Kindness Initiative Now Managing the G’mach San Diego Jewish Gift Closet

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — On February 1, the Kindness Initiative assumed managing the G’mach San Diego Jewish Gift Closet warehouse operations and furniture exchange program. G’mach, also known as the San Diego Jewish Gift Closet, is an organization that collects and distributes household goods such as clothing, furniture, and baby supplies to Jewish households […]

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San Diego County

Research Reveals Wikipedia’s Intentional Distortion of the History of the Holocaust

ORANGE, California (Press Release) — Wikipedia is one of the few trusted sources of reliable information left on the Internet. This, of course, is exactly why governments that want to promote a particular perspective have incentive to manipulate it. New research by Chapman University and the University of Ottawa shows how a small group of

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California, Holocaust, Science, Medicine, & Education

Federation Raising Funds for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — We are heartbroken by the news of the two devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. Right now, the death toll is over 20,000 and over 1 million have lost their homes. While an overwhelming number of buildings, homes and businesses have been destroyed, rescuers work around the clock to

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Middle East, USA

Burt Bacharach, Legendary Composer of Catchy Pop Songs, Dies at 94

Published by NJ.com Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer and Oscar winner who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. Bacharach died Wednesday at home in Los Angeles of natural

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Jewish Celebrities

Palestinian Tries to Stab Israeli Soldiers in West Bank, Shot Dead

Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian who tried to stab them in the West Bank on Thursday, the army said, and Palestinian officials confirmed the man’s death. Among areas where Palestinians seek statehood, the West Bank has seen a spike in violence since Israel intensified raids last year in response

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Israel

A Military Strike Would Not Guarantee a Nuclear-Free Iran

Published by Chicago Tribune Washington has signaled that when it comes to Iran, diplomacy is out, and hostility is in. The U.S. began conducting joint air exercises with Israel on Jan. 23, employing more than 100 aircraft including strategic bombers and advanced F-35 fighter jets. This comes after President Joe Biden stated, “We’re going to

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Opinion, USA

Lashon Hara in the Political Arena: The Consequences of Ilhan Omar’s Antisemitic Remarks

By Leah Golembesky In today’s society, words hold immense power, and it is important to understand the consequences of what we say. This is particularly true for elected officials, who hold a platform that can reach millions and shape public discourse. The actions and words of these individuals can have far-reaching impacts and therefore, they

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Israel, Opinion, USA

Man Facing Hate Crime Charges After Firing Fake Gun Inside San Francisco Synagogue

Published by AlterNet A man who allegedly fired a fake pistol inside of a San Francisco, California synagogue last week has been charged with multiple felonies, including hate crimes, Bay Area CBS News reported on Wednesday. “San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said 51-year-old Dmitri Valerie Mishin – who was arrested last Friday night –

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California

Proliferation of Antisemitism Draws Santa Barbara’s Jewish Community Closer Together

By Faygie Holt (JNS) On a windy day last Sunday, more than 200 people gathered in Santa Barbara, Calif., for a “Walk to Remember” commemorating Holocaust victims and to address the importance of condemning antisemitism. That community has seen a fair share of the latter recently. A Jan. 30 University of California, Santa Barbara class

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California, Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education

Pink Floyd Feud Erupts Over Antisemitism

Published by Ultimate Classic Rock David Gilmour and Roger Waters are once again feuding. Polly Samson, Gilmour’s novelist wife who has written lyrics for Pink Floyd, recently posted a Tweet in which she called Waters “antisemitic” and a “Putin apologist,” as well as a “lying, thieving, hypocritical, tax-avoiding, lip-synching, misogynistic, sick-with-envy megalomaniac.” Gilmour shared his

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