Here is a weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world. [Press Release]
ADL’s Weekly Antisemitism Report: June 27, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
As we close out another remarkable year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the unwavering dedication and resilience of Jewish Federation of San Diego. [David Bark, Board Chair, Jewish Federation of San Diego]
A Word from Your Federation: Meeting the Moment, Commitment and Relevance Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
History, culture and gastronomy collide in this collection of photographs that depicts the American Jewish palate, fashion and routines of Brooklynites from 1970 to 1985. As an art major of Brooklyn College Halperin sought out subjects for her medium. She landed on Dubrow’s cafeteria as a spot to hone her skill. Though it was in her own Flatbush neighborhood, she’d never been inside. [Eva Trieger]
Dubrow’s Cafeteria Comes Back to Life in ‘Kibbitz & Nosh’ Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Eva Trieger, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
“No police officers were injured. It would therefore be extremely difficult for (prosecutors) to prove any charge other than trespass at trial,” explained Assistant District Attorney Stephen Millan. [Bruce Ticker]
OpEd: Dropping Charges against Columbia University Trespassers Sends Wrong Message Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USANer Tamid Synagogue’s Farewell Shabbat Weekend for Rabbi Sammy Seid and Cantor Heather Seid will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 29. Additional farewell opportunities include Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Oneg at 7 p.m., Friday, June 28 and Minyan, Torah Café at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, June 30. Click here to let the caterer know you’re coming. [Cailin Acosta]
Ner Tamid Bids Farewell to its Rabbi and Cantor Read More »
Cailin Acosta, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
South African music is not subtle about the beat. It hits the beats and in rapid succession. You’ve got to dance. Sharon Katz on electric guitar, her very popular Cuban bassist Ignacio Arango, and her drummer hit all the notes and bounced to the next ones. It was funky, joyous, and rhythmically bubbling through your body. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Hard to Keep Your Feet Still During a Sharon Katz Concert Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, International, Mimi Pollack, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The study emphasizes the substantial mental health impact of such mass trauma and provides a crucial tool for policymakers, clinicians, and researchers. Strategic planning and implementation of large-scale interventions represent a potential avenue to bridge the disparity between the extensive needs of the population and the mental health system’s limited resources. This model could serve as a vital tool for preparing mental health interventions and could be adapted for future mass trauma situations globally. [Press Release]
Researchers Develop Predictive Model for PTSD Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
All three of them did a fair amount of crowd work, and I’ll admit I was relieved not to be in the “splash zone” of the first few rows. I especially liked Liberman’s riffing on the Jewish holidays. How do you explain Sukkot to someone who’s not Jewish? [Sandi Masori]
Comedy for Koby: Laughter Helps Victims of Terror to Heal Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
We were a group of 13 people. All incredibly diverse- African- American Jews, Persian Jew, Iraqi/ Syrian Jew, Jews from Israel, Jews that never stepped foot in Israel, Jews in the LGBTQ+ community, etc etc. [Miriam Gershenson]
Zioness Attracts Diverse Group to the Cause of Jewish Unity Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The tour guides were not Jewish and referred to the inhabitants of the quarter as “Our Jews.” They would point out highlighted areas in the German towns where the synagogues had been. One town even had a memorial in what had been the Jewish quarter that consisted of a permanent cement outline, 40 x 20 feet, of a former shul. [Ben Dishman]
Visits to Cities along the Danube: Both Depressing and Enlightening Read More »
Antisemitism, Ben Dishman, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Here are the top developments on Israel’s two military fronts, and in the U.S. battle against antisemitism, as of Monday, June 24, according to the American Jewish Committee. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee’s Israel Update: June 24, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USA
Jewish Federation of San Diego lay leader Juli Bear is being honored with the 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for her extraordinary involvement in the local Jewish community. [Press Release]
Kipnis/Wilson/Friedland Award for Juli Bear for Philanthropy, Volunteerism Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
StandWithUs strongly condemns multiple antisemitic and anti-Israel New Business Items (NBIs) that have been introduced ahead of the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly. The assembly, which brings together over 6,000 delegates from across the United States will take place in Philadelphia from July 3-7, 2024. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Urges National Education Assn. to Reject Anti-Israel Resolutions Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Alongside Holocaust denial and expressions of antisemitism, which have both been increasing around the world, the prestigious Weiss-Livnat International Program for Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa is currently experiencing a global cyber-attack, in response to the registration campaign for the academic year 2024-25. [Press Release]
Anti-Israel Protesters Now Targeting Holocaust Education Programs Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA