Oscar Predictions
Every year I predict the Oscar winners in major categories based on surveys of what the Hollywood trade publications are predicting. I name a likely winner if my prediction is wrong. [Laurie Baron]
International
More ‘Red Alerts’ in Kfar Saba than ever before
However, our strategies are not exactly aligned. The U.S. president wants a quick “victory” and Israel wants to destroy its two jihadi opponents, the Iranian government and Hezbollah. “Quickly” won’t accomplish it. [Steve Kramer]
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International, Israel, Middle East, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USATransgender people ordered to surrender their Kansas drivers’ licenses
Effective Thursday, February 26, the Kansas state government passed a law that invalidated the drivers licenses of transgender people in the state overnight and ordered them to surrender their IDs. This law is harmful and unconstitutional; the ACLU filed a lawsuit in Kansas state court, working to overturn it, or at least buy time for transgender residents. [Press Release}
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Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USAHeidi Gantwerk to participate in national hookup about Mideast War
Jewish Federation of San Diego President & CEO Heidi Gantwerk has been invited by Jewish Federations of North America to be featured in a special national briefing tomorrow morning, March 12, on the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. [Press Release]
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Heidi Gantwerk, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County, USASD Jewish Academy to serve as base camp for Swiss national soccer team
The 2026 World Cup features 48 teams with matches June 11 to July 19, 2026. Competing in its 13th World Cup, Switzerland will be based in San Diego and will play in the group stage against Qatar in Santa Clara on June 13, a UEFA playoff winner in Los Angeles on June 18, and against co-host nation Canada in Vancouver. [Press Release]
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International, Press Release, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, USASpecial update from Israel: March 10, 2026
–Two Israeli civilians killed in missile strike
–Significant increase in the level of rocket and drone fire from Lebanon
–Schools in Israel remain shuttered, and most restrictions continue … [Press Release]
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International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USAS.D. City Council to debate IHRA definition of antisemitism
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism will be debated as a city policy by the San Diego City Council at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The event includes a security screening in the lobby. [Cailin Acosta]
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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USASatire: Inside Iran choosing a new Supreme Leader
The recording was made using a device hidden in the robe of a mole within the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The device, smuggled into Iran by an Israeli spy, was radio-activated when an order of bagels and lox was delivered to a meeting of the IRGC’s executive board. [Bruce Lowitt]
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International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USATwo immigrate to Israel despite ongoing Middle East war
Henry Garfinkle, 26, from Toronto, Canada, arrived in Israel on March 8th, while Michael DeLuca, 39, from North Carolina, USA, landed on March 9th after both experienced flight disruptions due to the outbreak of the war with Iran. [Press Release]
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International, Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, Travel and Food, USAHadassah lobbies Congress on antisemitism, Middle Eastern and women’s issues
“Hadassah has never sat on the sidelines and we are not going to do so at this pivotal moment,” said Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz. “We are bringing the combined strength of nearly 300,000 members, donors and supporters directly to Congress to stand firm against antisemitism, to uphold the strategic US-Israel alliance and to safeguard the health and well-being of women everywhere.” [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAICE continues to arrest legal asylum seekers
The Gámez-Cuéllar family followed the rules. They came into the country at a border crossing in Brownsville and claimed asylum. They attended court dates and check-ins. [Sara Jacobs]
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International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAUpcoming legislation in Congress and at San Diego City Council
The SAVE Act would destroy our mail-in ballot system, enact registration requirements that would make it harder for millions of Americans to vote, and initiate massive purges of voter rolls. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USACyberWell alerts social media administrators to spike in antisemitic postings
Monitoring English, Arabic and Farsi-language content, CyberWell identified several antisemitic narratives and trending content glorifying violence against Jews and celebrating attacks on Israeli civilians. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USAJewish community and the Mideast war: March 9, 2026
Following are statements and analyses submitted to San Diego Jewish World by recognizable Jewish individuals and institutions about the Middle East war [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, USA