During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the immeasurable impact of Jewish values, contributions, and culture on our Nation’s character and recommit to realizing the promise of America for all Jewish Americans. [President Joe Biden]
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A lot has changed since March 7, 2024. When it comes to the problems of antisemitism on the college campus, he has scarcely been seen. If I did not know better, I would say that he had been missing in action. {Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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In 1940, Ehrenburg came to the USSR from occupied Paris. He returned to the country, where the repression of 1937 proved to him the cruelty of the authorities. The writer received frightening news from Izvestia in 1939: although he continued to be on the newspaper’s staff, his reports and articles would not be published. The USSR was changing its attitude toward Jews because of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Treaty. [Alex Gordon]
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Mayor Todd Gloria issued a proclamation on Monday, April 29, declaring it to be “End Jew Hatred Day.”
The proclamation had 11 “whereas clauses.” [SDJW staff]
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Published by AFP New York (AFP) – Student demonstrators at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted at US colleges, began to be suspended on Monday after defying an ultimatum to disperse. Authorities at the prestigious university in New York demanded that the protest encampment be cleared by 2:00 pm (1800 GMT)
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Antisemitism, Israel, Nordot, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Published by Radar Online (CA) U.S. Rep.Ilhan Omar has been accused of “blood libel” by the Anti-Defamation League for calling Jewish college students “pro-genocide” amid escalating protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza, RadarOnline.com can confirm. The Democratic congresswoman made the comment while speaking to a reporter as she attended a pro-Palestine protest at Columbia University
In these challenging times, it is imperative that we stand together, ensuring the safety of our Jewish institutions and supporting Jews in need – both locally and across the globe. Today, I bring you updates on two major initiatives that have been fueled by San Diego’s generosity and philanthropic spirit: enhancing community security and supporting relief efforts in our Israeli sister region, Sha’ar HaNegev. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], April 29 (ANI/TPS): Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust Museum and memorial in Jerusalem, and World Holocaust Remembrance Center expressed “deep concern” over recent reports of Holocaust memorials and monuments being covered in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Holocaust memorials serve as solemn reminders of the
Published by ANI News Washington, DC [US], April 28 (ANI): As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to conduct military operations in Gaza, US National Security Advisor John Kirby has said that Tel Aviv has agreed to listen to Washington’s ‘perspectives’ and ‘concerns’ before launching any offensive inside the Rafah city of Gaza. “Well, look,
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Antisemitism, Israel, Nordot, USA
Published by PsyPost (CA) Recent research has found a strong connection between belief in various conspiracy theories and antisemitism in the United Kingdom. This study, detailed in the journal Contemporary Jewry, found that antisemitic attitudes toward Jewish individuals are strongly linked to beliefs in personal well-being conspiracies. Meanwhile, antisemitic views related to the State of
If you are interested in showing up to support Jewish college students at UCSD during the upcoming “Peace in Israel” week, our partner Hillel of San Diego asks that you participate in their webinar, “So You Want to Support Students,” on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Register here. {Heidi Gantwerk]
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Published by The Daily Caller Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic New York Rep. Ritchie Torres are planning to introduce legislation to send antisemitism monitors to college campuses and revoke federal funds from schools that don’t comply, the GOP lawmaker announced in a Friday press release. The College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating
We call on university administrations nationwide to take all necessary steps to ensure a safe learning environment for all students, including enforcing all applicable school policies. However, if these institutions allow hate groups to prevent students from getting the education they paid for, those students should get refunds on their tuition. [Press Release]
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I have asked Lauren McIlvaine, the press secretary in Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Capitol office, for an explanation from the congresswoman about her voting record, specifically about what her guiding principles may be as she considers legislation affecting Israel and the Middle East. [Donald H. Harrison]
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