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By Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · August 18, 2026
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California Jewish Population: How Many Jews Live in California?
California has roughly 1.2 million Jewish residents — about 3% of the state and one in six American Jews. A full guide to where they live, how the numbers are counted, and why the demographics shape California's biggest Jewish legal fights.
Staff Writer · August 3, 2026
Who Really Runs Bay Area Jewish Advocacy? Federation, JCRC, BAJC, and BACCA
The Bay Area's Jewish advocacy landscape looks like a mix of establishment institutions and grassroots activists. In practice, it's one federation network operating at two speeds — with the JCRC on the coalition track and BAJC and BACCA on the more aggressive one.
Staff Writer · July 17, 2026
Amy Spitalnick's Charlottesville Lawsuit: Integrity First for America, Explained
Before running the JCPA, Amy Spitalnick led Integrity First for America — the nonprofit that funded Sines v. Kessler, the landmark civil suit that bankrupted the organizers of the deadly 2017 Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally.
Staff Writer · July 16, 2026
Who Is Ari Kohen? Profile of the Nebraska Human Rights Scholar
Ari Kohen, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln political science professor who directs the Forsythe Family Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, has become one of the more visible academic voices on antisemitism, Jewish identity, and campus discourse.
Staff Writer · July 15, 2026
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San Francisco Unified School District Releases Ethnic Studies Curriculum
Pursuant to a January 21, 2025 Public Records Request to San Francisco Unified School District ("SFUSD"), the district responded with this letter on March 3, 2025 . The letter indicates that the ethnic studies curriculum is being…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · March 4, 2025
UPDATE: Ethnic Studies and Israel Curriculum Released by San Mateo Union High School District
February 28, 2025 UPDATE: Links Contained in Curriculum Provided Here : The curriculum for ethnic studies and curriculum related to Israel and Palestine was recently released by San Mateo Union High School District in response to a request…
Staff Writer · February 28, 2025
How the California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Teaches that Jews Oppress non-Jewish Minorities
The California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum ("MC") teaches that Jews are dominant oppressors of other non-Jewish minorities. But MC proponents say that the MC “doesn’t actually say that Jews are bad.” True, Ethnic Studies does not…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · February 23, 2025
Part 4: Why does JCRC still support Ethnic Studies knowing that Israel is framed as a Colonizer?
Part 1 explained how JCRC censored Jewish moms' comments explaining that they don't feel JCRC represents them, especially on several key issues. Part 2 outlined the disagreement between the Jewish moms and JCRC regarding Ethnic Studies. I…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · February 18, 2025
Part 3: Ethnic Studies Teaches Antisemitism in 3 Simple Steps
Part 1 explained how JCRC censored Jewish moms' comments explaining that they don't feel JCRC represents them, especially on several key issues. Part 2 outlined the disagreement between the Jewish moms and JCRC regarding Ethnic Studies. In…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · February 18, 2025
Part 2: JCRC Censors Jewish Moms' Feelings on Ethnic Studies
Read Part 1: "Out of Touch" JCRC Censors Jewish Moms' Feedback Part 1 reported that JCRC recently censored at least three Jewish moms' Instagram comments that criticized JCRC's policies, while at the same time claiming to conduct a…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · February 18, 2025
"Out of Touch" JCRC Censors Jewish Moms' Feedback
While claiming to conduct a "survey" of Bay Area Jewish community members, JCRC censored comments from Jewish mothers who expressed that they feel JCRC does not represent them. JCRC created the firestorm over email and Instagram by…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · February 4, 2025
Amy Spitalnick and Her Role in Shaping the Jewish Advocacy Landscape: A Controversial Spotlight
Amy Spitalnick , a prominent figure in progressive Jewish advocacy is a frequent speaker at Jewish Organizations across the United States. Known for her affiliations with left-wing politicians and organizations, Spitalnick’s role as the…
Staff Writer · January 3, 2025
What the Court SAID and DIDN'T SAY about Liberated Ethnic Studies
Much ado has been made about a recent court decision dismissing a challenge to what is known as the Liberated Ethnic Studies “LES” curriculum. LES supporters are hailing this as a big victory. First, the background on LES: “Liberated…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · December 6, 2024
Amy Spitalnick and JCPA Build Bridges with Left Wing Antisemitism, to Speak at the PJCC
Spitalnick is speaking at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center on December 3 at 7:00 p.m. in a talk entitled "Antisemitism and Our Democracy." Click here for event registration . Amy Spitalnick, to appear at the PJCC, is becoming…
Staff Writer · November 18, 2024
Kasle, et al. v. Van Putten, et al. (Sequoia Union High School District) (3:24cv8015) (N.D. Cal.)
Sam and Andrea Kasle and other parents/guardians of Jewish students have filed a complaint against the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD), its officials (including Superintendent Crystal Leach, principals, vice-principals, and…
Staff Writer · November 1, 2024
Nautica and Brooks Brothers Use October 7 As Pretext to Terminate Israeli Rights
Nautica and Brooks Brothers are being sued for taking advantage of the circumstances after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel to illegally terminate their licensing agreement covering Israel and the Palestinian Territories. A copy…
Moishe Rabinowitz · October 30, 2024
Jewish Organizations Split Over Definition of Antisemitism
Jewish organizations are increasingly divided on the issue of whether governments should adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Jewish Legal News is closely monitoring this divide,…
Staff Writer · October 12, 2024
Boston Jews Outraged by JCRC's Weak Support for Jewish Self Defense
JCRC Boston’s Tweet thanking the District Attorney who appeared to take sides against a pro-Israel protester and Iraq War Veteran sparked outrage and criticism from Boston Jews on Friday, leading to JCRC deleting the Tweet and posting a…
Staff Writer · September 13, 2024
Karen Fiss v. California College of the Arts - N.D. Cal - Case No. 4:24-cv-03415-HSG
Dr. Karen Fiss, a full professor at California College of the Arts, is suing the institution for employment discrimination based on religion and ethnic origin under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She alleges that CCA has…
Staff Writer · August 16, 2024
Brandeis v. Harvard
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing the institution of failing to adequately address antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campus. The lawsuit, filed in…
Staff Writer · August 8, 2024
Parizer v. Students for Justice in Palestine, et al.
A lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Virginia by the law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, along with the National Jewish Advocacy Center, the Schoen Law Firm, and Holtzman Vogel, representing victims…
Staff Writer · August 8, 2024
Helmann v. Code Pink, Palestinian Youth Movement - Central District of California, Case No. 2:24-cv-05704-SVW-PVC
On June 23, 2024, Helmann tried to enter the Adas Torah Synagogue but was blocked by a violent mob of anti-Israel activists. CODE PINK and COURTNEY LENNA SCHIRF, on behalf of HONOR THE EARTH d/b/a PALESTINIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT organized their…
Staff Writer · August 8, 2024
Surprise Transgender Bunk Assignment at Herzl Camp Stirs Conflict with Alumni
Herzl Camp, a Jewish Summer Camp in Webster, Wisconsin, assigned a biological male to a girls’ cabin without notifying the other campers or parents. The girls in the cabin did not immediately discover that one of their campers who appeared…
Moishe Rabinowitz · July 9, 2024
Defense For Children International-Palestine Et Al v. Biden Et Al, Case Number 4:23cv5829
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Staff Writer · April 25, 2024
JCRC’s Agenda on Newsom Anti-Israel Letter Sharpens Division with Bay Area Jewish Parents
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Staff Writer · April 8, 2024
Parents Ask Jewish Organizations to Restore Fighting Antisemitism As Main Agenda
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Staff Writer · February 20, 2024
Whistleblower exposes Amazon for rampant Antisemitism on Internal Communications Channels
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Staff Writer · December 27, 2023
Customs and Border Protection Fails to Disclose Hamas and Hezbollah Terrorist Threats at U.S. Southern Border
In a significant development following recent geopolitical events, Jewish Legal News (JLN) formally sued the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to disclose additional documents on an expedited basis. This request is related to the…
Staff Writer · December 3, 2023
Nebraska Professors Bypass Jewish Professor and Israel Studies Center in Israel Panel Discussion
The essence of the university is commitment to academic integrity. Recent events at universities around the country, however, show that when it comes to Israel, academia has a difficult time with dispassionate, honest debate and analysis.…
Staff Writer · October 18, 2023
Are Prominent Israelis Dragging American Jews into Civil War?
Events in Israel often gives rise to passionate debates that echo beyond its borders. Central to this discourse are figures like Daniel Gordis, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Matti Friedman—Israelis who have gained significant recognition among…
Staff Writer · September 20, 2023
Nebraska Professors Handpick Holocaust Scholars from left-wing Twitter Followers
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Staff Writer · August 14, 2023
Federation Dividing Jews in America on Israel Judicial Reform
American Jewish organizations, including the Federation and ADL, are increasing their intervention into Israeli politics, despite the recent lawful activity of the democratically elected Knesset. The controversial judicial reform in Israel…
Staff Writer · July 25, 2023
California Ethnic Studies Curriculum is Legally Inoperative, Grass Roots Memo Points Out
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Staff Writer · July 21, 2023
Major Jewish Groups Feud over Woke Antisemitism Video
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Staff Writer · July 1, 2023
BLM's Clint Smith, known for anti-Israel views, will Speak to Jewish Federation of Omaha at Temple Israel on Wednesday
The invitation to speak to Clint Smith from organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Omaha, Temple Israel Omaha, and the Tri-Faith Initiative have generated surprise in light of the potential offense caused to Jews by Smith's work.…
Moishe Rabinowitz · June 5, 2023
Attacks on Elon Musk Don't Mask Failures on U.S. Antisemitism Policy
Major Jewish leaders just tried to pull a “bait & switch” on the public and their own community. At the very same time they were playing “ gotcha antisemitism ” against Elon Musk, they hid the truth from you that the true fight against…
Moishe Rabinowitz · June 4, 2023
Is Big Dollar Blue Square Ad Failing to Combat Antisemitism?
Jewish leaders have been working hard to combat the persistent threat that is antisemitism. Robert Kraft's Blue Square campaign is one such initiative. However, the campaign does not address the root causes of antisemitism and instead…
Moishe Rabinowitz · April 26, 2023
Censorship Plagues Passover Freedom: Being Censored by my Fellow Jews Doesn’t Make Me Free This Passover
Being Jewish, I look forward to Passover every year. It's a time to celebrate our most cherished values and connect with family and community. However, this year, it's hard to connect because I've been feeling disheartened by the lack of…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · April 10, 2023
Remembering Topol
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Moishe · April 8, 2023
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Sam Levine · April 5, 2023
1st Amendment Rights Expanding Online
Despite the news being mostly negative when it comes to censorship online, another trend towards free speech online has taken hold. Dozens of courts across the country, including at least 4 circuit courts, have determined that you DO have…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · April 1, 2023
New Trends Seen in Black History Month Posts Could Affect Black -Jewish Relationship
Why did the Jewish Federation of Omaha prioritize its bizarre political agenda and botch Black History Month so badly? Instead of celebrating the accomplishments of great African Americans in American history, during their Black History…
Mark L. Javitch, Esq. · March 27, 2023
American Jews Boycott Israeli Officials
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Moishe Rabinowitz · March 10, 2023
Supreme Court Leaves 8th Circuit Ruling in Place Permitting State Anti-BDS Laws
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Moishe Rabinowitz · February 27, 2020
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