The Due Process and Safety Ordinance [is] a landmark policy aimed at protecting civil liberties, restoring public trust, and drawing firm legal boundaries against discriminatory and warrantless federal activity. [Press Release]
Today the tomb is divided between Jewish and Muslim sectors and is used as a place of worship and gatherings. Inside the Jewish areas are six large memorial markers for the three couples (patriarchs and matriarchs) buried far below. It has special opening hours. “Isaac’s Hall” is normally reserved for Muslim prayer but ten days a year, on Jewish special holidays, it’s reserved for Jewish worship. Wherever there is enough space, there are worshippers saying prayers. [Steve Kramer]
A Tour of the Machpelah and the Jewish Section of Hebron Read More »
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The Jewish Future Promise (JFP), a global movement inspiring Jews and allies to commit at least 50% of their charitable giving in their estate plans to Jewish causes or the State of Israel, on Friday announced its 130,000th signer: Professor Jack Wertheimer, one of the foremost scholars of American Jewish life. [Press Release]
130,000 Promise Half Their Estates to Jewish Causes, Israel Read More »
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Yesterday, we were again reminded of how fragile freedom can be. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only an attack on a prominent public figure but on the very principles he sought to defend—open dialogue, free debate, and the courage to confront difficult truths. [Press Release]
Mourning 9-11 Victims and Charlie Kirk Read More »
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Since 2022, antisemitic incidents in Spain have reportedly risen by 567%. In the aftermath of the October 7th atrocities by Hamas, the Spanish government has fanned the flames of antisemitism by falsely accusing Israelis of genocide, participating in lawfare against Israel, and seeking to impose arms embargoes that would deny the world’s only Jewish state the ability to defend itself. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Urges Travel Boycott to Spain; Cancels its own Trip There Read More »
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We tried the Smoked Nova Salmon, Pastrami Smoked Salmon, the wild-caught Smoked Whitefish salad, and the wild-caught Herring in Cream Sauce. All of them are Kosher. [Sandi Masori]
Smoked Fish Taste Test: 2 Kinds of Lox, Whitefish, and Creamed Herring Read More »
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Before Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon on July 21, 1969, Jewish religious authorities were debating whether Jews were permitted to go to space. Naysayers cited Psalms 115:16 which is rendered by the Stone edition of the Tanach: “As for the heavens, the heavens are Hashem’s, but the earth He has given to mankind.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Halakhah Challenged by Space Travel, Documentary Explains Read More »
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The House was debating amendments to the annual defense authorization bill, with Mace, a Republican, seeking to ban gender-affirming care under the military’s TRICARE health benefits. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
Sharp Personal Exchange Between Reps. Sara Jacobs and Nancy Mace Read More »
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Jewish Federation of San Diego, together with the Lawrence Family JCC and the Israeli American Council, will present an evening of remembrance and resilience marking two years since the October 7 attacks on 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9 at The Sound at Del Mar Fairgrounds. [Cailin Acosta]
Two Years Since Oct. 7 Massacre to Be Commemorated Oct. 9 Read More »
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The whole renaming offensive is an exercise in transparency. Trump wants Americans to realize what they voted for. The following name changes of departments will be announced soon. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: The Rename Game Read More »
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In the survey, Jewish-identifying faculty reported facing targeted boycott, smear, and doxxing campaigns from fellow faculty, administrators, or staff on campus. The respondents noted that these antisemitic actions often came with serious professional consequences, both on campus and within professional academic organizations. [Press Release]
Survey: Fellow Faculty, Staff Ostracizing Many Jewish Professors Read More »
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A Mayor Mamdani who crosses Jewish New Yorkers or any other ethnic group will make it all that harder to achieve his reforms, which are wrapped together under a package he dubs “affordability.” That is a fundamental need. Any citizen should be able to afford rent, food, health whether they live in New York City or Dayton, Ohio. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Mamdani’s Anti-Israel Rhetoric May Alienate New York’s Jewish Voters Read More »
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Jews are not the only humans who recognize the importance of remembering the past. Many ancient wise people recognized the role of history as a guide, its ability to illuminate, the responsibility to remember, and the consequences of forgetting history. Cecero advised us, “To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born will keep you always as a child.” [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Ki Tavo: The Value of Remembering History Read More »
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Reuven Rivlin (September 9, 1939) is an Israeli politician and lawyer who served as the president of Israel between 2014 and 2021. He is a member of the Likud party. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Reuven Rivlin Read More »
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