Rabbi Rothbaum—known affectionately as “Rabbi Mike”—brings over 25 years of experience in building inclusive, vibrant Jewish communities across the country, including New York, California, Massachusetts, and most recently, Georgia. [Press Release]
Dor Hadash Announces Hiring of Rabbi Mike Rothbaum Read More »
Jewish Religion, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
The Palestinian Authority (PA) is a failure: unable to provide security, unwilling for decades to engage in serious negotiations, inciting rabid anti-Semitism in its schools and its media. Instead of understanding this truth, the U.N. conference supports the PA and deems it should be rewarded with the running of Gaza post-conflict. [Press Release]
B’nai B’rith: U.N. Conference on Two-State Solution an Exercise in Delusion Read More »
International, Israel, Opinion, Press Release, USA
Our tradition teaches that silence in the face of suffering is not neutral. As Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel reminds us: ‘In any free society where terrible wrongs exist, some are guilty – all are responsible.’ [Press Release]
FJMC President Says Jews of Conscience Must Speak Out about Suffering in Gaza Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA
“It is long past time to end the Gaza conflict, with the return of all hostages and the end of military operations. But an active war zone is no excuse for not doing everything possible to prevent the unnecessary suffering confronting Palestinians who are caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas. [Press Release]
Rep. Scott Peters Calls for Immediate Delivery of Aid to Gaza Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA
The new collaboration announced this week will offer undergraduate students at Harvard College year-round opportunities to study and earn credit toward their degree at BGU beginning in spring 2026. [Press Release]
Harvard to Offer Study-Abroad Program at Ben-Gurion University Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA
More than 50 college faculty members from the Academic Engagement Network (AEN), including two professors from UC San Diego, stood with more than 700 college students at the Israel on Campus (ICC) National Leadership Summit (NLS) in Washington, DC, to strategize ways to work together to combat rising antisemitism on campuses nationwide. [Press Release]
Faculty, Students Nationwide Organize to Support Israel, Oppose Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Three months ago, the President declared that France might recognize a Palestinian state — but only under certain conditions: the release of the hostages still held in Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. Today, those conditions have not been met. [Press Release]
AJC: Macron’s Recognition of Palestine Removes Hamas’ Incentive for a Ceasefire Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release
As a trusted name in philanthropy, Jewish National Fund-USA and its partners (donors) are proud to show they care for the members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), first responders, and their families through two meaningful initiatives: Israel Support Packages and Operation Hug. [Press Release]
Jewish National Fund Provides Gifts and Hugs for IDF Soldiers Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA
“At Stanford, I became the target for my doctoral classmates by virtue of my proud Jewish identity–not my politics,” said Co-Complainant, Zahava Feldstein. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Files Antisemitism Complaint against Stanford University Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
The Dispatch’s David Drucker published an article highlighting the Republican Jewish Coalition’s creation and remarkable growth over the last 40 years. The piece details the RJC’s evolution from a small advocacy group into the political powerhouse it is today.
Below is a short preview of the article. The piece can be read in its entirety here. (Press Release)
Republican Jewish Coalition Gains Clout in Washington D.C. Read More »
Jewish History, News Media, Press Release, USA
Holocaust Museum LA will close Aug. 4, 2025, as the museum ramps up construction on the expansion of its landmark Pan Pacific Park campus. [Press Release]
Holocaust Museum LA to Undergo Extensive Upgrade Read More »
California, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
This is the first confirmed case of a star that survived an encounter with a supermassive black hole and came back for more. This discovery upends conventional wisdom about such disruption events and suggests that these spectacular flares may be just the opening act in a longer, more complex story. [Press Release]
Star Survives Encounter with Black Hole Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share
About 500 people showed up for the first J Pride Festival, held Saturday at Mandell Weiss Eastgate Park. [James Miller, Times of San Diego}
500 Attend Inaugural JPride Festival Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, San Diego County
Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry on Friday, July 18, welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League) educational materials on antisemitism and the Holocaust. [Press Release]
Jewish Organizations Welcome NEA Board’s Rejection of ADL Boycott Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA