A proposal by lame duck U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to cut off all aid to Israel failed Wednesday in a 104-314 vote in the House of Representatives, with 10 lawmakers voting “present.” Besides Massie, more than 100 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, whereas all other Republicans voted against it. (SDJW staff)
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Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
According to federal prosecutors, the defendant stated, “You’re a bunch of Jewish f**ots… I’ll find you and I’ll f**ng kill you.” The defendant was arrested on 09 July 2026. (Press Release)
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Antisemitism, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
He argued that by defending Jewish writers against coordinated cultural boycotts, the organization was unethically restricting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which he views as constitutionally protected political speech. [Barrett Holman Leak]
PEN America president’s resignation is in service to BDS movement Read More »
Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
JCRC and our partners have discussed pressing issues related to antisemitism with the congressman. We shared increasing concerns that his repeated use of the phrase “Epstein class,” and attacks on AIPAC as a shadowy organization, are being used by antisemitic individuals and groups to further conspiracy theories that harm the Jewish community. [Press Release]
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The Hezbollah missile killed 12 children and wounded 42 others. The children were 10-16 years old. [Jerry Klinger]
Monument pending to the 12 Druze children who just were playing soccer Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Middle East, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Here in alphabetical order are reactions from segments of the Jewish community to the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina).
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Although stone faced, the heads of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt were visibly upset by Trump. They all vomited up some pebbles as Trump talked. Unable to move their lips, seismographs recorded their thoughts. [Laurie Baron]
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Lawrence Baron, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
The states covered are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Texas runs 72 pages; Wyoming a mere 4. California, divided into southern, central, and northern sections, runs over 40 pages with the City of San Diego allocated portions of 5 pages. (Donald H. Harrison)
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, California, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Bernstein joins B’nai B’rith after serving as the inaugural vice president of Community Relations at the Jewish Federations of North America. A respected leader in Jewish communal service, his career is defined by success in strategic planning, public affairs and philanthropic growth. He previously served as the first CEO and national director of Community Security Service (CSS), where he significantly expanded the organization’s national footprint and formalized volunteer security training protocols. (Press Release
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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
Graham Platner’s world collapsed at 6:30 Monday night once CNN host Jake Tapper heard Platner’s former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, accuse the Maine U.S. Senate candidate of raping her five years his current run to oust five-term Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. (Bruce S. Ticker)
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San Diego Jews of Color (JoC) will convene Jews of African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin, Mizrahi, and Sephardic descent will gather at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Lawrence Family JCC for an afternoon of rich storytelling, deep connection, and historic revelation. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
When bias becomes embedded in professional training, it can shape how future clinicians understand Jewish identity, recognize antisemitism, and respond to the experiences of Jewish patients seeking care. (Press Release)
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Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USARed is commonly associated with courage, valor, and passion. It represents the sacrifices made by those defending freedom and evokes energy, determination, and emotional strength. (Cailin Acosta)
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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA
Jews were given a gross of hate-filled, antisemitic lemons. They took the lemons and made lemonade. They faced the challenge and gave back to America incredible gifts to the arts, culture, sports, economics, and more. The Jewish Borscht Belt gifts to America reflected the best of the ideals of America and what American life could be. [Jerry Klinger]
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