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Roundup: U.N. Develops Plan to Combat Antisemitism; Biden Appoints New Members to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

“The WJC has worked closely with the UN in the development of this Action Plan, and we value the genuine cooperation and willingness of Mr. Moratinos and his team to listen to the voices of Jewish communities worldwide. The inclusion of Jewish organizations in the process has been crucial in ensuring that the plan reflects the needs and concerns of those most affected by antisemitism.” [WJC]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Press Release, USA

Frances Perkins, Nation’s First ‘Madam Secretary’ Tried to Help European Jewish Refugees

Struggling against American xenophobia, racism, and antisemitism in the 1930s, Labor Secretary Frances Perkins—the first woman to serve in a President’s Cabinet – sought in several ways to spare German Jewish refugees from annihilation by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Antisemitism, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Good Deeds, Even Little Ones, Change the World for the Better

In a big city, a little girl notices that a swing has become unhooked on one side so that it hangs limply.  Another swing has some off both hooks and is lying on the ground. She wants to fix them. With the help of her grandmother, she rehooks the swings. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors

‘Back to the Future’ Transports Broadway San Diego Audiences

Sometimes a play transports you back in time to another era, and this is especially true for Broadway San Diego’s Back to the Future.  The play is literally about time travel, and those who were around in 1985 when the movie starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd came out will especially feel nostalgic.  [Sandi Masori]

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Sandi Masori, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Secure Community Network Calls for Deportation of Non-Citizens Who Support Terrorist Organizations

In its letter to President-Elect Trump and incoming administration designates, SCN cited the recent arrests of a Pakistani citizen trying to travel to the United States from Canada to undertake an attack on the Jewish community, a Mauritanian national who shot a member of the Jewish community on his way to synagogue in Chicago, and the arrest of an 18-year old Egyptian student at George Mason University who was planning an attack on the Jewish community, as well as the uncovered Iranian plot to assassinate American citizens, to include a journalist critical of the Iranian regime and President Trump. [Press Release]

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International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USA

Historic Marker Rejected at Site of Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump was a historical event of major import. I approached the Connequenessing Township about placing a historical marker recognizing the terrible event. The assassination site is partially in their purview. JASHP was going to pay for it and fabricate it. The marker would be a gift to them, to be sited where they felt appropriate. [Jerry Klinger]

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Jerry Klinger, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Parsha Shemot: The Psychology of Compassion and Connection

When Hashem calls Moses to confront Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses responds with an expression of self-doubt: “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should take the children of Israel out of Egypt?” Hashem’s reply is profound in its psychological and emotional depth: “For I will be with you, and this is the sign for you that it was I Who sent you. When you take the people out of Egypt, you will worship Hashem on this mountain.” {Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors

American Jewish Reactions to Ceasefire: Pleased But Cautious

Reactions came quickly to the announcement Wednesday that a ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas to free some hostages from Gaza in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. Here in alphabetical order, by organization, are those written statements sent to our news desk. [SDJW report]

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Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

OpEd: Media Often Slants Its Coverage of Israel and Gaza

The Times and other publications frequently ignore important stories out of Israel or possible antisemitic acts in America. That leaves readers in various coverage areas ignorant of events. We are talking about regions with large Jewish populations that care about these matters. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA