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Eminent Rabbi takes up position with Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation

On July 1, the Lake Chapala Jewish Congregation welcomes a new rabbi as service leader. Rabbi Jonathan Case, an eminent rabbi, scholar, educator, author and local media personality, has picked up stakes from Columbia, South Carolina and moved to Lakeside in semi-retirement to begin his next adventure of an impressive career.


Harpist set for ‘literally a dream come true’

“The Degollado Theater feels like a second home. And its acoustics are so good.” Harp player Caroline Bembia is reflecting on her seven years in the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra (OFJ) as she prepares to leave Guadalajara in July for a job in New York City, her hometown. 

Church influence lingers over election despite laws

On April 14, in a meeting that lasted just over an hour, the three candidates for the Mexican presidency met with Catholic Church bishops, at which each gave a brief outline of their plans should they win the election, before listening to comments from the ecclesiastical leaders.