UCSD. 64 people were arrested on Monday, during the dismantling of an anti-Israel protest encampment. According to a statement from the University of California, San Diego, of those arrested, 24 were not affiliated with the University.
ADL Report on Nationwide Campus Turmoil: May 7, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
President Isaac Herzog said, “This year, the darkest tragedies of our past do not feel so distant. Although the Holocaust stands alone in the history of human crimes, we have been grieving deep tragedy over the past months. The sickness of blind hatred has been unleashed, once again, in our own world and time…” [March of the Living press release]
March of the Living Participants Note Oct. 7 Similarity to Holocaust Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release
Available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew, the site explores the art created by 30 individuals who were imprisoned in concentration camps during the Second World War and who painted and drew while incarcerated. [Press Release, World ORT]
Holocaust Art Website Launches on Yom HaShoah Read More »
Holocaust, International, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Press Release, The Arts
When Michael retired from accounting, he became the owner and publisher of The San Diego Jewish Times. His passion for print journalism and Jewish life were a joy to him. Michael served on the boards and in leadership positions for the San Diego Jewish Academy (President), Optimist International of San Diego, and the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club (President) along with several other civic and Jewish organizations. [Schwarz family]
Michael Jules Schwarz, Former Publisher of San Diego Jewish Times Read More »
Business & Finance, News Media, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, San Diego County
We call on university administrations nationwide to take all necessary steps to ensure a safe learning environment for all students, including enforcing all applicable school policies. However, if these institutions allow hate groups to prevent students from getting the education they paid for, those students should get refunds on their tuition. [Press Release]
StandWithUs: Protect Jewish Students or Refund Their Tuition Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
“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, USAADL (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