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Roll Call of a Century of Prominent Jews Who Influenced the World of Comic Books

In a Comic-Con panel, Mark S. Zaid, Esq. (Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide advisor; comic book historian, author, GI’s Rabbi) presented a PowerPoint on “The Jewish Experience in Comics: Characters and Creators.”[Cailin Acosta]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Local JPride Festival Attracted North of 1,000 Celebrants

Yet, even in this moment of rising engagement, many in our community still feel disconnected and unsure of their place in Jewish life. This is without a doubt a moment of opportunity to extend the feeling of belonging to the more than 100,000 Jews that call San Diego home.  [Heidi Gantwerk]

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Antisemitism, Heidi Gantwerk, Lifestyles, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Jewish National Fund Provides Gifts and Hugs for IDF Soldiers

As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug. [Press Release]

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Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA

Republican Jewish Coalition Gains Clout in Washington D.C.

The Dispatch’s David Drucker published an article highlighting the Republican Jewish Coalition’s creation and remarkable growth over the last 40 years. The piece details the RJC’s evolution from a small advocacy group into the political powerhouse it is today. 
Below is a short preview of the article. The piece can be read in its entirety here. (Press Release)

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Jewish History, News Media, Press Release, USA

We Empower Young People When We Educate Them Against Hate

When beloved Sesame Street Muppet Elmo becomes the subject of an antisemitic firestorm on social media, it tells us something is deeply broken. What once felt safe and innocent—symbols of kindness and inclusion—can now be twisted into platforms for hate. [Linda Ambrus Broenniman]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Satire: Just a Few Distractions

Partial transcript of a meeting involving President Donald Trump and several members of his administration. The recording was provided by a White House occupant on condition of anonymity who said she is “fed up with having to constantly pick up discarded hamburger wrappers between our bedrooms every morning.” [Bruce Lowitt]

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Bruce F. Lowitt, International, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Military Chaplains Date from Biblical Times

Many nations used military chaplains before and after the time of Moses. Military chaplains provided spiritual and moral support to soldiers. The US Chaplain Corps was established on 29 July 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized one ordained Chaplain, serving at the rank of Captain, for each regular regiment of the Continental Army. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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International, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Jewish Organizations Welcome NEA Board’s Rejection of ADL Boycott

Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry on Friday, July 18, welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League) educational materials on antisemitism and the Holocaust. [Press Release]

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

County Assessor Jordan Marks to Boycott San Diego Pride Festival to Protest Headliner Kehlani

Assessor Marks joins with City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego County Human Relations Commissioner and LGBTQ leader Nicole Murray-Ramirez in urging the San Diego Pride leadership to change their festival headliner Kehlani to someone who does not promote hate speech and incite violence against the Jewish community. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

Comic-Con Visitors to Crowd Downtown San Diego Next Week

LA MESA, California – In one week, the nerds and geeks will invade San Diego for the 2025 Comic-Con. This will be the last year my “super cool teens” get to attend with child passes, since next year, we will have to purchase them. This will be my first year attending. I am a proud

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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA