Nine students and a teacher were slaughtered at a school in the city of Graz on June 10. Eight days later, the government of Austria announced that it will likely enact strict gun-safety laws. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Prime Minister Netanyahu understood the seismic shift in world order achieved by this masterful joint effort with the United States. In giving his congratulatory speech to Trump after the completion of the successful operation, Bibi effused his joy, exhilaration, and relief that Iran’s nuclear facilities were finally destroyed, thereby averting a daunting arms race in the Middle East. [Amy Neustein, Ph.D.]
Israel Provided Perfect Environment for Beta Testing of Bunker-Busting Bomb Read More »
Amy Neustein, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
What is a Jewish connection in Sly Stone’s life?
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Sly Stone, RIP Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
In a nationally televised address, President Donald Trump announced Saturday night, June 21, that the U.S. military had conducted “massive strikes” on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. [Donald H. Harrison]
U.S. Attacks 3 Nuclear Sites in Iran; Jewish Reactions Generally Favorable Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
From war-torn Israel, some Jewish San Diegans have returned home via a stopover in Jordan. Among those arriving home safely on separate flights Wednesday, June 18, were Linda Bennett, 79, and Nava Weiser, 14. [Donald H. Harrison]
San Diegans Make Their Way Back from War-Torn Israel Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Everything changed with the outbreak of Operation Rising Lion, as Iran retaliated with missile attacks into Israel. Suddenly, the educational experience turned into a real-time lesson in Jewish resilience. [Yisroel Weiser]
San Diego Hebrew Day 8th Graders Experience a War in Israel Read More »
Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
The scenes of destruction across the country are heartbreaking. The damage inflicted upon the Weizmann Institute and Soroka Hospital is horrific. Every injury and every life lost is devastating, and rebuilding will take years. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Keeping Track of Friends and Relatives in War-Damaged Israel Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, International, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Travel and Food, USA
President Trump’s current stance suggests he not only failed to learn from President Obama’s 2009 mistake regarding the Green Revolution but, more seriously, has failed to grasp the very lesson inherent in Obama’s subsequent regret. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
OpEd: Trump Must Insist on Regime Change in Iran Read More »
Israel, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and its member organizations—representing the broad mainstream of American Jewry—stand united in support of Israel’s defensive actions against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. [Press Release]
Major American Jewish Organizations Stand With Israel Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
With everything happening in the news right now, what we really need is some laughter. Luckily, for the past two nights, JFest has provided just that, with the comedy show of Alex Edelman. And oh yes, laugh we did. [Sandi Masori]
Giggles Aplenty at JFest Comedy Show Read More »
San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Since October 7th, Israel has undergone a transformation. For years, it lived with the threat of surrounding enemies—Hezbollah in the north, Hamas in the south, Iranian proxies across the region—trusting in deterrence. That strategy collapsed the moment Israelis realized that their enemies weren’t deterred by death, rather driven by it. [Rabbi Jason Nevarez]
Israel-Iran War, Antisemitism in U.S., Transform Jewish Community Attitudes Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAWhile the Iranian regime continues targeting Israeli civilian areas and the pace of incoming missile fire has slowed, the situation remains volatile. Our friends in Israel are weary, and they deeply appreciate the moral support from our San Diego community. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Jewish Federation Offers Resources for Staying Informed about Israel-Iran War Read More »
Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
After decades of warning about the dangers of Iran’s nuclear weapons ascendance, Israel’s long-time prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted. While some, including me, had doubts that he would ever fulfill his promises to stop Iran’s growing power, Israel’s substantial victories after the October 7 debacle changed the equation. [Steve Kramer]
OpEd: Israel-Iran War Was Inevitable Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Steve Kramer, USAPresident Donald Trump’s apparent willingness to extend a lifeline to Iran’s Ayatollah, despite the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) being on the brink of collapse, represents a grave misjudgment, arguably surpassing even the strategic errors of President Barack Obama’s Iran policy. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]