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Anita Satlof Lawson (Oct. 31, 1947-Aug. 8, 2025)

In 1976, the Lawsons settled in San Diego, where Marty became the then-assistant rabbi of Temple Emanu-El. As a rabbi’s wife, Anita was an essential part of temple life-raising her children while actively participating in Sisterhood and countless programs. [Family-provided obituary]

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Israel, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA

Beleaguered Ukrainian Jews Enjoy Weeks of Respite in Poland

As the war in Ukraine continues to displace thousands and disrupt daily life, Chabad of Poland has remained a lifeline to Jewish communities throughout the region. Since 2022, they have provided emergency housing, kosher meals, medical assistance, legal support, education, childcare and spiritual services to tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews. The summer retreat is a key part of this effort. [Press Release]

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International, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Press Release, Travel and Food

Sephardic and Mizrachi Jews Have Stronger Connection to Israel Compared to Ashkenazi Jews

The research, directed by Dr. Mijal Bitton and based at the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Research, includes recommendations for community leaders, educators, and researchers to better include Sephardic Jews in the community. The myriad specific recommendations in the report are informed by five new recommended frameworks to approach diversity work in the Jewish community. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Press Release, USA

UCSD’s Yashar President-Elect of American Society for Radiation Oncology

“Dr. Yashar’s leadership reflects the future of cancer care — where precision, innovation and collaboration converge to improve outcomes,” said Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health. “Her work in advancing radiation oncology through leading-edge therapies and health policy advocacy is helping shape a more effective and equitable model of care, both locally and nationally.” [Press Release]

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Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Israeli Social Welfare Organization Opens Campaign to Help Youth Displaced by War with Hezbollah

The initiative focuses on Northern Israel’s hardest-hit communities, including Kiryat Shmona, Majdal Shams, the Mateh Asher and Upper Galilee regional councils, Mas’ade, and Ein Qiniyye, with a special emphasis on socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. (Press Release)

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AJC Praises U.N. Secretary-General for Blacklisting Hamas for Use of Sexual Violence

Thursday’s UN designation validates the substantial evidence that Hamas used rape and sexual violence systematically as part of a coordinated attack intended to dehumanize and destroy Israelis, both on Oct. 7, 2023, and against hostages thereafter.  [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Press Release

JPAC Opposes Penalizing UCLA $1 Billion for Failing to Protect Jewish Students

Substantial work remains to effectively fight antisemitism on campus. However, cutting vital federal research funding or imposing a billion-dollar penalty would instead harm students, disrupt life-saving research, threaten economic growth, and undermine one of the nation’s most respected public university systems. [Press Release]

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California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Illinois City Makes IHRA Definition of Antisemitism an Ordinance

This landmark legislation positions Highland Park as the first city in Illinois to enshrine this definition through an ordinance rather than a resolution. The ordinance requires the city manager to incorporate the IHRA working definition and its eleven contemporary examples when implementing employment and anti-discrimination policies. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish History, Press Release, USA

Kindness Initiative Sets $50,000 Fundraising Goal

San Diego Gives is just weeks away, and we need you to help us reach our most ambitious goal yet—supporting over 15,000 Jews right here in San Diego who are facing poverty, homelessness, and urgent crises. It’s a hard reality, but that’s precisely why Kindness Initiative exists. [Press Release]

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Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County

NIS 750 Million Budget Authorized by KKL-JNF to Rebuild War-Torn Communities in Israel

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) announced on Monday, August 11, the approval of a special rehabilitation budget of NIS 750 million to restore and develop communities in northern Israel and the western Negev severely affected by the “Iron Swords” war. [Press Release]

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