Linda Caballero-Sotelo-An Immigrant’s Perspective
Linda Caballero-Sotelo carries two passports, Mexican, and Spanish, as well as an American green card. She will become an American citizen in 2016. As the executive director of the New Americans Museum, her own...
A New Life for Former San Diego Rabbi
Rabbi Tamar Malino is full of hope and optimism. She has started a new life in Spokane, WA after leaving San Diego in 2008. She still has fond memories of her former congregation in...
Two Remarkable Women
When I was in my twenties, one of my favorite books was, “Meetings with Remarkable Men” by George Gurdjieff. Recently, I had my meeting with two remarkable women, Deborah Szekely and Vivian Blackstone.
Szkeley just...
Our community is resilient, but we are hurting
Our words carry power to heal and to unite. Our words may carry hate just as it may carry love. We chose love. Our love is active. When we drop water at the desert...
San Diego Opera’s 2020-2021: All Is Calm
San Diego Opera’s 2020-2021 season continues with a filmed presentation of All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 and singalong of holiday favorites led by San Diego Opera Chorus members
Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7:00...
Sephardic Artist Follows her Dream
Mexican/American actress, Lizet Benrey, will take part in the upcoming San Diego Film Week. Two of her films will be shown on March 3rd and 5th. They are the short film, “NOTICE”, and the...
Bob Gannon’s Odyssey: The Odyssey Continues-Adventures in Africa
Gorilla in Uganda
One of Robert Gannon's goals during his odyssey flying around the world was to go to as many UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites as he could. He did just that...
Saturdays at the Ranch: A Day to Rejuvenate your Spirit
Many of us lead hectic, stressful lives, so it is always healthy to find ways to unwind. Spending a week at a spa is one good way to relax and recharge, but not everyone...
Jews in Mexican Cinema
Hybrid Culture. Those words resonated with me because I was brought up in a hybrid culture. On Wednesday, May 9th, there was an interesting "platica" given at the Lawrence Family JCC by Isaac...
2019 San Diego Mariachi Summit Gala Concert
As a way to celebrate one of the most beloved and emblematic traditions of the Mexican culture, The San Diego Civic Theatre will host the 2019 edition of the San Diego International Mariachi Summit...