The agreement, reached on February 27, resolves claims brought by Students Against Antisemitism, Inc., SCLJ, and a majority of the student plaintiffs. [Press Release]
Jewish students, Columbia University, settle lawsuit Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Today much of the hostility Jews, especially Jewish students on campuses, encounter is expressed through the language of anti-Zionism. Students are frequently targeted not simply as Jews but as “Zionists,” and the protests and slogans surrounding Israel have become one of the primary ways hostility toward Jewish identity now appears on campuses and in public life. A student may not be called a “dirty Jew,” but a “dirty Zionist.” The rhetoric has changed. The hostility has not. [Karen Klein]
Gubernatorial debate ignores important context for antisemitism Read More »
California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Following are statements and analyses submitted to San Diego Jewish World by recognizable Jewish individuals and institutions about the Middle East war. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish community and the Mideast war: March 5, 2026 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Israeli airstrikes overnight in Tehran targeted Iranian missile storage facilities and launch sites, including at least one underground site used to store ballistic missiles. … (Jewish Federation of North America]
Mideast War roundup: March 5, 2026 Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
I knew a little Shmendrik
He thought he was so bright,
Despite the vicious hatred, he thought it was all right … [J. Barry Gurdin]
Dedicated to all the political ‘schmendriks’ Read More »
California, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The IDF continues to carry out extensive waves of attacks against Iranian regime targets in Tehran and elsewhere in Iran. One set of airstrikes carried out in Tehran yesterday hit dozens of command centers belonging to Iran’s Basij paramilitary force and internal security services. {Special Report]
Mideast War Roundup: March 4, 2026 Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Technology, USA
It was Trump who urged Iranians to take back their nation, though he neglected to mention they could be gunned down by Iran’s troops. There is little evidence that Iranian protesters are capable of seizing control. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Air war in Iran not effective if regime change is the goal Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, USAFollowing are statements and analyses submitted to San Diego Jewish World by recognizable Jewish individuals and institutions about the Middle East War: [Donald H. Harrison]
The Jewish community and the Mideast war: March 4, 2026 Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
ust today, Israelis in the center of the country had to walk or run to safe rooms four or five times (I can’t keep track). Also today in the supermarket, we had to crowd into a safety area not once but twice. Nearly all Israelis are staying at home or close to it. [Steve Kramer]
Purim story recalled in Israeli-U.S. fight against Iran Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA
B’nai B’rith has invited college students to share their experiences of antisemitism at their school by entering its 2026 “None Shall Be Afraid” Essay Contest. Winners will earn scholarships as well as the opportunity to have their essays published. [Press Release]
Student essays on antisemitism have chance to win $2,500 scholarship Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA
Jewish Federation of San Diego invites the community to join Jewish Federations of North America for its webinar “Briefing: Israel and the United States at War with Iran” at noon, Wednesday, March 4. [Cailin Acosta]
A full schedule of events Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, California, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USAThis column will round up statements and analyses of the current Middle East from within the divided Jewish community. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish statements, analyses of the Middle East war Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
And so, we spent the day hovering between our chilly basement shelter and our comfortable sitting-room as alarms rang out from our phones, radios and TV sets, as well as outside in the public arena. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Thoughts of an Israeli retiree as the war with Iran intensifies Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAHere, in alphabetical order, is more commentary by Jewish individuals and organizations about the current war pitting Iran against the combined forces of the United States and Israel. [Donald H. Harrison]
More Jewish commentary about the Iran war Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA