Jewish History

Newsom’s signed budget includes 6 priorities of Jewish California

SACRAMENTO, California (Press Release) — Jewish California, the nation’s largest statewide coalition of Jewish organizations, announced that California’s final three-party budget deal – passed by the Assembly and Senate, and signed by the Governor – includes six priorities Jewish California fought for this year – totaling $363 million. Together, these investments strengthen the safety, dignity, […]

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Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release

Evan Bernstein to take reins of B’nai B’rith International

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

Jews of Color to convene meeting exploring history of disparate groups

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

Albert Einstein and Fritz Haber: Friends despite differences

Before World War I, Haber devised a method for synthesizing ammonia from hydrogen and atmospheric air under high pressure. By oxidizing the ammonia obtained from the air, nitric acid, fertilizers, and explosives were produced. For this invention, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1918. [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

What I learned in London in June 2026

Attacks on Jews have set alarm bells ringing in Jewish communities around England, and especially in London. Though from what I see in the media physical violence seems to be far more prevalent in England today than it was in the past. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Antisemitism, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food

Historic marker dedicated in the ‘Borscht Belt’

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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Antisemitism, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Chevalier and Kiros to join ranks of Israel’s enemies in Congress

Melat Kiros in Denver and Darializa Avila Chevalier in Harlem and the west Bronx could be the two most dreadful people to ever serve in Congress. Both come close to inciting genocide – of Israelis, that is. They are so far the worst of the worst of democratic socialists who bear no love for Israel or sensitivity toward American Jews. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of Elie Wiesel

In the eyes of the free World, Eli Wiesel is remembered as a recipient of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize and the author of the 1955 autobiographical book, Night, which is still actively in demand with translations in over 30 languages. It is a first-person document describing his experience of the indelible disgrace of Nazi Germany. In his Nobel speech, the esteemed Jewish author proclaimed, “Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God himself. Never.” [Stanley Tiger]

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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors

After 27 years, Mariaschin retires as CEO of B’nai B’rith International

Throughout his decades at the helm, Mariaschin has led B’nai B’rith with unwavering dedication, remarkable diplomatic skill and deep expertise, strengthening the organization’s voice and influence on behalf of Israel and the Jewish people around the world. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA

Jewish communal executives from 50+ countries compare notes in Amsterdam

Participants examined the growing security, political, and societal challenges facing Jewish life worldwide, with particular attention given to the continued rise of antisemitism, violent extremism, online radicalization, developments in AI, and relations with national governments. [Press Release]

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Richard Cravatts, Brandeis Center board member and SDJW contributor

For decades, Richard educated, wrote, and spoke with remarkable conviction and integrity. His advocacy helped shape the modern fight against antisemitism and inspired countless others to stand up for truth in the face of hostility. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Richard L. Cravatts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Kabbalah and the Holocaust 

Kabbalah and the Holocaust: Healing a Broken Cosmos is among Rabbi Samuel’s most ambitious theological works. Instead of asking only the usual, most often heard question, “Where was God during the Holocaust?” he investigates how Jewish mystical thought attempts to understand the existence of evil without diminishing God’s justice and human responsibility. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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