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Hebrew Day 4th Graders Reenact Early California History

The young actors, adorned in period costumes and armed with enthusiastic performances, brought to life the excitement, challenges, and dreams of the Gold Rush era miners and settlers. From the jubilant discovery of gold nuggets to the struggles of frontier life, the play effectively captured the essence of this transformative period in American history. [Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School]

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California, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

S.D. Jewish Institutions to Receive $1.39 Million in State Grants

Six Jewish institutions in San Diego County received a total of $1,391,850 in security grants, including $250,000 each for the Chabad Hebrew Academy, Jewish Federation of San Diego County, and the little known San Diego Community Kollel, located on El Cajon Boulevard in the College area. Two grants of $249,000 each were made to Tifereth Israel Synagogue and Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School.  Chabad of Pacific Beach will receive $143,850 [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, USA

Community Yom HaShoah Observance Set for JCC on Sunday, May 5

In an era where the lessons of history risk being forgotten or distorted, the theme of this year’s program, “Coming Together in Strength & Unity,” underscores the importance of community solidarity in standing against rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial. Only together can we ensure that the commitment to “Never Again” remains unwavering. [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

OpEd: Pitzer College Succumbed to Antisemitism When It Canceled Study Abroad Program in Haifa

“We are deeply troubled by Pitzer College’s tolerance for – if not total capitulation to – the virulently antisemitic academic boycott of Israel campaign (academic BDS), whose explicit goal is to purge campuses of Zionism and Zionists, a campaign redolent of Nazi Germany and its successful purge of Jewish students and faculty from its universities.” [AMCHA Initiative]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Opinion, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education