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Israel / US / The Environment

Israel to Send Fire Protection Experts to Los Angeles

By Sveta Listratov

Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority will dispatch a team of five fire protection experts to Los Angeles where firefighters are battling unprecedented wildfires.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Smashed Windows at Hollywood Shul, Second Incident in as Many Weeks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Security footage shows the perpetrators filming themselves in the act, causing consternation among congregants.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs

SFPD Arrests 70 Anti-Israel Protesters at Israeli Consulate

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They were detained for trespassing after occupying the lobby of a high-rise building housing the consulate.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Rabbi Attacked, Tzitzit Torn in Southern California

By David Swindle

The San Diego Police Department is actively investigating the “disturbing incident” as a hate crime.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

2,000 Petition University of California to Reject ‘Politically Motivated, Academically Vacuous, Harmful Proposal’

By Jewish Press News Desk

Such a curriculum would “marginalize Jewish students and fuel hatred and discrimination against the Jewish community.”

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

AMCHA Denounces California Governor's Signing of Ethnic Studies Bill

By Jewish Press News Desk

“This bill could and should have been stopped at the legislative level and must not be forced on the Jewish community to fight in each of California’s 1,300 school districts.

US / Holocaust

California Governor Creates Council for Holocaust and Genocide Education

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Senate Bill 693 was favorably received in the state legislature and is supported by the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California.

US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Thousands Call on California Gov. Newsom to Veto Ethnic-Studies Bill Ahead of Deadline

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The California legislature recently voted to advance the controversial AB 101; the governor has until Oct. 10 to take action regarding it.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

LAPD Search for Man who Attempted to Run Over Jewish Women Outside of Synagogue

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

People outside of Congregation Shaarei Tefilah, where a Sukkot event was being held, reported seeing a man in a black Toyota Corolla who yelled, “I’m a real Muslim. I’ll show you what real terrorism looks like.”

Terrorism / US / Chabad

US Not Seeking Death Penalty for Chabad of Poway Synagogue Shooter

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision was mentioned in a court filing in federal court and comes soon after U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stopped federal executions while the Justice Department conducts a review.

Terrorism / US / The Courts / Antisemitism

Judge Rules Victims of Chabad of Poway Shooting Attack Can Sue Gunmaker

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Superior Court Judge Kenneth Medel said the gunmaker negligently marketed its rifle to youth on social media.

Israel / Travel / Coronavirus

Los Angeles COVID-19 Variant Discovered in Israel as Country Closes Skies

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

January is emerging to be the worst month Israel has experienced in regards to COVID-19 deaths since the outbreak in the country over a year ago.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

AJC Welcomes Governor Newsom's Veto of Ethnic Studies Bill

By Jewish Press News Desk

The veto enables the Department of Education to reconsider its ill-conceived plan to produce a divisive program of ethnic studies.

Israel / US

Israeli Firefighters Take Off to Combat California Blazes

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

California is dealing with massive blazes that have consumed more than one million acres (four million dunams) in one of the state’s worst fire seasons in recent history.

US / Police and Crime / Antisemitism

Holocaust Memorial Fountain Vandalized in California

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The fountain at Santa Rosa Memorial Park was “toppled onto the ground in pieces.”

US / The Courts / Antisemitism

Chabad of Poway Gunman to Face Death Penalty for Murder of 60-Year-Old Congregant

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Jury selection will take some time because potential jurors will have to be screened for their views,” reported “The San Diego Union-Tribune.”

Terrorism / US / Iran

Two Iranians Sentenced for Spying on the United States

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This case illustrates Iran’s targeting of Americans in the United States in order to silence those who oppose the Iranian regime or otherwise further its goals,” said U.S. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Diaspora

California Enacts ‘Mezuzah Bill’ Following Widespread Support Among Lawmakers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that protects the right of Jewish residents to place a “mezuzah” on their doorposts.

Featured / US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

Proposed Anti-Israel Ethnic-Studies Curriculum has California Jews On Alert

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“[It] is deeply troubling—not only for its shocking omission of any mention of Jewish Americans or anti-Semitism or its blatant anti-Israel bias and praise of BDS, but for its clear attempt to politically indoctrinate students to adopt the view that Israel and its Jewish supporters are part of ‘interlocking systems of oppression and privilege’ that must be fought with ‘direct action’ and ‘resistance,’ ” said Tammi Rossman-Benjamin, head of the AMCHA Initiative.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

After Poway Shooting, California Governor Pledges $15 Million to Protect Religious Institutions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The program provides unprecedented funding for security grants for nonpublic schools, places of worship and other nonprofit institutions.

