Our license plate maven Melanie Rubin obtained from a friend this photo of the license plate on an electric car. Delek, in Hebrew, means “gas” or “fuel” so this plate’s meaning is “no gas.” The driver obviously doesn’t want to spew pollutants into the atmosphere. [SDJW]
Now comes a memoir by Schwartz’s proud father, an ultimate football fan who estimates he had personally attended some 300 games counting high school, college, and professional contests that Mitchell and his older brother, Geoff have participated in. [Donald H. Harrison]
Two Jewish Sons in the NFL Prompt Proud Dad’s Memoir Read More »
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The class appears stalled, at least for now, after the state budget omitted funding for it and the increasingly polarized political climate dampened some districts’ appetite for anything that hints at controversy. [Carolyn Jones, CalMatters]
Ethnic Studies was Supposed to Start in California Schools. What Happened? Read More »
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The California State Assembly gave final approval late Friday to Assembly Bill 715, landmark legislation to combat antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools, in a bipartisan 71-0, with 9 abstentions. [Press Release]
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The California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced critical legislation to combat antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools in a bipartisan 4-1-2 vote on Thursday, sending Assembly Bill 715 to the Senate Floor for consideration on Friday. If the Senate passes the bill, it will return to the Assembly for a concurrence vote. The Assembly and Senate each announced Thursday that they will extend the end-of-session deadline to Saturday, September 13. [Press Release]
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“AB 715 delivers the tools, accountability, and urgency needed to make sure every student feels safe in the classroom. Today’s vote affirms that the California Legislature is serious about combating hate and ensuring every child is afforded a safe and supportive learning environment. …” (Press Release)
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Last year, nearly 100 interest groups spent more than $820,000 to sponsor trips for 92 state lawmakers. [Jeremia Kimelman, CalMatters]
How California Legislators Got More than $820,000 in Travel in 2024 Read More »
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As I am keeping an eye on a neighbor’s pomegranate tree, I wonder each year if they will be ripe and ready before Rosh Hashanah. For many years, we picked buckets full, and for a few years, it’s been just a couple. Every year, I leave a note in their mailbox asking when or if my kids can come and pick from their trees. I always sign the note, from your friendly neighborhood Jew. Giggle.
Pomegranates and Nine Jewish Facts About Them As Rosh Hashanah Approaches Read More »
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Over the next five years, IAC’s strategic direction will deepen its focus on community-based activities and programs that promote civic engagement, combat antisemitism, and strengthen Jewish identity across generations. [Elan Carr]
Israeli-American Council to Put More Emphasis on Combating Antisemitism Read More »
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The Hollywood Bowl performance in August marked the final stop of the “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” Farewell Tour, which spanned over 69 shows worldwide. Cyndi Lauper’s choice to end her touring career was rooted in gratitude and honesty: she wanted to celebrate on her own terms, surrounded by music, friends, and fans. [Michael Adam Cohen]
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When asked which one of her paintings is her favorite, Mizrahi pointed out one of mountains titled “Summit.” She was on vacation at Mammoth Mountain and got the inspiration to paint when she got home. Mizrahi doesn’t focus on just one genre; if she feels like painting a landscape, then she does, if she feels like painting something in space or cosmos, then she does, which makes her art unique in spanning different genres. [Cailin Acosta]
Mixed-Media Artist Rose Mizrahi Featured at Point Loma Branch Library Read More »
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Lewis secretly created a spy network with sympathetic disabled German American World War 1 veterans he knew. The veterans were horrified by Nazism and how it could turn German Americans into dangerous pariahs in their own country. They volunteered to penetrate the Bund. [Jerry Klinger]
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In time, the Roosevelt administration compelled Carr to bend to its orders. Carr reluctantly complied but never stopped protesting the injustice and gross violation of the Constitution. [Jerry Klinger]
The imminent end to solar tax credits forces organizations to install panels on a shorter timeline or risk losing incentives if they can’t move quickly enough. By offering direct financial support, Jewish Solar Challenge helps keep the transition to clean energy within reach for organizations committed to sustainability and long-term savings. [Press Release]
Jewish Solar Challenge Plans to Award $300,000 to Institutions Installing Solar Read More »
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