The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Sept. 28, 2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday in Sacramento signed into law Assembly Bill 1853, legislation that bans threatening, false, and misleading content from California’s voter guides. The bill passed the Senate 32-0, with 8 abstentions, and passed the Assembly 63-10, with 6 abstentions. [SDJW staff report]

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Birdwatcher’s advice ignored when it comes to humans

Ruth, who most wanted to see a Black-billed Cuckoo misses it and determines that she will spend the night in the park and not leave until she sees one. Her outrage seems out of place and exaggerated until the audience learns what and why it means so much to her. [Sandi Masori]

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There are new dimensions to modern warfare: attacks on global energy and economics

The blockade of maritime routes and the destruction of infrastructure cause disruptions in supply chains, leading to rising prices for goods, container shipping, and fuel, provoking inflation worldwide. The conflict accelerates the risk of a global recession, making it deep and prolonged, and causing high volatility in the stock markets, an increase in insurance premiums for cargo transportation, and a decrease in investments in the region. (Alex Gordon, Ph.D,)

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Peering through the openings in the sukkah’s roof

The s’chach, the branches and natural materials that form the roof, must provide more shade than sunlight, but ideally should not completely close us off from the sky. Through its openings, we should be able to see the stars. {Betzy Lynch}

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Today’s Jewish birthday: George Gershwin

George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned jazz, popular and classical music. Among his best-known works are the songs “Swanee” (1919) and “Fascinating Rhythm” (1924), the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928). [Wikipedia]

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Roadside markers revive a piece of American Jewish history

Each marker is Jewish in theme, and in an American way, universal, interreligious. Yet each tells the story of a unique world shaped by antisemitism that gave America and all Americans gifts that continue to enrich all today. [Jerry Klinger]

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The fight against terrorism and antisemitism: Sept. 26, 2026

New Zealand’s One Community Chronicle reports that on Saturday, Oct. 10, pro-Hamas forces will conduct a protest in Auckland over Israel’s “genocidal” policies toward the Palestinians.  Anti-Hamas forces will conduct a counter-protest describing Oct. 7, 2023, as the worst day in Jewish history since the Holocaust. (SDJW staff report)

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Three encouraging trends at Hillel of San Diego’s four campuses

Three out of our four schools have been back for about a month, and UC San Diego started classes just yesterday, and already our start-of-school numbers are record breaking. We’ve had more than 800 students engage so far, but what’s even more telling is that nearly 25% of those students have already reached the “deeply engaged” threshold of participating more than six times. That means students are coming to Hillel and actively participating in Jewish life at a much higher frequency than years past. TREND ALERT: More students, more often. [Karen Parry]

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