A weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world. [Press Release]
ADL’s July 3 Briefing on Most Recent Developments in the Battle against Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism, providing attendees with practical tools to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to antisemitism, and sharing first-hand accounts about the realities on the ground in Israel, will take place November 14-17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. [Press Release]
San Diego Will Send Delegation to JNF-USA’s Global Conference in Dallas Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
Bowman’s credibility, along with his colleagues, is severely damaged by their fact-free accusations of Israel, which in turn makes it difficult for any reasonable person to take them seriously. If they put forward bills to improve life for vulnerable Americans, the proposed legislation stands less chance of success because of their pariah status. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Pro-Hamas Legislators Not Taken Seriously on Domestic Issues Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
El Cajon Police Department is investigating a troubling string of hate crime vandalism that occurred on June 27 between 1:30 and 3 a.m. on June 27 in the 1300 block of Greenfield Drive. Five parked vehicles were spray-painted with swastikas and hate slogans, including gay and anti-Arab slurs, 10 News reports. [East County Magazine]
Vandals Spray 5 Parked Cars with Swastikas in El Cajon Read More »
Antisemitism, East County Magazine, San Diego County
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has a regional office in San Diego, headed by Sara Brown. Below is the AJC-San Diego report on its recent activities. [Press Release]
AJC’s San Diego Regional Office Tells Its Activities Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAHolding Jews – much less a Holocaust museum – responsible for the wartime actions of a foreign government is unacceptable and straightforwardly antisemitic. [Press Release]
7 Holocaust Museums Say They’re Being Targeted by Vandals Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press ReleaseHere are American Jewish Committee’s top stories and resources of the day to help you stay informed, share the facts, and rally your networks to take action in support of Israel and against Hamas’ war crimes. [Press Release]
AJC’s July 1, 2024, Log of Jewish News Developments in U.S., Israel, and Globally Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USA
What was the context of a headline in a newspaper that read in part “Shylocks of Oklahoma City” ? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Oklahoma Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
“Being here and seeing how many people are affected by Yom HaZikaron, how everyone knows someone who is fighting or has fought in the Israeli Defense Forces themselves…to see then how that commitment translates to a passion for the country on Yom Ha’atzmaut was really special.” [Press Release]
SDJA Students Return from Tours of Poland, Israel Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA
After my repatriation to Israel, I traveled to France frequently for research work in physics. There I met a French physics professor, a Jew who knew my stepfather and claimed that I could obtain French citizenship because I had French historical roots. I loved the language and culture of France, but I preferred to be an Israeli, if only because of my thoughts on “Where is France going?” [Alex Gordon]
Why I Didn’t Become French Read More »
Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Since when do college kids want to sit through hours of boring meetings? Then I found out, they get paid for their “activism.” Amnesty International is one such employer as this advertisement posted in Seattle, Washington, demonstrates. [Miriam Gershenson]
OpEd: Pro-Israel Volunteers Needed to Counter Paid Pro-Hamas Students Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Miriam Gershenson, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Following more than a year of conservation work at the Auschwitz Museum Conservation Laboratories, over 3,000 of approximately 8,000 shoes belonging to children murdered at German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz have returned to display. [Press Release]
Murdered Children’s Shoes Back on Display at Auschwitz Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release
The results have shown significant progress for extreme right parties across Europe, which was a major concern for Jewish communities around the continent in the lead-up to the election, as the situation for European Jewry had already been dire in recent months due to an unprecedented rise in antisemitism following Hamas’ October 7th terror attacks against Israel. [Simone Rodan-Benzaquen]
AJC: Worrying Trends in European Elections Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors
President Biden accused former President Trump of being an admirer of Adolf Hitler, and Trump accused Biden of favoring Palestinians over Israelis in a wild, hard-swinging debate Thursday night moderated by CNN reporters/ anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper, who are both members of the Jewish community. [Donald H. Harrison]
Biden, Trump Clash in First Debate Over Israel, Charlottesville Neo-Nazis Read More »
Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA