Israel

The Jewish Citizen: Wasserman Schultz Denounces Gabbard as a ‘Russian Asset’

Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida) says her former Democratic colleague, now turned Republican, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, is unfit to serve as President-elect Trump’s National Director of Intelligence because she “is likely a Russian asset.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

88 Members of Congress Seek Sanctions Against Smotrich, Ben-Gvir

U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs of San Diego and eight other Jewish members of Congress are among 88 Democratic and Independent lawmakers who have signed a letter urging President Joe Biden to sanction two top officials in the Israeli government, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.   [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Founders of Western Negev Towns More Resilient than Younger Members after Oct. 7, 2023 Terror Attacks

About 64% of the respondents were residents of the kibbutzim, 33% of them were the next generation of the families that founded the kibbutz or the Moshav, in which they live. 83% were at home that Saturday October 7, and 45% of them directly experienced the infiltration of the terrorists. 52% reported that they had a family member/close friend who was murdered, kidnapped, or wounded during the events of October 7. [Press Release]

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Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Humane Society Gift Shop Items Provide Double Benefits

When I returned recently from a camping trip at San Elijo State Beach, it was with Chanukah items from the nearby thrift shop of the Rancho Coastal Humane Society. They were gifts not only for us, but also for the critters because all proceeds go to feed and house the animals at the society. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Israeli Researchers: NMDA Receptor May Be Key to Stable Brain Activity

By setting the “baseline” level for activity in neural networks, the NMDAR helps maintain stable brain function amidst continuous environmental and physiological changes. This discovery may lead to innovative treatments for diseases linked to disrupted neural stability, such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Nova Festival Massacre Survivor Relates His Ordeal to Rancho Santa Fe Chabad Audience

Chabad Rabbi Levi Raskin hosted Shohan Cohen, who survived the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas massacre at the Nova Festival. Speaking Wednesday night to a packed audience, the bright 21-year-old recounted the traumatic experience of witnessing death around him as cars and people were blown up. He survived by hiding under the concert stage with a plastic sheet he found. [Sandy Scheller]

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Holocaust, Israel, San Diego County, Sandra Scheller, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Is Matzah Ball Soup Really a Cure-All?

Matzah ball soup is also known as the “Jewish penicillin.” Whenever I am sick, that is what friends would tell me. “All you need is some matzah ball soup and you will feel so much better.” [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

The Jewish Citizen: Landsman, Maybe Schrier, Seek Leadership Among Battleground House Democrats

Two Jewish members of Congress may be in a projected three-way race on Nov. 19 to serve as a leader among Democrats for House members in swing districts. The position is being vacated by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia), who plans to run in 2025 in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

OpEd: Antisemitic Progressives May Have Tipped Jewish Votes to Trump

I have come to believe that the progressive movement, however anyone defines it, sabotaged the election because of how they sought to achieve their goals. They antagonized many voters and gifted Republicans with lots of grist for the mill. The progressives’ approach was not the only cause of the outcome, but Harris would be measuring the drapes right now if not for the progressives’ mangling of the process. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

December 8 Set for Ben-Gurion Day in the USA Observances

More than 120 organizational partners across the country will join Americans for Ben-Gurion University (A4BGU) for its third annual “Ben-Gurion Day in the USA” on December 8. This year’s event offers a special message of resilience and unity in the face of adversity, and is rooted in the increasingly relevant vision of Israel’s founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology, USA

Jewish U.S. Military Veterans Recall Their Service on Veterans Day

Jewish veterans representing major American branches of the military assembled on Monday, Nov. 11, in front of Tifereth Israel Synagogue for a flag raising, words of tribute to current American servicemen, and reflections on their own military service to the United States. [SDJW report]

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Fred Kropveld, Israel, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA