StandWithUs Commends Tennessee for Landmark Antisemitism Legislation

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Press Release) — StandWithUs commends the state of Tennessee for overwhelmingly passing (by a vote of 29-0-0) groundbreaking legislation to help confront antisemitic crimes and discrimination on April 14, 2022. By passing HB 2673, Tennessee now joins the ranks of Florida, Iowa, and South Carolina in codifying the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) […]

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Tradition

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — As Passover approaches the word “tradition” assumes increasing prominence in the lives of Jews — and Israelis. Each ethnic group, and each family, has its own traditions regarding the way the festival is celebrated (cue musical interlude “Tradition” from “Fiddler on the Roof”). This was brought home to

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Lifestyles, Middle East

‘Always Sunshine in the Sky:’ Remembering Holocaust Survivor Harry Rosen

By Sandra Scheller CHULA VISTA, California — Holocaust survivor Harry Rosen passed on April 7, 2022. Born on August 9, 1923, he is now next to his wife, Zipporah Rosen, in Israel. He is survived by his son, Amnon who lives in Israel. This video shows his final days and now burial in Israel: For

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Holocaust, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller

San Diego Attorney Admits to Conspiring to Commit $500,000 of Tax Fraud with Former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Goldstein

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Elliot Adler, an attorney and founding partner of a boutique San Diego law firm, pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring with former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein to commit tax fraud. According to his plea agreement, Adler admitted that beginning at least as early as 2010 and

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San Diego County, USA

‘Liturgical Treasures from the Music Collection’ Set for April 20

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — The second program of the three-part series, Treasures from the Music Collection of the Astor Judaica Library, “Liturgical Treasures from the Music Collection,” will be aired on Zoom, Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m. This is the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdeiqqz4vG9Ol6VM-vbIaHEDF07Bl1JRV I will once again host the event and

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

First Rehabilitation Hospital in Israel’s Negev Poised to Put Region ‘On the Map’

By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, while serving as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war as well as grappling with a wave of terrorism in Israel and the collapse of his governing coalition, has dealt with anything but “good news” in the weeks leading up to Passover. But just in time for

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Jacob Kamaras, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

San Diego Jewish Community Member Peter Singer Running for Superior Court Judge

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Superior Court Commissioner Peter Singer is seeking an open seat for San Diego Superior Court Judge in the June 2022 election. Singer has extensive judicial experience, having been a full-time judicial officer since 2015 and having served as a temporary judge for 22 years, while maintaining his solo law practice.

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San Diego County

The Jewish Agency to Hold Unique Passover Seders for Ukrainian Refugees and in Ethiopia

JERUSALEM (Press Release) — The Jewish Agency for Israel will hold a special Passover seder for hundreds of Ukrainian refugees who are staying at the organization’s Aliyah (immigration to Israel) processing centers in the region and are preparing for their departure to Israel. In addition, The Jewish Agency will also host special seders in Ethiopia

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International, Middle East