Here are American Jewish Committee’s top stories and resources of the day to help you stay informed, share the facts, and rally your networks to take action in support of Israel and against Hamas’ war crimes. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee News Summary: June 27, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Here is a weekly wrap of ADL’s reports, updates and analysis on antisemitism around the world. [Press Release]
ADL’s Weekly Antisemitism Report: June 27, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) board of directors announced Wednesday that Dana Toppel will become the new CEO when Michael Hopkins retires on June 30, 2025. Toppel is currently the COO and has been an integral part of the organization for over 15 years. Hopkins has been at the helm for 13 years. [Press Release]
Dana Toppel Picked as JFSSD’s Next CEO Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County
Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have created a new type of glass that is both highly adhesive and perfectly transparent at the same time. The glass, which forms spontaneously when the new material comes in contact with water at room temperature, could bring about a revolution in an array of diverse industries such as optics and electro-optics, satellite communication, remote sensing, and biomedicine. [Press Release]
Just Add Water and You Get a New Type of Glass Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology
The study emphasizes the substantial mental health impact of such mass trauma and provides a crucial tool for policymakers, clinicians, and researchers. Strategic planning and implementation of large-scale interventions represent a potential avenue to bridge the disparity between the extensive needs of the population and the mental health system’s limited resources. This model could serve as a vital tool for preparing mental health interventions and could be adapted for future mass trauma situations globally. [Press Release]
Researchers Develop Predictive Model for PTSD Read More »
International, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAHere are the top developments on Israel’s two military fronts, and in the U.S. battle against antisemitism, as of Monday, June 24, according to the American Jewish Committee. [Press Release]
American Jewish Committee’s Israel Update: June 24, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USA
Jewish Federation of San Diego lay leader Juli Bear is being honored with the 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for her extraordinary involvement in the local Jewish community. [Press Release]
Kipnis/Wilson/Friedland Award for Juli Bear for Philanthropy, Volunteerism Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
StandWithUs strongly condemns multiple antisemitic and anti-Israel New Business Items (NBIs) that have been introduced ahead of the National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly. The assembly, which brings together over 6,000 delegates from across the United States will take place in Philadelphia from July 3-7, 2024. [Press Release]
StandWithUs Urges National Education Assn. to Reject Anti-Israel Resolutions Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
The exhibition features 25 Israeli cyber technologies, each represented by a rare lock, some are over 2,000 years old, taken from a unique collection curated by Israeli collector Eran Landau. Each lock has a historical story behind it and serves as a metaphor for the defense mechanism and added value of each technology. [Press Release]
Cybersecurity Conference Highlights History of Locks Read More »
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Alongside Holocaust denial and expressions of antisemitism, which have both been increasing around the world, the prestigious Weiss-Livnat International Program for Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa is currently experiencing a global cyber-attack, in response to the registration campaign for the academic year 2024-25. [Press Release]
Anti-Israel Protesters Now Targeting Holocaust Education Programs Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, USA
The StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department represented a Jewish student at UC Irvine (UCI) who picked up a piece of cardboard depicting a hooknose, religious Jew holding a bloody knife over the Palestinian flag at an encampment. [Press Release]
Student Who Protested Racist Depiction of Jews Allowed to Graduate Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAIn deeply disturbing news, a subset of Wikipedia editors is taking action to block ADL as a trusted source on antisemitism and the Israel-Palestinian conflict. [Press Release]
ADL Report on Anti-Israel Agitation, Anti-Semitism: June 20, 2024 Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, News Media, Press Release, USA
The student, who is autistic and nonverbal, did not receive the special education support he was entitled to under federal and state regulations. He was pulled from classes after his mother discovered a swastika carved into his back and realized he was not safe in his school environment. [Press Release]
Settlement Won for Autistic Student Who Had Swastika Carved onto His Back Read More »
Antisemitism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
“My primary interests lie in the intersection between mathematics, computer science, statistics, and medicine,” he explained. “Roughly speaking, I am mainly interested in applying tools that are usually considered to be part of applied mathematics on problems arising from biology and medicine, with the hope of gaining insights carrying medical significance.” [Press Release]
Technion PhD in Mathematics Now Applying His Skills to Medicine Read More »
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