Today, in the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack, support for the Jewish community and the State of Israel is more important than ever. Donald J. Trump is the trusted friend we need in these perilous times. [Republican Jewish Coalition]
OpEd: Republican Jewish Coalition Formally Endorses Trump for President Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, USA
This is an ongoing investigation, and the DA’s hate crimes team is assisting in thoroughly reviewing all possible motives. In the event evidence develops, it is possible additional charges could be added in the future. [Press Release]
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) found that when humans are suddenly absent from the urban environment, the activity of the crows and ringneck parakeets that “live” in the area significantly reduces. Conversely, graceful prinias, which are generally considered shy, increased their activity. [Press Release]
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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share
In the wake of the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel, tens of thousands of unaffiliated Jews worldwide have reached out to Aish, seeking meaning and inspiration after suffering antisemitic attacks for the first time. [Press Release]
Hamas’ War on Israel Spurs Antisemitic Attacks around the Globe Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release
“In order to gain a deeper understanding of Parkinson’s disease and make progress in efforts to find a cure for the disease, we need to examine the changes that occur in the extracellular matrix. Until now, most of the studies concerning Parkinson’s have focused on the cells and on synaptic connections….”
“We are writing to inform you that a student organization has announced that a demonstration will take place on UC San Diego’s campus on Wednesday afternoon, March 6, near the areas of Sun God Lawn and Library Walk.” [UC San Diego advisory]
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Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
This leadership transition follows a year in which Israel Bonds surpassed $2.7 billion in worldwide investments — a record-breaking total in the organization’s 73-year history and more than doubling its sales goals. Following October 7, the historic groundswell of investments in Israel bonds included purchases from more than 15 U.S. state and municipal governments and institutions. [Press Release]
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Business & Finance, California, Israel, Press Release, USA
“Senator McConnell’s accomplishments are too numerous to detail, but American Jews are especially appreciative right now for his leadership since Hamas launched its brutal attacks against Israel on October 7.” [Press Release, Republican Jewish Coalition]
“BWe are outraged at the events that unfolded. Many of our students are hurt and frightened. This is never acceptable behavior and has no place in civil discourse. We are proud of the students who organized the event and remained steadfast and courageous in the face of bullying and threats. Berkeley Hillel steadfastly condemns any acts of antisemitism, vandalism, and violence and remains committed to supporting Jewish students’ ability to fully express their Jewish identity without fear….” [Press Release, Berkeley Hillel]
Israeli Speaker’s Event Violently Disrupted at UC Berkeley Read More »
California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
This is a very special time for our San Diego Jewish community, as we play host to 130 high school students and 20 staff members from our beloved Israeli sister region, Sha’ar HaNegev. These teens traveled to San Diego for 10 days away from war and the hardships they continue to face in Israel. This trip was the first time many of them have seen each other since being evacuated across Israel. [Press Release]
Federation Delineates Its Aid to Sha’ar Hanegev, Israel Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
According to the complaint, Berkeley administrators have ignored parent reports and knowingly allowed its K-12 schools to become hostile environments for Jewish and Israeli students. [Press Release]
In the face of skyrocketing antisemitism across the country, the South Dakota Legislature passed a bill Friday, Feb. 23, making the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism the state’s official definition of anti-Jewish bias and discrimination. [Press Release]
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Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, USA
The lawsuit details antisemitism at numerous schools at Columbia University, including Columbia’s School of General Studies and the Columbia School of Social Work and at Barnard College. It alleges that students have been physically assaulted, spit on, threatened, and treated unequally. Despite existing policies that are supposed to protect Jews and Israelis, Columbia has failed to act … [Press Release]
Antisemitism Lawsuit against Columbia University Detailed Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
One hundred thirty 11th and 12th graders from Sha’ar Hanegev in Israel, a region in Southern Israel that was ravaged during the October 7th Hamas attacks, will visit the San Diego Jewish Academy at the end of February. This is the largest student delegation to visit the U.S. since the war started. [SDJA Press Release]
Large Delegation of Sha’ar Hanegev Students Heading to San Diego Jewish Academy Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA