ZOA: American voters disapprove Obama’s foreign policy

NEW YORK (Press Release)–The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has stated that Tuesday’s Congressional election result indicates a sweeping rejection of President Obama’s domestic, economic and foreign policy. Many polls indicate Americans’ dissatisfaction with President Obama’s handling of the Arab/Israeli situation. This election further validates that part of the message sentWednesday to President Obama to

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Travel and Food, USA

RJC lists some Jewish Republican winners across the country

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — Jewish Republicans won a variety of races throughout the country, the Republican Jewish Coalition reported on Wednesday, Nov. 3. “We are very proud of our members and friends who made the choice to serve, took on tough opponents, and won the day,” said RJC Chairman Matt Brooks. “We thank them for their

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USA

Election will make little difference in world’s perceptions of the U.S.

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C — The day after sweeping electoral change, it is tempting to think the world is shifting on its axis.  American voters may have shifted the political axis – or righted it, depending – but it would be a mistake to think things beyond our border have changed. This is the

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Shoshana Bryen, USA

Lecture set Nov. 17 on how Israel has shaped Holocaust memory

CORONADO, California (Press Release)-The Agency for Jewish Education continues its monthly Mandelbaum Family Lecture Series with Professor Oren Meyers of the University of Haifa. Meyers’ lecture will take place in the Winn Room of the Coronado Library on Nov. 17 at 10:30 am. His lecture is titled, “The Shaping of the Israeli Memory of the

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Science, Medicine, & Education

JFS seeks votes in Pepsi contest for the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service is just one of 1,142 organizations competing for part of $1.3 million from the Pepsi Refresh Project. In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project (of Pepsi-Cola North American Beverages) is awarding more than $20 million

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San Diego Calendar, San Diego County

Pope Benedict XVI agrees with ADL that Israel should not be isolated

  NEW YORK (Press Release)–In an audience at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, assured top leaders of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) that he would continue to raise his voice against anti-Semitism and attempts to isolate the state of Israel. The Pope was greeted by a leadership delegation in Rome led by Robert G.

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Travel and Food

NJDC deplores politicization of U.S.-Israel relationship in some races

WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release) — National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) Chairman Marc R. Stanley and President and CEO David A. Harris on Wednesday, Nov. 3, jointly issued the following statement in response to the election results: “In short, last night was a tough night for many Democrats, but there were key wins as well. “We’re

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USA

Eric Cantor appeals for support to become House Majority Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va) on Wednesday released a letter to his Republican colleagues soliciting their support to become Majority Leader in the House of Representatives.  Here is the text: Dear Republican Colleague:   Congratulations on your election and for being a major part of a new Republican resurgence.  For

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USA

Election results mixed for Jewish candidates

SAN DIEGO—Well, were the recent elections good for us Jews? Yes and no. Some Jewish incumbents lost their seats, others retained them, and some Jewish candidates will become freshmen members of Congress next term. Some Jews lost their committee chairmanships in the House, but one Jew—Eric Cantor of Virginia—appears poised to become the next majority

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Donald H. Harrison, USA

Israel suspends official travel to the United Kingdom

JERUSALEM (WJC)–Israel’s Foreign Ministry has suspended  trips of government officials to Britain out of fear that they might be arrested there for alleged war crimes. The news was announced during a visit by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague in Jerusalem. Despite assurances, successive British government have not yet repealed universal jurisdiction laws allowing private war

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Middle East

Civil marriages in Israel for non-Jews approved by Knesset committee

JERUSALEM (WJC)–A Knesset committee has made it possible for a civil marriage law to be implemented in Israel. The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee on Wednesday, Nov 3,  approved a registration fee of about US$ 165 for couples to obtain a civil marriage. The law, passed in March and set to be implemented next

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Middle East