![Kira Finkenberg is a fan of the San Diego Padres and so, apparently, are her three dogs. (Family photo]](https://diariojudio.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kira-and-dogs-courtesy-1-300x200.jpg "Volunteer of the Month: Kira Finkenberg, Woman of Family and Faith 1")
Volunteer of the Month: Kira Finkenberg, Woman of Family and Faith
One common trait that I have noticed among the seven volunteers that I have interviewed this year is abundant energy. Our volunteer for July, Kira Finkenberg is no exception. The …
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Volunteer of the Month: Olga Worm Brings the Community Together
In my search for volunteers to feature, I was told about this month’s volunteer, Olga Worm, and all her philanthropic work. For many years, I had heard of Bekker’s Catering …
Volunteer of the Month: San Diego Humane Society’s Myrna Weitzman
Mother’s Day is in May, so for this month, our volunteer is Myrna Weitzman, who is not only a helpful volunteer, but also Dr. Gary Weitzman’s mother. Dr. Weitzman is …
Volunteer of the Month: Robin Kaufman, Founder of 4 Paws of Love
Poodles are known for being smart and easily trained dogs, but what makes them even better as therapy dogs is the fact that they don’t shed and leave fur everywhere. …
![Phil Lorang at a Purim party with his late wife Ellen. The couple in a visual pun depicted the expression “Green with Envy.” [Lorang family photo]](https://diariojudio.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/green-with-Envy-225x300.jpg "Phil Lorang Keeps Busy with a Multitude of Tikkun Olam Projects 5")
Phil Lorang Keeps Busy with a Multitude of Tikkun Olam Projects
The volunteer of the month for March is a modest, unassuming man who is also an energizer bunny! Phil Lorang, 71, likes to live by the motto he says a …
Ruth Kaplan: Going One Step Further to Help Immigrants and Refugees
Many of us who have worked extensively with immigrants and refugees are worried about what the next four years will bring. I also believe that each one of us can …
Iris Delights others with her chocolate creations
Chocoholics and gluten free chocoholics can rejoice as there is a chocolate shop in Tierrasanta that makes unique, gluten free, and delicious chocolates. The place is called Iris Delights. In …
Repairing the World for Animals and Pet Owners
One Jewish tradition that resonates with me is Tikkun Olam, taking action to repair and improve the world. I believe that many people do that in their own way by volunteering …
Podcasting Mom Finds Humor in Daily Life
There is nothing better in life than a good sense of humor! Humor helps you get through the day. Humor is invaluable when teaching adult language classes. This is why …
Mimi’s Ark: Saving Senior Dogs
Most people and senior organizations agree that having a pet can be beneficial for older adults or seniors. Pets provide companionship, love, and even a reason for getting up in …