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Antisemitism Lawsuit against Columbia University Detailed

The lawsuit details antisemitism at numerous schools at Columbia University, including Columbia’s School of General Studies and the Columbia School of Social Work and at Barnard College. It alleges that students have been physically assaulted, spit on, threatened, and treated unequally. Despite existing policies that are supposed to protect Jews and Israelis, Columbia has failed to act … [Press Release]

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World Jewish Congress Applauds Ursula von der Leyen’s Bid for Second Term as European Commission President

“The fight against Jew hatred in Europe is a matter close to von der Leyen’s heart. She has worked tirelessly to achieve this since the beginning of her term in office. The first European ‘Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish Life’ adopted in 2021 was a milestone. The central position of the Commission’s Coordinator for combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish Life also speaks volumes.” [World Jewish Congress]

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Jerusalem College of Technology Recruits Local Orthodox High Schoolers

The International Program offers English-speaking students from around the world the opportunity to obtain a prestigious academic degree, coupled with immersive Torah study. [Jacob Kamaras]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Debbie Friedman

Over nearly four decades she recorded 22 albums, enriching the Jewish liturgy with such compositions as “The Aleph Bet Song,” “Miriam’s Song,” “Not By Might,” “I Am a Latke,” and “Mi Shebeirech,” co-written with her partner Drorah Setel. “Mi Shebereich,” a song for healing, is used by hundreds of congregations throughout North America. Her songs were gender sensitive and inclusive. [SDJW staff]

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‘Hero’ reservist soldier killed Palestinian ‘terrorist’ attacking motorists

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 23 (ANI/TPS): A 23-year-old Israeli army reservist who recently returned from fighting in the Gaza Strip shot and killed one of the three Palestinian terrorists who opened fire on motorists at a checkpoint north of Jerusalem on Thursday morning. Hananya Ben Shimon, who was part of a

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Hamas unwilling to negotiate unless ‘Leaders Feel Personal Danger’: Israeli Foreign Minister

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 22 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said only heavy pressure on Hamas will lead to a negotiated release of the hostages held in Gaza. “The most effective way to promote a deal for the release of the abductees is the continuation of military pressure. About the

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Israel shoots down ballistic missile heading towards Eilat

Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], February 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel’s Arrow defense system intercepted a missile over the Red Sea heading in the direction of Eilat on Thursday morning, the Israel Defense Forces said. The IDF said the missile did not cross into Israeli territory and did not pose a threat. Nevertheless, sirens were

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Head of UNHCR says Palestinian aid agency ‘reached breaking point’

Published by DPA The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Thursday said that the agency has “reached breaking point.” “The Agency has reached breaking point, with Israel’s repeated calls to dismantle UNRWA and the freezing of funding by donors at a time of

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Video: Michael Oren on Why Israel Must Not Accept a Permanent Ceasefire

SAN DIEGO — Israel’s former ambassador to the United States met with Sandi Masori of San Diego Jewish World following his appearance at a luncheon on Wednesday, Feb 21, sponsored by Jewish National Fund-USA at the Bayfront Hilton.  A companion story by SDJW publisher and editor Donald H. Harrison may be accessed via this link.

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A Visit to Israel’s New National Library

Several art works adorn the library’s walls and spaces, both inside and outside the building, serving to underline the Jewish people’s connections with the Bible and other writings, as well as echoing aspects of the Land of Israel. The library also contains collections of books, manuscripts and other documents bequeathed or donated by Jewish and Israeli intellectuals, as well as unique collections such as Albert Einstein’s letters, Isaac Newton’s contemplation of the Bible, and the unique Gershom Shocken Collecetion of Kabbalah and Hasidism. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Today’s Jewish Birthday: Rashi

In most modern editions of the Talmud, Rashi’s extensive commentaries on 30 of the 39 tractates may be found among  various other commentators’ notes that bracket individual Talmudic passages. Scholars believe his commentaries grew out of lectures and responsas to students at his yeshiva. [SDJW staff]

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Large Delegation of Sha’ar Hanegev Students Heading to San Diego Jewish Academy

One hundred thirty 11th and 12th graders from Sha’ar Hanegev in Israel, a region in Southern Israel that was ravaged during the October 7th Hamas attacks, will visit the San Diego Jewish Academy at the end of February.  This is the largest student delegation to visit the U.S. since the war started. [SDJA Press Release]

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JNF San Diego Luncheon Hears of War in Gaza, Reconstruction in Southern Israel

“If they impose a ceasefire on us, guess what, Hamas wins!” he said. “Hamas gets away with mass murder. Those 200,000 Israelis (who have been relocated from towns and communities near the Lebanese and Gaza borders) will not be able to come back to their homes. Our enemies in the region will internalize that they can hit us with impunity and…we will not be able to strike back because we will be slapped with a ceasefire.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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