American Jewish University’s (AJU) Maas Center announces the launch of The Origin Story, an online platform dedicated to supporting and educating individuals exploring their Jewish ancestry, culture, and community. [Press Release]
Harara approached Hirsch and demanded to know if he was a “Zionist.” When Hirsch refused to answer the question, Harara demanded that Hirsch leave the premises, threatened to call the police, subjected him to physical contact and verbal slurs. Harara raised his voice at Hirsch and he and another employee attempted to physically push Hirsch toward the exit. Harara stated, “this is a violent hat and you need to leave.” [Press Release]
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San Francisco attorney Archie Krafter must defend basketball superstar Radon Jaalaba against charges in the double homicides of his driver, Russell Marchetti, and a police officer. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Three Jewish UCLA students and a Jewish professor asked a federal court Friday, Feb. 28, to ensure that UCLA can never again help antisemitic agitators ban Jews from campus. [Press Release]
Suit Requests Court Permanently Stop UCLA from Assisting Campus Antisemites Read More »
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The Santa Ana decision came 18 months after a coalition of organizations sued the district in Sept. 2023, accusing it of violating California’s open meetings Brown Act and not protecting the public, including members of the Jewish community, from intimidation and harassment at board meetings. [Marsha Sutton, Times of San Diego]
California Court Strikes Down Prejudiced Ethnic Studies Courses Read More »
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This year making Oscar predictions is difficult for several reasons. Oscar prognosticators originally thought that Emilia Perez was the frontrunner in many of the 13 categories for which it was nominated. Then past Islamophobic and racist social media posts by it its transgender lead Karla Sofía Gascón surfaced undermining its Oscar chances. [Laurie Baron]
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The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges Jerusalem Coffee House violated Radice’s civil rights under both federal and California law. [Press Release]
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This license plate is suggestive of the Hebrew name “Schmuel” — Samuel in English. Melanie Rubin spotted it. The driver obviously is well-traveled. [SDJW staff]
Major Jewish organizations on Thursday, Feb. 20, announced that the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against the school district for introducing ethnic studies courses that were developed in secret and infected with antisemitism. [Press Release]
Antisemitic Ethnic Studies Classes to Cease in Santa Ana Unified School District Read More »
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This critical legislation will establish the Holocaust and Genocide Education Grant Program to provide direct allocations to districts to help them establish relevant courses and professional development opportunities around Holocaust and Genocide Education (HGE). [Press Release]
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Welcome back Melanie Rubin, who was on lengthy hiatus from her volunteer role as San Diego Jewish World’s chief license plate maven. This plate, which she spotted recently, can be interpreted in multiple ways. [SDJW staff]
After the Nazis came to power, Schoenberg emigrated to the United States. On his way there, in 1933, he underwent a rite of conversion to Judaism in a synagogue in Paris. [Alex Gordon]
Jewish Biography: Arnold Schoenberg, Composer and Latter-Day Jew Read More »
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“The experience of the Jewish Community, particularly within the United States and California, is rooted in the immigrant story. Many of our families came here as immigrants and refugees fleeing persecution and in search of a better life. We see our stories reflected in the immigrants and refugees of today and we are proud to stand in solidarity with them as they are targeted in this moment of deep vulnerability…”
Jewish Caucus in State Capitol Expresses Solidarity with Refugees and Immigrants Read More »
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One week after the annual hate-filled apartheid week organized by various student organizations at UC San Diego, pro-Israel students will get to counter-program with “joy” by sponsoring Israel week. The on-campus celebration will open this May’s observance of Jewish Heritage Month. [Donald H. Harrison]
Hillel at UC San Diego Takes Pro-Active Steps to Counter Antisemitism Read More »
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