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Contents

SEPTEMBER 2021 | ELUL 5781 • TISHREI 5782 | HIGH HOLIDAYS

PUBLISHERS

Mark Edelstein and Dr. Mark Moss EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jacqueline Bull

ASSISTANT EDITOR

Nathalie Feingold

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

FEATURES

Eileen Sondak

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Donna D’Angelo

22 High Holidays Listings

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Ronnie Weisberg

32 Four New Years?

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

36 The Victories of Viddui 45 Chabad Hebrew Academy’s Educational Success Story

COLUMNS

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9 From the Editor | Reflections on a Ribbon-Cutting 10 Personal Development and Judaism | The Nature of Identity

Jonathan Ableson | Senior Account Executive Alan Moss | Palm Springs EDITORIAL

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12 Religion | Creating Tension

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14 Israeli Lifestyle | Awe And Then Some 51 Advice | Avoiding Seven Mindsets That Do You In

IN EVERY ISSUE 16 Our Town

54 Local Offerings

20 What’s Up Online

59 News

39 Food

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 41 Spotlight on SDMA 48 Op-Ed: Moving Forward Together to Address Poverty

Emily Bartell, Linda Bennett, Leorah Gavidor, Emily Gould, Judith Fein (Senior Travel Correspondent), Paul Ross (Senior Travel Photographer), Patricia Goldblatt, Pat Launer, Sharon Rosen Leib, Andrea Simantov, Marnie Macauley, Rabbi Jacob Rupp, Saul Levine, Rachael Eden, Sybil Kaplan.

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From the Editor JACQUELINE BULL

Reflections on a Ribbon-Cutting I had the pleasure of attending the ribbon-cutting for the Rady Shell. If you haven’t had a chance to walk along the Big Bay to see it, I highly recommend it. If you walk over the convention center steps, you see the white silhouette proudly stand out against the water. Like many who live downtown, I’ve walked along that bay innumerable times and I was struck by how it feels like it was always there. I can barely picture what it looked like when that land was empty. The ceremony had speeches from congresswoman Sara Jacobs, symphony CEO Martha Gilmer, Rafael Payare, and Mayor Todd Gloria among others. The tone of all was of course celebratory and proud. All of the speeches illuminated just how many different groups collaborated to make the Shell a reality and they all spoke with great affection about that collaboration. Also new(ish) on the bay is the Portside Pier. The geometric glass catches the light off the water and it too sits on the bay like it has always been there. I had a drink at the rooftop bar and watched the sky dim on the Star of India. In Mayor Todd Gloria’s speech, he talked about how San Diego is the 8th largest city in the U.S., but it doesn’t necessarily own that title. I think this is due to many things. We are a city of neighborhoods separated by geography. We are a city full of transplants who often come and go without leaving a mark. And I think there is some room to discuss the merits of a big city that doesn’t feel like a big city. In any case, the idea of strengthening a San Diegan identity and instilling a sense of pride and ownership in the citizens can encourage people to take steps to be more invested and involved in the goings on of the city. It may also lead to more collaborations that could result in things like the Shell.

I’m not an oracle, but one can sense the momentum is in the direction of growth and expansion. In the last five years, massive construction cranes have been so commonplace that you barely notice them downtown. Change is tough. Many people who have lived here their whole lives get nervous and defensive. And indeed the topic of land use is going to be a dominant issue for decades to come. While maintaining the status quo benefits some, I think holding the city in limbo to be no more than a tech and military hub with a big helping of tourism isn’t sustainable. Growing up in southeast Michigan I learned what can happen when a whole region relies on one industry. Change is inevitable. But what kind of change is not set in stone. The Shell is a change that seems like a win-win-win. It strengthens the arts and culture in the area, it boosts the city economy and it provides new public spaces. What the city will look like in ten years or 50 is not predetermined. Not just maintaining, but growing a thriving Jewish community has been on the lips of nearly everyone that dots these issues. I think the debate of growth versus preservation may sometimes miss the nuance that both can be possible. It’s time to consider these changes and start wondering about the big questions. What lessons do we want to carry forward? How do we want to be represented as a city? How do we nurture and include our communities into the fabric of the city? What do we want it to mean when we say we are a San Diegan? A

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND JUDAISM

THIS WAY TO EDEN by Rachel Eden | rachel.s.eden@gmail.com

The Nature of Identity Imagine you witnessed a crime. The police arrive and begin to question you about the suspect. You’ll likely mention gender, age, race, height, weight and build. For most of us, we see our identity as a reflection of those physical attributes combined with our socio-economic status, culture and geographic location. But the truth is, none of those aspects identify us. Many individuals have “broken rank” and transcended expectations of their demographic. They didn’t need more money or a dramatic change in appearance, just the acknowledgment that their identity was unmarred by their reality. Our personal realities are often fixed. Identity, on the other hand, is malleable. We are put on this earth for a short time to create the most happiness, the most connection, the highest standard of excellence and the most fulfillment that we possibly can. We are here to become the truest and highest versions of ourselves. Identity doesn’t simply drop out of the sky and attach itself to us. Identity is what we create ourselves to be according to what we want and how willing we are to embody that. The punchline is this: We have the power to build our own identities. Most people stop creating new experiences by the time they hit 30. They lose fascination with anything new and bond with the most familiar version of themselves. There are requirements of self expansion and they begin with stepping out of one’s comfort zone. But what happens when what is unfamiliar rubs up against identity?

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For example, you might carry an identity of competence, mastery and success. If you do, learning a new language or trying a new recipe or asking a question you don’t know the answer to could threaten your very sense of self. If fear holds you back from trying something new, you are assuming that the potential failure is an indictment on yourself. We don’t see failure as an extension on the timeline for success but as an existential threat. So, naturally, we avoid the unfamiliar. In contrast, if we carry the identity of a learner, one who is constantly progressing and growing, then we cling to new opportunities. Failures are moments to assess and recommit or realign. Effort is the only barometer of success. Each person is mentally wired with an identity narrative based on the past. Our unconscious mind only has access to the past, after all. When people say “that’s not me” they mean “that’s not who I know myself to be.” But we could ask instead: What if that was me? We could untether ourselves from our pasts and surrender to the future. The future of who we can still become is boundless and the transformation can be instantaneous. Only our future selves know how to guide us. Our past selves cannot take us further than we’ve already travelled. If you had a time machine, would you travel back or forward in your life and why? A friend in corporate told me that everyone on a recent interview panel answered this question with the same answer: the past. This should come as no surprise, after all, we are deeply attached

to our pasts. What we need to begin to develop is an even deeper attachment to our futures. No matter your current stage of life, Future You is always around the corner. Future You isn’t afraid of the risks you take now because they know that they’re all part of your story. Future You is able to confidently guide you because they know the vast possibilities available for you. The more you speak to Future You, the more quickly you can become that person. Consistently, you begin to dress the part, sound the part, act the part... until you are what you desire to be. One last exercise of the imagination: Fast forward to the beginning of next year — Rosh Hashanah 2022. You’ve had the most extraordinary year of your life on all fronts. Where did you go? What area of abundance did you access? What did you gain that you previously never thought possible? Realize your answers are as big as you allow them to be. Consider describing the extraordinary year again, this time without any inhibition. Include the book you wished you had written, the questions you were too self-conscious to ask, the answers you gave up finding. Once you have a clear and vivid vision of your future, a block or gap in your identity may emerge and prevent you from reaching your vision. At this point, remember that your identity isn’t fixed at all. That block can be dissolved; the gap can be filled. Life is precious and short, so hold your identity in your hands and shape it at your will. A

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Creating Tension We get stuck in ruts. Ruts in our thinking, our eating, our way of being. Sure, Rosh Hashanah suggests that we can have new beginnings, but it seems challenging for most of us to just ride the spiritual wave to transformation. Granted, if we deeply tapped into the month of Elul, with all of its introspection and the High Holidays with all of their potential for creativity we could change, but for many of us it is really hard. So how do we work on shifting ourselves? The answer is tension. Not tension like going out and finding something to make our lives hard — we often make the mistake of complicating our lives because we only recognize a life of suffering. Tension in the sense that growth requires finding a balance, or pulling a rope so to speak between two opposites or poles. At one pole, we find the world of the past and present. The past was all of the things that led you to where you are; the things you survived. You don’t need to think of them as mistakes, or feel bad about them, but see your life until this point as the product of the choices you’ve made and the things that have presented themselves in your life. The present is where you are now — honestly. Where are you actually starting from? What is going on in your life? How are you showing up in the various areas

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that matter to you. Getting a clear vision of where you are now is fundamental. When it comes to where you are now, where do you want to improve? And why? And what’s stopping you? All of these ideas create the strong pull of where you’ve been, where you are and why you want to change. On the other end of the rope is what you want to create. This is the vision, the ideal, the perspective of having arrived at your bliss. What does “phenomenal” look like — in your spirituality, your life, your health, etc. The more you color the picture, and really feel what you want to achieve, the more tangible and real it becomes. Find people living the life you want to live, who’ve created the change you seek to make and be around them. Learn from them. Spend time with them. Perhaps hire them. The compelling vision creates the pull, the tension, so to speak, that allows you to change. Having these two poles clearly defined creates the tension that allows you to start on the path. If you only have the desire to change, but no vision of where you’re going, your path to selfdevelopment falls short; it’s hollow. You don’t know where you’re going. If you only have your vision of the future, then you have no conception of where you are starting, or the dragons that will stand in your way of achieving

your goals. One of the deep Jewish thinkers suggested that the first step towards spiritual development is to know yourself. Know and understand who you are and what you are and why you are that way. You can do this without judgement, without shame, without any bad feelings. See it as data. But do see it. If you have that understanding of where you are starting and why you want to change, you will find yourself not giving up at the first, or many bumps. Self-development and growth isn’t impossible; we may feel like it is. We may feel like we’re too far along, but the reality is that our people have been doing this for much of our history. Our calendar reflects self-development. Our history and our lives demand it. Like any other human endeavor, it is within our ability if only we look and study those who have done it. And remember we have already done it for ourselves throughout our lifetime. By learning how to create the tension between the poles of where you are and where you want to be and also committing to not over complicating your life and getting stuck with busyness, we can make meaningful steps going forward. Wishing you a happy, healthy Jewish New Year. A

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Awe And Then Some In the months, weeks and days leading to the Yomim Noraim — more commonly known as “Days of Awe”— I annually struggle to make my prayers both meaningful and void of vanity. Standing before the Gates of Heaven requires piety, modesty, humility and diligence. To paraphrase the late Bette Davis, it “ain’t no place for sissies.” How is it that so many of us fall short of observance throughout the year but, filled with hope, still aim to cleanse our souls for another trip around the sun? Despite committing minor-to-heinous spiritual felonies, we don finery and — whether in synagogue, a Covid-safe courtyard or via Zoom — sing in unison, beat our chests, cry at the wail of the shofar and request abundant mercy and blessing. Can it be that beneath our requests and protestations, we hope that G-d is a tad forgetful, minorly overwhelmed and, consequently, will not call us to task on the previous twelve months of gossip, envy, anger, judgement and generally sloppy accountability? Awash with fear, we tend to imbue G-d with human sensitivities and traits that we can contemplate and relate to. If only we were blessed with the gift of nevuah (prophecy) which would allow us to tick off a Rosh HaShanah/Yom Kippur checklist, know the answers and pass the figurative psychometric examination! And graduate, with or without honors, to Year 5782. Woo-hoo!

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And herein lies the rub: If we can’t know what G-d wants, if we can’t see the consequences of our sinful commissions and omissions, how can we level the playing field and, at this terribly late date, better ensure a kindly outcome in the year ahead? Presto whammo. All is not lost. Hillel says, “V’Ahavta Lereiacha Kamocha” (love your fellow man/neighbor as you love yourself ). Or, “What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow man.” Today is the day to start giving in and giving up. Now is the moment to discover that the greatest source of lasting happiness is not taking away from others, but giving up that crippling sense of entitlement which can never be satisfied. Today, cheating stops, replaced by helping. Swapping the chase for personal pleasure with acts that please others. Not just giving, but giving generously. Hillel adds, “He who loves and practices justice is righteous and his conscience is clear.” In preparing for this upcoming season of prayer, I chanced upon a comment of the Dubna Maggid. Regarding tzedakah/charity, he says, “Do not over investigate the recipient to ascertain whether he is worthy of your donation or whether he really needs it. Give him the benefit of the doubt. Doing that, G-d will reciprocate by not taking

a close look at your failings. . . . Precisely because you do not ask too many questions and you do not look for flaws, G-d will send you His blessing without scrutinizing your deeds.” Aspiring to squelch an inborn inclination toward finger-pointing, my face reddens with awareness that while I have many bones to pick with others, I pray that G-d overlooks my nastiness, rage, jealousy and nit-picking. I desire worthiness in His eyes. Created in His image, I’m encouraged to appear more G-d-like and behave more like Him. Judge less, bless more. Easy-peasy? We’ll see. Outcomes aside, the game plan is clear. After 17 months of Covid, it is readily apparent that while we are not in charge, choices abound. Prayer is not a “last resort.” Prayer remains the first line of defense in the campaign for contentment, clarity and blessing. Shana tovah u’metukah! A

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This High Holiday season, as we seek spiritual and physical renewal for ourselves and our loved ones, let us also remember those in Israel who nurture and renew life every day. Whether it’s treating civilians wounded in terror and rocket attacks or vaccinating them against Covid-19, no organization in Israel saves more lives than Magen David Adom. Magen David Adom is not government-funded. Its 27,000 volunteer EMTs and paramedics and 4,000 full-time professionals rely on support from people like you for the vehicles, supplies, and equipment they need to perform their lifesaving work. No gift will help Israel more this coming year. Support Magen David Adom by donating today at afmda.org/rosh or call 800.323.2371. Shanah tovah.

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Our Town by Linda Bennett and Emily Bartell How exciting! Former Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel, Paul J. Citrin, has published his fifth book “I Am A Prayer: A Memoir And Guide For Jews And Seekers.” Recently, Rabbi Citrin was interviewed on NPR’s program “New Dimensions” regarding this interesting new work. This book is a memoir of both his private and public prayer experiences, while familiarizing readers with the use of prayer metaphors, questions about G-d, the importance of communal prayer, ethical values expressed in liturgy and consideration of creative liturgy.

Mazel Tov to Jaclyn Goldbarg & Polly Dong on the birth of their son Dominic Jay born on July 19. Proud grandparents are Michael & Robin Goldbarg and Dennis & Patty Dong. Dominic’s older brother, Dane (2-1/2) is excited to welcome his baby brother to the family.

Mazel Tov to Greg Cohen & Rachel Whittom, on their marriage! Married on July 11 in Sonoma, proud parents, Michael & Myrna Cohen looked on with pride.

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Mazel Tov to Sophie Showman on becoming a Bat Mitzvah on June 5 at Temple Emanu-El. Happy parents are Melissa & Erich Showman. Presented on Zoom, grandparents Linda & Peter Levine looked on with pride. Officiating the service were Rabbi Devorah Marcus and Rabbi Benj Fried.

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Mazel Tov to Taylor Bloom Melzer & Brett Melzer on the birth of their first child Tatum Cooper. Born on July 29. Tatum’s Grandparents are Larry & Karla Bloom and Lauren Kemp.

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Mazel Tov to Nikki Fig Kitain & Adam Kitain on the birth of their son Miles Hershel born on July 6 in Denver, CO. Proud grandparents are Suzy Fig Furlong and David Winick. Mazel Tov to Susan & George Kaplan on the birth of their tenth grandchild Noa Goldie. Born in Chevy Chase, MD, Noa’s parents are Alan & Erica Kaplan. Her older siblings, Saul (7), and Sylvie (4), are overjoyed with her arrival.

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Azerbaijan opens trade office in Tel Aviv in preparation for future opening of embassy Azerbaijan has opened its first diplomatic office in Israel, three decades after the countries initiated diplomatic relations. Azerbaijan’s trade office in Tel Aviv opening is a stepping stone to the central Asian Muslim country opening an embassy in Israel, according to the Jerusalem Post. The countries began their diplomatic relations in 1992, and Israel has an embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital.

Trade between the two countries is at least $200 million, according to the Post. The trade office opening comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity between Israel and other mostly Muslim countries. Last year, four Muslim countries announced they would normalize relations with Israel — the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.

These 3 hockey-playing Jewish brothers just made NHL history

A gold mikveh, a Judaica museum and a ballroom: Taiwan to get its first Jewish community center

Luke Hughes has become the third brother in his hockey‑playing Jewish family to be drafted in the first round of the NHL Draft. The New Jersey Devils picked the 17-year-old defenseman fourth overall in Friday’s selections, making the Hughes brothers of Orlando, Florida, the first American family to have three siblings drafted in the National Hockey League’s first round. Their mom was tournament all-star for the U.S women’s hockey team at the 1992 Women’s World Championships. Their dad played college hockey and worked for the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL.

Taiwan’s first-ever Jewish community center is a $16 million complex spreading 22,500 square feet and featuring a 300-person ballroom, kosher restaurant, classrooms, Judaica museum and synagogue with mikveh, complete with a gold leaf ceiling and mosaics custom made in Lebanon. Since the pandemic, the community has grown into a vibrant and active community of expat Jewish families and Taiwanese locals curious about Judaism. Recent dinners and holiday services — run by a 34-year-old artist-turned-non-ordained-rabbi-cantor who sings and incorporates instrumental music — have drawn hundreds of people.

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High Holidays LOCAL SERVICES INFORMATION

Chabad Chabad of Carmel Valley

11860 Carmel Creek Rd., San Diego, CA 92130 rabbi@chabadcv.com chabadcv.com 858-333-4613 • Chabad Carmel Valley-Del Mar will hold in-person High Holiday Services. • RSVP required by email • For detailed schedule and information, visit the website or call Rabbi Polichenco • Voluntary donation encouraged • Includes a children’s program, interactive service, multilingual prayer books (Hebrew, English, Spanish)

Chabad of Chula Vista-Otay Ranch

Otay Ranch Chula Vista, CA 91913 rabbi@chabadchulavista.com jewishchulavista.com 619-836-0770 • Rosh Hashanah services at Chabad of Chula Vista be held outdoors keeping all social distance requirements. • Yom Kippur services will take place at the Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake • RSVP for services at JewishChulaVista.com/Services • For more information email the Rabbi or visit JewishChulaVista.com/HighHolidays • Shofar Service and Cantorial Performance at Cottonwood Park with Cantor Daniel Moreno from Israel. Cottonwood Park: 1778 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Register at JewishChulaVista.com/Park

Chabad of Coronado

1300 Orange Ave., #120-130, Coronado CA, 92118 elisd619@yahoo.com info@chabadcoronado.com chabadcoronado.com 619-365-4728 • Services will be held at the Hotel Del Coronado

Chabad of Downtown

419 G St., San Diego CA, 92101 info@chabaddowntown.com chabaddowntown.com 619-289-8770 • Will have in-person, socially distant High Holiday Services and Shofar Blowing. Register online at: chabaddowntown.com/shanatova. Reservations required, assigned seating.

• Services held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt • Donations are appreciated; Reservations are requested • RSVP at chabaddowntown.com/shanatova

Chabad of East County

7290 Navajo Rd. Suite #207 San Diego, CA 92119 rabbi@jewishec.com jewishec.com 619-387-8770 • The blowing of the shofar and Tashlich will be in-person at Lake Murray Community Park: 7001 Murray Park Dr., San Diego CA 92119 • For more information and reservations, visit jewishec.com/HH2021

Chabad at La Costa

1980 La Costa Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92009 info@ChabadatLaCosta.com chabadatlacosta.com 760-943-8891 • Suggested donations: $180 Adults, $50 Children (Junior Congregation Offered) • Reservations required for security purposes: ChabadatLaCosta.com/HighHolidays • In-person High Holiday services with indoor and outdoor seating available. • Masks required indoors pending CDC recommendations

Chabad of La Jolla

909 Prospect St. Suite 224 La Jolla, CA 92037 chabadoflajolla@gmail.com chabadoflajolla.com 858-455-5433 • Chabad of La Jolla will offer all services indoors; however, they will also include the option for homedelivered DIY holiday kits for those who are more comfortable in an outdoor setting. • For more information, call or email

Chabad of Pacific Beach

4240 Gresham St., San Diego, CA 92109 chabad.pb@gmail.com chabadpb.org 619-333-0344 • For more information, visit the website or contact via phone number or email listed above.

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Chabad of Poway

16934 Chabad Way, Poway, CA 92064 info@chabadpoway.com chabadpoway.com 858-451-0455 • Requesting everyone to wear a mask and follow social distancing. Schedule may change due to COVID’s fluid situation, please email or call for any updates or questions. • RSVP before Sept. 15

Chabad Alef Center of San Marcos & CSUSM 649 Sandy Ln., San Marcos, CA 92078 info@alefcenter.com alefcenter.com 760-481-7503 • RSVP: alefcenter.com/highholiday • Suggested donation: $180/adult - $50/child

Chabad Scripps Ranch

10785 Pomerado Rd, San Diego, CA 92131 ScrippsRanchChabad@gmail.com chabaddiego.com 858-547-0076 • No membership fees, reservations required — no affiliation necessary • Includes Hebrew/English Prayer Books and Children’s Program and Service.

Chabad of University City

3813 Governor Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 info@chabaduc.org chabaduc.org 858-455-1670 • Further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the website closer to the date for all related information including service times and RSVP.

Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside

1930 Sunset Dr., Vista, CA 92081 info@jewishoceanside.com jewishoceanside.com 760-806-7765 • Further details were not available at press time. Email or call closer to the date for all related information including services times and RSVP.

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Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe RSVP for the location info@jewishrsf.com jewishrsf.com (858) 756-7571 • Suggested donation is $180

Jewish Student Life of San Diego

6115 Montezuma Rd., San Diego, CA 92115 jewishstudentlife@gmail.com jewishstudentlife.org 619-663-7701 • Further details were not available at press time. Call or email for updates closer to the date as they occur.

Conservative Congregation Beth Am

5050 Del Mar Heights Rd., San Diego, CA 92130 welcome@betham.com betham.com 858-481-8454 • Services are in-person and Live-Streamed. Live-Stream is password protected. • All persons attending in-person services need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR result. Masks are required while on campus. • No walk-ins, registration is required • Members can order tickets at betham.com/membership

Congregation B’nai Shalom

201 E. Broadway, Vista, CA 92084 bnaishalomsd@gmail.com bnaishalomsd.org 760-305-7114 • High Holidays services are expected to happen, but further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the website closer to the date for all related information including service times and RSVP.

Congregation B’nai Tikvah

2510 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 info@bnaitikvahsd.com naomi.gabai.fisher@gmail.com bnaitikvahsd.com 760-650-2262 • Services led by Cantor Larry Kornit; In-person services with Zoom links available.

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Ner Tamid Synagogue

12348 Casa Avenida, Poway, CA 92064 info@nertamidsd.org nertamidsd.org 858-513-8330 • Further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the website closer to the date for all related information including service times and RSVP.

Ohr Shalom Synagogue

2512 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 office@ohrshalom.org ohrshalom.org 619-231-1456 • Reservations and masks are required for in-person services • Services available in-person and on Zoom

Temple Beth Shalom

208 Madrona St., Chula Vista, CA 91910 arlenelagary@yahoo.com bethshalomtemple.com 619-420-6040 • Services at Temple Beth Shalom and by Zoom • Transportation is available • Covid Restrictions observed • Tentative Break the Fast Buffet

Tifereth Israel Synagogue

6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd., San Diego, CA 92119 program@tiferethisrael.com tiferethisrael.com 619-697-6001 • Tickets are available for members-only due to Covid restrictions. • All services will be streamed at no cost • Visit the website for more information

Orthodox Congregation Adat Yeshurun

8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr., North La Jolla, CA 92037 info@adatyeshurun.org adatyeshurun.org 858-535-1196 • All services will take place in person at their Shul. No online or streamed services offered. • Registration required at adatyeshurun.org/form/HH5782, no walk-in guests permitted. • Cost: $195 for adult non-members. • Children’s program available for ages 2-12, Cost: $54 per child. • Masks are required for non-vaccinated persons

Aish San Diego

11860 Carmel Creek Rd., San Diego, CA 92130 info@aishsd.com aishsd.com 858-250-0057 • Outdoor Service at the San Diego Jewish Academy campus. • For more information including registration, call, email or visit the website • Cost: $180/adult non-member, $360/couples non‑member, $480/family non-member • Registration is required

Beth Jacob Congregation

4855 College Ave., San Diego, CA 92115 office@bjsd.org bjsd.org 619-287-9890 • Further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the website closer to the date for all related information including service times and RSVP.

Congregation Kehillas Torah

14133 Via Alisal, San Diego, CA 92128 bledermansdccd@gmail.com 858-829-9648 • High Holiday Services to be held at Residence Inn: 11002 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 • Cost: $150/person; child care available

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Young Israel of San Diego

7284 Navajo Rd., San Diego, CA 92119 info@yisandiego.org yisandiego.org 619-589-1447 • Further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the website closer to the date for updates closer to the date as they occur.

Temple Solel

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3575 Manchester Ave., Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007 info@templesolel.net jbricker@templesolel.net templesolel.net 760-436-0654 • Further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the Facebook page: facebook.com/templesolelcardiffbythesea closer to the date for all related information including service times and RSVP.

Congregation Beth Israel

Congregation Havurim

9001 Town Centre Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 cbi@cbisd.org cbisd.org 858-535-1111 • Services available in-person and virtually

Temple Adat Shalom

15905 Pomerado Rd., Poway, CA 92064 info@adatshalom.com adatshalom.com 858-451-1200 • Registration required for courtyard services, visit website for registration.

Temple Emanu-El

6299 Capri Dr., San Diego, CA 92120 temple@teesd.org teesd.org 619-286-2555 • All High Holidays Services will be streamed, watch online on their website. • Donations are appreciated • For more information visit: teesd.org/high-holy-days/

Temple Etz Rimon

2020 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008 info@templeetzrimon.org templeetzrimon.org 760-929-9503 • Further details were not available at press time. Call or email for updates closer to the date as they occur.

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29500 Via Princesa, Murrieta, CA 92563 congregationhavurim@gmail.com havurim.org 951-387-5018 • Further details were not available at press time. Call or email for updates closer to the date as they occur.

Sephardic Beth Eliyahu Torah Center

5012 Central Ave., Suite C, Bonita, CA 91902 rabbi@betheliyahu.com betheliyahu.com 619-472-2144 • Further details were not available at press time. Call or email for updates closer to the date as they occur.

Magen Abraham Sephardic Synagogue

10875 Pomerado Ave., San Diego, CA 92131 moyal8891@yahoo.com magenabraham.org 619-277-0380 • Further details were not available at press time. Call, email or visit the website closer to the date for updates closer to the date as they occur.

Kehillat Shaat HaShamayim

3232 Governor Dr., Suite K, San Diego, CA 92122 rabbi@rabbiyoni.com kshsd.org 858-752-1025 • Further details were not available at press time. Call or email for updates closer to the date as they occur.

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Kahal Am: The Humanistic Jewish Community of San Diego

P.O. Box 927751, San Diego, CA 92192 steven@kahalam.org kahalam.org 858-549-3088 • Programs will be led by Madrikha Beverly via Zoom; includes shared readings, discussion, blowing of the shofar and recorded music • Children’s High Holiday activities will be outdoors with masking optional • Free, but donations encouraged • Reservations required by Sept. 4 to get the Zoom link or details about the Children’s Program. RSVP on the website or call for more information.

Non-Denominational San Diego Outreach Synagogue

rabbi@sdo-synagogue.org sdo-synagogue.org 858-280-6331 • Services will be held at the Unity Center in Mira Mesa • Tickets must be purchased online in advance, no walk-ins; Cost: $250 per person for non‑members (includes admission for all 3 in‑person services) • $180 per household for live-stream only via Vimeo (includes all 3 services) • For events open to the public on Zoom, pre‑registration is required. • Register at: sdo-synagogue.org/hhd • Masks are required • For more information email or call Rabbi-Cantor Cheri Weiss • TBD: Yom Kippur Neilah and Break The Fast, Zoom only— free & open to the public

Unaffiliated Congregation B’nai Chaim

29500 Via Princesa, Murrieta, CA 92563 bnaichaim1@gmail.com bnaichaim.com 951-677-7350 • Congregation B’nai Chaim has been streaming Shabbat services on Facebook. High Holiday services are expected, but further details were not available at press time.

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Four New Years? by Patricia Goldblatt

Some may be surprised that there is not one, but four New Years in the Jewish calendar. The one we are most familiar with is Rosh Hashanah that marks the separation from dark to light, of beasts and birds and Adam and Eve, according to Genesis. To ensure that certain commandments were completed at their appointed times, four different Jewish new years were established in ancient times to provide boundaries and markers, along with tithes for the support of the temple, scribes and Levites. The Talmud expanded our most familiar new year because of the religious

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connotations of Rosh Hashanah to make it “the Jewish New Year” and the anniversary of creation “a day when the horn is sounded.” The idea of a new year is associated with the seasons, especially harvesting. So, too, we return to the beginning of the Torah with stories of Abraham and Isaac, scapegoats and forgiveness. Later, at the time of the Exodus, G-d mandated that the Israelites mark the new moon of Nisan, thereby establishing a monthly and yearly cycle. The four Jewish new years specified in the Mishnah occur on 1 Tishri, 15 Shevat, 1 Nisan and 1 Elul.

Our second proclaimed new year is the New Year for trees on 15 Shevat known as Tu B’ Shivat. How timely to herald the green growth, the lungs of our planet and celebrate the importance of nature that feeds and supports our lives. As one of the girls at Hebrew School so many years ago, we were given brown paper bags of fruit, some dried, some fresh, but the strangest was bokser, dark brown and leathery with seeds. We rolled our eyes, unaware this was carob and a close cousin to chocolate. As well at that time, we were expected to go door-to-door in our neighborhoods selling certificates for the planting of trees in Israel. The third Jewish new year is 1 Nisan, the month of ripening barley and the first month of spring, which corresponds

to the season of freedom from Egypt and the birth of the Israelite nation at Passover. The Torah commands that “this month [Nisan] is for you the beginning of the months, it shall be the first month of the year to you tying all Jewish religious festivals to the Exodus from Egypt.” The last new year, just prior to Rosh Hashanah is 1 Elul, the New Year associated with the tithing of cattle and the counting of domesticated animals. But in keeping with its relevance to today, we can also contemplate the words of the Maharal of Prague who stated, “All the month of Elul, before eating and sleeping, a person should look into his soul and search his deeds, that he may make confession.” Again, how current is that concept of mindfulness and

reflection to precede a new beginning? It is interesting to note these exhortations that connect us with our ancestors from Biblical days. With a correlation to significant events of change and the seasons, we can think philosophically about the reason to begin again, to separate ourselves from the past and recommence our lives. With this year of the pandemic, shaking off the constraints of the coronavirus has provided us with renewed vigor. For most, we have been closeted and quarantined, our faces hidden from displaying emotion. How we longed to resume those activities that have marked our lives from childhood with enhanced meaning, especially those connected with family and Judaism. continues on next page >>

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Four New Years

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would greet them — if not at the At Rosh Hashanah this fall, harbor, later, after an exhausting the symbolism of food will not train ride to Toronto. escape our scrutiny either as But as we celebrate our new the traditional challah on the land, now our home, we also table or as an egg at a funeral My mother’s carefully set table revisit the indigenous people connotes roundness, repetition situated us into our sense of family of our adopted countries, the in its looping shape, over as the same tableware had been children in residential schools and over again. Honey and here, those in unmarked graves. apples proclaim there will be passed down by our parents As Jews we comprehend their sweetness in the days to come, and grandparents. brutal treatment, the desire a bountiful harvest on our by our government for a “final plates. The images I hold in my solution” for an unwanted head of my grandchildren as population as we sit at our they suck their sticky fingers festive tables and ponder our will become a reality. Pausing imposition on their land, their forests, the acquiring of fine heirlooms, a silver to savor the raisins that stud the egg their agriculture that yields our food spoon here, a plate there, even a musical challah will recall the aspiration of years on this festive occasion, that connects instrument: a thoughtful purchasing of sweetness for our kinder, free of the us all: the sense of all four New Years process that could take years. The plagues of Covid, polio and subjugation singing in our heads. Rosenthal china, the serving plates were by others. And always in my mind are the tales all carefully wrapped and tenderly put But besides the challah that reminds retold by Bella, Marc Chagall’s wife, away for the holidays. The desire to own us that life goes on, pomegranates, too, in her book, “Burning Lights” as the something lovely, fine and cherished are closely associated with our Rosh mishpocha travelled maybe three or persisted from their own childhoods Hashanah seder, a Sephardic ritual. more days from villages in Russia, pots of immigration, recalling years back Before eating the pomegranate seeds, of food clanging, sister-in-law’s in new when great and great great grandparents Jews traditionally say, “May we be as clothes, fine and treasured, so eager to ceased their work or study to gather full of mitzvot (commandments) as the meet up, hug and be with one another at for the night’s supper. Their memories pomegranate is full of seed.” Has anyone the new year’s feasts. of former lives were now couched into actually counted 613 flavourful seeds It is this coming together, the need to that explode between our teeth? The idea new wares that provided comfort, actually touch and hold catches my heart. security and memories of what had been is pleasing. And I think of the distances traveled lost or left behind. But even now, our Even as the grandkids have grown to be with our cousins, our family, our predecessors all sit with us at the table and blossomed while absenced, their children and children’s children, our dear as the ghosts murmur and we chant welcoming smiles and precious hugs friends we hold close. I think of those together, welcome us all to the table. How deeply missing but still present in our thoughts. “At the beginning of the year and ingrained in my own memory are I think of what is important in life and when it ends; We remember them. the wide hugs at my mother’s door, what will endure and keep us afloat As long as we live, they too will live, embracing and gathering her children during bad times such as this past year for they are now a part of us as We and grandchildren into her heart: as if and past immigrations. I dream of the remember them...” we had not seen each other for days past upturned faces, the fragrant foods, hipAt this time, my mother would when life was normal and visits ongoing to-hip around the table, as we celebrate retell the story of her sudden exit from during weeks and months. the new year together and are bathed in Poland, the trip in steerage and the My mother’s carefully set table the light of dripping candles. situated us into our sense of family as the startling soothing glimpse of red tulips I dwell on these dinners that honor in Amsterdam, but also the searing same tableware had been passed down us as Jews, our birthrights that make combs that searched for lice in a 5-yearby our parents and grandparents. The sense of our lives. And I understand old’s head, tears suppressed. Arriving stories of hardship when the families the need for four or 40 comings at Pier 19 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, they arrived from Poland to the new world rejoiced, her mother, sister and aunt, safe together that mark our freedoms in in America were recalled as we were environments of plenty that support us. reminded of the pennies set aside weekly in Canada. They prayed that those sent Happy New Years all. A ahead had been able to procure lodging, or monthly as visits of Jewish pedlars, work, security and the familiar faces the landsmen from Europe, resulted in

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The Victories of Viddui A Closer Look at the Meaning of Yom Kippur for Teens by Kayla Swartzberg Yom Kippur. The Day of Atonement. Perhaps some people visualize a mighty king in the skies writing down names in a book. Who is good? Evil? A mensch? A menace? There is pressure that surrounds all of the laws of Yom Kippur. No food, water, bathing or intimate relations. The pleasures of life are plucked from our Chosen People. You can’t help but feel guilty as you hit your heart while reading through Viddui, or Confession. And while G-d is judging our sins and successes, it can feel like you are judging yourself. And maybe it’s not just on the Day of Atonement. Humans are prone to self-criticism. Sometimes, the inner-pressure makes people perform better. The hunt for perfection is alive and kicking. After all,

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there are gold medals to win, money to make and a world to impress. Yet it seems like wanting perfection only earns people a path to self-punishment and deprecation. It’s a sinkhole. And teenagers, like myself, fall victim to it. What do colleges want from me? How do I make myself desirable for so-and-so university? Or this job? Internship? What’s my rating, my GPA? Where do I rank? What should I say? How fast must I run? How high must I jump? It’s a race with no finish. “It’s not only a race for us as individuals, but it’s a race against our peers, which makes it a toxic environment,” Jewish teen Ariela Moel notes. It’s no wonder, then, that “selfdoubt is a common theme amongst our

generation. There should be something done to avoid more mental health problems due to self-doubt.” Perhaps the solution lies in Yeshiva University and NCSY’s Rabbi Jon Green’s belief in positivity. “I always say the best blood type [...] is B positive!” he exclaims. Jokes aside, looking on the bright side helps your mind to value its compassionate voice over its critical one. However, keeping a positive mindset is easier said than done. So how? How do we stay happy? Silence those Oscar-the-Grouch voices in our heads? Realize the falsity of social media and the illusion of perfection? Cast away the constant criticism, the judging and the anxiety? Maybe we can’t. And that makes us human. That makes us holy.

“Yom Kippur is clear proof that no one is perfect,” Rabbi Green says, “There is a day of atonement which means everyone fails. G-d knows we are going to fail.” A very famous proverb rings true for this: “seven times the righteous man falls and gets up” (Proverbs 24:16). Rabbi Green explains, “Because he fell, he was able to get back up. That makes him a righteous person.” Ultimately, “getting stuck in the failure doesn’t get anyone anywhere.” Joseph might have been thrown into a pit, but he rose to be the second most powerful man in Egypt. And just as we recognize our mistakes and grow, so too must we reward our victories. My Mom always tells me, “you can either be your biggest fan or your worst enemy.” So, be a cheerleader! Dr. Miriam Adahan, a psychologist, therapist and profound author, states that “the only way to gain an internal sense of self-worth is to focus on feeling

grateful for what we have and cheering ourselves for our victories.” In her upcoming book, “Solution Champs for Parents,” she writes that children and young adults attach their self-worth to external successes. “If they feel unloved or unsuccessful, they form a ‘not good enough,’ mentality, certain that they are fundamentally unlovable and inadequate.” Self-worth can’t depend on “external opinion, looks, grades or status.” Thus, when you encounter someone and feel the need to break the thou-shalt-notcovet commandment, say to yourself, “I am precisely who Hashem [G-d] wants me to be ATPI - ATHW [At This Present Time-According to His Will].” Everything is meant to be. It’s bashert, or destiny. In Judaism, “a person must bless the bad just as he blesses the good” (Berachos 9:5). Everything we are at this moment means something, is something. It’s G-d. Why do we break

glass at weddings? Why were the first stone tablets destroyed? What about the floods and doves and lentil-soups and serpents? Love. On Yom Kippur, G-d’s love for us is the strongest. “We are made in G-d’s image. G-d providing love on the Day of Atonement is powerful,” Mrs. Greenstein observes. “Here we are going through our own internal teshuva processes as a People. With G-d’s help, we can shift with intention.” With purpose. Prayer. People. The Chosen People. Therefore, as you hit your heart while reading “Viddui” this Yom Kippur, remember that you are loved unconditionally. No grades, physical appearance or social media following will change that. You have purpose, which can hopefully lead to a “B-positive” attitude. You are righteous when you fall, when you rise. You are exactly who G-d wants you to be. So, be. A

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John Raymond Mireles Wants You To Destroy His Work by Nathalie Feingold The traditional relationship between art and audience relies on an impenetrable bubble of separation between the two parties. John Raymond Mireles subverts this notion through his exhibition at SDMA titled: Disestablishment. Two beautiful sites in Southern Utah were stripped of their US National Monument status and accompanying federal protections to allow for mining and drilling under the Trump administration. John had the idea to head over there and take classic, print photographs before drilling and mining ravaged the land. On Sept. 16 and 17, John invites the public to the Museum’s stairs to physically damage the prints in a filmed event. Visitors will be provided pickaxes and hammers– tools used to break ground during intensive drilling and mining operations. “I had the idea, well, what if I make prints and then damage these prints in a way that is symbolic of the damage to

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“ ...we didn’t let anything slip through the cracks just because we were dealing with the pandemic. We just really had our eyes on the goal of educating the students with strong Jewish values.”

Chabad Hebrew Academy’s Educational Success Story by Nathalie Feingold Chabad Hebrew Academy (CHA) is a private community Jewish day school that remained open the entirety of last year without missing a beat. “We were open all last year in person, we got the waiver right away and it was a super successful year academically. Parents were very pleased that we were back on campus, and we had no outbreaks of Covid at all,” Abby Koch, K-8 Principal of CHA, said. A testament to the success of the previous school year is that the CHA family is growing by 40 new families and 74 new students going into the upcoming school year. “It’s a huge accomplishment during this hard time that we’re stronger than

ever...It’s pretty unique that we have that many new students and families, that we’re growing and thriving even within a pandemic,” Abby said. Abby is also proud that they had no turnover of the staff going into the new year — 100% of the staff is staying on and they even added new staff members to the fold, as well. Abby attributes CHA’s success and growth to the immense safety precautions taken; they partnered with the San Diego Health Department and had the leading Covid doctors in San Diego visit the campus and train the staff on antigen testing. “We were one of the only sites at the time to give our staff and our students,

the whole community, antigen tests. So, I think that because our partnership with the county was so strong and we were very diligent about making sure that our community was safe and following all the protocols that we had not one outbreak the whole year,” Abby shared. Furthermore, the CHA staff ensured that the student’s academics excelled, even with the added challenges brought on by the pandemic. “We made sure that none of our academics faltered at all. In fact, we took on more. This year, we saw the opportunity to adopt new curriculums to strengthen our academics even more,” Abby said, “I think the parents saw that continues on next page >>

