The globalization of antisemitism

On October 7, 2023, in the Western world—where reason and moderation in the form of liberal democracy were supposed to prevail—a wave of aggressive protests against Jews erupted: the ideology of tolerance, acceptance of “the other,” and world peace has vanished, replaced by a primitive antisemitic ideology all too familiar in the history of the people of Israel. [Alex Gordon]

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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Today’s Jewish birthday: David Schwimmer

David Schwimmer (November 2, 1966) is an American actor, director, and producer. He gained worldwide recognition for portraying Ross Geller in the sitcom Friends (1994–2004), for which he received a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1995. [Wikipedia]

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia

Montreal Symphony’s performance in San Diego: Simply brilliant!

The Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, one of the world’s great orchestras and currently sharing its music director, Raphael Payare, with our San Diego Symphony Orchestra, performed brilliantly in their concert October 29 at Jacobs Music Center. [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors

Satire: 5 signs a politician is pandering to Jewish voters

We are getting dangerously close to the November midterm elections, and politicians are coming out in droves to get your vote. But how can you tell the difference between a normal campaign lie and one pandering to Jewish voters? Luckily, America’s Rebbitzman is here to help you see the signs and stop the madness. (Joshua Kail)

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Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Zionist professionals teach others to become forward-looking professionals

Our purpose cannot be limited to creating meaningful experiences or strengthening our own institution. We must also foster the relationships, confidence, and sense of shared responsibility that enable people to shape Jewish life for themselves and others. (Betzy Lynch)

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Should Jews celebrate Halloween?

Given its non-Jewish origins, many Jews question whether celebrating Halloween conflicts with Jewish law. Leviticus 18:3 cautions against adopting the customs of other nations, and some rabbinic authorities argue that Halloween’s pagan associations make participation inappropriate. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Firebomber of pro-Israel rally pleads guilty in federal court

With his guilty plea, he admitted to these hate crimes that intentionally targeted victims based on their religion or national origin. In addition to his prior state court sentence of life without parole plus over 2,100 years in prison, he will be sentenced on these federal charges in January 2027. (Jonathan Lev and David Paul]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Obituaries & memorials, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

ADL, Reed Smith, file civil rights complaint alleging Jewish girl, 14, was subjected to persistent antisemitism in Arizona school

The complaint states that the district knew about the harassment the first time it was reported, yet responded with dismissiveness and delay, rather than promptly and effectively addressing the incidents. Student A’s teacher allegedly told her the slurs were not his problem, and administrators allegedly refused to call her parents because staff were “too busy.” (Press Release)

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA

Israel should permit voting by mail for expatriates

More than a half-million expats are believed to live in America, a great many of them residing in New York and California. Both states have grown more liberal and Democratic in recent decades. If Israeli expats could vote by absentee ballot, wanna bet how that would have affected Tuesday’s election? [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, California, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA