Jewish History

Mayors get a jump on celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Organized in partnership with the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and Savannah Jewish Federation, the “L’Chaim!” forum, held ahead of America’s 250th anniversary commemorations this summer, is part of CAM’s broader mission to equip municipal leaders with the knowledge, networks, and tools to combat antisemitism and support Jewish life in their cities. (Press Release)

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Antisemitism, Jewish History, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA

Legislative Jewish Caucus furious over candidate’s antisemitism permitted in California’s voter pamphlet

The California Legislative Jewish Caucus forcefully pushed back on Tuesday against the decision to allow antisemitic conspiracy theories to be included in the Official Voter Information Guide for the California Primary. [Press Release]

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SDSU student council brands Israel’s war with Hamas ‘genocide’

The student council at San Diego State University on April 22 adopted a resolution labeling Israel’s war against Hamas as “genocide,” and calling on the university administration to divest from Israel. (SDSU staff)

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Yom Ha’atzma’ut celebration in San Diego scheduled for Sunday, April 26

Jewish Federation of San Diego’s celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma’ut will be highlighted by a music festival at noon, Sunday, April 26, at the Lawrence Family JCC. [Cailin Acosta]

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Violently attacked Jewish groups lobby Congress for protection

ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) on Wednesday brought together Jewish leaders from four communities directly impacted by violent antisemitic hate crimes to urge members of Congress to act on critical legislative priorities in the face of an unprecedented wave of attacks against Jewish institutions. [Press Release]

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Congressional candidate switches parties to oppose Sara Jacobs on Israel

My positions on Israel are clear and unwavering. I support Israel’s right to defend itself decisively against Hamas, Hezbollah, and any other terrorist groups that seek its destruction. I do not believe a two-state solution is viable or responsible until Hamas, Hezbollah, and all military opponents are completely disarmed and deradicalized. Only then can lasting peace and security be possible for Israelis, Palestinians, and the entire region. [Stan Caplan]

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AMCHA Initiative supports request by Jewish professors to intervene in lawsuit alleging antisemitism at UCLA

AMCHA Initiative on Monday expressed support for the motion filed by seven Jewish UCLA faculty members seeking to intervene in the pending federal civil rights case against the University of California.  [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

‘The Lehman Trilogy’ turns financial history into riveting stage drama

As audiences take their seats at Cygnet Theatre, they’re immediately pulled into a world already in motion: stock prices flicker across the walls, the year 2008 looms, and the collapse that impacted global finance is foreshadowed before a single line is spoken. [Sherrie Rose]

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Education and collaboration are crucial in fighting antisemitism

One of the workshops that I attended on media advocacy called for the same courage. Led by two men named Noah, they shared their personal and professional experiences in dealing with antisemitism. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, International, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Israel’s Declaration of Independence chanted in sixth annual ceremony

Now in its sixth year, the event has become a new tradition during the days between Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah VeHaGevurah) and Israeli Independence Day (Yom Ha’Atzmaut). It gives renewed expression to the vision of the Declaration and strengthens the connection between Jerusalem, Israel, and the Jewish world. [Press Release]

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