Press Release

8 Members of Congress Join MAZON Pre-Passover Seder

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]

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Jewish Religion, Press Release, USA

Seacrest Foundation’s Women’s Auxiliary to Stage ‘Together Wherever’ Gala

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]

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Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County

Faculty Opposing Antisemitism to Demonstrate Across Country

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]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

ADL Reports 8,873 Antisemitic Incidents in U.S. in 2023

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]

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Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, USA

Mandy Patinkin Headlines Month-Long JFest

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]

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Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Press Release, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Jewish Federations Summarize Results of Iran’s Attack on Israel

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)

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International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

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

3 Jewish Defense Groups Complain of Antisemitism at Ohio State University

“Antisemitism is expressed openly; blatant verbal and physical threats and attacks on Jewish students often go unaddressed by the administration. By filing this Title VI federal complaint, we aim to hold the administration accountable.” [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

JFS Receives $325,000 ‘Stop the Hate’ State Grant

“We are fortunate to have several local organizations with a shared goal of combatting antisemitism, each with a unique role and expertise,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “A rapid response network will not only maximize each partner’s strengths and increase community coordination but also build the resilience of our Jewish community.”  [Press Release]

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Antisemitism, California, Press Release, San Diego County