California Rotary club installs former Irvine mayor as president despite Jewish groups’ objections over antisemitic posts

The Orange County/LA Rotary Club installed a former Irvine mayor as president despite objections from Jewish groups citing his antisemitic social media posts. Julia Heiman of the Jewish Community Action Network expressed concern that the decision undermines the safety and goodwill of the Jewish community.

This move has sparked discussions around community values and the responsibilities of local organizations in addressing antisemitism. The involvement of Jewish advocacy groups highlights ongoing issues of antisemitism in civic engagements.