How to Report Antisemitism in San Diego: A Simple Guide to Standing Up
Maybe it was a swastika painted on a wall, a hateful flyer left in your neighborhood, a threatening comment directed at a Jewish student, or a social media post with antisemitic slogans. Whatever you experienced or witnessed, it’s not okay, and it’s essential that you do your part to help prevent it from happening again. […]
San Diego’s Voices Are Being Silenced
Why Are Mainstream Jewish Voices Missing from the Media? A free press is one of the cornerstones of a healthy democracy. Every day, journalists make difficult editorial decisions about which stories to cover, which experts to quote, and whose perspectives will help readers understand complex issues. And those decisions matter: they shape public opinion, they […]
Why School Board Elections Are Key to Fighting Antisemitism | The Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs
Save Our Schools: Why School Board Elections Matter in the Fight Against Antisemitism As another school year comes to a close and students across San Diego prepare for summer break, parents are reflecting on more than just report cards, graduations, and summer plans. Increasingly, families are asking a more fundamental question: What are our children […]
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month | The Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in San Diego Every May, communities across the country come together to observe Jewish American Heritage Month. This is a dedicated time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and important contributions of Jewish Americans who have helped shape our country. At the Antisemitism Task Force at […]
Iran, War, and Antisemitism: What San Diegans Need to Know
Why the War in Iran Is a Threat to All of Us Every day, we are bombarded with headlines escalating tensions in the Middle East: “Iran War Rages On”…“Rockets Rain Down Across Gulf States”…“Another Explosion in Israel”… And although it may seem like a world away, the effects of the ongoing war hit close to […]
Antisemitism in San Diego: What You Can Do
Antisemitism in San Diego: How It Shows Up, and What the Antisemitism Task Force at StandWithUs is Doing About It Antisemitism doesn’t always announce itself loudly. Sometimes, it’s a swastika etched into a public space. Sometimes, it’s a conspiracy theory shared in a classroom. Or sometimes, it’s a comment, headline, or social media post that […]
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 […]
