International

Jewish Biography: Adolf Joffe, Communist Theoretician and Diplomat

Adolf Joffe (alternatively spelled Yoffe and Ioffe) was born on October 10, 1883 in the Crimean capital Simferopol, in the family of the merchant of the 1st guild Abram Joffe, a millionaire who owned the post office and transport of the Crimea and was the owner of a large amount of real estate in the Russian Empire, including a house in Moscow.  [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Former Congresswoman Rebukes S.D. County Bar Association for its Continued Support of Pride Festival

Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk (D-San Diego) has released her correspondence with the San Diego County Bar Association prompted by that organization’s continued support of the Pride Festival even after San Diego Pride refused a request to disinvite Kehlani, a public antisemite. [SDJW staff report]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Lots of Tchotchkes for Purchase at San Diego County Fair

As my “super cool teens” enjoyed the rides at the San Diego County Fair, I stepped into the “Student Showcase” section to look for any Jewish gems, or other inspirational pieces, among the collection. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

World Jewish Congress Criticizes U.N. Report Blacklisting Israeli Companies

The report promotes a deeply biased narrative that ignores the complex realities on the ground—including the ongoing threat of terrorism faced by Israeli civilians and the continued captivity of over 50 hostages held by Hamas—and lacks the neutrality, rigor and fairness expected of any UN report. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Israel

Arm of Orthodox Union Hails Federal School Choice Provision of Trump’s BBB

“The OBBB is big and complicated, but one thing is simple: the largest ever federal school choice program is about to be signed into law by President Trump,” said Nathan Diament, Executive Director of OU Advocacy. “This has been an OU Advocacy goal for decades, and we will continue to work to make sure every Jewish child can access an affordable Jewish education.” [Press Release]

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Jewish Religion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Students Form ‘Team Auschwitz’ and ‘Team Hamas’ to Bully Jewish Classmates

In one case, the brief alleges that Concord-Carlisle administrators proposed removing the Jewish student from the classroom and all social settings under a so-called “safety plan” that would have placed the student in independent studies and virtual classes while leaving the perpetrators in place. And in another instance, the school’s DEIB director downplayed concerns about the use of a word “kike”– a well-known antisemitic slur – as merely a “microaggression.” [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Private School Responds to Bullying Complaint by Expelling 3 Jewish Students

According to the complaint, bullies taunted the parents’ 11-year-old daughter for being “Israeli,” and called Jews “baby killers,” and said they deserved to die because of what is happening in Gaza. Pointing at the other children, the bullies told their daughter that everyone at the school is against Jews and Israel, which is why they hate you. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Broadway Musicals Proven to be One Place for Us Jews

The performance’s creator and writer, Becca Myers, welcomed the audience with witty verses, setting a delightful tone before the musical journey began. The show then opened powerfully with the ensemble singing Irving Berlin’s iconic “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” immediately building an energetic and celebratory atmosphere. From there, the show skillfully navigated the rich landscape of American musical theater shaped by Jewish talent. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Barrett Holman Leak, Holocaust, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Volunteer of the Month: Kira Finkenberg, Woman of Family and Faith

Our volunteer for July, Kira Finkenberg is no exception.  The energetic Finkenberg is a woman motivated by family, faith, and hard work. She also feels it is her duty to give back to the community, something she learned from her late mother. [Mimi Pollack]

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Mimi Pollack, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA