“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]
Reactions Proliferate to Murder of Israeli Embassy Workers in Washington D.C. Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, USA
The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego and Leichtag Foundation’s philanthropy team – Impact Cubed – are reuniting! [Press Release]
Jewish Community Foundation to Reunite with Leichtag Foundation Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
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]
Disabled Jewish Children to Receive State Support to Attend Orthodox Schools Read More »
California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
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]
Chula Vista City Council Unanimously Passes IHRA Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
“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]
Bipartisan Jewish American Heritage Month Resolution Passes the House Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
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]
Minority Caucuses Team to Fight Hatred in K-12 Schools Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release
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]
California Politicians Show Up to Fight Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
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]
House of Israel’s Lawn Program Set for May 18 Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County
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]
American Zionist Movement Announces Record-Breaking Vote Total Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
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