This past month, in response to antisemitic and anti-Zionist curricular resources published by the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) Equity and Belonging and Ethnic Studies departments, AJC San Diego’s Education Committee mobilized. [Sara E. Brown, Ph.D]
Jewish Community Unified in SDUSD’s Ethnic Studies Dispute Read More »
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UC San Diego received a “D” grade on the Anti-Defamation League’s report card on campus antisemitism. It was one of 85 colleges and universities across the nation that was graded by the ADL with four other campuses of the University of California — Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara — also receiving “D” grades, as did CalTech in Pasadena and Cal State Northridge. [SDJW staff]
UC San Diego Receives a ‘D’ on ADL’s Antisemitism Report Card Read More »
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Six Jewish institutions in San Diego County received a total of $1,391,850 in security grants, including $250,000 each for the Chabad Hebrew Academy, Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and the little known San Diego Community Kollel, located on El Cajon Boulevard in the College area. Two grants of $249,000 each were made to Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School. Chabad of Pacific Beach will receive $143,850 [Press Release]
S.D. Jewish Institutions to Receive $1.39 Million in State Grants Read More »
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“We are deeply troubled by Pitzer College’s tolerance for – if not total capitulation to – the virulently antisemitic academic boycott of Israel campaign (academic BDS), whose explicit goal is to purge campuses of Zionism and Zionists, a campaign redolent of Nazi Germany and its successful purge of Jewish students and faculty from its universities.” [AMCHA Initiative]
“We are fortunate to have several local organizations with a shared goal of combatting antisemitism, each with a unique role and expertise,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “A rapid response network will not only maximize each partner’s strengths and increase community coordination but also build the resilience of our Jewish community.” [Press Release]
JFS Receives $325,000 ‘Stop the Hate’ State Grant Read More »
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Hillel International has ranked by Jewish population 60 public universities and 60 private universities in the United States and Canada. [SDJW staff]
Hillel International Ranks Universities and Colleges by Jewish Student Population Read More »
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Chen is an excellent violinist and Elizalde contributed outstanding keyboard collaboration. They offered informal commentary before each selection, projecting a feeling of intimacy with the audience which set this apart from formal recitals. In addition, Chen faced the audience as he played, rather than standing in profile. His handsome countenance reflected the spirit of the music. [Eileen Wingard]
Chen on Joachim’s Stradivarius Provided Visual Accompaniment to the Music Read More »
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The JCC is widely recognized as San Diego’s center for Jewish culture, community, and heritage and a highly sought-after partner for the county’s Jewish (and secular) organizations. We are a hub for Jewish experience and connection with a powerfully realized, extensive, and deeply embedded culture of welcome and engagement for all ages and stages of life; a force for Jewish connection and engagement throughout the region. [Betzy Lynch]
Nurturing Tradition and Inspiring Purpose: The Journey to the LFJCC’s Core Values Read More »
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Like many interesting things that happened in his life, Julius Katz had no premonition that he would spend 25 years working in various jobs at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) before retiring in 2002 at the age of 65. [Donald H. Harrison]
The Assembly Judiciary Committee has voted 10-1 in favor of legislation by Assemblyman Chris Ward (D-San Diego) to provide penalties of up to $25,000 per instance in civil trials in which a victim proves he or she was adversely impacted by the spreading of hate flyers or other acts intending to intimidate members of religious, racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ groups. [SDJW staff]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Legislature Advances Penalties for Hate Littering Read More »
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California has launched a robust Anti-Hate agenda that includes significant investments and actions to support and protect all the state’s diverse communities from hate-motivated violence, to build mutual understanding and tolerance to prevent acts of hate and bigotry, and to redouble the state’s efforts to advance equity and fight discrimination. [Press Release from Gov. Gavin Newsom]
Governor Gavin Newsom Unveils Plan to Counter Antisemitism and Other Forms of Hate Read More »
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On January 29, 1985, she was selected to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, which had several responsibilities to prepare for, including launching a tracking and data relay satellite, and use of spectrometers to study the tail of Comet Halley. The mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center one day minus a year later, breaking up a minute later as a result of the failure of an O-ring on the starboard solid rocket booster. [SDJW staff]
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Sunday, April 7th, provides an example of the diversity and richness of Jewish offerings. Once upon a time, they all would have been scheduled on different days. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday, April 7th, A Diverse Schedule of Jewish Events Read More »
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She produced for Broadway A Streetcar Named Desire, which was Marlon Brando’s break-out role. In 1955, she produced The Chalk Garden, which netted her a Tony Award. [SDJW staff]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Irene Mayer Selznick Read More »
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