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Mayor Gloria Urges San Diegans to Remain Peaceful Amid War in Israel

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Gloria on Thursday issued the following statement urging respect between San Diegans amid the escalating war between the government of Israel and Hamas: “San Diego is a peaceful city, and San Diegans are people of good will who understand that diversity among our cultures and traditions is a strength that should […]

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Israel, San Diego County

Over 700 Entertainment Leaders Stand With Israel

LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — More than 700 leaders from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community for Peace in support of Israel. The open letter calls on the entertainment community to speak out forcefully against Hamas, to support Israel, to refrain from sharing misinformation

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Israel, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Addressing Internet Propaganda During a Time of War in Israel

By Heidi Gantwerk and Bill Ganley SAN DIEGO — We have been made aware of propaganda circulating on the internet and social media calling for violence targeting Jews and Jewish organizations around the world on Friday, October 13, 2023. This form of emotional terrorism is meant to deter us from daily routines, activities, and adversely

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Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, San Diego County

Israel Bonds Raises $200 Million Since War Broke Out in Israel, Including $150 Million From US States and Local Governments

NEW YORK (Press Release) — With Israel at war, Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds and its affiliates around the world this week secured over $200 million in bond sales and commitments from investors since the war broke out in Israel, including $150 million in bond purchases from U.S. states, local municipal governments and an institution,

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Israel, USA

Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 11

By Heidi Gantwerk and David Bark Dear friends, Later today, we will be sending a separate email with information on how you can personally help and become an integral part of our community’s efforts during this incredible time of need. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we are committed to keeping you informed. Here’s

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Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, USA

Hope in Times of War

By Teresa Konopka SAN DIEGO — Amid the war in Israel and all the atrocities being committed, it is easy to get depressed. Missiles fired, bombs blasted, homes destroyed, innocents killed. It is beyond atrocious. Horror like this has not been seen since the Yom Kippur War almost 50 years ago. Similar to that attack,

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Israel, Opinion, Teresa_Konopka

Scholars: Sending World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier a Sign Washington Sees Hamas as New ISIS

Editor’s note: The Torah scroll that is currently aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was donated by the Kamaras family in memory of Sgt. Jacob Kamaras, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, as well as the grandfather and namesake of the editor and publisher of San Diego

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Israel, Middle East, USA

Jewish Family Service to Host Renowned Rabbi, Author Sharon Brous

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) is hosting its annual signature luncheon at 12 p.m., Thursday, November 2, with nationally renowned rabbi and author, Sharon Brous, for a discussion on human connection. Held at the Hilton La Jolla at Torrey Pines, the event with Rabbi Brous is scheduled from

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San Diego County, USA

Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 10

By Heidi Gantwerk and David Bark Dear friends, We want to invite you to two upcoming community events: Join our community as we show support and solidarity tonight, Tuesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. at the community Vigil for Israel. Tomorrow, October 11 at 10 a.m., we will have the opportunity to hear from Maia

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Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, USA

‘An Act of Sheer Evil’: Biden Pledges Support for Israel, American Jews in Speech

Published by Reuters By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Tuesday denounced Hamas and stressed U.S. support for Israel as it mourns the killing of more than 1,000 people, including at least 14 Americans, from a surprise attack launched by the Palestinian militant group. The president also voiced concern for Americans being held

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USA

The Torah Aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, Aircraft Carrier Moved Closer to Israel

By Jacob Kamaras LA JOLLA, California — When Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin directed the movement of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Eastern Mediterranean this week in response to the Hamas attack on Israel, it carried a special meaning for my family. The Torah scroll that is currently aboard the

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Israel, Middle East, USA