When Conflict Abroad Fuels Hate at Home
When Conflict Abroad Fuels Hate at Home: What San Diegans Need to Know San Diegans know that we live in a global city, filled with different influences, cultures and worldviews. Our communities are rich and diverse, which means that most of us, in some way, are connected to somewhere else. That’s mostly a good thing, […]
In near unanimous vote, San Diego City Council passes IHRA resolution
Sara Brown, of the AJC, told JNS that “today we saw the very best of the democratic process.” Aaron Bandler | JNS | March 18, 2026 The San Diego City Council voted 8-1 on Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of Jew-hatred. The vote came after […]
Antisemitism Task Force Helps Drive IHRA Adoption in San Diego
After nearly a year of sustained advocacy, the San Diego Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs played a leading role in advancing the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism by the San Diego City Council. Through months of meetings with council members, strategic coordination, and community mobilization, the Task Force […]
Why We Stand | The Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs San Diego
Why We Stand: The Mission & Purpose of the Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs San Diego San Diego is known for its diversity, vibrant communities, and welcoming culture of inclusion. Yet even in this paradise we call home, a powerful and unsettling reality is becoming increasingly apparent: antisemitism is on the rise. In recent years, […]
Event Recap: Resilience in the face of threats
On September 11, 2025, Brigitte Gabriel delivered a powerful and compelling talk on resilience in the face of threats, leaving the audience informed, engaged, and deeply moved. With clarity and conviction, she shared firsthand insights on national security, extremism, and the importance of standing firm in defense of democratic values. The room was fully captivated as […]
Kehlani Campaign
When San Diego Pride announced headlining Kehlani, an antisemitic singer, for its 2025 Pride Festival, the Antisemitism Task Force launched a strong campaign letting organizers, sponsors, and relevant elected officials know that the Jewish community would not accept this decision quietly. Kehlani’s campaign reach of 5 million showed a united Jewish community that is strong and proud, and a new Pride board […]
Jewish Orgs Set Alternate J Pride Weekend Amid Kehlani Controversy
For the individuals, including Mayor Todd Gloria, who have said they will not attend the San Diego Pride Festival over Kehlani’s headlining show, there is now an alternate place to spend the afternoon after the Pride Parade on July 19. They can head to the J Pride Festival starting at 2 p.m. in La Jolla at the Lawrence Family […]
San Diego Pride Faces Growing Criticism Over Headliner Kehlani
The San Diego Pride Festival is ordinarily a celebration of inclusion and the authentic self. This year, many feel the tone has changed with the addition of headline performer Kehlani. By Dave Summers More San Diego-based organizations are urging the San Diego Pride board to drop performer Kehlani from its entertainment lineup. The singer has been […]
Together We Rise
Standing Up for Our Children and Our Future By Liat Cohen-Reeis If you’re a parent, have you taken the time to ask your children about the atmosphere at their school? Are they hearing biased or hostile messages about Israel in the classroom? Are teachers presenting one-sided narratives that foster division or resentment? Have your kids […]
As San Diego Faces Budget Deficit, Local Organization Protests Taxpayer- Funded Support for Kehlani at SD Pride
San Diego, CA, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Antisemitism Task Force of San Diego at StandWithUs is calling for the removal of Kehlani as a headliner from this year’s San Diego Pride festival due to public promotion of hateful rhetoric. The Pride, Not Prejudice campaign contends that Kehlani’s promotion of slogans such as “Long Live the Intifada” […]
Chula Vista City Council Unanimously Passes IHRA
CHULA VISTA, California — In a unanimous 5-0 vote on May 13, the City of Chula Vista officially adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism, marking a significant step forward in the fight against rising antisemitism in the United States. “We commend the City of Chula Vista for its courageous and […]
Antisemitic Social Media Posts Could Result in Denial of Immigration Benefits
By: Perla Shaheen Foreign students affiliated with universities linked to antisemitic activity can now be denied immigration benefits, according to a Department of Homeland Security policy change. This could directly impact students at UCSD. “It’s not only aggressive, it’s violent,” said Doris Bittar with the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee. The DHS made a significant shift in immigration […]
El Cajon Council Unanimously Adopts Antisemitism Resolution
Photo: Rabbi Scott Meltzer said his synagogue in San Diego has twice been vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. By Karen Pearlman March 26, 2025 (El Cajon) — The El Cajon City Council took a step toward condemning hate by unanimously voting for a resolution to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s Working Definition of Antisemitism. […]
A Victory in El Cajon – San Diego Jewish World
By: Dan Pritsker | San Diego Jewish World EL CAJON, California — The El Cajon City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Tuesday, March 25, that defines antisemitism using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition. At first glance, this may seem like a matter of semantics — but it’s far more significant. When we […]
