Three months ago, the President declared that France might recognize a Palestinian state — but only under certain conditions: the release of the hostages still held in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. Today, those conditions have not been met. [Press Release]
AJC: Macron’s Recognition of Palestine Removes Hamas’ Incentive for a Ceasefire Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release
As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug. [Press Release]
Jewish National Fund Provides Gifts and Hugs for IDF Soldiers Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA
“At Stanford, I became the target for my doctoral classmates by virtue of my proud Jewish identity–not my politics,” said Co-Complainant, Zahava Feldstein. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Files Antisemitism Complaint against Stanford University Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Meshugenahs are bound to think alike, as with President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Meshugenah International Politics Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This is the first confirmed case of a star that survived an encounter with a supermassive black hole and came back for more. This discovery upends conventional wisdom about such disruption events and suggests that these spectacular flares may be just the opening act in a longer, more complex story. [Press Release]
Star Survives Encounter with Black Hole Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share
Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry on Friday, July 18, welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League) educational materials on antisemitism and the Holocaust. [Press Release]
Jewish Organizations Welcome NEA Board’s Rejection of ADL Boycott Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
This week, we mourn the devastating violence against Druze civilians in Syria and stand in solidarity with our Israeli Druze brothers and sisters as they respond with courage and heartbreak. The escalation along the Israeli-Syrian border underscores the deep interconnection of our communities and the urgency of global attention. [Press Release]
Jewish Federation’s Summary of Israeli Wartime Developments Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County
In the first half of July, East County Magazine ran two stories of specific Jewish interest: A member of the community detained and released by ICE, and the Jamul Casino pulling out of SD Pride Festival and donating to JPride’s counter-festival. Both articles were written by East County Magazine’s editor Miriam Raftery. [SDJW report]
July News of Jewish Interest in East County Magazine Read More »
Antisemitism, Business & Finance, Israel, News Media, San Diego County
Assessor Marks joins with City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego County Human Relations Commissioner and LGBTQ leader Nicole Murray-Ramirez in urging the San Diego Pride leadership to change their festival headliner Kehlani to someone who does not promote hate speech and incite violence against the Jewish community. [Press Release]
The Middle Eastern political and military construct has changed dramatically after Iran’s and its proxies’ defeat. [Steve Kramer]
Israel’s Strength May Result in Expansion of Abraham Accords Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“Ima, Hashem probably made your phone fall in the lake to show you that you use it too much.” I responded that I agree. [Ilanit Zakowski]
My Phone Sank, I Rose Read More »
California, Ilanit Zakowski, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
LA MESA, California – In one week, the nerds and geeks will invade San Diego for the 2025 Comic-Con. This will be the last year my “super cool teens” get to attend with child passes, since next year, we will have to purchase them. This will be my first year attending. I am a proud
Comic-Con Visitors to Crowd Downtown San Diego Next Week Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Sombreros are not worn in Israel, but I wear one. And here’s what happened to me and my sombrero. [Alex Gordon]
Mah Zeh? A Sombrero in Israel Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodMahmoud Khalid – a former student leader at Columbia threatened with deportation – was not only released from detention for his protest activity but is now poised to sue President Trump for $20 million for violating his civil rights. (Bruce S. Ticker)
Legal Gains for Anti-Israel Protesters Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA