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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.<\/p>\nBy Cailin Acosta in La Mesa, California<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
I really don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/p>\n
Jewish Federation of San Diego announces its \u201cCelebrate Israel: Yom HaAtzmaut Music Festival\u201d 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<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n Anti-Defamation League Southern California and Parents for Peace announce its \u201cBuilding Safe and Resilient K-12 Communities: Understanding Hate, Extremism and Radicalization\u201d 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<\/a> to register for the webinar.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n Ohr Shalom Synagogue presents \u201cCentennial Rededication and Lights: Celebrating 100 Years\u201d 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\u2019s mission and programs. Click here<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n Young Israel of San Diego announces its \u201cShabbat Community Dinner\u201d at 7 p.m., Friday, May 8. This event includes Mincha services and dinner. Click here<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n CHABAD CENTERS\u2019 HAPPENINGS<\/p>\n University City announces its \u201cTwo Worlds \u2013 Hearing and Deaf\u201d 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.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n East County Jewish Women\u2019s Circle presents its \u201cTorah and Tea: Rest and Renew, Embracing Shabbat\u201d at noon, Thursday, April 16. Women are invited to join for a lively discussion while enjoying tea and some noshes. Click here<\/a> to rsvp.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n Downtown announces its \u201cShabbat in the Heights\u201d 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<\/a> to register and use code: DOWNTOWNSD.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n AROUND THE COUNTY<\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n SCY High School reports it is sponsoring a \u201cTzitzit Renewal.\u201d 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<\/a> to contact us about renewal.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n OBITUARY NOTICES<\/p>\n Nisson Shalom Pearl has died. He was the father of Jonathan (Lisa) Pearl, Ken (Ellen) Pearl, Michael (z\u201dl) (Nancy) Pearl;\u00a0grandfather of Olivia, Rebecca, and Ella Pearl, Aly Pearl Barnes, Brian Pearl, Eli, Jacob Pearl;\u00a0great-grandfather of Rae, Jack Pearl Barnes, and Nora Pearl. Shiva service will be held on Friday, April 10, at the Pearls\u2019 home, Ner Tamid Synagogue reports.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n *<\/p>\n