Jewish employees at Stanford University have experienced severe and persistent anti-Jewish harassment, according to a complaint filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). [Louis D. Brandeis center for Human Rights Under Law press release]
Antisemitism Complaints Lodged Against Stanford University Read More »
Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
It’s my joy to review for this publication many current books — especially memoirs, biographies, and novels — but occasionally when there are none left on the pile to review, I have the opportunity to tuck into older books recommended to me by friends and relatives who know that I love to find stories corroborating this publication’s mantra that “There is a Jewish story everywhere.” [Donald H. Harrison]
Jewish Stories Are Everywhere — Especially in Books Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA
The California State Legislature on Monday approved legislation setting the parameters for the 2021–2022 state budget. The budget agreement adopted by the State Senate and State Assembly provides significant increases in funding for top Jewish community priorities, including enhancing the security of vulnerable Jewish community institutions, supporting the work of major Jewish social services agencies, and strengthening Holocaust education across the State of California. [Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel news release]
Legislature approves Nearly $80 Million for Jewish-interest Causes Read More »
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Israel has a new government, and, for the first time in 12 years, it is not headed by Benjamin Netanyahu. In that respect, today feels like a brand-new day.
The legacy of now-former Prime Minister Netanyahu is complex, and we will leave it to the historians to evaluate it in its totality. But one thing is clear: Netanyahu changed Israel in some deeply worrying ways. [Daniel Sokatch]
NIF: New Israel Government Advances Arab Rights Read More »
Middle East
Stuart Weinstock, an Escondido businessman and former owner of Salsa Market in Vista, was sentenced in federal court Monday to eight months in custody for evading over $180,000 in taxes as part of an eight-year tax-evasion scheme with former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein. [U.S. Attorney’s Office, San Diego]
8-Month Prison Term for Defendant in Chabad of Poway Fraud Case Read More »
Jewish Religion, San Diego County, USA
Congressman Louie Gohmert has clearly stated that America is a Christian nation, and his religious beliefs are the foundation of his political beliefs. What verse did Gohmert quote from the Bible to justify one of his political beliefs? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Louie Gohmert Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Published by Reuters By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A new U.S. immigration policy announced on Monday will expand access to work permits and deportation relief to some immigrants who are crime victims while their visa cases are pending. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will create a process that could allow tens of thousands of
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USA
s Israel welcomes its new government, the Ruderman Family Foundation applauded the Yamina party’s Shirley Pinto on becoming Israel’s first deaf Knesset member, as Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana announced Sunday he will leave parliament under the so-called Norwegian Law. She is slated to be sworn in within the next 24 hours. [Ruderman Family Foundation news release]
Shirley Pinto Becomes Israel’s First Deaf MK Read More »
Middle East
A nationwide survey conducted by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) in the aftermath of the recent violence between Israel and Hamas found that three-quarters of American Jews are more concerned about antisemitism in the U.S. and abroad, and 60 percent have personally witnessed antisemitism because of the conflict in May. [Anti-Defamation League news release]
Survey: U.S. Jews Wary of Growing Antisemitism Read More »
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have been receiving many Barks (the dog equivalent to Tweets) from curious dogs (cats don’t have a monopoly on curiosity!) who wonder why I haven’t written a column since December. Like my human companions, I have been confined at home except for my daily walks. Now that we can return to a semblance of normality, here’s how my life will be different. [Elona Baron as told to Laurie Baron]
On a Dog’s Post-COVID Life Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Lifestyles, San Diego County, The World We Share, Trivia, Humor & Satire
Since the average Jew and non-Jew in the seventeenth century believed in such things as the ever presence of God, a soul, the inerrancy of the Bible, faith rather than reason, the power of prayer, and the existence of helping angels, and since the Christians killed even their fellow religionists who rejected these notions, the Jewish officials excommunicated several Jews who held contrary views to protect the rest of the Jewish community from Christian outrage and death. One of these was Spinoza, who was excommunicated at age 24, in 1656. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Was Baruch Spinoza Wrong or Wholly or Partially Correct? Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion
There’s a new government, but . . . As we got closer to the Knesset decision on a new government, the tone of Bibi and his supporters became ever more aggressive. And disturbing. Commentators compared it to the actions of Donald Trump. Trump didn’t attend the ceremonial signing in of the Biden administration. Will Bibi avoid the start of the new government? [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]
Uncertainty Attends Israel’s New Government Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
Tanakh, the all-inclusive Hebrew word for the Bible—Torah, Prophets, and Writings—holds many problems and puzzles: What does an infrequently used biblical Hebrew word actually mean? Does the Bible describe true historical fact, or just fantasy? What is the origin of particular prayers? Attorney and independent biblical researcher Mitchell First, in his newest book Links to Our Legacy, continues his mission to find lost meanings and correct inaccurate historical accountings. [Fred Reiss, Ed.D]
A Modern Look Into the Hebrew Bible Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Fred Reiss, EdD, Jewish Religion
Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden on Sunday offered incoming Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett his “warm congratulations” in telephone talks, the White House said, after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu and formed a new government. “I congratulate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair
Biden congratulates incoming Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett Read More »
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