Over the next five years, IAC’s strategic direction will deepen its focus on community-based activities and programs that promote civic engagement, combat antisemitism, and strengthen Jewish identity across generations. [Elan Carr]
Israeli-American Council to Put More Emphasis on Combating Antisemitism Read More »
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The end of the summer was dominated by allegations of ‘genocide’ and ‘famine’ thrown against Israel and its supporters. These collapse under even causal examination, but have been coupled with relentless campaigns, particular on the far right, to legitimize antisemitism. [Press Release]
OpEd: Global Roundup of Recent Displays of Antisemitism Read More »
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Roni Breite spotted this license plate bearing an abbreviation for the Hebrew word “Beitzim,” which literally means “eggs.” But the word is also Hebrew slang for testicles. [SDJW]
Yesterday, I attended Chabad of East County’s Jewish Women’s Circle “Torah and Tea.” At the end of the lesson, Rabbi Rafi Andrusier emerged from his office and blew the shofar. When I hear its sound, I always close my eyes and imagine myself transported to Israel, joining my ancestors and the generations before me in the shared act of listening, praying, and setting intentions. [Cailin Acosta]
Sounding the Shofar During the Hebrew Month of Elul Read More »
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Illustrated by Lily Almeida, this paperback chronicles Levy’s remarkable five-decade career as a Levantine archaeologist, weaving a rich narrative that blends autobiography with groundbreaking discoveries in the ancient Near East. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Great Jewish Violinists: the first of this coming season’s “Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library” presentations, will take place Thursday, Sept. 4, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the library of the Lawrence Family JCC. I will be introducing the twelve artists who will be heard in recorded selections from the violin repertoire. [Eileen Wingard]
Recorded Performances of 12 Great Jewish Violinists to Be Heard Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Israel, Jewish Celebrities, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThe month of Elul is upon us and marks the period of soul-searching leading up to the High Holidays. [Cailin Acosta]
Elul is Here; Numerous Jewish Offerings Before the High Holidays Read More »
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The government is in thrall to uncaring politicians whose main concern seems to be to channel funds to their supporters and pursue a policy that involves imposing their ideas of territorial expansion on us all, no matter what the cost. In essence, this comes at the expense of the lives and livelihoods of the general populace, soldiers and civilians alike, both in Israel and in Gaza. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Living as a Split Personality Read More »
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The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has filed a 26-page complaint with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alleging that the 117,000-member Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) has created and fostered a hostile and discriminatory environment toward Jewish members in violation of their civil rights. [Press Release]
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Mamdani attended Shabbat services in Park Slope in Brooklyn last February, visited the offices of the UJA Federation for a town hall co-hosted with the Jewish Community Relations Council last May, and participated in two candidate forums at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Manhattan the following month. [Bruce S. Ticker]
“Once people commit to the Promise, they are inspired to participate, discuss with their families, and make specific plans. Legacy gifts prompt conversations about passing on values, heritage, and culture to future generations….” [Press Release]
The report gathers insights from experts on the ground about the situation in eight countries in the European Union—Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden—as well as the United Kingdom. [Press Release]
Jewish University Students in Europe Face Harassment and Worse Read More »
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Set in Tel Aviv between 1938 and the mid-1940s, the story follows the tragic romance between Shoshana Borochov (Irina Starshenbaum) — daughter of one of the founders of socialist Zionism — and British police officer Tom Wilkin (Douglas Booth). [Cailin Acosta]
‘Shoshana’ is a Love Story Set in Pre-Independence Israel Read More »
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If he were refereeing the match between David and Goliath, he’d side with Goliath. After all, extrapolating Trump’s reasoning means David instigated the losing fight because he picked on someone bigger with a paltry slingshot. [Laurie Baron]
OpEd: The Dishonest Broker Read More »
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