The Israeli-American Council (IAC) and partner organizations are convening a national tribute to the legacy of the great American patriot and lover of Zion, Senator Lindsey Graham. (Press Release)
Israeli-American Council sponsors on-line tribute for the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, USA
After years of war, extended evacuation, separation, and profound grief, there is a new energy in Sha’ar HaNegev focused on rebuilding and reconnecting its 10,000 residents. I came away moved, inspired, and immensely proud that San Diego has been such a critical partner in this work. (Heidi Gantwerk)
Come witness the remarkable resilience in Sha’ar HaNegev Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
Watergate, Tiananmen Square, and Tehran shootings—mere mention of these names evokes national trauma and profound questions of leadership and moral conduct. In his final address to the Israelites on the threshold of the Promised Land, Moses similarly invokes specific places to allude to past national failings without shaming the people directly. (Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel)
Parsha Devarim: The art of veiled criticism Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors
It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Shoshana Bryen, Senior Director of the Jewish Policy Center and editor of inFOCUS Quarterly, who died on Thursday, July 16, 2026. [Press Release]
Shoshana Bryen, senior director of the Jewish Policy Center, mourned Read More »
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Many American Jews are unwittingly playing a dangerous game. They are much too critical of Israeli policies and Israel’s prime minister, and they are often loud about it. Progressive Jewish politicians take stands against Israel, playing to anti-Israel sentiment among voters including some hyper-critical Jewish ones. “Genocide” is bandied about when no such thing happened in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]
Gaza genocide didn’t happen; American public duped by Palestinian propaganda Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
Otto Warburg (July 20, 1859 – January 10, 1938) was a German-Jewish botanist. He was also a notable industrial agriculture expert and president of the Zionist Organization from 1911 to 1921. [Wikipedia]
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Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Anita Lasker-Wallfisch (July 17, 1925) is a German-British cellist, and a surviving member of the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz. Wallfisch co-founded the English Chamber Orchestra and she has been honoured and thanked by the British and German governments for her work. [Wikipedia]
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Holocaust, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
Thousands of supporters of the land and people of Israel will gather at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego from November 12–15, 2026, for the Global Conference for Israel, which has grown from several hundred attendees to the largest annual gathering of Zionists in the United States. [Press Release]
San Diego’s Global Conference for Israel in November to attract thousands Read More »
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This competition, created by Variety, is raising funds for globally responsible and important causes. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana are the recipients. Both of these worthy groups nurture people and provide stewardship for our environment. [Eva Trieger]
Why I support the Mantells’ quest to be named ‘America’s Favorite Couple’ Read More »
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Should we toss off our chains and march through the desert into the GOP’s arms? Many have probably done that already and more will follow. However, it is not necessary. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Democrats support for Israel aid cutoff a boon to GOP recruitment efforts Read More »
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This workshop is designed to equip parents of elementary, middle, and high school students with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to advocate for their children and be partners in their education journey. (Cailin Acosta)
Workshop Aug. 20 for parents on how to combat antisemitism in the schools Read More »
Antisemitism, Cailin Acosta, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Zohar Argov (July 16, 1955 – November 6, 1987) was an Israeli singer. A distinctive voice in the Mizrahi music scene, Argov is widely known in Israel as “The king of Mizrahi music”. [Wikipedia]
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Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
The Sages notice something remarkable about Moshe’s words. When Moshe recalls Israel’s past failures, he does so indirectly. Rather than publicly recounting every sin, he refers to places whose names evoke memories the people would immediately recognize. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Devarim: When wisdom speaks softly Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors
A proposal by lame duck U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to cut off all aid to Israel failed Wednesday in a 104-314 vote in the House of Representatives, with 10 lawmakers voting “present.” Besides Massie, more than 100 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, whereas all other Republicans voted against it. (SDJW staff)
Bill defeated to cut off U.S. aid to Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA