Donald H. Harrison

Scientists devise new approach for cancer drugs

TEL AVIV (Press Release) — Despite the revolutionary biotechnological advancements of the last few decades, an ideal anti-cancer treatment — one that’s immediately lethal to cancer cells, harmless to healthy cells, and resistant to cancer’s relapse — is still a dream. But a concept called “synthetic lethality” holds great promise for researchers. Two genes are […]

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Does your coffee taste good ethically?

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Massachusetts (Press Release)– Equal Exchange, Fair Trade Judaica, and T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights have announced the launch of the Jewish Fair Trade Partnership, through which Jewish institutions and individuals can purchase kosher Fair Trade coffee, tea and chocolate while supporting Jewish communal efforts to end modern-day slavery and support worker

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Jewish Religion

Fidel: Mossad behind ISIS

NEW YORK (WJC) — Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro lashed out at Israel, the United States and Europe on Monday, saying Israel’s Mossad was behind the Islamic State movement and comparing NATO military representatives to the Nazi SS. In a column published by Cuban state medisa, the long-time Cuban leader also assailed US Senator John

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Travel and Food

Rapper Jay Z sends college students abroad

He teams up with  State Department program honoring former Jewish U.S. Rep. Benjamin Gilman, R-New York WASHINGTON, D.C.  (Press Release) — The Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF), founded by Shawn “JAY Z” Carter and his mother, Gloria Carter, has increased its support for study abroad scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with financial need through the U.S. Department

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International, San Diego County, USA

Dupuis to be honored at Lion of Judah confab

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Community leader and philanthropist Theresa Dupuis has been selected by the Jewish Federations of North America as a  recipient of the 2014 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. The award recognizes an extraordinary woman who has set a high standard for philanthropy and volunteerism in her community. Dupuis will be recognized at the  International

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San Diego County

Hadassah, JWI team to teach financial security

WASHINGTON, D.C.  (Press Release)– Jewish Women International (JWI) and Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America (HWZOA), are joining forces to teach women age 50 and beyond about financial literacy. The new program, “Know Your Worth (Own Your Future): financial education for women in transition” is being developed by JWI, which has a lengthy track

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Science, Medicine, & Education

Muslim tells his hope for Israel – Lebanon peace

By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM (TNA) — Over 500 blue and white Israeli flags dotted a solidarity rally held for Israel in Stockholm that was organized by the Zionist Federation in Sweden, this past Sunday, August 31. Among those holding the Israeli flag, was featured speaker Mostafa Geha, a Muslim Lebanese activist and writer, who co-founded

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International, Middle East