San Diego County

UC San Diego Conference Explores the Exodus Through Multiple Perspectives

“Whether we approach this story as believers or skeptics, as historians or theologians, as archaeologists or from other fields of science,” he continued, “we encounter fundamental questions about freedom, community and hope that remain as urgent today as they were over 3,000 years ago.” [Mika Elizabeth Ono]

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Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors

We Empower Young People When We Educate Them Against Hate

When beloved Sesame Street Muppet Elmo becomes the subject of an antisemitic firestorm on social media, it tells us something is deeply broken. What once felt safe and innocent—symbols of kindness and inclusion—can now be twisted into platforms for hate. [Linda Ambrus Broenniman]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

School Days! Believe It or Not, They’re Coming Soon

Jewish Family Service of San Diego’s Back-to-School Backpack Drive is in full swing. This mitzvah helps families prepare for school and sends students off on the right track with everything they need in a backpack. JFS’s goal is to provide 500 kids with bags filled with school supplies. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Jewish Federation’s Summary of Israeli Wartime Developments

This week, we mourn the devastating violence against Druze civilians in Syria and stand in solidarity with our Israeli Druze brothers and sisters as they respond with courage and heartbreak. The escalation along the Israeli-Syrian border underscores the deep interconnection of our communities and the urgency of global attention. [Press Release]

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Israel, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County

You May Tear Up at Lamplighters’ Poignant Production of ‘Steel Magnolias’

The tale of a mother-daughter relationship in a little southern town speaks to everyone who has ever had or been a friend, loved a mother or been worried about a daughter, or experienced joy, love, fear and loss.  [Eva Trieger]

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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

July News of Jewish Interest in East County Magazine

In the first half of July, East County Magazine ran two stories of specific Jewish interest: A member of the community detained and released by ICE, and the Jamul Casino pulling out of SD Pride Festival and donating to JPride’s counter-festival.  Both articles were written by East County Magazine’s editor Miriam Raftery. [SDJW report]

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Antisemitism, Business & Finance, Israel, News Media, San Diego County

County Assessor Jordan Marks to Boycott San Diego Pride Festival to Protest Headliner Kehlani

Assessor Marks joins with City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego County Human Relations Commissioner and LGBTQ leader Nicole Murray-Ramirez in urging the San Diego Pride leadership to change their festival headliner Kehlani to someone who does not promote hate speech and incite violence against the Jewish community. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

Comic-Con Visitors to Crowd Downtown San Diego Next Week

LA MESA, California – In one week, the nerds and geeks will invade San Diego for the 2025 Comic-Con. This will be the last year my “super cool teens” get to attend with child passes, since next year, we will have to purchase them. This will be my first year attending. I am a proud

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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA