The hanging from a clock scene is one of the most famous sequences in film history: Harold Lloyd dangling from the hands of a giant clock high above the city streets of Los Angeles. The scene remains thrilling today … [Sherrie Rose]
Silent Movie Mondays ends with Harold Lloyd comedy: ‘Safety Last’ Read More »
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This legislation would establish enforceable standards ensuring that California’s official state publications are never again used to promote hate speech or targeted attacks against any community. [Press Release]
Bill introduced to ban hate speech in California state documents Read More »
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Originally from Huntington Beach, Isti was graduated from the Hebrew Academy of Orange County. After high school, she spent two years studying at Michlelet Mevaseret Yeushalayim (MMY), a Jerusalem-based seminary program for American young women. What began as a temporary educational experience quickly became something much deeper. [Jacob Kamaras]
Why one Southern California student chose to build her future in Israel Read More »
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When the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers union with more than 3 million members, is charged with discriminatory practices in violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, voters should take notice. [Marsha Sutton]
AB 2664 would establish a 100-foot zone around the entrances of houses of worship, within which protesters may not intentionally approach congregants within eight feet of their body without their consent. The legislation comes amid rising antisemitism and a growing pattern of protests outside religious institutions of all faiths. [Press Release]
California Assembly approves legislation regulating protests near Houses of Worship Read More »
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“Jewish American Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary contributions Jewish Americans have made to our state and nation, while also reflecting on the values that have sustained our community across generations – our commitment to justice, learning, service, and repairing the world,” said Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. [Press Release]
Rabbi Devorah Marcus, 13 others, honored at California Capitol Read More »
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Santa Clara County judge issued a rare order recusing Rosen and his entire office from retrying the case. Superior Court Judge Kelley Paul sided with defense attorneys who cited a range of concerns, including Rosen’s promotion of the case on a campaign website highlighting his efforts in “fighting antisemitism.” [Bruce S. Ticker]
Mandate complete transparency of foreign funding to universities and nonprofits under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, with severe financial penalties and loss of tax-exempt status for nondisclosure. Congress must close loopholes that allow foreign governments and entities to influence American education. [Stan Caplan]
Congressional candidate advocates tightening rules on campus antisemitism Read More »
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AJC San Diego has developed a set of mini-lessons about notable Jewish San Diegans throughout the city’s history. Click here to view the lessons, three of which are narrated by this publication’s publisher and editor, Donald H. Harrison. [Cailin Acosta]
AJC San Diego publishes resource for Jewish American History Month Read More »
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What was once a field of study is becoming a field of struggle, as a new guard of politically minded academics swaps the scholar’s mantle for an activist’s bullhorn. [Shlomo Dubnov]
‘The Elephant Stampede’ on Israel by UCSD Jewish Studies Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThe proposed language was never amended into the bill, and it was never referred to a committee, missing Friday’s legislative deadline to advance this session. Yet another effort to undo our hard-earned civil rights has failed, and AB 715 remains the law of California. (David Bocarsly)
Proposed legislation to gut law protecting Jewish students is killed Read More »
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Berelowitz, who went on to become an art historian and a professor at San Diego State University, combines her personal experiences with meticulous research to paint a portrait of South Africa under the heel of the racist Nationalist party. She never felt she belonged in the country of her birth. [Donald H. Harrison]
The California Legislative Jewish Caucus forcefully pushed back on Tuesday against the decision to allow antisemitic conspiracy theories to be included in the Official Voter Information Guide for the California Primary. [Press Release]
The first half of the program was conducted by the orchestra’s assistant conductor, Robert Zelickman, and opened with a nicely paced Overture to Rosamunde by Franz Schubert. As is typical with this composer, who is known for his beautiful melodies, this overture was filled with engaging themes. [Eileen Wingard]
Violinist Martin Chalifour performs marvelously with S.D.’s Jewish Community Symphony Read More »
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