I was filled with awe and appreciation for the critical yet sticky issues its writers have tackled over the decades, such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, abortion, equal rights, and other women’s issues historically sidelined in mainstream media. Wow! I felt like I was in a sacred space – a sort of ground zero for women’s rights. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Embracing Midlife Sisters Read More »
Lifestyles, Press Release, Shayna Kaufmann, USA
The annual multi-day spectacular event, best known for showcasing the pride and beauty of Zionism, providing attendees with practical tools to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to antisemitism, and sharing first-hand accounts about the realities on the ground in Israel, will take place November 14-17, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. [Press Release]
San Diego Will Send Delegation to JNF-USA’s Global Conference in Dallas Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
United Hatzalah inaugurated its new emergency fleet of 76 ambucycles (emergency motorcycles), emergency vehicles and an ambulance at an emotional ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem. The new fleet is a joint initiative of United Hatzalah in a matching partnership with philanthropist Dr. Miriam Adelson and her sons Adam and Matan Adelson. [Press Release]
Adelson Family Donates Ambucycles to United Hatzalah Read More »
Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has a regional office in San Diego, headed by Sara Brown. Below is the AJC-San Diego report on its recent activities. [Press Release]
AJC’s San Diego Regional Office Tells Its Activities Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
On the one hand, personal resilience and morale measurements indicate that the public is becoming “accustomed” to the situation, learning to live alongside the war. But on the other hand, researchers also found a sharp decline in resilience, hope, and social unity on the national level, indicating great disappointment with the way the war is progressing. [Press Release]
Israelis Weary of the War against Hamas, Researchers Say Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & EducationHolding Jews – much less a Holocaust museum – responsible for the wartime actions of a foreign government is unacceptable and straightforwardly antisemitic. [Press Release]
7 Holocaust Museums Say They’re Being Targeted by Vandals Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press ReleaseHere 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]
AJC’s July 1, 2024, Log of Jewish News Developments in U.S., Israel, and Globally Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Middle East, Press Release, USA
“Being here and seeing how many people are affected by Yom HaZikaron, how everyone knows someone who is fighting or has fought in the Israeli Defense Forces themselves…to see then how that commitment translates to a passion for the country on Yom Ha’atzmaut was really special.” [Press Release]
SDJA Students Return from Tours of Poland, Israel Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA
All proceeds from the Together Wherever In Spirit Gala & Online Auction will support the Seacrest Village Resident Assistance Fund, which provides charitable care for residents in need who may have nowhere else to turn for help. [Press Release]
Seacrest Foundation Holds Online Auction in Conjunction with Gala Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
Following more than a year of conservation work at the Auschwitz Museum Conservation Laboratories, over 3,000 of approximately 8,000 shoes belonging to children murdered at German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz have returned to display. [Press Release]
Murdered Children’s Shoes Back on Display at Auschwitz Read More »
Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Press ReleaseHere 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 CountyResearchers 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