Rep. Scott Peters Introduces Bill to Protect Name of USNS Harvey Milk

Reports from earlier this month indicate that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Secretary of the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk during national Pride Month as part of the Administration’s broader efforts to demonize American citizens it does not like. Milk was a veteran, political leader, and a Jewish advocate for the LGBT community. [Press Release]

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Contemporary Torah: Racial Prejudice Punished in Moses’ Time; It is Just as Reprehensible Today

The punishment that follows is striking: God’s response to Miriam’s spoken outrage and disdain is to afflict her with what we know as leprosy, turning her skin “white as snow”—a chilling, and perhaps ironic direct contrast to the Cushite woman’s dark skin, strongly suggesting that Miriam’s complaint was indeed rooted in prejudice related to appearance or origin. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Anger Seems to be Evident Everywhere

It is important to stay present, aware, and engaged. Many protests are scheduled this weekend, and I hope they stay peaceful. I am reminded of the La Mesa riots that occurred five years ago and the destruction that happened to many establishments I frequented. There are so many issues that demand our involvement and support. [Cailin Acosta]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Ben Horowitz

Ben Horowitz (June 13, 1966) is an American businessman, investor, blogger, and author. He is a technology entrepreneur and co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz along with Marc Andreessen. He previously co-founded and served as president and chief executive officer of the enterprise software company Opsware, which Hewlett-Packard acquired in 2007. [Wikipedia]

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OpEd: Pray for Israel as It Seeks to Eliminate Iran’s Nuclear Threat

The IDF Spokesperson announces that, a short while ago, under the directive of the political leadership, the IDF launched a precise and coordinated preemptive strike based on high-quality intelligence. The objective: to damage Iran’s nuclear program and respond to the ongoing aggression of the Iranian regime against Israel. [Rabbi Yeruchem Eilfort]

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‘Elijah,’ Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Impressive in La Jolla

The La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, under the direction of Chorus Director, Arian Khaefi, delivered an impressive reading of Felix Mendelssohn’s Oratorio, Elijah, in the final program of their 2024-25 season at Mandeville Hall on June 8. [Eileen Wingard]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Dave Franco

David Franco (June 12, 1985) is an American actor and filmmaker. He began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad (2007) and Charlie St. Cloud (2010). Following a starring role in the final season of the comedy series Scrubs (2009–2010), Franco had his film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street (2012). [Wikipedia]

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