The ICE Handbook for the TSA Mission: When stationed at an airport, remember TSA stands for tackling suspicious aliens… [Laurie Baron]
Satire: ICE issues handbook for agents supplementing TSA at airports Read More »
International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
On the first-ever episode of the Mitzvah Expo Podcast, a new platform dedicated to highlighting the nonprofits and initiatives strengthening Jewish life, Jewish National Fund-USA Chief Executive Officer Russell F. Robinson discussed how his organization is creating a vibrant future for the land and people of Israel. [Rabbi Cantor Linda Bernstein]
Inaugural podcast spotlights JNF-USA’s Russell Robinson Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, News Media, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
With its vote, the council sent a clear, unequivocal message that it understands the threat antisemitism poses not just to Jews, but to all San Diegans. [Sara E. Brown, Times of San Diego]
Opinion: San Diego adopts antisemitism definition that’s needed more than ever Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As Passover approaches, 118 bereaved families of Israel’s fallen soldiers are receiving critical financial support through Friends of the Israel Defense Forces’ (FIDF) After the Shiva program. [Press Release]
FIDF arranges post-Shiva aid to families of Israel’s fallen soldiers Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA
A B’nai B’rith International leadership delegation has conducted a marathon of meetings with ambassadors in Geneva and Paris to advocate for the Jewish people. {Press Release}
B’nai B’rith representatives meet with diplomats at U.N.’s European venues Read More »
International, Israel, USA
If a Democrat supports Israel’s future as a Jewish and democratic state and supports the U.S.-Israel security relationship, but may oppose specific arms sales to send a message of disapproval to the Israeli government, are they enemies of Israel or the Jewish people? No! [Halie Soifer]
The case for pro-Israel Democrats Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Dinah Project’s book compiles survivor testimonies, forensic evidence, and legal analysis to establish a clear record of gender-based atrocities committed during the October 7 attacks. It also situates these crimes within the broader context of conflict-related sexual violence, drawing parallels to cases in Rwanda, Bosnia, Ukraine, and among Yazidi communities. [Jacob Kamaras]
Jewish funders salute scholarship of the Dinah Project Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Israel, Jacob Kamaras, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Already 13 U.S. service members have been killed and more than 200 wounded – and the Trump administration can’t even get their messaging straight on whether we’re at war with Iran. [Sara Jacobs]
U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs: ‘We need to end this reckless war now’ Read More »
Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
StandWithUs strongly condemns Assembly Bill 2159 (AB 2159), introduced by CA Assemblymember Robert Garcia. This bill would gut key provisions from AB 715, California’s landmark law aimed at fighting antisemitism in K-12 schools. [Press Release]
Entries will be accepted through Friday, May 15. Up to $30,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Winners will be recognized at a JAHM reception in San Diego in May. [Press Release]
Jewish history contest announced for 11th and 12th graders Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA
The Times article flirts with his negative views of Israel as a Jewish state, but it fell short of quoting some of his more hostile statements that should antagonize any pro-Israel person. {Bruce S. Ticker}
Mayor Mamdani’s dad participated in a teach-in at an illegal Columbia encampment Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Because of every call, every email, every form, and every person who showed up, we achieved a resounding victory: an 8–1 vote in favor. [Liat Cohen-Reeis]
S.D. City Council adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In his view, the current fighting is not only about neutralizing threats in the present, but about reshaping the future architecture of the Middle East. [Shor M. Masori]
But wars are generally not about gut feelings but intricate pre-war planning, trying to advance a winning strategy and overall goals and what to do if war plans go awry. [Joe Gandelman]
Did the feeling in Trump’s ‘bones’ about Iran fail him? Read More »
Joe Gandelman, Middle East, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA