Featuring ADA-accessible showers, baby changing stations and full-sized restrooms, the facility is a clean, safe, welcoming space for children and adults staying in the lot overnight as part of the Safe Parking Program. [Press Release]
JFS Unveils Liebermensch Facility for Families Living in Cars Read More »
Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Seven Jewish individuals, through their membership in the StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice, filed a federal lawsuit on July 24 against three groups that organized a riot to violently block Jews from entering a synagogue in Los Angeles last month. [Press Release]
Three Groups Sued for Blocking a Synagogue Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
In the late 1970s, when no one thought it could be possible, Dov Raviv, a Technion alumnus, had a fantastical idea for a defensive weapon that could intercept and shoot down long-range incoming missiles. The idea developed into what would become the Arrow Antimissile System, the world’s first missile defense platform, and what would protect Israel from Iran’s missile barrage on April 13, 2024. [Press Release]
Father of Missile Defense Systems Gave Up Career as Locksmith Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Technology, USA
Seacrest Foundation and Guardians of San Diego will host the 32nd Annual “Take a Swing for Seniors” Golf, Tennis, Pickleball & Spa Day with presenting sponsor, William Gumpert Foundation, on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort & Golf Club. All levels of players are welcome. [Press Release]
Sports Day Oct. 28 Will Benefit Needy Seacrest Village Residents Read More »
Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions
The research was led by PhD students Omer Tzidki and Dmytro Vovchuk from Professor Pavel Ginzburg’s lab at TAU’s Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. The lab specializes in developing novel radar and wireless communication technologies that respond to new and future challenges. [Press Release]
Researchers Detect Way to Identify Enemy Drones During Adverse Conditions Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Technology
Psychological processes have a known impact on recovery from a heart attack, and on cardiovascular disease in general. For instance, anxiety and depression can worsen the heart’s condition, whereas positive emotional states can improve it. [Press Release]
Researchers: Rewards for the Brain Can Prompt It to Help an Ailing Heart Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Camp Nah-Jee-Wah, was founded in 1924 by the New Jersey Women’s Federation as a camp for girls. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, the letters NJW in its name reflect the founding by New Jersey Women. [Press Release]
Jewish Camp in Pennsylvania Celebrates its 100th Anniversary Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, USA
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor And Combat Antisemitism, announced on Wednesday, July 17, new Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. [Press Release]
New Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism Unveiled Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release, USA
The Republican Jewish Coalition and Jews for Trump sent out appeals to Jewish voters to support the GOP ticket of Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance. Here’s what they had to say … (Press Releases)
Jewish GOP Groups Tell Why They Like Trump-Vance Ticket Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAThese findings offer hope for enabling people who are completely paralyzed — due to conditions such as ALS, brainstem stroke, or brain injury — to regain the ability to speak voluntarily. [Press Release]
Thought Activated Speech Developed at Tel Aviv University Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
The Ghost Army was comprised of 1,100 specially selected men who learned and practiced deception techniques to fool the Germans as to the location of allied forces. While lightly armed, they exposed themselves to great danger. It’s been estimated the Ghost Army saved 30,000 allied lives. The Congressional Gold Medal honoring their service was only the 185th awarded since the Revolutionary War in 1776. [Press Release]
WWII ‘Ghost Army’ Feted at ‘Only Yesterday’ Private Museum Read More »
International, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, San Diego County, Technology
“Each new board member has an extraordinary level of expertise and community insight and is a testament to JFS’s diverse make-up and visionary leadership,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “Their experience, insight and passion will be significant assets to JFS, as we focus on breaking cycles of poverty and building a stronger San Diego.” [Press Release]
Six Members Added to JFSSD’s Board of Directors Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Milton Kodmur passed away at the age of 100 on Saturday, July 13, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Los Angeles to Barney Kodmur, who came to the U.S. from Canada, where his family homesteaded, and to Ida, whose family emigrated to Boston from Lithuania. [Family notice]
Milton Kodmur, 100, Dies in La Jolla Read More »
Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, San Diego County
Born Karola Ruth Siegel in Frankfurt, Germany in 1928, she separated from her family and left Germany on the Kindertransport when she was only 10 years old, never again seeing her family who all lost their lives during the Holocaust. [Press Release]
Obituary: Sex Therapist Ruth Westheimer, 96 Read More »
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