For those of my readers who want to demonstrate against Israel (not likely) or learn, here is a quiz to test your knowledge of the facts pertinent to the situation. Answers are listed at the end. [Steve Kramer]
Quiz for Anti-Zionist Demonstrators on Campus Read More »
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Are we on the brink of plunging into a spiral of violence, potentially dragging the rest of the world into the horrors of World War III? Or will we strive to restore calm, seeking to cultivate a world marked by peace and prosperity for all its inhabitants? What will be the answer? [Jose Galicot]
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Why We Read is an attractive, magnetic, and enigmatic title. There are many answers. Because I want to, because it is satisfying, because it is good for my mind, because a book is a friend, because a book is an escape, and because I can only begin to cover Reed’s analysis. [Oliver Pollak]
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In 1969, Meir assumed the role of prime minister following the death of Levi Eshkol. Early in her tenure, she made multiple diplomatic visits to Western leaders to promote her vision of peace in the region. The outbreak of the Yom Kippur War in 1973 caught Israel off guard and inflicted severe early losses on the army. The resulting public anger damaged Meir’s reputation and led to an inquiry into the failings. [Wikipedia]
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Many of us have met survivors and have read or heard their stories. The Jewish Federation of San Diego is holding an event from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the Lawrence Family JCC. In these turbulent times, the theme this year is “Coming Together in Strength and Unity” which is very much needed in our community. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Some Upcoming Worthwhile Events Read More »
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The proposal by Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones of San Diego and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher of Yuba City came in response to pro-Palestine protests at UC San Diego, UC Irvine, UCLA and other institutions. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
GOP Leaders in Legislature: Strip Funding from Universities that Won’t Protect Students Read More »
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Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], May 3 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that the Erez crossing into Gaza on its northern border with Israel opened for the first time since the Hamas terrorist massacre of October 7,
Erez crossing reopens – Hundreds of trucks filled with aid enter Northern Gaza Read More »
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We can garner meaningful insight into UCSD’s policies from its sister campus, UCLA. On April 30th, a Jewish woman was beaten unconscious at UCLA’s “pro-Palestine” encampment, while campus police stood by. In fact, in a now-viral recording, the UCLA Police Department admitted that its officers were instructed by the UCLA Administration to “stand down” while Jewish students were being assaulted and blocked from accessing parts of campus. [Kerry Schlossberg]
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Hear the call, California, let’s rise and unite,
In our land of splendor, from plight to light.
From redwood shadows to shimmering shore,
Let’s build a future worth striving for. … {Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel}
A Rabbi’s Prayer Poem for California Read More »
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Overseeing the event was principal Judi Stapleton and eighth-grade history and social science teacher Stacy Salz who traced her ancestors to the Holocaust and said the project was a “compelling lesson in history.” [Marsha Sutton]
600 More Children Who Died in the Holocaust are Memorialized Read More »
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Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], May 3 (ANI): Kibbutz Be’eri has announced the tragic loss of its resident, Dror Or, who fell victim to Hamas’ terror assault on October 7, and his body remains held in Gaza, The Times of Israel reported. According to the announcement, Dror Or, aged 49, was confirmed as
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Published by IntelliNews Turkish officials were on May 2 cited as saying Turkey has frozen all trade with Israel over the latter’s actions in the war in Gaza. There was no formal announcement of the move by Ankara, but Bloomberg reported two officials as saying Turkey was blocking all exports and imports to and from
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Published by Raw Story For background on bill and IHRA definition of antisemitism, click here. * House Republicans Thursday spread a conspiracy theory that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) this week made the Bible’s New Testament illegal. Reps Eli Crane (R-AZ) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) both shared on X a conversation between Tucker Carlson, the former
‘Fix this’: House Republicans spread theory Mike Johnson just outlawed the New Testament Read More »
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Published by DPA International Israeli President Isaac Herzog has issued a message of support to Jewish communities around the world in response to a “dramatic resurgence in anti-Semitism” and the “intimidation” of Jewish students on some protest-hit US university campuses. Herzog focused on the unrest, fuelled by the war in Gaza, that has rocked universities
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