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Anti-Israel Protesters Now Targeting Holocaust Education Programs

Alongside Holocaust denial and expressions of antisemitism, which have both been increasing around the world, the prestigious Weiss-Livnat International Program for Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa is currently experiencing a global cyber-attack, in response to the registration campaign for the academic year 2024-25. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA

Jews are an Eternal People — So Far!

What makes the Jews “eternal?” First of all, genetics: “A team led by geneticist Harry Ostrer of the New York University School of Medicine concludes today that all three Jewish groups—Middle Eastern, Sephardic, and Ashkenazi—share genome-wide genetic markers that distinguish them from other worldwide populations.” [Steve Kramer]

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OpEd: The Powerful Lion Symbols at Entrance to Ma’ale Adumim

A unique, long-term partnership between the Diaspora and Israel resulted in Ma’ale Adumim being the beneficiary of two huge Lion sculptures. The two Lions of Judah, each eight feet in height and ten feet in length, majestically supine and serene, are sited at the city’s entrance for maximum visibility. They are just below the large, bold “I Love Ma’ale Adumim/ Welcome Visitors” sculpture. [Jerry Klinger]

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Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

AJC’s Top Executive Reports on the Battle against Campus Antisemitism

The battle for our Jewish future requires taking bold action.

That’s exactly what I – along with my dedicated American Jewish Committee (AJC) colleagues – did this past week to help ensure Jewish and pro-Israel students can embrace their identity, and feel safe, supported, and empowered on their campuses. [Ted Deutch]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Found: Six Women of Valor at San Diego’s JFest

It was with great excitement that we packed into Garfield Theatre at Lawrence Family JCC (a performance this Sunday, June 23, will be at the Leichtag Commons in Encinitas) to be brought into the lives of six superlative women who have contributed greatly to our San Diego community. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria opened the program with a short inspiring introduction. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

An Israeli-American Perspective: Different Attitudes Toward Time

I remember countless instances when passengers would arrive at the gate a solid hour before boarding, itineraries in hand and a sense of urgency and exhaustion plastered on their faces. In contrast, my Israeli passengers had a different vibe. Israelis have a more relaxed relationship with time. (Shahar Masori)

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International, Israel, Lifestyles, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

U.S.-Built Pier and Causeway to Gaza Victim to Rough Weather

In addition to weather and sea conditions problems, JLOTS has been fraught with logistical problems, security concerns, looting of the cargo coming off the pier by desperate Palestinians. Some U.S. servicemembers have also suffered accidental injuries. [Dorian de Wind, The Moderate Voice]

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Dorian de Wind, Israel, Middle East, Technology, Travel and Food, USA

Technion PhD in Mathematics Now Applying His Skills to Medicine

“My primary interests lie in the intersection between mathematics, computer science, statistics, and medicine,” he explained. “Roughly speaking, I am mainly interested in applying tools that are usually considered to be part of applied mathematics on problems arising from biology and medicine, with the hope of gaining insights carrying medical significance.” [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Ilan Ramon

Courtesy of Wikipedia Ilan Ramon (June 20, 1954 – February 1, 2003) was an Israeli fighter pilot and later the first Israeli astronaut. He served as a Space Shuttle payload specialist on STS-107, the fatal mission of Columbia, in which he and the six other crew members were killed when the spacecraft disintegrated during re-entry. At 48, Ramon was the oldest member of the crew. He

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Protests Mount Against ‘Terrorist Camp’ at McGill University

March of the Living is gravely alarmed by the program’s poster featuring fighters in face-covering keffiyehs brandishing machine guns used by recognized terrorist organizations such as Hamas, which initiated the devastating attack on Israel on October 7, and Hezbollah, which is currently attacking Israel’s Northern region. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, USA

OpEd: Topsy-Turvy Antics of the Anti-Israel Politicians in Two Countries

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York) takes confusing stands on Israel while, across the Atlantic Ocean, Britain’s Labour Party promises to recognize a Palestinian state if it returns to power in Parliament. Both are topsy-turvy antics that would inspire playwright William S. Gilbert of Gilbert & Sullivan fame. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA