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San Diego Delegation Attends JNF-USA’s Global Conference for Israel

The sold-out conference — one of the largest Zionist events of its kind in the world — brought together local community members, as well as philanthropists, college students, young professionals, rabbis, mayors from Israel’s North and South, social media influencers, and global allies of the people of Israel for a gathering of inspiration, education, and impact. [Press Release]

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November is Men’s Health Awareness Month

November is known as Men’s Health Awareness Month. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. But each person’s risk may vary, based on age, race/ethnicity, and other factors. [Cailin Acosta]

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From San Diego to Israel and Germany: The Butterfly Project’s Mission of Memory and Empathy Expands Across Borders

Ulla Hadar has researched, among other things, the biographies of the child victims from the Vilnius Ghetto. Ulla and Nicole, too, have developed a close partnership. In June 2025, the pair were invited to Vilnius, Lithuania, to present The Butterfly Project to Lithuanian teachers at a seminar hosted by The Olga Lengyel Institute (TOli). [Press Release]

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Tucker Carlson’s Friendly Interview of Antisemite Nick Fuentes Riles Political Conservatives

Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts ignited a major firestorm by essentially backing Tucker Carlson’s interview of Nick Fuentes. Many have considered Carlson anti-Semitic for years. [Joe Gandelman]

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Federation Extols 5-Year ‘Bridge’ Program for Jewish Teens

The BRIDGE Initiative—Building Resilient Identity & Deep Global Engagement—honors that [Chortek family] legacy by investing in the next generation. Over the next five years, the initiative will house a portfolio of high-impact programs at Federation … (Heidi Gantwerk)

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Jewish Trivia Quiz: Hindus in Israel

One of the major holidays in Hinduism is Krishna Janmashtami, which Israeli Hindus will celebrate next year on September 3 and 4, including the offering of 108 vegetarian meals in honor of the birth of Lord Krishna. What are people who follow both Jewish and Hindu traditions called? [Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Lion Sculpture Sited at Common Border of Israel, Gaza and Egypt

The Kerem Shalom Lion, at the well-publicized Southern Gaza border crossing, was sited recently.  Hundreds of trucks per day, an unknown number of people, and “officialdom” pass within touching distance of the Lion as they enter and leave Gaza. [Jerry Klinger]

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International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Halloween Costumes Also Serve Well During Purim

Jewish Mom hack: If you do not celebrate “Halloween,” think of Purim. Costumes at certain places and online go on sale and can be used in the late Winter/Spring of Purim. In 2026 (can you believe we are even mentioning 2026?), Purim lands on Monday, March 2. [Cailin Acosta]

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3,000 Attend JNF-USA Global Conference

One of the most moving stories we heard at our Global Conference for Israel was from the Shem Tov family. Omer Shem Tov, who had been held hostage by Hamas for 505 days, explained the harrowing conditions and sadistic methodologies used by the terrorist group. Yet, he also shared how being there with the other hostages, all of whom came from different backgrounds—religious, secular, right-wing, left-wing, and everything in between—made him realize a profound truth: they were 95% the same. Their shared love for Israel and their courage in the face of adversity brought them together in ways they never imagined possible. [Russell F. Robinson]

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Jewish Community Aids Families Affected by Federal Furlough

To qualify, applicants must be federal employees (including contractors) in the San Diego Jewish community who are directly affected by the federal furlough. The loan amount is up to $2,500. The guarantor is waived for this specific program only. [Cailin Acosta]

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