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Prominent Jews in Pride Organization Quit to Protest Kehlani

In response to San Diego Pride’s decision to keep Kehlani as a headliner despite their repeated promotion of violent, antisemitic rhetoric, all participating Jewish organizations and synagogues — many of which have supported or marched with Pride for years — are withdrawing from the 2025 event due to serious safety concerns. [Debbie L. Sklar, Times of San Diego]

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Jewish Organizations in San Diego to Boycott LGBTQ Pride Parade

Over the past few weeks, our Jewish community has bounced back and forth at light speed between celebration and mourning, joy and fear, delight and anger. We have had dozens of joyful, festive events that highlight the rich history, strength, and depth of Jewish life in San Diego. [Heidi Gantwerk]

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Preliminary Results for the U.S. Portion of the World Zionist Congress Election

An all-time record 230,257 votes were recorded in the election for United States delegates to the 39th World Zionist Congress, according to preliminary results released by the American Zionist Movement (AZM), the umbrella Zionist Federation in the U.S. which administers the voting. (Press Release)

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Tel Aviv Researchers: Early Humans Cooked Meat to Preserve It

According to the researchers, early humans, who primarily consumed large game, required fire not for cooking, but in order to smoke and dry meat so that it would not rot, thereby preserving it for extended periods and keeping it safe from predators and scavengers. [Press Release]

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A Report from the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition’s Conference

When I first heard of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition (ZRC), I wondered, “Is it necessary to have an organization for Zionist rabbis?” According to ZRC founder Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, Rabbi Emeritus of B’nai Tzedek Congregation in Potomac, Maryland, I am not alone. He gets that question a lot. (Lisa Rothstein Goldberg)

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Accustoming Young Teens to Appreciate Popular Rock

When I had my twins, I never played “kiddie music” as I called it. I wanted them to grow up listening to the rock classics found on 101.5 KGB and of course my favorite 91.1 91X. [Cailin Acosta]

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Law Enforcement Increases Patrols at Jewish Sites in Wake of Colorado Attack

In the wake of a Molotov cocktail being hurled and a makeshift flamethrower being fired at pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, patrols have been stepped up at Jewish synagogues and institutions in San Diego through the Shavuot holiday, according to Bill Ganley, the Community Security Director. [SDJW staff report]

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