By Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California

Chametz, back to pizza, sandwiches, beer (if you partake). I saw a few friends post on Facebook what a relief it is to go back to leavened bread.

I really don’t mind it, and my kids enjoy matzo year-round. My son Alex asked if I could make him a grilled cheese sandwich. So, I will.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Jewish Federation of San Diego announces its “Celebrate Israel: Yom HaAtzmaut Music Festival” at noon, Sunday, April 26, at the Lawrence Family JCC. The event includes a live music festival and food trucks. Interactive games/activities, soccer tournament, Israeli dancing, over 40 community partners, and activities for all ages. Click here to register.

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Anti-Defamation League Southern California and Parents for Peace announce its “Building Safe and Resilient K-12 Communities: Understanding Hate, Extremism and Radicalization” at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 28. This webinar will share current data, critical insights, and practical strategies to help K-12 leaders navigate these challenges. Click here to register for the webinar.

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Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents “Centennial Rededication and Lights: Celebrating 100 Years” at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3. The evening includes cocktails, a gala dinner, music, an auction, a paddle raiser, and support of Ohr Shalom’s mission and programs. Click here to register.

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Young Israel of San Diego announces its “Shabbat Community Dinner” at 7 p.m., Friday, May 8. This event includes Mincha services and dinner. Click here to register.

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CHABAD CENTERS’ HAPPENINGS

University City announces its “Two Worlds – Hearing and Deaf” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 14. The event includes an evening of dancers from Israel who will share powerful work bringing joy and support to communities, children, and individuals with disabilities during this time of war.

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East County Jewish Women’s Circle presents its “Torah and Tea: Rest and Renew, Embracing Shabbat” at noon, Thursday, April 16. Women are invited to join for a lively discussion while enjoying tea and some noshes. Click here to rsvp.

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Downtown announces its “Shabbat in the Heights” Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3. The event includes Shabbat meals, exploring the hometown of the Chabad movement, and joining a community of Jews from all over the world. Click here to register and use code: DOWNTOWNSD.

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Ohr Shalom Synagogue reports parents Ella Adams and Julian Herrmann, and grandmother LeAnne Adams, have welcomed the birth of a baby boy, Damien Lee Adams Herrmann. Mazel Tov!

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Ohr Shalom Synagogue reports parents Emma and Tyler Robbins, and grandparents Rabbi Cantor Cheri Weiss and Dan Weiss welcome the birth of a baby boy, Owen Alexander Robbins, Mazel Tov!

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SCY High School reports it is sponsoring a “Tzitzit Renewal.” Bring your frayed/torn strings to be repaired, new kosher tzitzit will be tied, traditional tallit gadol re-tied, and crafted Leshem mitzvah. Click here to contact us about renewal.

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OBITUARY NOTICES

Nisson Shalom Pearl has died. He was the father of Jonathan (Lisa) Pearl, Ken (Ellen) Pearl, Michael (z”l) (Nancy) Pearl; grandfather of Olivia, Rebecca, and Ella Pearl, Aly Pearl Barnes, Brian Pearl, Eli, Jacob Pearl; great-grandfather of Rae, Jack Pearl Barnes, and Nora Pearl. Shiva service will be held on Friday, April 10, at the Pearls’ home, Ner Tamid Synagogue reports.

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Ruthlee Rose has died. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 12, at El Camino Memorial Park, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, and Ohr Shalom Synagogue report.

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Elias Grinberg Zaidman has died. He was the husband of Raquel Saed de Zaidman, father of Zev, Zak, Esther, Dalia, and Ariella Zaidman. The funeral was held on Sunday, April 5, in Mexico, Ohr Shalom Synagogue reports.

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Cailin Acosta is the assistant editor of the San Diego Jewish World.