Robert Kraft, Nir Barkat address United Hatzalah video fundraiser “We need more of that in the world,” Kraft said of the volunteer emergency medical service’s color- and religion-blind approach. Oct. 27, 2023
Bay Area JCRC offers guide to counter hate speech at public meetings It comes as antisemitic conspiracy theorists have sought to hijack official community proceedings. Sept. 28, 2023
Banned rocker Waters gives Zoom speech at ‘Palestine Writes’ fest A documentary released this week features new interviews alleging bigoted statements against Jews from the former Pink Floyd frontman. Sept. 28, 2023
Court approval of ‘Utah Zoom’ weddings adds to debate over judicial reform The Israeli Supreme Court ruling comes after a lengthy legal battle over civil marriage. Etgar Lefkovits March 9, 2023
Israel’s Supreme Court rules in favor of ‘Utah Zoom weddings’ The decision paves the way for Israelis to have online civil ceremonies registered with the Interior Ministry. March 7, 2023
Postcard from Tzfat, the antidote to Zoom We’re much happier when we connect in person, and communities come alive when their members come together. David Suissa July 3, 2022
‘Yom Hashoah: A Day to Remember’ online program to feature survivor’s ordeals Maritza Shelley will speak of her experiences on a death march and hiding in Nazi-occupied Budapest. April 26, 2022
ADL audit on anti-Semitism finds slight decline in incidents, online activity remains troubling Despite people shuttered at home during coronavirus lockdowns, 2020 still managed to record the third-highest number of anti-Semitic incidents since the organization began keeping track in 1979. The pandemic, said ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, didn’t stop hate but “reshaped” it. Faygie Holt April 27, 2021
Lawfare Project urges Zoom, UC Merced to cancel event featuring Palestinian terrorist In letters to Zoom and UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz, the organization notes that the event featuring Leila Khaled could violate federal law by providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization. Sean Savage April 14, 2021
