Press Release – Page 19 – San Diego Jewish World

Technion Pioneers Innovative Weight Loss Pill that Expands in Stomach

May 26, 2025

Once swallowed, the pill expands to form a rigid triangle, mimicking the presence of food and triggering the sensation of satiety. The device remains in the stomach for several hours before passing into the intestines, where it disintegrates. [Press Release]

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Bill to Guard against Antisemitism in K-12 Schools Advances

May 23, 2025

“This bill is a direct response to the alarming rise in antisemitic incidents in California schools,” said David Bocarsly, JPAC Executive Director. “Our message is being heard: Jewish students deserve to feel safe, seen, and supported in every classroom. We’re grateful to the authors, the Jewish Caucus, and the Assembly Appropriations Committee for their support.” [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Christian, Islamic Group Leaders Comment on Fatal D.C. Shooting

May 22, 2025

Spokespersons for a Christian and Muslim groups issued statements in the wake of the murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim and the wounding of four others. [SDJW staff]

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Reactions Proliferate to Murder of Israeli Embassy Workers in Washington D.C.

May 22, 2025

“Sarah and Yaron were stolen from us,” said AJC CEO Ted Deutch. “Moments before they were murdered, they were smiling, laughing, and enjoying an event with colleagues and friends. We are in shock and heartbroken as we attempt to process this immense tragedy.” [Press Release]

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Jewish Community Foundation to Reunite with Leichtag Foundation

May 21, 2025

The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego and Leichtag Foundation’s philanthropy team – Impact Cubed – are reuniting! [Press Release]

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Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County

Disabled Jewish Children to Receive State Support to Attend Orthodox Schools

May 19, 2025

The State of California agreed in federal court on Monday, May 19, to stop excluding Jewish schools from special education funding that helps children with disabilities. [Press Release]

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Chula Vista City Council Unanimously Passes IHRA

May 15, 2025

In a unanimous 5-0 vote on May 13, the City of Chula Vista officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, marking a significant step forward in the fight against rising antisemitism in the United States. [Press Release]

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Bipartisan Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution Passes the House

May 14, 2025

“As we celebrate the 20th year of Jewish American Heritage Month, I am proud to open the doors of understanding to everyone about all the remarkable contributions that generations of Jewish Americans made to shape our nation’s history, culture and society,” said Wasserman Schultz. [Press Release]

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Minority Caucuses Team to Fight Hatred in K-12 Schools

May 11, 2025

The Chairs of California Legislative Diversity Caucuses announced on Saturday AB 715, legislation aimed at strengthening protections for K–12 students against antisemitism and discrimination. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release

California Politicians Show Up to Fight Antisemitism

May 7, 2025

Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), the voice of California’s Jewish community to the state capitol, welcomed a record-breaking 600 Jewish leaders and allies to its annual Capitol Summit in Sacramento this week. [Press Release]

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House of Israel’s Lawn Program Set for May 18

May 6, 2025

On Saturday, May 18, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, the House of Israel warmly invites the San Diego community to our Annual Lawn Program in Balboa Park, just outside our cultural cottage. This free, family-friendly event is one of our most beloved traditions—an afternoon full of culture, connection, and celebration. [Press Release]

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American Zionist Movement Announces Record-Breaking Vote Total

May 5, 2025

Following completion of U.S. voting in the 2025 World Zionist Congress election on May 4th, an all-time record of 242,021 votes has been recorded. This surpasses the previous record of 210,957 votes in the 1987 election. [Press Release]

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Danielle Boodman, Rebecca Leeman Recipients of Chortek Awards

April 23, 2025

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]

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Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County

ADL: Antisemitism in San Diego at Historic Levels

April 22, 2025

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]

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