon reflection, deeper unpacking of the behavior and discussion, the girl understood the impact of war on her Zadie in a way she had not before. She could connect her own recycling and work with impoverished children with her grandparent’s actions. There were similar insights by others in my class about their relatives or ancestors, some from places outside of North America.

At the start of the new year, there are old lessons to be reprised and like golden filigree, new strands to be untangled, held up to the light. And like the taste of a crisp harvest fruit, the fresh bite overwhelms the senses with new appreciation of not just the senses, but of the brain. The biblical stories are lessons that can radiate and be linked to our contemporary world. They may be signposts, puzzles, triggers, warnings or even spots of discourse, challenge or interpretation. They are likely wise and fascinating–recalling specific days and contexts–but so far reaching than they can stretch and morph into valuable meaning. We retell these tales, beginning fresh every year, not only to celebrate the past but to bind ourselves in contemplating the grounding of our rituals and religion to our ancestors. They are the earth that needs watering so that they might bloom and blossom, o ering us a beauty that is made relevant through our care and watering. A

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Celery Apple Slaw

Rosh Hashanah is just around the corner and I love using apples in as many dishes as I can, from salads to cake! I always have my Aunty Ethel’s apple cake on the menu, as well as a plethora of fresh salads, including a bright slaw using an often overlooked vegetable: celery. When used in a slaw, celery becomes tender, taking on the flavor of the dressing, making it a welcome change from cabbage. This dish can be made up to two days in advance, making it perfect for entertaining! The addition of candied ginger is an unexpected burst of spice ginger with a hint of sweetness that pairs with tangy vinegar and complex dijon mustard.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS:

•2 granny smith apples, cut into matchsticks

•6 celery stalks, thinly sliced on the diagonal

•½ cup chopped fresh parsley

•¼ red onion, thinly sliced into half moons

•2 tbsp. olive oil

•2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

•2 tbsp. chopped candied ginger

•1 tsp. honey

•1 tsp. dijon mustard

•Salt and pepper, to taste

•¼ cup pumpkin seeds

PREPARATION:

1.In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, parsley and red onion, tossing to combine.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chopped candied ginger, honey and dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle over the vegetables and toss to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the dressing to tenderize the celery.

3. To serve, garnish with pumpkin seeds.

4. Enjoy!

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BROADWAY SAN DIEGO

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SEPT. 19-24: The Book of Mormon

Broadway-San Diego is celebrating the welcome return of the everpopular, multi-award-winning “The Book of Mormon.” The satirical musical sensation has become one of the most successful shows on Broadway, and you can see it — with all its wonderful tomfoolery — at the Civic Theatre.

CYGNET THEATRE

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THRU SEPT. 17: Evita

Cygnet Theatre is rolling out one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most impressive musicals – the multiple Tony Award-winning “Evita.” Directed by Sean Murray, this masterpiece tells the rags-to-riches tale of Eva Peron, as she claws her way to the top as First Lady of Argentina. The music is brilliant, the dancing is unforgettable, and “Evita” is a must-see for theater-goers.

LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE

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THRU OCT. 1: The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical

The story revolves around the counterculture guru who changed journalism by inserting his subjective style into the news. The rock ‘n’ roll musical is hard-hitting and provocative.

SEPT. 26-OCT. 22: Sumo

This play focuses on an elite training facility in Tokyo dedicated to this martial arts form. It will pound out its saga to the beat of taiko drumming.

NORTH COAST REP

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North Coast Repertory Theatre is introducing the world premiere of “The Angel Next Door,” at its Solana Beach home. The show will run Sept. 6 through Oct. 1.

LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE

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The Lamb’s Players Theatre has an exciting world premiere waiting in the wings. “Jane” is an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s masterwork, “Jane Eyre” and should be a hit with fans of the novel Sept. 30 through Nov. 12.

THE OLD GLOBE THEATRE

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THRU OCT. 8: Cabaret

The Globe’s White Theatre is ready to show o its reimagined production of the classic musical, “Cabaret.” The brilliant show juxtaposes the rise of Naziism against the backdrop of a bawdy cabaret. The cast features some Broadway heavyweights under the direction of the Globe’s own Barry Edelstein.

SEPT. 30-OCT. 29: Dishwasher Dreams

The Globe’s theater-in-the-round is gearing up for the West Coast premiere of “Dishwasher Dreams,” an exploration of the American dream. This autobiographical solo play takes audiences on an emotional journey of discovery from 1930s Bangladesh to present-day Hollywood, through music and comedy.

THE ROUSTABOUTS THEATRE

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THRU SEPT. 30: The Savoyard Murders

This murder mystery features many big personalities trapped together in an Edwardian mansion. This world premiere by Omri Schein will play at the Scripps Ranch Theatre.

THE FLEET SCIENCE CENTER

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The Fleet Science Center is unleashing an unforgettable adventure on local audiences. “The Worst-Case Scenario” — an interactive survival experience that challenges your lifesaving skills and escape tactics. If you’re up to it, you have until Sept. 24 to give it a shot.

SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART

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The San Diego Museum of Art’s current exhibition of “Carlo Miranda: In Search of Sonder,” will be on view through Nov. 19.

The Museum of Photographic Arts continues two shows through Sept. 19. “Meadow Citadel: The Many Landscapes of Afghanistan” and “Bruce Davidson: Subway” will share the limelight at the Museum.

LEV & LEVITY:

Culture

For the past 17 years, I have started every show for JCompany Youth Theatre (which is now more than 100 shows & 500 performances) with a curtain speech saying: “Hello, my name is Joey Landwehr and I am the proud Artistic Director for JCompany Youth Theatre. On behalf of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, here at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, I welcome you to take a journey with us!” I still welcome you with the same sense of pride and excitement, but through a di erent lens today, from a di erent position and even in a new o ce. I look forward to our journey together.

Today is the first step on our journey. The San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, or CJC, presents, our season theme: LEV & LEVITY!

Heart (or Lev) is at the heart of what we do at the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture. We strive to tell stories about the Jewish experience that are enveloped in passion, pain, celebration, love and tradition. This is Lev. But what is Lev if not part of a greater whole? In Levity we find the other piece of our CJC season, where the passion of the heart meets the humor and frivolity of levity, and what results is a beautiful representation of Jewish peoplehood

that ties together our programming in a seamless way.

With LEV & LEVITY as our guiding force, we can pull the thread through each of the CJC programs — Education, Arts, Culture, Theatre & Film — to tell a more cohesive story made up of thousands of Jewish experiences. This will allow us to share more diverse Jewish stories that represent the many di erent Jewish experiences and communities around the world. These are the cornerstones we will be using to do just that:

Education or one of our core values: Ahavat Limud (Love of Learning). Our knowledge, our stories and our oral history are what we can always take with us no matter our place in the world, geographically; in many ways, knowledge and education are what define us.

Creative Exploration or another of our core values: Hiddur Mitzvah (Enhancing our Humanity through Creative Expression). The importance of filling our creative well and finding inspiration through the nurturing of our creative consciousness while thinking of art in new ways.

Opening Our Minds, Our Hearts & Our Doors, or our third core value: Hachnasat Orchim Livnot

Kehillah (Welcoming Guests to Build Community). As a brilliant mind once told me, “We should be discovering our di erences, celebrating our alikeness, and learning from both... together.” Through sharing our art, our culture, and our experiences, we reveal we are more alike than we are di erent.

This year, we have been given the great opportunity of restructuring and reinventing the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture. We have a new sta structure, a new focus on uniting our programs and our people, and a new way of looking at the who, the how, the what and most importantly the why of our programming. And while you will find many similarities to the past (after all, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it,”) my hope is that you will join us on this journey of discovery of not only who we are, but what we can be by becoming a supporter of our entire season. In return, my incredible team and I have created a strong, impactful, insightful,and community-driven season; which we are happy to present to you.

So, let me start this season out right by saying: “Hi, my name is Joey Landwehr and I am your new, your first and your proud Artistic Director for the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture and I WELCOME YOU!”

LEV & LEVITY

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SEPTEMBER 2023

■ Diane Feuerstein: Joy of Life ..............

OCTOBER 2023

■ North County Lecture Series ...........

■ 6th Annual Joyce Forum

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Watch on the Rhine

■ Our Shabbat Table: Leah Koenig

■ JCompany: Spongebob Squarepants: The

NOVEMBER 2023

■ Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler — The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, And Marilyn Monroe ........

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■ JPlays: I Never SawAnother Butterfly

■ Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik:

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■ An Evening With Al Franken

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DECEMBER 2023

■ Steven Brinberg: Simply Barbra ..............

■ Joel Chasno And Benji Lovitt — Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land TBD

JANUARY 2024

■ SDIJFF Trailer Previews 1/7

■ Our Shabbat Table: Bonnie Stern & Anna Rupert ................... 1/12

■ JCompany: The Tempest ............... Starts 1/13

■ Natasha Lance Rogo — Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia 1/25

■ The Jewish Dog 1/27

■ 34th Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival ...................... 1/31–2/11

FEBRUARY 2024

■ Fancy Feast — Naked: On Sex, Work, and Other Burlesques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/24

MARCH 2024

■ JCompany: Disney’s Finding Nemo Starts 3/2

■ Our Shabbat Table: Susan Simon & Zoe B Zak .. 3/8

■ The LFJCC Great Latke-Hamantash Debate 3/14

■ Abby Chava Stein — Becoming Eve: My Journey From Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi to Transgender Woman 3/28

■ Lewberger & The Wizard of Friendship 3/31

APRIL 2024

■ Our Shabbat Table: Kitty Morse 4/5

■ Tapestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

■ Laya Martinez—When Your Family Says No: The Journey to Freedom, Independence, and Happiness 4/11

