“He has the vision, skills, and dedication necessary to continue Seacrest’s mission of providing outstanding and thoughtful care for its seniors,” explained San Diego Hebrew Homes Board Chair Steven Ratner.
Carl Measer Promoted to Top Executive Post at Seacrest Village Read More »
Business & Finance, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
This event brings Sacramento representatives from the California Secretary of State office to provide apostille, an authentication service, on-site in San Diego. Currently, the California Secretary of State offers apostille services only at their Sacramento and Los Angeles offices. [Press Release]
Apostille Services in San Diego Set for May 13-14 Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
According to a study of 1,466 Israelis by telephone and internet, slightly more than half (52%) believe Israel shouldn’t respond, while 48% favor Israel responding even if it means extending the current round of the conflict with Iran. [Press Release]
Survey Shows Israelis Split on Proper Response to Iranian Attack Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
An international team of researchers, with the participation of researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) led by Professor (emeritus) Tsevi Mazeh of TAU’s Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Physics and Astronomy, have discovered a star which orbits a black hole 33 times heavier than the sun’s mass and lies 1,500 light-years away from Earth. The black hole, discovered using data from the European Gaia spacecraft, is more than three times heavier than the other known black holes in our galaxy. [Press Release]
Black Hole Gaia BH3 Estimated to be 33 Times Heavier than Mass of Our Sun Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share
This year’s National Hunger Seder was held in conjunction with the House Hunger Caucus, and eight Members of Congress attended the event: Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Becca Balint (D-VT), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). [Press Release]
8 Members of Congress Join MAZON Pre-Passover Seder Read More »
Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA
Seacrest Foundation’s Women’s Auxiliary has announced the 46th Annual Together Wherever In Spirit Gala & Online Auction, a stay-at-home but stay connected event. For this year’s gala, our Jewish community will come together in spirit as one connected family as we send love to the residents of Seacrest
Village. [Press Release]
Seacrest Foundation’s Women’s Auxiliary to Stage ‘Together Wherever’ Gala Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Inspired by the courageous actions of Academic Engagement Network (AEN) member and UC Berkeley Professor Ron Hassner, who recently staged a sit-in protest and ate, slept, and taught from his office until UC Berkeley leadership took measures to address escalating antisemitism on their campus, AEN on Tuesday, April 16, announced the launch of the Faculty Against Antisemitism Movement (FAAM) and #KeepTheLightOn campaign. [Press Release]
Faculty Opposing Antisemitism to Demonstrate Across Country Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) on Tuesday, April 16, released the final statistics for antisemitic incidents in 2023, reporting a total of 8,873 incidents of assault, harassment, and vandalism across the country. The total represents a 140-percent increase from 2022 – already a record-setting year – and the highest level recorded since ADL started tracking this data in 1979. [Press Release]
ADL Reports 8,873 Antisemitic Incidents in U.S. in 2023 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, USA
Festival founding artistic director Todd Salovey remarks, “Last year we rebirthed JFest and were amazed at the size and passion of our audiences. This year, the Festival is growing with one of the most celebrated and beloved Jewish performers, Mandy Patinkin, and nine unique programs meant to heal, bring joy, and inspire.” [Press Release]
Mandy Patinkin Headlines Month-Long JFest Read More »
Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Press Release, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
In what is being described as a remarkable military success, an international coalition, led by the US military, combined with Israel’s multi-layered and technologically sophisticated aerial defense systems, intercepted 99% of the arsenal fired, resulting in only one major injury. (Jewish Federations of North America)
Jewish Federations Summarize Results of Iran’s Attack on Israel Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
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]
Hebrew Day 4th Graders Reenact Early California History Read More »
California, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Prof. Wigderson, currently a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study School of Mathematics, was a Hebrew University faculty member for nearly 15 years. Much of his acclaimed research was conducted during his tenure at Hebrew University. [Press Release]
Avi Wigderson Wins Turing Award for Theoretical Computer Science Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology
The legislation, sponsored by Senators Jacky Rosen and James Lankford and Representatives Kathy Manning and Chris Smith, is the most comprehensive legislation to date to counter domestic antisemitism and protect Jewish communities across the country. [Press Release}
AJC Lauds Federal Legislation to Counter Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA
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]
S.D. Jewish Institutions to Receive $1.39 Million in State Grants Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, USA