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Jewish News Briefs: July 22, 2026 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“Mayor Mamdani did not simply express a personal political opinion. He used the authority, symbolism and credibility of the mayor’s office to issue what amounted to an official public address declaring that the democratically elected leader of the world’s only Jewish state is a ‘war criminal’ who is ‘not welcome in New York City. [Press Release]
Simon Wiesenthal Center blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
Against this backdrop, yesterday’s transfer of additional territory from IDF control to the Lebanese Armed Forces represents an important step toward restoring Lebanese sovereignty and reducing Iran’s influence. [Press Release]
AJC welcomes Trump’s meeting with Aoun Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
While it’s easy to try to look at the Massie vote through a binary lens of being “for” or “against” Israel – precisely how Republicans wanted us to see it – the truth is much more complicated, nuanced, and tells a different story. The real story includes Donald Trump’s reckless and at times incoherent policies toward Israel and Iran, and it’s important to understand these complexities before judging anyone solely because of their vote on the Massie amendment. (Halie Soifer)
Democrats vote on aid to Israel not what GOP paints it to be Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Election,
That Joe Biden claims he won.
The Chinese tampered with the voting That’s how it was done. … (Laurie Baron)
Satire: A prime-time song Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) and partner organizations are convening a national tribute to the legacy of the great American patriot and lover of Zion, Senator Lindsey Graham. (Press Release)
Israeli-American Council sponsors on-line tribute for the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, USA
It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Shoshana Bryen, Senior Director of the Jewish Policy Center and editor of inFOCUS Quarterly, who died on Thursday, July 16, 2026. [Press Release]
Shoshana Bryen, senior director of the Jewish Policy Center, mourned Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, News Media, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, Shoshana Bryen, USA
Many American Jews are unwittingly playing a dangerous game. They are much too critical of Israeli policies and Israel’s prime minister, and they are often loud about it. Progressive Jewish politicians take stands against Israel, playing to anti-Israel sentiment among voters including some hyper-critical Jewish ones. “Genocide” is bandied about when no such thing happened in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]
Gaza genocide didn’t happen; American public duped by Palestinian propaganda Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
Thousands of supporters of the land and people of Israel will gather at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego from November 12–15, 2026, for the Global Conference for Israel, which has grown from several hundred attendees to the largest annual gathering of Zionists in the United States. [Press Release]
San Diego’s Global Conference for Israel in November to attract thousands Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA
This competition, created by Variety, is raising funds for globally responsible and important causes. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana are the recipients. Both of these worthy groups nurture people and provide stewardship for our environment. [Eva Trieger]
Why I support the Mantells’ quest to be named ‘America’s Favorite Couple’ Read More »
Eva Trieger, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A proposal by lame duck U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to cut off all aid to Israel failed Wednesday in a 104-314 vote in the House of Representatives, with 10 lawmakers voting “present.” Besides Massie, more than 100 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, whereas all other Republicans voted against it. (SDJW staff)
Bill defeated to cut off U.S. aid to Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
According to federal prosecutors, the defendant stated, “You’re a bunch of Jewish f**ots… I’ll find you and I’ll f**ng kill you.” The defendant was arrested on 09 July 2026. (Press Release)
Feds prosecute antisemites based on information supplied by the Secure Community Network Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
He argued that by defending Jewish writers against coordinated cultural boycotts, the organization was unethically restricting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which he views as constitutionally protected political speech. [Barrett Holman Leak]
PEN America president’s resignation is in service to BDS movement Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
JCRC and our partners have discussed pressing issues related to antisemitism with the congressman. We shared increasing concerns that his repeated use of the phrase “Epstein class,” and attacks on AIPAC as a shadowy organization, are being used by antisemitic individuals and groups to further conspiracy theories that harm the Jewish community. [Press Release]
JCRC Bay Area remonstrates with Congressman Ro Khanna Read More »
California, Israel, News Media, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA