Cailin Acosta

UN recognizes antisemitism as cause of terrorism for first time

(July 14, 2021 / JNS) The U.N. General Assembly acknowledged a link between terrorism antisemitism in its recently passed Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) for the first time—a move that has been applauded by pro-Israel and Jewish organizations. The GCTS, which lays out the world body’s strategy for combating terrorism, is required to be reviewed and […]

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International, Middle East, USA

A Child of Survivors Speaks Out

I personally feel no guilt for having the God-given privilege of being alive. I mourn for my grandparents, uncles, and aunts who perished at the hands of Nazi maniacs; often weeping for not having experienced their love. I cry in anguish when reminded that 6 million of my brethren, young and old, left this earth via gas chambers and crematoriums. I sense the pain of my family and friends who saw their elders shot before their very eyes and their babies hurled against brick walls and bayoneted. I experienced deep anger when I viewed the numbers branded on the arm of my father, of blessed memory. Yet I thanked God for sparing the lives of my beloved parents. [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard H. Rosenberg]

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Bernhard H. Rosenberg-Rabbi, Lifestyles

Recent Iran blast appears ‘designed to disrupt supply of centrifuges to nuclear sites’

By Yaakov Lappin (July 6, 2021 / JNS) The reported June 23 blast that rocked a building linked to Iran’s nuclear program in the city of Karaj, west of Tehran, appears to have disrupted the ability of the Islamic Republic to feed key nuclear program sites with new centrifuges. According to international media reports, an

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Middle East

Jewish campers express relief just ‘getting to be kids again’

By Faygie Holt (July 8, 2021 / JNS) The countdown started weeks ago, and it’s finally time—time for many to return to sleepaway camp after a year of lockdowns, Zoom school, and separation from friends and family amid a worldwide pandemic. “I’m so happy! It’ll be so nice to see everyone,” said 14-year-old Eliana Menasha,

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Lifestyles, USA

Who is Yam Madar?

Published by Prime Time Sports Talk The Boston Celtics might have a sneaky rookie joining their roster this upcoming season. As part of the Kemba Walker trade, Boston parted with the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. As such, the team only has one pick in the upcoming draft: No. 45 overall. The

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Sports & Competitions

Will anyone face criminal charges over Surfside condo collapse? Here’s what experts say

Published by Miami Herald SURFSIDE, Fla. – Elected leaders and government agencies have vowed to uncover what caused Champlain Towers South to suddenly collapse, killing dozens as they slept — and everyone from construction contractors to town building officials to condo board members will be scrutinized for their role. Lawsuits filed by survivors and relatives

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USA

3 California Synagogues Among 35 Receiving Grants to Welcome Congregants Back

NEW YORK (Press Release) — The Orthodox Union (OU), the nation’s oldest and largest umbrella organization for the North American Orthodox Jewish community, has awarded $100,000 in grants to 35 synagogues in 15 U.S. states — including three synagogues in California — and one Canadian province in an effort to bring communities back to synagogue

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Jewish Religion, USA

2K in Rewards Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in SDSU Chabad Vandalism Incident

Rewards totaling $2,000 are being offered by Crime Stoppers and the Anti-Defamation League “for information that leads to an arrest” of the two young women who were seen on security video vandalizing the Chabad House at San Diego State University in the early morning hours of Friday, June 25. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County

At US Embassy in Jerusalem, Bennett Reiterates Return of Bipartisan Support for Israel

By Dmitriy Shapiro (July 7, 2021 / JNS) A bipartisan group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Israeli officials celebrated Independence Day on Tuesday at a small event hosted by the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was on hand to welcome the visitors—the first official congressional delegation to

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Middle East, USA

‘I want to truly say thank you’: Surfside community reflects as rescue mission ends

Published by Miami Herald SURFSIDE, Fla. — The mood in Surfside was somber Wednesday night, shortly after officials broke the news to family members and loved ones that the 14-day rescue mission to find living victims of the Champlain Tower South collapse would transition into a recovery effort, with no expectation of finding survivors. Rescuers,

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USA