Tilly’s Jewish family hosts an Iraqi Muslim family for a week while the community readies an apartment for the refugee family to occupy. [Donald H. Harrison]
Children’s Book Omits Key Details in Story of Interreligious Harmony Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
One attendee, who asked to remain anonymous, described a disturbing encounter in which protestors blocked her car and even jumped onto the hood, clinging on until eventually tumbling off. By the end of the program, police presence around the property was heightened, with patrol cars and a helicopter circling above. Despite this, the event itself was marked by unity, inspiration, and resilience. (Miriam Gershenson)
Protesters Fail to Mar Expressions of Christian and Jewish Support for Israel Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Perhaps too late, the indigenous citizens have belatedly recognized the disastrous consequences of demographic changes to their homeland, caused by wholesale legal and illegal immigration from the Levant (eastern Mediterranean) and North Africa. [Steve Kramer]
Western Europe’s Population is Becoming More and More Muslim Read More »
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Scholar-activism in the sense of politically aligned teaching and research or social justice in the sense of remaking society through undemocratic means cannot be goals, nor should they be publicly funded. [Asaf Romirowsky]
OpEd: Defund Scholar Activism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Rona Epstein [is] the daughter of the current Sha’ar HaNegev mayor Ori Epstein and the niece of the previous mayor, Ofir Libstein (z”l). She is 20 years old, and a lifelong resident of the kibbutz. She led us on a tour of the worst day of her life, with stops at the spots where two of her uncles, her grandmother, her cousin, and her brother died that day. [Heidi Gantwerk]
700 Days Too Many which Hostages Have Suffered Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
South African musician Sharon Katz learned about the importance of giving back to others. This is something her mother instilled in her. In addition, growing up during the period of Apartheid, Katz also learned about racism and social inequalities. [Mimi Pollack]
Sharon Katz: A Life of Music and Service Read More »
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The battlefield is not an ethical vacuum. The Torah commands us to maintain our humanity and our sense of justice even when confronted with the darkest parts of human nature or the most heated arguments. Even when you fight your enemy, you must do the right thing. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: Ethics Apply Even in Battle Read More »
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Written for children 5 through 9, Rembrandt’s Blessing tells the story of the Dutch Master’s love affair with Bible stories and by extension with Amsterdam Jews, whom he had pose for him. [Donald H. Harrison]
Rembrandt Loved Bible Stories and the Jews Who Populated Them Read More »
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The multi-day event showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism will unite philanthropists, congressional leaders, activists, Israelis whose lives have been transformed by decades of support from Jewish National Fund-USA, and individuals who are passionate about celebrating a strong and prosperous future for the Jewish Homeland. [Press Release]
Over 2,500 Israel Supporters to Converge in Florida for JNF-USA’s Global Conference Read More »
International, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA
The second annual People’s Conference for Palestine highlighted growing extremism within the anti-Israel movement, marked by direct calls for violence and aggressive rhetoric. [Anti-Defamation League]
Calls for Violence Punctuate Second Annual People’s Conference for Palestine Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA
Sometimes, I would forget and respond that the person asking for forgiveness could never do anything to hurt me on purpose. Then I am reminded that it is that time of year when we apologize, and when I say they are forgiven, I usually get a huge hug, which is a good start for the new year. [Cailin Acosta]
The Meaning of Teshuvah Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Travel and Food
GLI is a nine-month program that asks for only two commitments: attend the monthly sessions and take part in ADL’s Never Is Now convention in New York City (with financial support to make it accessible). That’s it. But what you get out of it is so much more. [Stephanie Wells]
Finding Strength in Community: My Journey with the ADL Glass Leadership Institute Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A record 22 slates representing diverse political beliefs, religious denominations, and cultural traditions competed in the election, which is held once every five years. This represented a 57% surge from the 14 American slates that won seats in the prior Congress in 2020. [Press Release]
Reform Movement Largest Vote Getter in U.S. Elections for World Zionist Congress Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
StandWithUs has urged the administration at UC Berkeley to investigate Hatem Bazian, a professor of Near Eastern and Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies, who in his student days was the founder of the first chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. [SDJW compilation]
Another Round of Anti-Israel Controversy Hits American Universities Read More »
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