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Nine visiting Israelis to teach at San Diego area universities

MGSDII also announced its “Salon Dinner Reception: Meet the Fall Professors” at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 8 in La Jolla. The event includes a fall welcome reception for the visiting professors and salon members. Click here to rsvp and to receive the address. (Cailin Acosta)

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Israel develops wildfire-fighting drones

The project recently completed its first successful flight test, marking an important milestone in the development of a system that could significantly improve emergency response by providing real-time detection and precise localization of fire outbreaks, particularly in large, remote, or difficult-to-access areas. [Press Release]

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Democrats eye flipping the U.S. Senate

I want Democrats to retake the Senate majority, but not at the expense of electing a troublemaker who contributes to the dangerous environment facing Jews worldwide.  President Trump and his Republican majorities in Congress will surely lose the House of Representatives majority and the careers of at least half dozen GOP Senate candidates are threatened. They can thank in part the severe damage to the economy and for waging an unwinnable war with Iran. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Kids are returning to schools. Be extra careful while driving

With elementary, middle, and high schools all heading back for a fun and adventurous new year, be mindful on the road, look for kids with backpacks, and watch your speed. [Cailin Acosta]

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An open letter to San Diego Pride

As a person of color, I can say without hesitation: if the Black or Brown community had experienced what the Jewish community experienced at this year’s Pride, statements and action would have been immediate. Silence, in the face of antisemitism, is not neutrality. It is complicity. [Nicole Murray Ramirez]

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Online antisemites blame Jews for Europe’s wildfires

The details change but the underlying message does not: Jews are maliciously portrayed as secretly orchestrating disasters or profiting from human suffering. This pattern demonstrates how antisemitism continuously adapts to the news cycle while recycling centuries-old myths.” (Press Release)

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