Temple Emanu-El, College Avenue Center open again for business
A water main break had forced Temple Emanu-El in the Del Cerro area of San Diego to close for a few days, but as of Thursday, Jan. 17, the Reform congregation is back to normal. Similarly, the College Avenue Center, a program by Jewish Family Service for older adults at Temple Emanu-El, is also once again up and running. The water main broke forced cancellation of the Tuesday evening sessions of the Jewish Community High School — From Temple Emanu-El
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David Greenberg settling in as Assistant DA
Named earlier this month as Assistant DA, David P. Greenberg is settling into his new position which will involve As directing all prosecution, investigative and support operations. He will oversee, with the DA’s administrative team, an agency-wide staff of more than 1,000 employees and a budget of $193 million.
Greenberg was appointed to the position by District Attorney Summer Stephan, who commented: “Dave brings his exceptional leadership and prosecutorial experience, sound judgment and unique expertise in leveraging technology innovations to this critical public safety position as second in command in our office. I look forward to working alongside Assistant DA Dave Greenberg to fulfill our mission of pursuing a fair and equal justice for all, protection of victims of crime, prosecution of those who harm our neighborhoods and smart crime prevention.”
Previously, Greenberg had served as Chief Deputy District Attorney overseeing various divisions within the DA’s Office, including Family Protection, Case Issuance, Gangs, Superior Court, Collaborative Courts and Information Technology. He succeeds Jesus “Jesse” Rodriguez, who retired as Assistant DA last month. — From San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan
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Republican Jewish Coalition urges Rep. Ilhan Omar to stop demonizing Israel
In November 2012, Ilhan Omar tweeted out a comment about Israel’s 2012 self-defense operation against Hamas in Gaza, which had launched over 1000 rockets into Israel over the course of a few days. Omar wrote, “Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel.” In an interview this week with PBS’s Christiane Amanpour, Omar defended her comment.
RJC Executive Director Matt Brooks responded, saying: “Rep. Ilhan Omar, like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, demonizes Israel, knowing full well that Hamas, the terrorist group that runs Gaza, and the corrupt gang that runs the Palestinian Authority bear the responsibility for the conditions under which so many Palestinians live. The Palestinians suffer because their leaders are committed to a perpetual war with Israel and enriching themselves, without regard for the welfare of their people.
“The rulers of Gaza could use the humanitarian aid they receive to build housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunity for their people, but instead Hamas uses it to build terrorism tunnels into Israel and munitions depots inside Palestinian homes and schools. The PA could use their humanitarian aid to provide jobs and public services for their people, but instead they line their own pockets and pay salaries to terrorists and the families of terrorists who maim and murder Israeli civilians.
“If Omar, Tlaib and their ‘allies’ in the Democratic Party care about the fate of the Palestinians, they should stop demonizing Israel and pro-Israel Americans and instead help Palestinians fight the corruption, oppression, and violence of Hamas and the PA. — From Republican Jewish Coalition
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