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Chabad Hebrew Academy we didn’t let anything slip through the cracks just because we were dealing with the pandemic. We just really had our eyes on the goal of educating the students with strong Jewish values.” To meet the school’s growing size, they added new electives and programs for students; like a new language arts program, student government, a new athletic director, new Judaic teachers and a new reading specialist. They also offer electives such as performing arts, ceramics, STEAM and guitar that students can choose from based on their interests. Since CHA is a private institution, that allows them to better meet each student’s respective needs, in what is referred to as “student-centered learning.” “Being private, we’re not married to any book, so we can mold the learning to what the students need…We realize

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that students learn in different ways, so we have different strategies offered for learning,” Abby explained. Many of their students excel with this style of learning. Abby said that many of their middle schoolers are actually taking high school-level classes, and their teachers are up to the task and are prepared to push their students to the next level. The theme for last year’s 8th graduation was, fittingly, resilience and the students gave speeches that fit that theme. One student shared an analogy that seemed to perfectly encapsulate the strong sense of community felt at CHA. A feeling that only grew stronger with the challenges they faced last year. “One of the students shared a story that one of the rabbis taught them about how, individually, we’re like a single stick, but together, we’re a bundle of sticks. An

individual stick is easy to break, whereas a bundle of sticks is difficult to break. So, we’re a family, we stick together and we lift each other up,” Abby explained. Building upon a strong sense of community is a priority at CHA, Abby said that by the time their students reach 8th grade, they feel like sisters and brothers. Last year was her first year at CHA, and she said she felt at home right away. “It’s such a happy place, even though we were masked and had lots of restrictions. CHA is a special community,” Abby continued, “The parents and the students were so welcoming and warm and I learned that that’s what CHA is; it’s proven itself because here I am again starting a new year with all of these new students and families coming.” A

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Moving Forward Together to Address Poverty in the San Diego Jewish Community by Michael Hopkins, CEO of Jewish Family Service of San Diego When I dare to dream of returning to some semblance of how things were before, I’m optimistic that our Jewish community might return to in-person Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur traditions. But even if the Delta variant has other things in store for us, I know we will remain united as a community by building on the innovative ways we connected spiritually and creatively adapted last year. We will continue to find a path to move forward as the Jewish people have done from generation to generation. And yet, even as the High Holy Days offer a beautiful opportunity for our community to recommit to our shared values, beliefs and history, we don’t all share the same life experiences. Many Jewish individuals and families are

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facing the harsh reality of how to pay their rent or keep food on the table. Even if we intellectually understand that there are Jews living in poverty, many of us have never met a homeless Jewish family or an elderly Jewish couple worrying about how to pay their bills. This often hidden reality can falsely lead some to assume that there really can’t be that many Jews struggling to make ends meet. Or, they attribute their situation to some failing of their own making. The Jewish community is not immune to poverty. More Jews live at or below poverty levels in San Diego County — and around the country — than we realize. While national data is incomplete and local data is even scarcer, demographers who study our community believe that upwards of 20% of all Jews struggle financially. Here in San Diego, that translates to more than 10,000 households. And we know this number has only increased during the pandemic.

It has become clear that more Jewish people in San Diego are struggling to survive — the median cost of housing alone has increased 46% and we know that situation is even more difficult for those renting or living on fixed incomes. At Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), we’ve met many of our Jewish neighbors in our Safe Parking Program, which offers a safe, legal place for those living out of their vehicles to park and sleep overnight. In addition, we’ve helped ensure that food is on the tables of thousands of Jewish San Diegans through our daily food distributions and meal delivery programs — and not just at the holidays, but year-round. Earlier this year, JFS launched the Center for Jewish Care to create a clear pathway for our community members who are struggling to access immediate assistance and resources to gain longterm stability.

The Center for Jewish Care offers all the critical and impactful services provided by JFS as well as a host of additional services and financial resources made available to Jewish community members by partner agencies, synagogues and other funders, including the San Diego Jewish Community Covid-19 Emergency Fund. In addition, our Jewish Community Resource Navigators, the Center’s dedicated and professional staff, work with individuals and families to understand their needs, identify assistance programs and partner to create a plan for greater stability. Jewish Community Resource Navigators provide cultural expertise, including services in English and Hebrew. JFS has over 100 years of experience helping people who are in financial distress due to an unforeseen life change such as loss of income, unemployment or illness. We meet individuals and families where they are in their journey — with dignity and compassion — and address their urgent basic needs, including food assistance, transportation, mental health support and financial assistance. Then, we work together to make a plan that allows them to move forward with support for finding employment, navigating regional resources, securing loans and other financial assistance. And now as the High Holy Days approach, it is imperative that we work together to help the most vulnerable in our Jewish community. The Center for Jewish Care is also a home for Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and community connection. Our community members can participate in a wide range of volunteer opportunities, including Jewish Big Pals, Center for Jewish Care Volunteer Drivers, Mitzvah Projects for B’nai Mitzvah, Champs for Change for families with elementary school-aged children and group opportunities for chavurot. In addition, the Center for Jewish Care organizes Community Conversations and leads many community-wide campaigns such as Embrace-A-Family and the upcoming High Holy Days Food Drive. If you identify as Jewish, live in a household where one individual is Jewish, or work for a local Jewish organization, we invite you to the Center for Jewish Care. We recognize that asking for support or assistance is not always easy. Tikvah or Hope is a fundamental Jewish value — one that is often as close as a call or email. Very soon we will be ushering in the new Jewish Year, a time when we are filled with renewal and hope for a better tomorrow. If the Center for Jewish Care can be a source of strength in your journey, we are here to be your partner now and down the road. If you or someone you know needs to connect with a compassionate Jewish community member, contact us at 858-637-3018, www.jfssd.org/jewishcare or jewishcare@jfssd.org. A

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Avoiding Seven Mindsets That Do You In My dear San Diegans: After working with people and problems since the Hoover Administration (give or take) among a few genius breakthroughs, suffered through years of nonsense trendy psychological theories (who can forget “re-birthing” and primal screaming? Let us try), I observed something about the clients I work with. Could it be that many were getting “better” faster? I finally looked at my reviews on Thumbtack (Las Vegas) about a year ago (as I’m also a writer, I tend to stay away from reviews) — and found many of my clients agreed with me. So what was I doing differently from many other colleagues? True, I give candy. Also true, I’m funny. These alone would qualify me for clown college, not fixing broken marriages and shattered egos. I did go to Columbia Grad school, the platinum standard when it was still a cave. I did supervise Columbia grad students. What else? I realized that during my whole professional life, I tended to clarify problems strategically: that is: correctly identify the true problem based on reality, evidence and not my personal beliefs, wishes, demands and weaknesses. Whoa! Could it be that many of us are clueless when judging situations/people because we are reacting based on our own beliefs and not the reality. If we get the problem wrong of course, our solutions and strategies will be equally wrong.