■ JPlays: The Last Night of Ballyhoo .............4/15

MAY 2024

■ JPlays: I Never Saw Another Butterfly 5/4

■ Travel Seminar: Philadelphia & Newport ..... 5/5–11

■ JCompany: Mean Girls Starts 5/11

■ Professor Jacob Goldberg Lecture Series TBD

JUNE 2024

■ JCompany: A Tribute to Charlie Fox

Ft. On The Town 6/2

■ Inaugural Short Play Festival 6/17

■ JPlays: Falsettos Trilogy — In Trousers, March of the Falsettos, and Falsettoland 6/23

JULY 2024

■ JCompany: The Mystery Flavor Reading 9.0 7/18

AUGUST 2024

■ JCompany: Generations Reading ................ 8/1

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September Events That “Stay”

My dear San Diegans: This is a huge month for Jews everywhere as we celebrate The High Holidays. This year Rosh Hashanah falls on September 15-17 and Yom Kippur on September 24-25. Next year, last year? No! Without a Jewish calendar most of us are asking, “Wait! Isn’t Purim late this year or is Hanukkah early?”

In this, as in many things, Jews di er — even our calendars. Today we look at historical September events categorized by month and day that don’t change and may be dates you have yet to memorize.

But FIRST let’s look at the first, September 1, 1939. The Nazis invaded Poland starting WWII. This also happens to be my birthday (di erent year...later, but I get to hear this every year). I accept all gifts that are edible, make me younger, or add to thesrtway.com.

HISTORY

SEPTEMBER 1, 1752 – The Liberty Bell arrived in Philadelphia, but wasn’t hung until much later, as it cracked up, literally, due to a flaw and stopped ringing.

SEPTEMBER 2, 1945 – V-J Day: Formal surrender documents were signed aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

SEPTEMBER 3, 1813 – The image of “Uncle Sam,“ a symbol of America, was allegedly named for a businessman from

Troy, New York, known a ectionately as “Uncle Sam” Wilson who supplied the army with barrels of beef during the War of 1812 stamped “U.S.” to indicate government property.

SEPTEMBER 5, 1774 – The First Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia at Carpenter’s Hall, attended by delegates from 12 of Britain’s 13 colonies. They formed a compact to boycott British goods.

SEPTEMBER 6, 1997 – The funeral of Princess Diana was held at Westminster Abbey in London.

SEPTEMBER 9, 1776 – The U.S. Congress o cially changed the name of the nation from United Colonies to The United States of America.

SEPTEMBER 13, 1788 – New York City became the capital of the United States once the Constitution was ratified. (On July 9, 1790, the President and Congress declared D.C. the Capital.)

SEPTEMBER 14, 1814 – U.S. soldiers at Baltimore’s Fort McHenry raised a huge American flag to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812. The sight inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner” — the song that eventually became the United States national anthem.

SEPTEMBER 16, 1620 – The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England.

SEPTEMBER 18, 1947– U.S. Air Force was established as separate from the Army.

SEPTEMBER 22, 1692 – The last people in the U.S. were hanged for witchcraft in Salem, MA.

SEPTEMBER 22, 1862 – President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that as of January 1, 1863, all enslaved people in the states currently engaged in rebellion against the Union “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”

SEPTEMBER 25, 1789 – The New U.S. Congress proposed the Bill of Rights.

SEPTEMBER 25, 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor became the first female Supreme Court Justice.

SEPTEMBER 26, 1960 – The first televised Presidential debate occurred between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. The event changed media coverage of these debates.

INVENTIONS

SEPTEMBER 4, 1888 – George Eastman received a patent for roll film and trademarked the name “Kodak.”

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SEPTEMBER 7, 1936 – The Boulder Dam, later renamed the Hoover Dam, began operation in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the border of Arizona and Nevada.

SEPTEMBER 7, 1998 – Google was founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page.

SEPTEMBER 10, 1846 – The Sewing Machine was patented by Elias Howe.

SEPTEMBER 10, 1953 – Swanson sold the first “TV Dinners.” You could choose chicken or turkey, all with cornbread dressing, sweet potatoes and peas — for 79 cents.

SEPTEMBER 16, 1908 – Carriage maker William C. Durant founded General Motors in Flint, MI.

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

SEPTEMBER 1, 1830 – “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was published; allegedly based on the adventures of a real little girl.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1921 – The first Miss America Beauty Pageant was held in Atlantic City N.J. and Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. was crowned.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1504 – Michelangelo’s Statue of David was unveiled. The statue, now in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, was inspired by the Jewish Biblical David who overcame Goliath with spirit, courage and strength.

SEPTEMBER 8, 1966 – “Star Trek” premiered on television. The original series starred William Shatner and ran for 79 episodes.

SEPTEMBER 9, 1956 – Elvis Presley first appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” rocking to the shock of many American parents.

WOULD YOU BELIEVE?

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 – After a run of 54 years, the last episode of the soap opera “As the World Turns” airs. (A special mention as yours truly was one of the writers.)

SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 – The record for drinking Ketchup belongs to Dustin Phillips (USA). On this day, he drank a 14 oz. bottle of Ketchup through a ¼ straw in 33 seconds.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1904 – A woman on Fifth Avenue in New York City was arrested for smoking a cigarette in a car. A

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