Zuckerberg and Chan give $1.3m to Jewish orgs, mostly in Bay Area By Asaf Shalev, JTA Sep 20, 2021 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are contributing $1.3 million to 11 Jewish groups, eJewish Philanthropy reported, citing a spokesperson for the couple. News of Zuckerberg and Chan’s donations comes as the couple has gradually emphasized its Jewish identity in public in recent years. Privately, Zuckerberg and Chan have also been meeting with rabbis and… Read More
Bay Area South Bay tipster gets a medal for helping nab gun-toting racist Amid a public campaign to boost awareness about California’s gun violence prevention laws known as “red flag laws,” Santa Clara County District Attorney… By Gabe Stutman Sep 20, 2021
World Mallorca’s first ‘public’ sukkah is a triumph over the Spanish Inquisition Before the Spanish Inquisition, the island of Mallorca had a sizeable Jewish community. Every fall, the island became dotted with the leaf-roofed huts… By Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA Sep 20, 2021
U.S. New Anne Frank Center aims to reshape racism education The red-brick Georgian-style home on a tree-lined street at the heart of the University of South Carolina campus has no signs out yet. It is as anonymous,… By Yonat Shimron, RNS Sep 20, 2021
Israel Benny Gantz: Israel is OK with Biden efforts to reenter Iran deal Israel will not oppose the Biden administration’s efforts to reenter the Iran nuclear deal but wants to see a credible “Plan B” to rally international… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Sep 20, 2021
Politics Unanimously approved hate crimes bill awaits Newsom’s signature According to a report from the state attorney general, hate crimes in California rose by 31% in 2020 over the previous year, with incidents targeting… By Benjamin Rosenberg Sep 20, 2021
Sports Survey: 22% of adult Jewish gamers face antisemitism while playing More than one in five Jewish adults who play online multiplayer games faced antisemitism while playing, according to a new survey from the Anti-Defamation… By Ben Sales, JTA Sep 17, 2021
Bay Area Wilderness Torah, Camp Newman collaborate on new center It is something like a shidduch, a match, made in heaven. One partner, having suffered a devastating fire in 2017, was looking to rebuild a life of vigor… By Robert Nagler Miller Sep 17, 2021
California With recall victory, one less thing for Jewish Dems to worry about this Yom Kippur Jewish Democrats in California can observe Yom Kippur with easy minds, knowing Gavin Newsom will continue to serve as governor. Despite a recall effort… By Gabriel Greschler Sep 15, 2021