Strategic Resolutions For The New Year And For Life: 1) I RESOLVE: To accept that I may have learned to view situations, others, and myself incorrectly and some of these beliefs have become Mindsets that I need to rid myself of as they mislead me. Before rushing to judgment I must stop, take a breath, ask myself to look at the Big Picture and determine “what else could the problem be [rather than he doesn’t love or care for me. For example?]” Pretend you are me, or a third person looking at the situation. The deal here is Correct Clarification without you getting in your own way. Maybe, just maybe. it isn’t your problem!

3) I RESOLVE: To stop presuming others should think as I do, and if they do not, they are wrong. Unless we’re talking about serial killing or other heinous, insane acts, most things are grey. If you grew up in a family where there was only one right answer — theirs — you may develop a hard-headed mindset. For example, you will mistakenly believe your mate, say, is dead wrong and fight to prove you‘re right. Instead of a fair discussion, you’ve got an attack going on. Often over nonsense. Is being “right” about laundry detergent more important than the two of you?

2) I RESOLVE: To hunt for the triggers of my negative mindsets and prove them wrong. For example, if insecurity is a huge problem: Did Mom put me down? Was Dad constantly critical with little praise? If so, of course you’ll grow up feeling worthless, that you know nothing and don’t even deserve to be loved. Find the triggers and remember them. That was then, this is now. Allow the adult in you to prove them incorrect with the facts: what you have accomplished. Understand how incorrect those messages were and how this mindset is hurting, including tainting your vision of you and others.

4) I RESOLVE: To stop catastrophizing! How many of us, automatically turn on “The Power Doom” switch during the tough times. We lose perspective as hysteria or a life of anxiety takes center stage. This doom mindset affects how you see problems and how you’ll react. Of course you would prefer not to have the problem. But even if it’s difficult, will the world stop turning? Will you fall off the edge? No! Incorrect. You’ll live, and yes, you can manage it, survive and maybe emerge happier. This beats constant worry about what could, might, should and maybe never happen. continues on next page >>

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Advice continued 5) I RESOLVE: To fall in love with me, and stay in love with me, no matter what! No more rotten self-labels such as “I’m a loser” if you make a mistake. We are all many things. And yes, that includes our mistakes. But our mistakes are not the whole of us just a small part. We learn more from them than from our “successes.” Use them, without abusing yourself! You are valuable as you are. Period. 6) I RESOLVE: To get rid of “perfect” as a standard. There is no such thing as “perfect.” In our distorted “AlphaLand” the message is “If it’s not ‘perfect’ it’s no good.” Put it through the shredder or be doomed to face a life of constant misery, and disappointment, where nothing is ever “enough.” 7) I RESOLVE: To not rate myself according to “The best.” Yet another impossible standard. Remember when some of our most famous and rich sold their kids’ esteem at the altar of college fraud. There is no “best.” There will always be someone richer, smarter, better-looking, more talented, you name it — than us. Now I ask you to look at the billionaires in jail who with 40 legit billions had to have the most — 60 billion — and turned to pyramiding. Insane? This is what happens with impossible dreams. The only measurement that counts is yours. The above resolutions, which are part of what I call SRT© (Strategic Relationship Thinking), help us all grow up, let the adult take over — and live a life correctly interpreting “whose got the problem and what is it?” then creating better and more accurate strategies to solve the problem. A

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The Reuben Fleet Science Center All content is on rhfleet.org and requires registration. SEPT. 13, 6 P.M.: Suds & Science | In-person This edition of “spirited” discussion explores the topic human and machine intelligence in nanoengineering. This event will be held at the Waterfront Grill in National City. ▲ “Reconnect” at The Conrad.

La Jolla Music Society All content is available on ljms.org.

Patrons provide proof of vaccination or must wear a mask at all times. SEPT. 2, 5:30 P.M, 8 p.m.: Reconnect| In-person Presented by Ballet Collective SD, this evening brings together LITVAKdance, Yale Strom, and Natalya Panchenko. SEPT. 6, 5 P.M.: American Perspectives III: Rhapsodies in Blues | Live stream This program blurs the lines between jazz and classical from Ravel to Gershwin.

San Diego Natural History Museum All content is on sdnhm.org. SEPT. 12, 18, 26: Nature Hike | In-person The hikes this month are Mast Park, Tijuana Estuary and Mission Trails Regional Park. SEPT. 15, 17: Virtual Nat Talk | Online This month’s topics are non‑native plants and shrublands and the effect of the wildfires on the local plants and animals.

▲ Mission Trails Regional Park.

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Mayim Bialik to host ‘Jeopardy!’ specials as the game show reveals post-Trebek lineup by JTA News “Jeopardy!” is getting its first-ever Jewish host as Sony Pictures Television announced that actress Mayim Bialik will host some of the game show’s new primetime specials. Following longtime host Alex Trebek’s death last fall, Bialik served as one of the show’s celebrity guest hosts for two weeks in June. In her new role, the star of “The Big Bang Theory” will host a new spinoff series, including a college tournament next year. “Really really honored and astounded and excited for this — it’s beyond anything I ever imagined could happen,” Bialik tweeted after the announcement. Bialik, who holds a doctorate in neuroscience and often writes about her

“I’m really, really honored and astounded and excited for this — it’s beyond anything I ever imagined could happen.” observant Jewish practice, will also be the show’s first permanent woman host. She posted a video response to the news as well, paying tribute to her Jewish immigrant grandparents. “I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that I am a second generation American and my grandparents were immigrants...my mother’s parents in particular...never had a command of the English language. And it’s

a tremendously bizarre and humbling and surreal experience to see that in the time that my grandparents fled Eastern Europe until now, how much has changed in my life,” she said. Editor’s Note: The show’s permanent daily host is still uncomfirmed at press time. A

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The News

San Diego Festival of the Arts Moves to Del Mar Polo Fields

San Diego Unified School District is Raising Matching Funds to Qualify for City Grant to Support the Arts The Visual and Performing Arts Foundation is an independent nonprofit that supports the visual and performing arts programs for the San Diego Unified School District. If they raise enough matching funds, they qualify for a city grant. The foundation is looking at San Diego Gives, a 24-hour online fundraiser that is county-wide to meet their goal. The foundation allows teachers to apply for residencies, field trips, professional development and other items outside of the school budget.

The San Diego Festival of the Arts is Sept. 11-12 this year and at the Del Mar Polo Fields for the first time. The festival features over 100 artists, live entertainment, food, wine and craft beer. The event supports San Diegans with disabilities. Tickets are $12 for single days and $16 for both days; the event is 21+.

California Gubernatorial Recall Election to be Held Sept. 14 Mail ballots went out to all registered voters in August. You can verify your voter information at sdvote.com. Inperson voting locations will be open Sept. 11-13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Sept. 14.

Voters wishing to keep Governor Gavin Newsom may also select a replacement candidate, but do not have to. Votes will be counted either way. If a majority of the votes are for the recall, the candidate with

the highest number of votes will be elected for the remainder of the governor’s term.

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