Hamas was elected, and support for it is stronger now more than ever. Those who didn’t vote for Hamas voted for more fanatical parties than Hamas so consider a universe where Hamas are the moderates and there you have the Palestinian center. [David Anderson, J.D.]
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International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, USA
There were 30 antisemitic incidents in San Diego County between Oct. 7, when Hamas massacred 1,200 Israelis, and December 6 – a 150 percent increase over the same two-month period of 2022, according to the San Diego Regional Anti-Defamation League office. [SDJW staff report]
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Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
If the de la Torre’s statement can be construed as “hateful and divisive,” then university presidents must avoid any future backlash by using the following template: [Laurie Baron]
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Israel, Lawrence Baron, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Earlier this year, Yair Lev was trying to organize Jews to speak out against Benjamin Netanyahu’s Israeli government and draw attention to its right-wing backers in the Philadelphia region. The Israeli American doctor at Jefferson Health always had an activist streak, but his mission changed on Oct. 7.
Moldaw’s next enterprise was as a principal in U.S. Venture Partners. While participating in that company, Moldaw also ran Pic-A-Dilly, which later was purchased by Lucky Stores. Thereafter, Moldaw decided to start Ross Dress for Less, which he described as a larger version of Pic-A-Dilly, offering not only women’s clothing but “a full array of family apparel.” [Donald H. Harrison]
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Ben Dishman, Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
These historic resources include the Santa Fe Depot, Hotel del Coronado, Ballpark District, Warehouse Thematic Historic District, Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park’s historic core, Temple Beth Israel, Santa Ysabel Store, the North Park and South Park historic districts, and many more. [Times of San Diego]
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California, Jewish History, San Diego County, USA
A letter to the UN Secretary General demanded “an independent, complete, unbiased investigation into the reports and documented evidence of Hamas’ rape, mutilation, gender-based violence and murder of Israeli women and girls, and pursue vigorous prosecution to hold Hamas terrorists accountable.” [Press Release]
He was elected in 1977 as Philadelphia’s youngest district attorney, winning a second term in 1981. He campaigned unsuccessfully for mayor of Philadelphia in 1987, but subsequently won in 1991 and 1995. He was elected as Pennsylvania’s governor in 2002 and 2006. [SDJW staff report]
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Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA
Published by ANI News Washington, DC [US], January 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will begin his visit to the Middle Eastern countries from January 4 till January 11, to address ongoing concerns, including the release of remaining hostages and delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gazan civilians. US Department of State spokesperson Matthew
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Israel, Nordot, USA
Scaling the left field wall on April 15, 2015 to rob the Tampa Bay Rays of a homerun was voted as the play of the year by Pillar’s Toronto Blue Jays fans. Less than two months later, Pillar hit two home runs in the same game off Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals. [SDJW staff report]
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Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA
The Jewish Federation of San Diego and the local chapter of the American Jewish Committee will host “Standing Together: A Community Response to Antisemitism” at 9 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
If motorists and airline passengers – especially those who missed their flights – can ever organize, these protesters will be in deep trouble. Any one of us knows how it feels to be stuck in traffic or fear missing a flight. Here, road rage and flight rage combine. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, California, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Six Reform Jewish congregations throughout San Diego County were targeted on Tuesday, Jan. 2, with false bomb threats, according to Bill Ganley, the Secure Community Network’s security director at the Jewish Federation of San Diego. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Antisemitism, California, Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Is Hamas losing? I say yes. One significant reason is the hundreds of Hamas fighters who have surrendered to the IDF. They have given up their fight only because they have no surviving commanders, they are hungry and thirsty, they lack ammunition, and they know that the Israelis will treat them humanely. In the meantime, these terrorists, some of whom were active in the October 7 onslaught, have provided a tremendous amount of intelligence. [Steve Kramer]
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Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USA