Amos Tversky (March 16, 1937 – June 2, 1996) was an Israeli cognitive and mathematical psychologist and a key figure in the discovery of systematic human cognitive bias and handling of risk. [Wikipedia]
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Just days after the attack on Temple Israel in suburban Detroit, guests arriving at Congregation Beth Israel for Talking San Diego’s conversation with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro were met with bag checks, wanding, and a visibly increased police and security presence. [Shor M. Masori]
Meir Zorea (March 14, 1923 – June 24, 1995) was a general in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and later a member of the Knesset. He earned distinction through his combat actions in World War II and in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. [Wikipedia]
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Rabbi Sacks taught that strong societies are built on responsibility. When people dedicate themselves to protecting and serving others, they carry part of the community’s burden. [Betzy Lynch]
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Recently, with the generous help of the Travancore Royal Family of Travancore, India, and the State of Travancore, a new Jewish Indian Heritage Trail marker was dedicated in a grand ceremony at the Puthenmalika Palace. [Jerry Klinger]
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The Jewish Agency established the Roaring Lion Fund to provide immediate financial assistance to those impacted by missile fire, including individuals who have lost loved ones, been injured, or lost their homes. [Press Release]
Jewish Agency for Israel details its Middle East war tasks Read More »
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An armed assailant rammed his truck on Thursday into Temple Israel, a large Reform congregation in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield. He was subsequently killed in a firefight, according to officials. Here are some comments by recognizable Jewish individuals and organizations. [Donald H. Harrison]
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These Members represent the best of the House Republican majority, and the RJC is committed to ensuring that they are reelected in 2026. In particular, we are proud to endorse four Jewish Republican Members of Congress, who together represent the largest Jewish GOP delegation in the House since the 1980’s. [Press Release]
RJC endorses 16 congressional incumbents, including 4 Jews Read More »
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However, our strategies are not exactly aligned. The U.S. president wants a quick “victory” and Israel wants to destroy its two jihadi opponents, the Iranian government and Hezbollah. “Quickly” won’t accomplish it. [Steve Kramer]
More ‘Red Alerts’ in Kfar Saba than ever before Read More »
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Jewish Federation of San Diego President & CEO Heidi Gantwerk has been invited by Jewish Federations of North America to be featured in a special national briefing tomorrow morning, March 12, on the conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. [Press Release]
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–Two Israeli civilians killed in missile strike
–Significant increase in the level of rocket and drone fire from Lebanon
–Schools in Israel remain shuttered, and most restrictions continue … [Press Release]
Special update from Israel: March 10, 2026 Read More »
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The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism will be debated as a city policy by the San Diego City Council at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The event includes a security screening in the lobby. [Cailin Acosta]
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The recording was made using a device hidden in the robe of a mole within the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The device, smuggled into Iran by an Israeli spy, was radio-activated when an order of bagels and lox was delivered to a meeting of the IRGC’s executive board. [Bruce Lowitt]
Satire: Inside Iran choosing a new Supreme Leader Read More »
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Henry Garfinkle, 26, from Toronto, Canada, arrived in Israel on March 8th, while Michael DeLuca, 39, from North Carolina, USA, landed on March 9th after both experienced flight disruptions due to the outbreak of the war with Iran. [Press Release]
Two immigrate to Israel despite ongoing Middle East war Read More »
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