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Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against Antisemitism Awareness Act

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) voted in the minority against a bill on Wednesday, May 1, that is called the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023.  She said the measure “would stifle and restrict free speech in an effort to combat the rise of antisemitism”  The measure passed the House by a vote 320-91. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, Israel, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

OpEd: Pro-Israel, pro-Palestine, and anti-terror

I pleaded with the presidents of colleges and universities all around the country to take a clear moral stance against rape and torture and the kidnapping of helpless civilians. I pleaded with colleges and universities to live up to their stated mission of humanism and enlightenment. I pleaded—and still plead—because the silence of college presidents all across the country is deafening. [Shai Davidai]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

OpEd: The Confused World and Murderous Rhetoric of Khyami James

After speaking with the Columbia employees, he addressed the camera directly, saying, “Why would we want people who are supporters of genocide to live? I’m confused.” My turn to be confused. In all my years of supporting Israel, which automatically makes me a Zionist, I was never among “supporters of genocide.” My word of honor. [Bruce S. Ticker]

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Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Getting Away from It All in Cyprus

Even when the news is reported in Greek (though the TV in our room also showed one of the Israeli channels as well as the BBC), it’s impossible to avoid scenes of devastation, clips of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at universities across the USA or recognize the names of Israel’s prime minister and other politicians. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

OpEd: Take the Time for Self-Care Amid the Antisemitic Hate

By Barrett Holman Leak SAN DIEGO — Jewish students at UCLA are physically blocked from attending classes by Palestinian activists. Jewish students at SDSU must be escorted to and from classes in the face of antisemitic chants and threats. Palestinian protesters on American campuses burn the American flag and hoist the Palestinian flag over U.S.

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Antisemitism, Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Today’s Jewish Birthday: Abe Foxman

He served as the national director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) from 1987 to 2015, and is currently the League’s national director emeritus. From 2016 to 2021 he served as vice chair of the board of trustees at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City in order to lead its efforts on antisemitism. [Wikipedia]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Today's Jewish Birthday, USA, Wikipedia

U.S. Humanitarian Dock and Causeway to Gaza Almost Complete

Joint Logistics-Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, will consist of a floating dock about three miles off the Gaza shore, a floating pier attached to an approximately 1,800-foot-long modular causeway anchored to the shore and, finally, a group of logistic support vessels (LSVs) that will transport the aid from the dock to the pier/causeway [Dorian de Wind, The Moderate Voice]

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Dorian de Wind, International, Israel, Middle East, The Moderate Voice, USA

SDSU Students Stage Walk Out Demanding Divestment from Israel

Regarding Tuesday’s walkout, SDSU said in a statement, “As a public university, and as aligned with our institutional values, San Diego State University must allow for constitutionally protected free speech and an individual’s right to acts of peaceful protest….” [Elizabeth Ireland, Times of San Diego]

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Israel, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Times of San Diego, USA

President Biden Proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month

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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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Hounding the Headlines: Cricketgate

I heard a shocking story about how South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem killed her 14-month-old wirehaired pointer Cricket for being rambunctious. I am outraged and plan to mobilize dogs from around the country to set up a doghouse encampment to surround her residence. [Elona Baron as told to Laurie Baron]

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Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Embracing Living & Grieving

We made a huddle with Angela, wrapped our arms around each other, and sang a melodic healing prayer. At one point, I glanced up at Angela, and saw her intently listening, with an angelic smile on her face. Though she knew (we did not) that her cancer had metastasized, there was not a hint of fear or sorrow on her face. She appeared to be fully taking in every second of her life. When the prayer was over, we stayed in our huddle and silently swayed. None of us wanted to let go. [Shayna Kaufmann]

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International, Lifestyles, San Diego County, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, USA

Parsha Acharei Mos: Okay to Cry, but Then Vow to Live a Torah-Life

While guilt can serve as a moral motivator, it should not consume us. We must make efforts to correct mistakes, have a plan to avoid repeating them, and then let go of perseverating on the past through forgiveness. Using this Hashem-given capacity for forgiveness allows us to heal and grow spiritually and psychologically. {Michael R. Mantell, PhD]

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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors