Israel

Jewish Agencies Denounce Anti-Zionist Walking Tour at UCSD

“The illegal strike by UAW Local 4811 is tied to the antisemitic Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement, the goal of which is to demonize Israel, undermine its existence and ultimately seek the elimination of the only Jewish state. The strikers and other allied groups conducted a walking tour to show which research centers ‘get money from Zionists.’ [Press Release]

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Israel Confirms 4 More Hamas Hostages Are Dead

Israel’s military on Monday announced the deaths of four more hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas during its Oct. 7 surprise attack that sparked the latest Mideast war. They were identified as Chaim Peri, 80, Yoram Metzger, 80, Amiram Cooper, 84, and Nadav Popplewell, 51.  (SDJW: Cooper’s son, Rotem, is a resident of San Diego County.)

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Israel’s Netanyahu to address US Congress on June 13: US media

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the US Congress on June 13, media reported Monday, amid mounting pressure for the American ally and Hamas to agree to a permanent ceasefire. The development, reported by Punchbowl News and Politico, comes with Netanyahu facing intense criticism over the civilian death

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San Diego Hebrew Day School Gala Applauds Rabbi Weiser, Welcomes Rabbi Geiger

“Some are born great. Some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Weiser then turned to the man who will succeed him: “Dear Rabbi Geiger: we are thrusting greatness upon you tonight!” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Jewish Political Scene: Democratic Candidates Feast on Trump’s Criminal Conviction

So far, Biden’s reticence has contrasted with the rhetoric of at least two Jewish California Democrats, who believe they can turn Trump’s felony conviction to their advantage in the upcoming November 5 elections. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Sanders Vows to Boycott ‘War Criminal’ Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress

Published by HNGN Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a bipartisan invitation to address a joint meeting of Congress — prompting an immediate boycott by outspoken critic Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. In a statement posted Saturday on his official Senate website, the Vermont independent called it “very sad for our country” that Netanyahu would

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Pressure grows on Netanyahu to accept deal to end war in Gaza

Published by DPA Pressure is growing on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following US President Joe Biden’s proposal for an end to the war in Gaza. President Isaac Herzog thanked Biden on Sunday for his efforts and said that he had assured Netanyahu and the government of his “full support for a deal that will

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Rocking, Rolling and ‘Mothaland Bouncing’ at the JCC

Black manages to integrate Jewish theology, history and culture into his lyrics. The cadence and flow of his music is similar to Jay-Z and Ice-T. He even weaves in some humor. There is a definite gospel vibe. It was spiritually transforming, transporting us out of the tension we in the Jewish community have been living under for eight months. [Barrett Holman Leak]

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US: Congressional leaders extend invitation to Netanyahu to deliver speech at Capitol Hill

Published by ANI News Washington, DC (ANI): Congressional leaders extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session on Capitol Hill, emphasising “America’s solidarity with Israel” in the wake of the October 7 terror attack perpetrated by Hamas, The New York Post reported. In a joint letter penned by House

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Biden unveils three-part Israeli plan for ceasefire in Gaza

Published by DPA International US President Joe Biden has unveiled a new proposal from Israel to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. “We can’t lose this moment,” Biden said at the White House on Friday. “Indefinite war in pursuit of an unidentified notion of total victory … will only bog

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Holocaust Survivors Ink Letters in Torah Reclaimed from the Shoah

Each Holocaust survivor paused silently and then spoke about their family members who perished before signing. San Diego Holocaust survivors who participated were Ben Midler, Gerald Szames, Violet and Ben Gurfinkel, Lubbock Geller, and Freda Sheykhet. [Sandra Scheller]

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