“It must be understood that this can worsen their own symptoms, and there is also real concern about their ability to function and make decisions as commanders or squad members on the battlefield…” [Press Release]
Some IDF Reservists with PTSD Returning to Active Duty Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Instead of being the well-reasoned professionals who could help mitigate the pernicious campus conversation surrounding Israel and Palestine, many professors were there to dump fuel on the fire. [Rabbi Daniel Levine]
Last week, more than 2,000 dedicated activists, from over 50 countries, came together in Washington, D.C., for AJC Global Forum 2024—the premier global Jewish advocacy conference. We convened to advance our mission and to send a clear message: our support for Israel is strong and enduring, our drive to defeat antisemitism is unwavering, and our commitment to protecting the Jewish people is steadfast. [Daniel Silver]
Did You Miss AJC’s Global Forum in Washington D.C.? Here’s What Happened Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Did you know that a mere four-hour flight from London lies a self-proclaimed Arab state chafing under a decades-long occupation? And that their haughty overlords, motivated in part by dubious historical claims to the land, partly by naked territorial aggrandizement, annually encourages thousands of its settlers to move in and tilt the demographic balance in its favor? [Dominic Martin]
An Arab People’s Fight for Independence from Occupying Power Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Every social post you share or like, every sign you put on your front yard, every letter you write, every dollar you give, every march you join tells the survivors of October 7: “You are not alone.” And they hear you. [Russell Robinson]
How We Can Help Those in the Embattled South and North of Israel Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Anti-Defamation League assigned a “D” grade to UC San Diego over antisemitism on the campus. The grading was part of a nationwide evaluation of major universities throughout the country. [Press Release]
With a sad heart, Tifereth Israel Synagogue announced that Rabbi Mathew Marko will be resigning, effective June 30. He stated in a memo that he will be taking time for personal reasons and to spend time in Israel. [Cailin Acosta]
Rabbi Mathew Marko Resigns Post at Tifereth Israel Synagogue Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Even famous actors like Mark Ruffalo joined the cacophony of lunacy, sharing on X that “4 [hostages] for 274 including kids. It’s a sinful equation that keeps repeating,” ignoring the fact that the majority of those killed were in fact Hamas terrorist fighters harboring hostages purposefully in a densely populated civilian area. [Joshua Lafazan]
Third Generation Holocaust Survivor Reflects on Israeli Hostage Rescue Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Scheduled Jewish authors’ events have been canceled and many venues would not invite them to present. Agents are turning down manuscripts by Jewish writers or are firing Jewish clients whose work they had agreed to represent. These gate-keepers of the publishing world know that acquisition editors will not buy them. [Talia Carner]
An Open Letter to Authors’ Guild on Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Self-criticism is inherent in a tolerant society that respects the human being as such and reflects on its mistakes and imperfections. Self-criticism is alien to an authoritarian society. Nations that are satisfied with themselves and look to other nations for faults and blame for their failures are stagnant. Jews are dissatisfied, hence they develop. [Alex Gordon]
A Serious Essay about European Jewish Humor Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
The MC for the day was Ori Lerer, a student leader at UCSD who owned the stage with his presence. Ruth Mastron came on stage and gave a speech that kicked off the festivities. Shanee Zamir, who was a contestant in Eurovision in 2013 (she went on to win 1st place in the popular vote) sang both the American and Israeli anthems. Right after, Shirim B’Lev Choir invited people in the crowd to come on stage with them and they sang popular Israeli songs. [Miriam Gershenson]
House of Israel Lawn Program Attracts Hundreds of Well Wishers Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Eight Druze soldiers have fallen in the terrible Hamas war so far. The Beit Jann community chose to add photographic plates of their fallen to the base of their Lion. They transformed the Lions Trail of Beit Jann into a war memorial for all the fallen Druze of the War. [Jerry Klinger]
The Lion’s Trail – Beit Jann Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Photographer Fred Kropveld visited Tifereth Israel Synagogue on Friday, June 14, Flag Day. [SDJW staff]
U.S. Flag Day at Tifereth Israel Synagogue Read More »
Fred Kropveld, Israel, News Media, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In Israel, Shabbat is more than just a religious observance; it is a national rhythm that influences the entire country. The word “Shabbat” itself stems from the Hebrew root “shin-bet-tav,” which means to cease or to rest. For Israelis, Shabbat is a time to “sit” and relax, to pause the hectic pace of life and find peace. [Shahar Masori]
An Israeli-American Perspective: Shabbats in Both My Countries Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Shahar Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA