Each year the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego (JCF) facilitates the Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA), an award created by the Chortek Family to foster Jewish communal involvement by rewarding Jewish teens who are practicing Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. [Press Release]
Danielle Boodman, Rebecca Leeman Recipients of Chortek Awards Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
In San Diego, antisemitic incidents increased significantly across most major categories in 2024. The region saw a 379% increase in incidents over the last five years from 29 incidents in 2020 to 139 incidents in 2024. [Press Release]
ADL: Antisemitism in San Diego at Historic Levels Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County
The Court noted that the speech in question related to matters of public concern and advocacy and firmly stated that constitutionally protected speech cannot be the basis for a civil protection order. [Press Release]
Case Study: Doxxer Loses Seattle Court Case Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
The Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival (JFest) returns for its 32nd year, bringing a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture and creativity to the San Diego community. [Press Release]
JFest Announces May 21-June 30 Schedule Read More »
Jewish Religion, Press Release, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) reveals that the Greater Mouse-Tailed Bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as a natural tactile sensor to navigate backward in dark caves. The bat’s long tail functions as a dynamic sensing tool, enabling it to avoid obstacles and orient itself in complex environments while climbing backward, especially when other sensory abilities like vision and echolocation are limited. [Press Release]
Some Bats Used Their Tails Similarly to a Blind Person’s Cane Read More »
Israel, Press Release, The World We Share
Lerner leaves behind an enormous legacy in the children’s book publishing industry as the founder of one of the nation’s largest independent publishers. His taste, business sense, loyalty, and of course tenacity have touched the lives of young readers, authors, illustrators, family, and friends across the world. [Press Release]
Harry Lerner, 93, Publisher of Children’s Books Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
“As a Christian, my spiritual heritage exists in the Jewish people. The bond Jews and Christians share is deep and profound,” said Heaton. “Along with that, our shared Judeo-Christian values are the foundation for the free and thriving democracies we see in Israel, America, and around the world. The Jewish future is everyone’s future!” [Press Release]
Patricia Heaton Promises to Remember Israel, Jewish People in Her Will Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Halfway through U.S. voting in the 2025 World Zionist Congress election, turnout among American Jewry has already surpassed the total number of votes from the previous election for the body known as the “parliament of the Jewish people.” [Press Release]
High Turnout in World Zionist Congress Election Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, USA
In solemn remembrance of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and in honor of those who survived, Jewish Federation of San Diego, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, and Jewish Community Foundation San Diego will host the annual Yom HaShoah: Community Holocaust Commemoration on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 1 p.m, at the Lawrence Family JCC | JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS in La Jolla. [Press Release]
Community to Gather April 27 for Holocaust Commemoration Read More »
Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego CountyHeavy fighting in Gaza began on Tuesday night for the first time since the end of the ceasefire last month. Most of the new activity, which involved troops on the ground, in the air and on the sea, has taken place in the Rafah area. [Jewish Federation of San Diego roundup]
War in Israel: Update on Current Situation Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USA
American Jewish University (AJU) announced on Wednesday, April 2, the launch of ETH 105: American Jewish Ethnic Studies, a free, online college-level course designed to fulfill ethnic studies requirements in California. [Press Release]
American Jewish University Offers Ethnic Studies Course for High Schools Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
RJC National Chairman Senator Norm Coleman and CEO Matt Brooks said: “Voters across the Sunshine State’s 6th Congressional district elected a conservative champion who will work every day to deliver on President Trump’s bold agenda for the American people…” [Press Release]
RJC Celebrates Election of 4th Jewish Republican to House of Representatives Read More »
Press Release, USA
In a courageous act, Stroe handed Hamburg her own identity documents, including her birth and baptism certificates. These papers allowed Hamburg to evade the ghetto deportation and flee the city. She went to Budapest, where she survived by posing as a Christian, relying on Stroe’s documents. [Press Release]
Righteous Gentile’s Story Appended to Some Haggadahs Read More »
Holocaust, International, Jewish Religion, Press Release
This week, the fraternity reached a major milestone when the 10,000th AEPi undergraduate member signed the promise to being active and contributing members of the Jewish communities throughout their lives. [Press Release]
10,000 AEPi Members Sign Lifelong Pledge to Remain Active in Jewish Community Read More »
Judaism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA