Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest Marks the State of Israel’s 78th Anniversary of Independence
Los Angeles — April 30, 2026 — Tonight, the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest hosted its annual celebration of the State of Israel’s anniversary of independence. This year, “Israel at 78th” brought together elected officials, diplomats, dignitaries, and community leaders, organizations and members to highlight the State’s 78 years of achievement and […]
StandWithUs Los Angeles Commemorates Yom Hashoah
The StandWithUs Holocaust Education Center (HEC) was honored to feature two remarkable Holocaust survivors at its Yom HaShoah commemoration events in Los Angeles. Susanne Reyto spoke to the Tzofim/Israeli Scouts of LA about her experience growing up in Hungary during the Holocaust, recounting the harrowing circumstances she faced and paying tribute to the remarkable individuals whose bravery saved her life. She talked […]
How ‘progressive’ K-12 education promotes bigotry in California
By Mitch Siegler and David Smokler | New York Post | April 2, 2026 Jewish students and educators in K-12 schools across the country are experiencing a surge of antisemitism, often in proudly “progressive” communities. In those environments, antisemitism is often perceived as a solely right-wing phenomenon that conjures up images of Groyper bros hoisting tiki torches and chanting “Jews will […]
StandWithUs Strongly Condemns CA Bill Backed by Groups With Records of Hate
(March 2026 — Los Angeles, California) — StandWithUs strongly condemns Assembly Bill 2159 (AB 2159), introduced by CA Assemblymember Robert Garcia. This bill would gut key provisions from AB 715, California’s landmark law aimed at fighting antisemitism in K-12 schools. Assemblymember Garcia “worked closely” with the California Faculty Association (CFA), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) California, the Arab Resource & […]
StandWithUs Urges Newsom to Correct Deeply Misleading Claims
(Los Angeles, CA — March 4, 2026) — StandWithUs calls on California Governor and likely Presidential candidate Gavin Newsom to correct multiple deeply misleading claims he made about Israel and the war with Iran’s regime (starting at 24:55 of this video). According to numerous sources, Iran has been rebuilding key elements of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and working to shield them […]
Jewish Groups Sue State for Allegedly not Protecting School Students from Hate
LOS ANGELES — The Jewish support groups, the Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs are suing the state of California on behalf of Jewish parents whose children allegedly have been subjected to “cruel, persistent and pervasive antisemitism” in public schools. City News Service Los Angeles | Spectrum News 1 | […]
BREAKING: Brandeis Center Files First-Ever Antisemitism Lawsuit Against a U.S. State – California
Some teachers have abandoned approved curricula and are replacing them with anti-Semitic materials of their own choosing By Evan Gahr | California Globe | February 27, 2026 California public schools are awash with anti-Semitic slurs, harassment and assaults but state authorities refuse to intervene, according to a lawsuit against California filed today on behalf of Jewish parents […]
Major Lawsuit Filed Against California to Address Systemic Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
On February 26, the Louis D. Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs, in coordination with outside counsel, including veteran California plaintiffs’ attorney Michael A. Sherman, sued the State of California, the California State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and Superintendent Tony Thurmond on behalf of Jewish parents whose children have been, and continue to be, the subjects of cruel, persistent, and pervasive anti-Semitism in their California public schools.
StandWithUs Annual “Festival Of Lights” Gala 2025
StandWithUs’s (SWU) annual “Festival of Lights” (FOL) gala celebrated the international nonpartisan organization’s 24th anniversary, recognizing the courageous people who educate about Israel despite the hardships, and potential marginalization it may cause them. Held on December 7, 2025 at the Fairmont Century City, the Los Angeles event gathered more than 850 people including many students and young […]
StandWithUs Applauds Passage of AB 715, a Bill to Fight Antisemitism in California Public Schools
(Sacramento, CA — September 13, 2025) — StandWithUs thanks the California state legislature for passing Assembly Bill 715 (AB 715), a bill to fight antisemitism in K-12 public schools. The bill passed the State Senate 33-0 and the Assembly 71-0, in votes taking place on September 12 and in the early hours of September 13. It was authored by Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur […]
StandWithUs Statement on Supporting Jewish Students and Faculty at UCLA
At this critical moment, our community’s focus should not be on the size of a penalty, media headlines, or politics. UCLA must ensure that Jewish students and faculty can learn, teach, and participate in campus life without harassment or discrimination. We understand Jewish students are concerned about increased hostility towards them and indifference to antisemitism on […]
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Understand the FACE act – Free Webinar
EVENT: REGISTER HERE If your synagogue, Jewish school, or community center is being threatened, blocked, vandalized, or attacked, then here’s what you need to know about the FACE Act: The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act is a federal law that protects people’s ability to safely access places of worship and other protected […]
Jewish California 2026 Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum
EVENT: REGISTER HERE Who Will Lead California’s Schools – And Will They Stand Up for Jewish Students? The next California Superintendent of Public Instruction will oversee the largest public school system in the nation – serving nearly six million students. For the Jewish community, this election couldn’t matter more. Antisemitism in California schools has surged […]
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StandWithUs International Conference in LA draws 650, biggest attendance yet
CEO Roz Rothstein told JNS that the pro-Israel gathering is “nourishing” for young Jews: “They are facing so much hostility. They need to be in this room. They need to be at this conference.” By Izzy Salant | Jewish News Syndicate | March 4, 2025 Participants of the StandWithUs International Conference in Los Angeles from […]
Conference 2026
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