California

Former church pastor recorded drawing swastika outside Jewish mother's home

The former official denied that he drew the swastika, later claiming that he had drawn a Hindu symbol for peace.

Berkeley professor: I will not leave my office until the university addresses antisemitism

“If my students feel that they cannot walk safely across campus without being bullied, then I will not cross campus either,” Hassner said.

15 year-old Gaza rapper MC Abdul looks forward to performance at California hip hop festival

MC Abdul, real name Abdel-Rahman Al-Shantti, became a viral sensation in 2020 at the age of 10 with an emotional cover version of "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa.

By TNS
07/03/2024
A police officer's hat for the Los Angeles, California Police Department (LAPD)

Offensive antisemitic flyers being investigated by police in Fresno, California

The flyers had a variety of messages some of them targeted Jews others targeted transgender people, or other minorities.

IDF troops drill alongside US Marines as part of Juniper Cobra 2018​

Five US Marines missing after helicopter found near San Diego

The aircraft was coordinating a search and rescue effort before going missing.

By REUTERS
07/02/2024

California schools spent $250,000 on anti-Israel 'Woke Kindergarten' curriculum

“Our reading scores are low,” one teacher told the Chronicle. “That could have gotten us a reading interventionist.”

Good deal: Otters restore estuary habitat, receive all-you-can eat buffet

Brian Silliman: “The sea otters are stabilizing them for free in exchange for an all-you-can-eat crab feast.”

Chaya Lev: Jerusalem's infectious spirit of dance and positivity

A Black Jew in Israel, Chaya Lev shares her journey – while dropping some hilarious one-liners – and her mission to bring joy to others.

Madrid museum may keep Pissarro painting looted by Nazis, US appeals court rules

The 3-0 decision by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California, came in one of the oldest Nazi art theft cases.

By REUTERS
10/01/2024
REUTERS/Jessica Orellana

Jewish orgs. urge Governor Newsom to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism amid growing hate

The letter sent to Governor Newsom notes that there has been a 24% increase in antisemitic attacks in California.

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