A San Francisco-based nonprofit organization, the Intelligent Advocacy Network (IAN), has filed a letter of objection with the U.S. Department of Justice challenging the Council of American Islamic Relations-California as an agency qualified to help Afghan refugees to settle in the United States. [Donald H. Harrison]
With 53,213 votes coming in during the first week of the 2025 election (March 10th-16th), up 122% from the first week of voting in 2020, this year’s election is firmly on pace to shatter the prior record of 123,575 votes. By comparison, there were 23,938 votes cast in the first week of the 2020 election, and roughly 7,639 in the first week of voting in 2015. (Press Release)
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In the 1970’s, as much as 80% of the Miami Beach population was Jewish. What was a nickname for Miami Beach which arose based on the large Jewish population? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Miami Beach, Florida Read More »
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Author Jill Elaine Hasday analyzes court ruling upon court ruling to show that while Americans congratulate themselves about extending full equality to women, actually some laws continue to be oppressive. [Donald H. Harrison]
Study Focuses on Women’s Continuing Search for Legal Equality Read More »
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he was a trusted friend, colleague, advisor, and standard-bearer for the Jewish community and the U.S.-Israel relationship. She was co-Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation and the first woman to Chair the House Committee on Appropriations and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). [Press Release]
Former Congresswoman Nita Lowey Mourned Read More »
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American Jewish Committee (AJC) Director of International Jewish Affairs Rabbi Andrew Baker met on Friday, March 14, with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin during his official visit to Washington to directly address concerns about antisemitism and the demonization of Israel in Ireland, seen as one of the most problematic countries in Europe. [Press Release]
AJC Remonstrates with Irish P.M. Micheál Martin about Antisemitism Read More »
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ACTION ALERT #1: Recently, a passenger on an Air Canada flight reported that the interactive map display replaced Israel with “Palestinian Territories.” [Press Release]
StandWithUs Issues Three ‘Action Alerts’ Read More »
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– For activists pushing a cause, this book offers nine tips for success. It was written by one of the nation’s foremost advocates for inclusion in all walks of life of people with disabilities. [Donald H. Harrison]
A ‘How To’ Book for Activists Pushing a Noble Cause Read More »
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“The Department is deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite U.S. campuses continue to fear for their safety amid the relentless antisemitic eruptions that have severely disrupted campus life for more than a year. University leaders must do better,” said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. [Press Release]
List of 60 Universities Under Investigation for Antisemitism Read More »
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Rabbi Soille davened at the Beth Jacob synagogue which was located at the time in North Park. While the synagogue did not have a mechitza, Rabbi Soille would daven in the front area by the bimah which was surrounded by a metal rod iron wall. Rabbi Soille was very close with the Rabbi of the synagogue, Rabbi Baruch Stern, and they would eat over at each other’s homes on Shabbat. [Avraham Dimenstein]
The Soille Family Makes an Impact in San Diego Read More »
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It has been said that war is a drug – and indeed the same may be said for music, and certain forms of musical experience. Music, it is well known, has an intoxicating power. [Sam Ben-Meir]
Music, Conflict, and Social Transformation Read More »
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From its beginnings as a kosher certification agency to its ongoing enrichment of Jewish life, advancement of community-driven solutions, and building a growing, religiously vibrant, and caring community, the OU’s achievements were showcased at a recent gala celebrating its 125-year legacy and honoring the people behind its success. [Press Release]
OU Gala Marks Organization’s 125th Anniversary Read More »
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When he adorned his suit lapel with a “Free Palestine” pin in early March, I had to wonder if he deserved his nomination for best supporting actor in The Brutalist. Did he need to do any acting to portray an antisemitic industrialist? [Bruce S. Ticker]
Actor Guy Pearce is Ill-Informed about Israel and Gaza Read More »
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Voting in the U.S. for the body known as the “parliament of the Jewish people” has opened Monday (March 10) and continues through May 4. [Press Release]
World Zionist Congress Balloting Starts Today Read More »
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