Members of the Congressional Jewish Caucus (CJC) sent a letter to Google urging the company to reverse its decision to remove International Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) from its default calendar display. [Press Release]
American Jewish University’s (AJU) Maas Center announces the launch of The Origin Story, an online platform dedicated to supporting and educating individuals exploring their Jewish ancestry, culture, and community. [Press Release]
Harara approached Hirsch and demanded to know if he was a “Zionist.” When Hirsch refused to answer the question, Harara demanded that Hirsch leave the premises, threatened to call the police, subjected him to physical contact and verbal slurs. Harara raised his voice at Hirsch and he and another employee attempted to physically push Hirsch toward the exit. Harara stated, “this is a violent hat and you need to leave.” [Press Release]
Jewish Man Thrown Out of Oakland Cafe Files Lawsuit Read More »
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The Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for expediting military aid to Israel. [Press Release]
Republican Jewish Coalition Applauds Trump’s Military Aid to Israel Read More »
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Three Jewish UCLA students and a Jewish professor asked a federal court Friday, Feb. 28, to ensure that UCLA can never again help antisemitic agitators ban Jews from campus. [Press Release]
Suit Requests Court Permanently Stop UCLA from Assisting Campus Antisemites Read More »
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“SafeU: Campus Safety Initiative” [is] a first-of-its-kind training program designed to equip university students with critical situational awareness and first-aid skills. [Press Release]
‘SafeU,’ Campus Safety Initiative, is Launched Read More »
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Major Jewish organizations on Thursday, Feb. 20, announced that the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought against the school district for introducing ethnic studies courses that were developed in secret and infected with antisemitism. [Press Release]
Antisemitic Ethnic Studies Classes to Cease in Santa Ana Unified School District Read More »
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This critical legislation will establish the Holocaust and Genocide Education Grant Program to provide direct allocations to districts to help them establish relevant courses and professional development opportunities around Holocaust and Genocide Education (HGE). [Press Release]
Holocaust Education Fund Proposed by State Senator Stern Read More »
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In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, the San Diego Padres’ Jewish Heritage Celebration Game is back, and this year, we’re taking it to new heights – literally! [Press Release]
May 14 is Jewish Community Day at the San Diego Padres Game Read More »
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“The experience of the Jewish Community, particularly within the United States and California, is rooted in the immigrant story. Many of our families came here as immigrants and refugees fleeing persecution and in search of a better life. We see our stories reflected in the immigrants and refugees of today and we are proud to stand in solidarity with them as they are targeted in this moment of deep vulnerability…”
Jewish Caucus in State Capitol Expresses Solidarity with Refugees and Immigrants Read More »
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This new data makes clear that activists, funders and politicians who associate with JVP or its positions are offensively engaging in tokenism by elevating a fringe organization that intentionally misrepresents the views of the Jewish community. (Press Release, The Jewish Majority]
Survey: Vast Majority of Jews Strongly Disagree with JVP Positions and Tactics Read More »
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Chronic stress is known to impact learning and decision-making, but could it also affect how we hear? [Press Release]
Chronic Stress May Change the Way Some People Hear Read More »
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“Like graphite, nature produces many other materials with weakly bonded layers,” Stern explains. “Each layer behaves like a LEGO brick — breaking a single brick is difficult, but separating and reconnecting two bricks is relatively simple. …” (Press Release)
‘Slidetronics’ Can Make New Materials from Old Ones Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & EducationUpon its formal creation, the Caucus Founder, Rep. Wasserman Schultz, nominated Reps. Nadler and Brad Schneider (IL-10) to serve as co-chairs of the Caucus, who were then unanimously elected by the Caucus members. (Press Release)
Congressional Jewish Caucus Founded Read More »
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