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Mimi’s Ark: A Forever Home in Ramona for Abandoned or Injured Animals

A wildlife sanctuary, Critter Encounters rescues animals that cannot be released back into the wild or have been relinquished by private owners who can no longer care for them. This 501(c)3 Non-Profit sanctuary provides a loving, forever home for all these animals. [Mimi Pollack]

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Mimi Pollack, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share

Parsha Korach: Portrait of an Envious, Self-Aggrandizing Man

Imagine being handed a golden ticket and complaining it’s not platinum. That was Korach in a nutshell. His dissatisfaction bubbled and boiled, a cauldron of ambition and discontent that would eventually overflow, scalding not just himself but those around him. [Michael R. Mantell, PhD]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Geraldo Rivera

Courtesy of Wikipedia Geraldo Rivera (July 4, 1943) is an American journalist, attorney, author, and political commentator who worked at the Fox News Channel from 2001 to 2023. He hosted the tabloid talk show Geraldo from 1987 to 1998. He gained publicity with the live 1986 TV special The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults. Rivera hosted the news magazine program Geraldo at

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San Diego Will Send Delegation to JNF-USA’s Global Conference in Dallas

The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism, providing attendees with practical tools to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to antisemitism, and sharing first-hand accounts about the realities on the ground in Israel, will take place November 14-17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

OpEd: Value of Israeli Professors on U.S. College Campuses

Since October, some of these objections to the academic study of Israel have escalated to soft boycotts sometimes led by professors in important departments related to the study of modern Israel and to current events. At the same time, students across the board have expressed increased desire to learn about Israel and the region. Registration in Israel-related courses, including courses taught by MGSDII professors is at its highest levels ever. [Susan Lapidus]

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Ben Dishman, Israel, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

OpEd: Pro-Hamas Legislators Not Taken Seriously on Domestic Issues

Bowman’s credibility, along with his colleagues, is severely damaged by their fact-free accusations of Israel, which in turn makes it difficult for any reasonable person to take them seriously. If they put forward bills to improve life for vulnerable Americans, the proposed legislation stands less chance of success because of their pariah status. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Gloria Allred

Courtesy of Wikipedia Gloria Allred (July 3, 1941) is an American attorney known for taking high-profile and often controversial cases, particularly those involving protecting women’s rights. She has been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Gloria Rachel Bloom was born in Philadelphia into a Jewish working-class family on July 3, 1941. Her father, Morris, worked as

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Busy July at the Congregations and Other Jewish Venues

July will be a busy month at various Jewish congregations around the county.  Other Jewish venues will also be busy with programming.  Here’s lookahead. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Challenges Israel Must Face in Drafting the Haredim

Israel’s Haredi community is warning of a religious war after the Supreme Court ruled that the government must start drafting yeshiva students into the military. Some Haredi have threatened to fight this decision if the Israeli government attempts to draft their students. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]

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Israel, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Vandals Spray 5 Parked Cars with Swastikas in El Cajon

El Cajon Police Department is investigating a troubling string of hate crime vandalism that occurred on June 27 between 1:30 and 3 a.m. on June 27 in the 1300 block of Greenfield Drive. Five parked vehicles were spray-painted with swastikas and hate slogans, including gay and anti-Arab slurs, 10 News reports. [East County Magazine]

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Antisemitism, East County Magazine, San Diego County