By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Once upon a time in America, Israel’s existence was held in as much high esteem as motherhood and apple pie. Even today, what reasonable person here would not want to stamp out antisemitism? In Washington, 19 members of the House of Representatives last Wednesday voted against a resolution to […]
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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, USA
Published by Reuters By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dan Williams GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel’s air force hit Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza for a second day on Wednesday and Palestinian terrorists in the enclave launched rockets across the border, sending residents to shelter as far away as Tel Aviv. The second round of cross-border fire in a
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A jury in the federal courtroom of Judge Lewis Kaplan deliberated less than three hours before awarding former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll $5 million. They found that former President Donald Trump had sexually assaulted her and defamed her, but did not come to the conclusion that Carroll had been raped. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
SACRAMENTO, California (Press Release) — A new report from ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) reveals for the first time the converging factors that are behind a growing extremist problem in the state of California, which has led to disturbing rises both in extremist group activity and violence. “Hate in the Golden State” is the latest in
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California, USA
By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Ma’aleh Adumim is a small city in the Judean desert on the outskirts of Jerusalem with a population of more than 40,000 Israelis, including a large American contingent. It’s as close as a 10-minute drive for the many residents who work in or visit Israel’s largest city, Jerusalem.
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Israel, Opinion, Steve KramerBarry Schneider, a past commander of the Jewish War Veterans, and Combat Antisemitism Movement Adam Beren were among speakers at the Oklahoma State House on Monday when Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a declaration declaring that every May henceforth will be designated Jewish American Heritage Month in Oklahoma. In Virginia, meanwhile, Gov. Glenn Youngkin also declared May to be Jewish American Heritage Month in his state and also signed a declaration adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism. [Donald H. Harrison]
Published by Raw Story A Hitler-praising Capitol rioter was sentenced this Monday for his role violence on Jan. 6, WUSA reported. According to prosecutors, former Navy reservist Hatchet Speed, 41, praised Hitler and idolized the Unabomber. “It is not clear why this military veteran with a TS/SCI clearance became enamored with Hitler, began to embrace
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Published by Raw Story Rapper and former 2020 presidential Kanye West can no longer use surplus money from his old presidential campaign account to pay white nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes for his services — at least temporarily. The reason: West’s campaign treasurer, Patrick Krason, has resigned, according to a letter Krason sent the
Editor’s note: The San Diego County Office of Education has published the following educational resources for May’s observance of Jewish American Heritage Month. The county’s original guide can be found here. Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in May is a time we honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Jewish Americans. Celebrating Jewish
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San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — Is it a sign of trouble? Or another wave of indecision? Itamar Ben-Gvir has demanded more control over the police, and threatens not voting with the coalition if it is not given. Apparently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Bibi) has said “go ahead,” or “find a better home for yourself.”
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Ira Sharkansky, Israel, OpinionCurrent and former San Diego County Rabbis Nadav Caine (formerly Cong. Ner Tamid), Mark Hurvitz (formerly Etz Chaim), Dana Magat (formerly Beth Israel), Jason Nevarez (Beth Israel), Yaffa-Shira Sultan (formerly Dor Hadash) and Nicole Nevarez, national director of Ta’amod Stand Up, are among 1,885 Americans so far who have signed an open letter from the Keshet organization in support of LGBTQ+ rights that calls upon Jewish leaders to embrace transgender Jews and to “use your voice and your platform to speak out for our kids and our community. Follow the lead of the Central Conference for Reform Rabbis, who issued a powerful resolution defending transgender people. Demand that your elected officials take action for trans rights and LGBTQ+ equality.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Deborah Hertz, a UC San Diego historian who holds the Herman Wouk Chair in Modern Jewish Studies, has focused in her career on Jewish women who broke free of the bonds of “daughter, wife, and mother” and made their marks in a variety of fields. [Donald H. Harrison]
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California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USASan Diego City Councilwoman Dr. Jen Campbell joined San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Supervisor Nora Vargas in the opening of a Safe Parking Lot in the Rose Canyon area for homeless people. She said: “We know that permanent housing is the solution to ending homelessness. This Safe Parking Lot in Clairemont offers social work, 24-hour security, meals, and help with job searches and resumes.” She thanked Jewish Family Service of San Diego for its “constant work in coordinating the Safe Parking Lot Program.” [Donald H. Harrison]
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California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, USA
By Doron Krakow The setting was an estate on Long Island—a one-time family home now an elegant retreat center about an hour from midtown Manhattan. The topic was talent and the professional pipeline of the organized Jewish community, and along the way I found myself in a meeting with the heads of the major denominations