Anastasia Torres-Gil Anastasia Torres-Gil is a former Assistant District Attorney for Santa Cruz County, served as the Santa Clara County District Attorney's first Hate Crimes Unit Coordinator and is a national board member of Hadassah. She is the creator of the pro-Israel comic strip “Zionist Pugs.” Recent Stories Apr 27, 2022 I say their names. Every night. Not just on Yom HaShoah. Jan 14, 2022 Can’t I even define my own hatred? Antisemitism is real May 18, 2021 How Jewish Voice for Peace gives voice to antisemites Jun 8, 2020 Hurray for Congress’ vitally needed ‘Never Again Act’ Mar 23, 2020 Mentoring is a gift, asking for help a blessing Nov 25, 2019 My Jewish journey: What a long, strange trip it’s been Dec 11, 2018 There is no hierarchy of suffering for refugees fleeing home Jan 25, 2017 Protest — but don't forget anti-Semitism May 19, 2016 At BDS event, Leila Khaled is the magic word