The second annual People’s Conference for Palestine highlighted growing extremism within the anti-Israel movement, marked by direct calls for violence and aggressive rhetoric. [Anti-Defamation League]
Calls for Violence Punctuate Second Annual People’s Conference for Palestine Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA
A record 22 slates representing diverse political beliefs, religious denominations, and cultural traditions competed in the election, which is held once every five years. This represented a 57% surge from the 14 American slates that won seats in the prior Congress in 2020. [Press Release]
Reform Movement Largest Vote Getter in U.S. Elections for World Zionist Congress Read More »
Israel, Press Release, USA
StandWithUs has urged the administration at UC Berkeley to investigate Hatem Bazian, a professor of Near Eastern and Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies, who in his student days was the founder of the first chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. [SDJW compilation]
Another Round of Anti-Israel Controversy Hits American Universities Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The end of the summer was dominated by allegations of ‘genocide’ and ‘famine’ thrown against Israel and its supporters. These collapse under even causal examination, but have been coupled with relentless campaigns, particular on the far right, to legitimize antisemitism. [Press Release]
OpEd: Global Roundup of Recent Displays of Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Opinion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The imminent end to solar tax credits forces organizations to install panels on a shorter timeline or risk losing incentives if they can’t move quickly enough. By offering direct financial support, Jewish Solar Challenge helps keep the transition to clean energy within reach for organizations committed to sustainability and long-term savings. [Press Release]
Jewish Solar Challenge Plans to Award $300,000 to Institutions Installing Solar Read More »
California, Press Release, Technology, The World We Share, USA
“The key factor that makes programs like The Catalyst successful is the cohort-based model,” says Wendy McCreary, Community Program Manager at the Jewish Federation of San Diego. “It allows colleagues from across the country to share best practices, learn together, and support each other.” [Press Release]
How Catalyst Fellows Are Transforming Jewish Service Read More »
International, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has filed a 26-page complaint with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alleging that the 117,000-member Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) has created and fostered a hostile and discriminatory environment toward Jewish members in violation of their civil rights. [Press Release]
ZOA: Massachusetts Teachers Association Discriminates Against Jews Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
“Once people commit to the Promise, they are inspired to participate, discuss with their families, and make specific plans. Legacy gifts prompt conversations about passing on values, heritage, and culture to future generations….” [Press Release]
The report gathers insights from experts on the ground about the situation in eight countries in the European Union—Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden—as well as the United Kingdom. [Press Release]
Jewish University Students in Europe Face Harassment and Worse Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
NEW YORK (Press Release) – In the first half of the year, Israel continued enhancing its tourism offerings with a series of new hotels and attractions designed to inspire and delight visitors. With the reintroduction of flights from legacy airlines including Delta and United, new, and moving art installations, the return of prominent festivals and
Tourism in Israel Rebounds with New Flights, Hotels, Experiences Read More »
Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, Travel and Food, USA
Mr. and Mrs. Rady announced a gift of $10 million for pediatrics programs and facilities at the Hadassah Medical Organization. This is the second multi-million-dollar gift from the couple, who funded the creation of the Rady Mother and Child Center, which opened on the medical center’s Mount Scopus campus in 2018. [Press Release]
Ernest and Evelyn Rady to Donate $10 Million to Hadassah Hospital Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
A new international study led by researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research provides the first scientific evidence that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens had biological and social relations, and even interbred for the first time, in the Land of Israel. [Press Release]
Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens Interbred, Scholars Conclude Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
“In a world where echo chambers are loud and algorithms reinforce our biases, the COI program offered a rare space to unpack competing narratives, challenge assumptions, and engage with complexity,” [Press Release]
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]
Anita Satlof Lawson (Oct. 31, 1947-Aug. 8, 2025) Read More »
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