“Our son’s life was senselessly cut short. We believe it is critical that those responsible for the horrific terror inflicted that day are held accountable in a court of law, to ensure the record is clear as to who helped support, plan and carry out the violence that day. …”
ADL is a Co-Counsel Suing Terrorist Organizations and Their State Sponsors Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
Over 50 faculty and staff were there to welcome acclaimed journalist Roni Kuban, historian Dr. Tal Elmaliach, biblical archaeologist Dr. Erez Ben-Yosef, and Israeli literature professor and editor Dr. Dekel Shay Schory. [Press Release]
SDSU President Adela de la Torre Welcomes 4 Israeli Scholars Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
The study demonstrated that people actually remember more than they report. Moreover, this method can be used to measure memory in subjects who cannot speak, such as infants, patients with brain injuries, or even animals. [Press Release]
New Memory Test for People Who Can’t Respond Verbally: Eye Movements Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
“When over three-quarters of Jewish students feel they must conceal their religious and Zionist identity for their own safety, the situation is nothing short of dire. …” [Press Release]
Survey: Three-Quarters of Jewish Students Around the World Conceal Their Religion Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release
Due to the sheer scale of burials that occurred during World War I and II, hundreds of American-Jewish servicemembers killed in action were improperly buried under Latin Cross grave markers, rather than Stars of David. It is estimated that as many as 900 remain that way today. [Press Release]
Five years ago, on September 15, 2020, President Trump convened leaders from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Bahrain to sign the Abraham Accords—a historic agreement rooted in mutual understanding, coexistence, and the pursuit of peace in the Middle East. By year’s end, the Kingdom of Morocco had also joined the Accords. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee Celebrates Abraham Accords’ 5th Anniversary Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
Whole-brain MRI scans were performed before and after the 18-month trial to track changes in brain health. Using advanced brain-age prediction models based on brain MRI data, researchers estimated each participant’s brain age before and after the dietary intervention. [Press Release]
What You Eat May Affect How Your Brain Ages Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food
The California State Assembly gave final approval late Friday to Assembly Bill 715, landmark legislation to combat antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools, in a bipartisan 71-0, with 9 abstentions. [Press Release]
California Legislature Passes AB715 to Guard against Antisemitism in Public Schools Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
The Due Process and Safety Ordinance [is] a landmark policy aimed at protecting civil liberties, restoring public trust, and drawing firm legal boundaries against discriminatory and warrantless federal activity. [Press Release]
The Jewish Future Promise (JFP), a global movement inspiring Jews and allies to commit at least 50% of their charitable giving in their estate plans to Jewish causes or the State of Israel, on Friday announced its 130,000th signer: Professor Jack Wertheimer, one of the foremost scholars of American Jewish life. [Press Release]
130,000 Promise Half Their Estates to Jewish Causes, Israel Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The California Senate Appropriations Committee advanced critical legislation to combat antisemitism in California’s K-12 public schools in a bipartisan 4-1-2 vote on Thursday, sending Assembly Bill 715 to the Senate Floor for consideration on Friday. If the Senate passes the bill, it will return to the Assembly for a concurrence vote. The Assembly and Senate each announced Thursday that they will extend the end-of-session deadline to Saturday, September 13. [Press Release]
Bill Guarding Against Antisemitism in Public Schools Advances to State Senate Floor Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Yesterday, we were again reminded of how fragile freedom can be. The assassination of Charlie Kirk was not only an attack on a prominent public figure but on the very principles he sought to defend—open dialogue, free debate, and the courage to confront difficult truths. [Press Release]
Mourning 9-11 Victims and Charlie Kirk Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, USA
Since 2022, antisemitic incidents in Spain have reportedly risen by 567%. In the aftermath of the October 7th atrocities by Hamas, the Spanish government has fanned the flames of antisemitism by falsely accusing Israelis of genocide, participating in lawfare against Israel, and seeking to impose arms embargoes that would deny the world’s only Jewish state the ability to defend itself. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Urges Travel Boycott to Spain; Cancels its own Trip There Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Jewish History, Press Release, Travel and Food
“AB 715 delivers the tools, accountability, and urgency needed to make sure every student feels safe in the classroom. Today’s vote affirms that the California Legislature is serious about combating hate and ensuring every child is afforded a safe and supportive learning environment. …” (Press Release)
State Senate Committee Approves Bill to Combat Antisemitism in Schools Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education