Gaza genocide didn’t happen; American public duped by Palestinian propaganda

Many American Jews are unwittingly playing a dangerous game. They are much too critical of Israeli policies and Israel’s prime minister, and they are often loud about it. Progressive Jewish politicians take stands against Israel, playing to anti-Israel sentiment among voters including some hyper-critical Jewish ones. “Genocide” is bandied about when no such thing happened in Gaza. [Steve Kramer]

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San Diego’s Global Conference for Israel in November to attract thousands

Thousands of supporters of the land and people of Israel will gather at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in San Diego from November 12–15, 2026, for the Global Conference for Israel, which has grown from several hundred attendees to the largest annual gathering of Zionists in the United States. [Press Release]

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Why I support the Mantells’ quest to be named ‘America’s Favorite Couple’

This competition, created by Variety, is raising funds for globally responsible and important causes. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana are the recipients.  Both of these worthy groups nurture people and provide stewardship for our environment. [Eva Trieger]

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Workshop Aug. 20 for parents on how to combat antisemitism in the schools

This workshop is designed to equip parents of elementary, middle, and high school students with the knowledge, strategies, and resources to advocate for their children and be partners in their education journey. (Cailin Acosta)

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Bill defeated to cut off U.S. aid to Israel

A proposal by lame duck U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) to cut off all aid to Israel failed Wednesday in a 104-314 vote in the House of Representatives, with 10 lawmakers voting “present.” Besides Massie, more than 100 Democrats voted in favor of the measure, whereas all other Republicans voted against it. (SDJW staff)

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A second home for Villa Musica

In a telephone interview I was able to speak with Chatwin, who holds a doctorate in music, about her comprehensive non-profit and its recent expansion into El Cajon’s Fletcher Hills neighborhood.  The new venue at 2382 Fletcher Parkway is near the intersection with Navajo Road.  It neighbors the Barbecue Pit. [Eva Trieger]

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Textual analysis of Deuteronomy offers little-known facts

His work appeals to readers across a broad spectrum of Jewish backgrounds because he seeks to demonstrate that many profound ideas emerge from paying close attention to the Torah’s own language before consulting later commentators.[Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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PEN America president’s resignation is in service to BDS movement

He argued that by defending Jewish writers against coordinated cultural boycotts, the organization was unethically restricting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which he views as constitutionally protected political speech. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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