By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Imagine Donald Trump as the leader of the free world. It may be something we have to get used to. Coming after eight years of Barack Obama, who came after George W. Bush, who came after Bill Clinton, one can wonder what made America great. A population of 320 million
Only Russia seems willing to lead outside its borders Read More »
International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USABy Laurie Baron MARGATE, New Jersey‒ In several interviews Donald Trump said he was not bothered about being compared to Hitler. He added that he would be offended if he were compared to someone weak and with low energy like Jimmy Carter. * During a hearing on the constitutionality of Affirmative Action, Supreme Court Justice
Humoring the headlines: December 12, 2015 Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satirehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinah_Shore
The Jewish singers: Dinah Shore Read More »
Travel and FoodBy Sheila Orysiek SAN DIEGO — Neil Folberg’s And I Shall Dwell Among Them: Historic Synagogues of the World, Aperture Book Publisher; 1st edition, September, 1995, is a very special treasure. Each of the almost two hundred large color photographs is an individual work of art about Judaism’s places of worship. Folberg brings expertise and
Photo book of synagogues deeply touching Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Jewish History, Jewish ReligionPalestinians freed in Shalit deal planning terror attacks against Israel (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Dozens of former Palestinian security prisoners released as part of the Gilad Shalit deal are trying to form new terrorist cells in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem, with the purpose of carrying out suicide attacks against Israelis, senior Palestinian sources
Middle East Rooundup: December 11, 2015 Read More »
Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — The Protocols of the Elders of Zion still sells well in Muslim countries, and is cited as confirming the intention and capacity of Jews to control the world via their money and the influence it buys. The Protocols were the products of Russian anti-Semites early in the 20th century, and
Multiple causes spur radical Islamism Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle Easthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bas_Sheva
The Jewish singers: Bas Sheva Read More »
Travel and FoodBy Kenneth Bandler ROME — Rabbi David Rosen, AJC (American Jewish Committee) International Director of Interreligious Affairs, welcomed a new Vatican document on Catholic-Jewish relations at a Vatican press conference today on the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. The document, “A Reflection on Theological Questions Pertaining to Catholic-Jewish Relations,” was issued by the Pontifical Commission for
AJC welcomes new Catholic statement on Jews Read More »
International, Jewish HistoryBy Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — When Prime Minister Netanyahu receives Donald Trump in Jerusalem later this month it may be more of a meeting of minds than just a courtesy gesture. Though the prime minister has tried to distance himself in public from Trump’s statements about Muslims he has refused to heed the appeal
Trump wooing Jewish voters by visiting Israel Read More »
Middle EastIsrael’s Netanyahu among world’s 10 most-discussed politicians on Facebook (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the 10th-most-discussed international politician on Facebook during 2015, the social media giant said. U.S. President Barack Obama topped the list, while Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was second. Over the past year, the upcoming U.S. presidential
Middle East Roundup: December 10, 2015 Read More »
Middle East
-34th in a series- Exit 10, College Avenue, San Diego ~ Beth Jacob Congregation By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO—Approaching Beth Jacob Congregation, the first thing most people notice is the unusual protrusion from the red roof. No matter what might have been intended by the architect, Synagogue Administrator Rand Levin says the story is told
I-8 Jewish Travel: Beth Jacob & the pomegranate Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Travel and FoodBy Barry Shaw NETANYA, Israel — An ex-South African now living in Israel recently returned to Netanya from a visit to Toronto. He related to me an unpleasant incident in this lovely Canadian city. As he was walking with his family to synagogue, idiots from a passing car shouted insults at them. “Fuck you Jews. Palestine!
Left’s support of Palestine stems from hatred for Jews Read More »
Barry Shaw, Middle East
By Chana Miller BNEI BRAK, Israel — Shmuel Strauss was hired as a driver. His job: to transport the elderly and disabled from here to there. But reading between the lines, he knew that an Ezer Mizion driver could do so much more. “I often see the same people week after week and develop relationships,”
Ezer Mizion drivers render aid, respect, loving kindness Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education