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Our Shtetl San Diego County: AJC Honors Late Holocaust Survivor Rose Schindler – San Diego Jewish World
By Cailin Acosta
SAN DIEGO – Something I love to do each month is honor my friends celebrating a birthday with a handmade card. Once a month, a group of us meet for lunch and I bring cards for those celebrating in our group. They get passed around and signed by everyone in attendance. It might not be much but I feel if I am making something for you, then you are someone special in my life and deserve to be honored for another year I get to spend with you.
AJC’s (American Jewish Committee’s) survey of San Diego Jewish history during Jewish American Heritage Month features San Diego native Rose Schindler. One of the first times I met Schindler, she asked about my family and then asked when my birthday was. I told her it was December 27. She gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said, “Mine is December 28, you are my birthday twin!” For many years before she passed, I sent her handmade birthday cards or if I knew I would see her I would hand her one. She would ask me my name since she would forget but she would always call me her birthday twin. Click here to read her story.
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JEWISH ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS
During the Yom Ha’atzmaut event at the JCC on May 19, the Jewish Teen Foundation will culminate its work by awarding grants on state to Israeli and local nonprofits. Visit the JTF booth to congratulate the teens on their incredible fundraising efforts, hard work, and thoughtful selection of grantees. Click here to make your reservation for this free event.
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If this year has taught us anything, it’s that we must plan for the unexpected. Hillel of San Diego has been challenged to raise $50,000 to ensure all Jewish students in San Diego have a safe and welcoming environment through Hillel. Every dollar that is raised from our generous community will be matched one-for-one. Click here to help keep students safe.
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Keren-Dee Hamui, the new executive director of The Butterfly Project wrote in an introductory fundraising appeal that “I do not take lightly the seriousness of this moment as we witness the relentless incidents of antisemitism, Holocaust denial, and hate-fueled bullying against other marginalized groups in our communities. We must take action now. Click here to donate.
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Nierman Preschool at the Lawrence Family JCC is holding open enrollment for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Click here to schedule a tour.
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CONGREGATIONAL NEWS
Beth Israel’s annual fundraiser on June 8 will feature actor and comedian Jason Alexander, known for his role as George Constanza on Seinfeld. Alexander will be performing his one-man show, “As Long As You’re Asking – A Conversation with Jason Alexander.” It will be an evening of comedy, music, and conversation. Click here to make your reservation.
Rabbi Devorah Marcus of Temple Emanu-El, on the progress of her child, wrote in a Temple bulletin: “As Rafael is in his 4th week of life, I am filled with worry and woe. As he masters drinking from a bottle and I watch him get better at it every day, knowing each bottle down means we’re one step closer to leaving the wonderful and amazing NICU that I cannot wait to get released from, I am counting, and patiently waiting and watching in our own Omer, not just of days, but of bottles, and milliliters, and breaths and swallows, and pulse oxygenation. And I am so unspeakably grateful for every minute of it on this, the 16th day of the Omer when we contemplate might within beauty.” … Another milestone within that congregational family, Rabbi Emeritus Martin S. Lawson will celebrate 50 years in the rabbinate at Shabbat services on Friday evening, May 10.
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Rabbi Mathew Marko of Tifereth Israel Synagogue was asked to teach Hebrew Scripture in Dr. Elisabeth Burke’s Scriptures class at Grossmont Community College. Rabbi Marko took a Torah with him to share with the students.
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GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
San Diego City Councilwoman Dr. Jen Campbell has endorsed Chief Deputy City Attorney Heather Ferbert in November’s election for City Attorney against Assemblyman Brian Maienschein. Campbell stated: “Heather Ferbert’s commitment to the law and her extensive experience in the City Attorney’s office makes her the clear choice for San Diego’s next City Attorney.”
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) endorses fellow Democrat Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) in the U.S. Senate race against Republican Steve Garvey. Schiff said about his former primary election opponent: “Congresswoman Barbara Lee is one of our nation’s most powerful advocates for social justice and a tireless fighter to combat economic injustice, champion health care for all, and protect civil rights.” Garvey responded that Lee’s agenda is “a permanent ceasefire with Hamas, out-of-control crime, $50 minimum wage, and a failed track record with the Latino community.”
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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of San Diego Jewish World. Acosta can be reached via cailin.acosta@sdjewishworld.com
On Thursday, the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest increase since Sept. 28, 2023, rising 8.7 cents to $4.894, its highest amount since Nov. 13.
The average price has increased 15 consecutive days, rising 28.7 cents, including 7 cents on Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 22.4 cents more than one week ago, 38.6 cents higher than one month ago and 14.5 cents greater than one year ago.
The average price has dropped $1.541 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.
“Gas prices are rising primarily due to a recent surge in crude oil following strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel,” Kandace Redd, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s senior public affairs specialist, told City News Service. “Any conflict with Iran can send oil prices higher, as Iran is a major oil producer and about a fifth of the oil consumed globally travels through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman.
“Gas prices are increasing because of seasonal factors too. Refineries are beginning the switch to more expensive summer-blend fuel, and demand is picking up as we head into the spring break season with more people on the road.”
The national average price rose 5.3 cents to $3.251, its highest amount since Sept. 11, 2024. It has risen five consecutive days, increasing 26.9 cents, including 8.9 cents on Wednesday.
The national average price is 26.8 cents more than one week ago, 36 cents higher than one month ago and 14.4 cents greater than one year ago. It has dropped $1.765 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.
UNLV Rebels (16-14, 11-8 MWC) at San Diego State Aztecs (19-10, 13-6 MWC)
San Diego; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UNLV faces San Diego State after Kimani Hamilton scored 24 points in UNLV’s 92-65 victory over the Utah State Aggies.
The Aztecs have gone 13-2 in home games. San Diego State is eighth in the MWC with 9.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Miles Heide averaging 2.0.
The Rebels have gone 11-8 against MWC opponents. UNLV ranks eighth in the MWC shooting 34.4% from 3-point range.
San Diego State averages 79.1 points per game, 0.6 more points than the 78.5 UNLV gives up. UNLV averages 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer made shots on average than the 9.1 per game San Diego State allows.
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. San Diego State won the last meeting 82-71 on Jan. 24. Miles Byrd scored 23 points points to help lead the Aztecs to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Reese Dixon-Waters is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Aztecs, while averaging 13 points. Byrd is averaging 10.2 points and 5.1 rebounds over the past 10 games.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is shooting 50.9% and averaging 20.6 points for the Rebels. Hamilton is averaging 1.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Aztecs: 5-5, averaging 74.9 points, 28.9 rebounds, 13.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.0 points per game.
Rebels: 6-4, averaging 84.1 points, 32.3 rebounds, 14.7 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.8 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Military bases in San Diego County and nationwide have increased security measures due to last weekend’s U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, prompting traffic delays near base entrances, enhanced ID checks and access restrictions.
The Naval Air Station North Island on Coronado ports three aircraft carriers, including the San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln, which led some of the first-wave attacks on Saturday.
Naval Base Coronado warned motorists of possible traffic delays at all base entry points due to the increased security measures.
Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites and military airfields.
The U.S. operation, dubbed “Epic Fury,” and Israeli operation, “Raging Lion,” began striking targets at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday.
As of Tuesday, at least six U.S. service members had been killed in action.
The strikes also killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei, who had been Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, making him the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East.
Iran’s offensive forces claimed to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles, but according to an X post from U.S central Command, “The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime.”
Those with concerns regarding the heightened security can contact San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services at 858-565-3490 or oes@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Copyright 2026, City News Service, Inc.
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