Our tradition teaches that silence in the face of suffering is not neutral. As Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel reminds us: ‘In any free society where terrible wrongs exist, some are guilty – all are responsible.’ [Press Release]
FJMC President Says Jews of Conscience Must Speak Out about Suffering in Gaza Read More »
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“It is long past time to end the Gaza conflict, with the return of all hostages and the end of military operations. But an active war zone is no excuse for not doing everything possible to prevent the unnecessary suffering confronting Palestinians who are caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas. [Press Release]
Rep. Scott Peters Calls for Immediate Delivery of Aid to Gaza Read More »
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The new collaboration announced this week will offer undergraduate students at Harvard College year-round opportunities to study and earn credit toward their degree at BGU beginning in spring 2026. [Press Release]
Harvard to Offer Study-Abroad Program at Ben-Gurion University Read More »
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More than 50 college faculty members from the Academic Engagement Network (AEN), including two professors from UC San Diego, stood with more than 700 college students at the Israel on Campus (ICC) National Leadership Summit (NLS) in Washington, DC, to strategize ways to work together to combat rising antisemitism on campuses nationwide. [Press Release]
Faculty, Students Nationwide Organize to Support Israel, Oppose Antisemitism Read More »
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Across the Times’ editorial pages, a Brown University professor and a Times columnist sparred over whether Israel’s attacks on Gaza are equivalent to genocide. They each managed to undermine their own arguments. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Debate over Israel’s Actions in Gaza Has No Clear Winner Read More »
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Next, I asked a retired reporter who had worked at NPR and had been Director of Voice of America, Southeast Asia. She answered, “That’s a good question.” She paused for a while, then said, “Wherever truth is told.” [Claudia S. Gold]
OpEd: Where is God in the News Industry? Read More »
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If you had a red triangle, you were classified as a political prisoner who was opposed to the Nazi regime. A green triangle designated habitual criminals, purple triangles were Jehovah’s Witnesses, black triangles were a-sexual or designated gypsies, more accurately known as Senti-Roma. The yellow triangle was to identify the Jews… (Cailin Acosta)
Wraparound Crowd Attends Holocaust Panel at Comic-Con Read More »
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In Hebrew, Kadima means Forward. It’s always reassuring that an automobile can go forward. But just as reassuring is that a car can also go Achora, backwards. David Harrison, a resident of Contra Costa County, spotted this Jewish-interest license plate. [SDJW staff]
In a Comic-Con panel, Mark S. Zaid, Esq. (Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide advisor; comic book historian, author, GI’s Rabbi) presented a PowerPoint on “The Jewish Experience in Comics: Characters and Creators.”[Cailin Acosta]
Roll Call of a Century of Prominent Jews Who Influenced the World of Comic Books Read More »
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Yet, even in this moment of rising engagement, many in our community still feel disconnected and unsure of their place in Jewish life. This is without a doubt a moment of opportunity to extend the feeling of belonging to the more than 100,000 Jews that call San Diego home. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Local JPride Festival Attracted North of 1,000 Celebrants Read More »
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Tisha B’Av is approaching and is observed for the first nine days of the new month of Av. During the nine days, there are several additional observances, which are meant to demonstrate sadness and internalize the sense of loss due to the destruction of the Holy Temples. [Cailin Acosta]
Tisha B’Av Approaches Saturday Evening, August 2 Read More »
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Three months ago, the President declared that France might recognize a Palestinian state — but only under certain conditions: the release of the hostages still held in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. Today, those conditions have not been met. [Press Release]
AJC: Macron’s Recognition of Palestine Removes Hamas’ Incentive for a Ceasefire Read More »
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As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug. [Press Release]
Jewish National Fund Provides Gifts and Hugs for IDF Soldiers Read More »
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“At Stanford, I became the target for my doctoral classmates by virtue of my proud Jewish identity–not my politics,” said Co-Complainant, Zahava Feldstein. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Files Antisemitism Complaint against Stanford University Read More »
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