International

Jewish Professor Barred from USC Campus Following Argument with Anti-Israel Students

The propaganda war between supporters of Israel and supporters of Hamas has prompted the administration of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles to ban John Strauss, a Jewish professor of economics, from teaching on the campus, but he is permitted to conduct classes via Zoom. [Donald H. Harrison]

Jewish Professor Barred from USC Campus Following Argument with Anti-Israel Students Read More »

California, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Information You Might Need to Defend Israel

By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — During the past weeks since the October 7 massacre of Israelis, the world has heard and watched many condemnations of Israel throughout the media universe. The following short summaries describe some of the most virulent organizations who constantly vilify Israelis and Jews. Their common strategy is the dissolution

Information You Might Need to Defend Israel Read More »

Israel, Opinion, Steve Kramer

Shooting in Vermont of 3 Palestinian Students is Reprehensible

Unprovoked shootings are never justified, no matter what the world situation may be.  I would like to extend my sympathy to Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, as well as to their families.  It is outrageous that a gunman would commit such a horrendous act anywhere, and especially here in the pluralistic United States. [Donald H. Harrison]

Shooting in Vermont of 3 Palestinian Students is Reprehensible Read More »

Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, Opinion, USA

The Philanthropy of Ernest and Evelyn Rady

These NICUs as well as Rady Children’s Hospital itself are named for Jewish businessman and philanthropist Ernest Rady, a native of Winnipeg, Canada. He and his wife Evelyn moved in 1966 when he was 29 to San Diego and proceeded to make a fortune in banking, finance insurance, oil and gas, and real estate. [Donald H. Harrison]

The Philanthropy of Ernest and Evelyn Rady Read More »

Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

Little Italy Food Tour Provides Yummy Slices Of History 

Anthony Davi has been leading tours in Little Italy in one form or another for 26 years.  As a resident and member of the community, he knows everyone’s stories and history.  And most importantly, he knows every restaurateur, their stories, their history, their best dishes and everything else. [Sandi Masori]

Little Italy Food Tour Provides Yummy Slices Of History  Read More »

Business & Finance, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Travel and Food, USA

Anti-Israel Cartoon Roils Sweetwater Union High School District

An anti-Israel, anti-American cartoon that appeared in the Bonita Vista High School newspaper has sparked a controversy that has escalated to the point that San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan has said her office will look into whether a hate crime has been committed. [Donald H. Harrison]

Anti-Israel Cartoon Roils Sweetwater Union High School District Read More »

Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

‘Being a Teacher Right Now is Hard,’ Says San Diego Primary School Educator

By Jessamyn Dodd (JNS) During recess at Alcott Elementary School in San Diego recently, Danielle Wisdom heard a child from a different class shout “Free Palestine.” The fourth-grade teacher, who is Jewish, questioned the child about the phrase and learned that the student’s mother uses it. Wisdom has since become aware that many of the

‘Being a Teacher Right Now is Hard,’ Says San Diego Primary School Educator Read More »

Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

People4Peace Counters Misinformation, Biases in Wake of Hamas Terror Attacks

LOS ANGELES (Press Release) – Professionals from law, media, education, science, government relations, psychology and communications unite in People4Peace to tell the stories of real people in the wake of Iran-backed terrorist organization Hamas’ horrific attacks on Israeli civilians and ongoing cross-border assaults.  The coalition uses traditional media, digital channels and social platforms to also emphasize

People4Peace Counters Misinformation, Biases in Wake of Hamas Terror Attacks Read More »

Israel, USA