Film enthusiasts can attend in-person screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, while virtual film screenings are available on demand beginning on Feb. 11 and will remain available through Feb 18. [SDIJFF Press Release]
A year that began on a festive note, as Israel Bonds commemorated the Jewish state’s milestone 75th anniversary later turned somber with the October 7 Hamas massacre. Yet at Israel’s darkest moment, Israel Bonds produced its most significant accomplishments — securing an additional $1 billion in such investments by the war’s 30-day mark. This historic groundswell of investments included purchases from more than 15 U.S. state and municipal governments and institutions. [Israel Bonds Pres Release)
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Business & Finance, Israel, Press Release, USA
“These findings are worrying because a decrease in the amount of storms leads to a decrease in the amount of rain, which in turn causes further damage to the forests. This is a dangerous feedback loop, which could severely damage the forests that provide the earth with a significant portion of the oxygen in the atmosphere and absorb a large portion of the carbon dioxide emitted by us into the atmosphere.” [Tel Aviv University Press Release]
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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share
There were 30 antisemitic incidents in San Diego County between Oct. 7, when Hamas massacred 1,200 Israelis, and December 6 – a 150 percent increase over the same two-month period of 2022, according to the San Diego Regional Anti-Defamation League office. [SDJW staff report]
ADL: Hate Crimes Surged in San Diego County in 2023 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Holocaust, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
A letter to the UN Secretary General demanded “an independent, complete, unbiased investigation into the reports and documented evidence of Hamas’ rape, mutilation, gender-based violence and murder of Israeli women and girls, and pursue vigorous prosecution to hold Hamas terrorists accountable.” [Press Release]
Applying their method to findings from ancient Gath (Tell es-Safi in central Israel), the researchers validated the Biblical account from 2 Kings 12,18: “About this time Hazael King of Aram went up and attacked Gath and captured it. Then he turned to attack Jerusalem.” (2 Kings 12, 18). [Press Release]
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Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Holocaust survivors responded Thursday to vandalism seen over the weekend against the Kindertransport memorial in Berlin during pro-Palestinian protests, describing the incident as a symptom of rising antisemitism seen globally since the October 7 attacks in Israel. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press Release
The Jewish Federation of San Diego and the local chapter of the American Jewish Committee will host “Standing Together: A Community Response to Antisemitism” at 9 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
As a Jewish family in San Diego, we believe that it is important to not only keep a happy, healthy home for our children, but also to provide for others who don’t necessarily have the same resources or representation. [Roger Kasendorf]
Philanthropy: Our Temporary Hardship Spurred Us to Help Others Read More »
Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release
Our Movement offers a big tent with room for many diverse perspectives and backgrounds, rooted in tradition and inclusive of people with diverse backgrounds and needs. [Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal]
Conservative Judaism’s Leader Relates Movement’s Core Values Read More »
Jewish Religion, Press Release
Three free “trailer parties” will be sponsored in January by the San Diego International Film Festival to acquaint viewers with the films that will be shown at the January 31-February 11 celebration of Jewish films.
Three ‘Trailer Parties’ to Promote SD International Jewish Film Festival Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
“Systemic Jew-hatred in schools, the workplace, and society has only been exacerbated in the aftermath of the October 27, 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks, with Jew-haters increasingly emboldened to violate the legal rights of the minority Jewish people,” Goldstein said.
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Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, USA
Here at home, Federation continues to increase its commitment and investment in the security of our San Diego Jewish community. We determined the need was great enough to have a dedicated security director and the national infrastructure with Secure Communities Network – which we now have and thank God we do. [David Bark]
Jewish Federation Chair David Bark Reviews 2023 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County
Christina Fink, who has served for 8 years as program chair of the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival, will preview on Wednesday, Jan. 17 what’s on tap in this 34th year of the festival. [News Release]
Preview Jan. 17 of San Diego International Film Festival on Zoom Read More »
International, Press Release, San Diego County