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Helpline Established for Families of K-12 Students Facing Antisemitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), and StandWithUs, along with four leading law firms, on Thursday announced a new pilot helpline to provide pro bono legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing anti-Semitism in California’s K-12 schools. The pilot program selected

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OpEd: Adam Schiff’s Strategy: Elevate Steve Garvey, Eliminate Katie Porter in the Primary

If Steve Garvey didn’t exist, Adam Schiff would have to invent him – and, indeed, the congressman is busy doing just that. As the recent debate among the candidates for California’s open U.S. Senate seat made clear, Garvey is a precious asset for Schiff. [Jim Newton, CalMatters]

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WJC Condemns European Court’s Decision on Ritual Slaughter Ban in Belgium

Stern remarked, “The court’s ill-advised decision that perpetuates discrimination against Belgian Jews and Muslims is deplorable. This ruling is a backward step, not a matter of animal welfare, but a clear suppression of religious freedom and liberty. We cannot stand idly by as instances of religious persecution unfold.” [World Jewish Congress]

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Antisemitism, International, Jewish Religion, Travel and Food, World Jewish Congress

Biden protects Palestinians from deportation for ‘humanitarian’ reasons

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – President Joe Biden has shielded Palestinians in the United States from deportation for 18 months, the White House said Wednesday, as he faces growing anger over his support for Israel’s Gaza offensive in an election year. Biden signed an order saying the Palestinians should not be deported “in light

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Israel, Middle East, Nordot, Travel and Food, USA