Israel / Travel / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Six Goose-Beaked Whales Spotted on Israel's Northern Shoreline

By JNi.Media

"We saw a rare thing: the whales were in a restive state and swam in a group of six, when they are usually a reclusive species."

US / Arts and Entertainment / Diaspora / Judaism

'Wendy’s Shabbat' Picked for Tribeca Film Festival

By JNi.Media

"This is a story of rediscovering the joys of community again in older age, and in the longing for ritual, however unorthodox it may appear."

US / Government / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Israeli Students To Be Given The Chance To Work With NASA

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“When they get back, the knowledge and experience they will have accumulated will assist them in promoting the field of space exploration in Israel.”

Featured / US / Politics / Government / History / Video of the Day / Media / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Religion / Settlements / Aliyah / Geulah

Watch Yishai Fleisher Out-Debating J Street Opponent

By JNi.Media

There's much misinformation, misconception and ignorance in the American Jewish community about Israel, which Yishai did a lot to dispel over at that Beverly Hills event.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Media / Anti-Israel NGOs / On Campus / Education

N. California Conference Prepares High School Students to Combat On-Campus Anti-Semitism, BDS

By JNi.Media

Club Z began as a quick study group for a few teens that wanted to arm themselves with accurate information about Israel and the Middle East conflict.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Media / Obituaries

Celebrities' Celebrity: Jewish-Born Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor Dead at 99

By JNi.Media

Her 1986 marriage to Prince Frederic von Anhalt entitled her to pass on as Princess von Anhalt, Duchess of Saxony.

Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Senator Boxer Wants to Abolish Electoral College

By JNi.Media

"In 2012, Donald Trump tweeted, 'The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy,'" Boxer said in her statement. "I couldn't agree more. One person, one vote!"

Obituaries

Dr. Irving I. Moskowitz, 88

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dr. Irving Moskowitz z"l has been called the Montefiore and Rothschild of our time.

Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Analysis: Bernie Sanders May Be the First Jewish US Vice President

By JNi.Media

While Clinton and Trump are essentially tied, Bernie Sanders whips Trump by double digits in almost every single major poll.

US / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Prince Accused of Threatening and Sexually Assaulting LA Women

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Three housekeepers in his $37 million mansion are suing. The prince reportedly was drunk.

US / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah / Canada

American and Canadian Jews Flying on Aliyah in Face of Terror

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

One of the new immigrants is 83 years old, and five are volunteering to serve in the IDF.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Second Democrat in Congress Announces Rejection of Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

California Democratic Congressman will vote against Iran deal because it fails to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear threshold state.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion

California Resolution Urges Action on Campus Anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The California State Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging action on the increasingly rampant anti-Semitism on University of California (UC) campuses. The resolution urges each UC campus to “adopt a resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and racism.” The bipartisan measure was introduced by State Senator Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) follow-ing a series of […]

News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Arts and Entertainment

Beach Boys to Debut in Israel in November

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

BDS gets doused again with the announcement that the California Beach Boys are going to surf in Israel.

News Briefs

Honey Sales Expected to Soar as Rosh Hashanah Approaches

By Kosher Today

Honey cake, gourmet honey, flavored honey, and honey as a recipe in chicken, and even fish, are all expected to contribute to soaring sales of honey this Rosh Hashanah and holiday season. Ironically, the US Department of Agriculture is conducting hearings to define honey or just how much honey is required to qualify for “pure […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

California Earthquake Wreaks Havoc at Chabad House

By Jewish Press Staff

Chabad rabbis say middle-of-the-night jolt makes him understand better what Israelis are going through in the war.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Congresswoman Hahn on #BlocktheBoat and ILWU Local 10

By Jewish Press News Desk

The congresswoman recognized the damage to the local economy that these BDS protesters can cause.

US / Government / News Briefs

Netanyahu Signs Partnership Agreement with Jerry Brown

By JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an economic and research partnership agreement with California Gov. Edmund “Jerry” Brown. The agreement will enhance cooperation between Israel and California in a variety of areas, with a focus on water conservation, alternative energy, cybersecurity, health and biotechnology, education and agricultural technology, according to a press release from Brown’s […]

US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education

UCLA Student Council Rejects Divestment Resolution

By JTA

The flood of anti-Israel hatred on campuses seems to be losing some of its strength.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Longtime Congressman Henry Waxman to Retire

By Jewish Press News Desk

Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman, the dean of Jewish lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, said Thursday he will retire, and Republicans immediately jumped on the announcement as a sign of weakness in the Democratic party. He was first elected to Congress from a Los Angeles-area district in 1974, and his resignation will take effect […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Jewish Councilwoman in Oakland Targeted with Swastikas

By JTA

Fliers hung in the Oakland, Calif., Montclair  neighborhood of Jewish city councilwoman Libby Schaaf show a swastika drawn on her forehead. The fliers hung district represented by Schaaf read, “Stop Schaaf. Stop the DAC” (domain awareness center) — a reference to a city plan to build a combined surveillance center for police and firefighters. Schaaf, […]

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Bill Would Link Funding for Palestinians to Incitement

By JTA

A bill introduced by the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee would link assistance to the Palestinian Authority to its efforts to stop incitement. Under the bill presented Wednesday by California Republican Rep. Ed Royce, the president would have to determine that the Palestinian Authority “no longer engages in a pattern of incitement against […]

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Religious & Secular in Israel / Religion / Settlements

This Sunday Tell Kerry: We're Keeping Samaria for the Wine

By Tibbi Singer

Will the secretary of State understand that the Israeli wine renaissance is taking place in the Shomron region, and therefore we're not letting it go?

News Briefs

Agudath Israel slams NJ Gay Therapy Law

By JTA

Agudath Israel of America condemned a New Jersey law prohibiting gay reparative therapy for minors as an infringement on religious freedom. The statement from Agudah came just hours after Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill barring licensed therapists from providing treatment to help gay teenagers become straight. “The new law tramples on the rights of […]

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs

American Al Qaeda Terrorist Urges Attacks on Western Diplomats

By Jewish Press News Desk

America’s gift to Al Qaeda, California native Adam Gadahn, has asked rich Arab Muslims to open up their vaults and offer cash to other terrorists to kill Western diplomats, according to the SITE organization, which monitors terrorist websites. He previously has praised the brutal murder of U.S. ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans in […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

LA Jews Convince Firm to Remove Sexually Suggestive Billboard

By Jewish Press News Desk

Orthodox Jews in Los Angeles have convinced a company to take down a billboard that showed a mostly naked woman promoting an energy drink, the Los Angeles Jewish Journal reported Monday. A message on a local email stated, “The largest Orthodox Jewish community on the West Coast was horrified to see a completely inappropriate pretzus […]

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion

ADL: Anti-Semitism Up in NY and NJ but Down Nationwide

By JTA

The number of anti-Semitic incidents dropped 14 percent nationwide last year, but vandalism rose, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents that was released Monday. New York and New Jersey saw increases in anti-Semitic incidents. Nationwide, the audit counted 927 anti-Semitic incidents reported during the 2012 calendar year, a 14 percent decline from […]

US / News Briefs / Judaism

Anti-Circumcision Group to Picket ACLU’s Marriage Equality Rally

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Boys should be protected by law from circumcision just like girls, say activists. And if the ACLU backs marriage equality? Picket them because it also is against circumcision bans! Welcome to Oakland.

US / News Briefs

Second Jewish Camp Tragedy Kills One in California; 20 Injured

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tragedy strikes twice at Jewish summer camps. One week after lightning critically injured a child in an Indiana camp, a falling tree kills one adult and injures 20 in California.

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech / On Campus / Education

Jewish Scientists: Block Memory of Alcohol Use and Cure the Habit?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Research teams headed by a Hebrew University graduate and Tel Aviv University researchers have suggested that an experiment on rats showed that blocking their memory of alcohol use helped them break the habit. Memories of addiction often cause drinkers to return to their habit when they are aroused by the smell of alcohol, creating pattern […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion

Los Angeles Freeway Project Causes Havoc with ‘Eruv’

By Jewish Press News Desk

Observant Jews in Los Angeles are bracing for the possibility that they will not be allowed to carry anything or even push a baby stroller on Shabbat due to a freeway project that will knock down the ‘Eruv.” which transforms a public area in to a private space in terms of Jewish law. The eruv […]

Fresno Zionism

Cal. Univ. Pro-Israel Professor Harassed and Defamed

By Vic Rosenthal

In the snake pit of academia, where unfashionable explicit Jew-hatred has morphed into enthusiastic and widespread over-the-top anti-Zionism, Professor Tammi Rossman-Benjamin stands out.

West Coast Happenings

West Coast Happenings

By Jeanne Litvin

Summer Kollels: The Seattle Kollel offers a men’s evening SEED program from July 2-August 14. On those same dates, there will be a morning learning program for boys – grade 2 and up – which includes twice-weekly baseball in the park following the learning, plus a masmid ha’siyum program for boys in grades 3-8… The […]

West Coast Happenings

West Coast Happenings

By Jeanne Litvin

Events In The West: This Shabbos Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, will be the scholar-in-residence at Beth Jacob Beverly Hills… On March 30, Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo will be the scholar-in-residence at Young Israel of Century City. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mazel Tov – Births: […]

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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