By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Israeli politicians and Jewish activists here and there are calling for unity, typically behind whatever point of view they are supporting. In extremis, we hear that it is essential for the survival of Israel or the Jewish people. Yet it never takes long before we hear other Israelis or Jews […]
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Ira Sharkansky, Jewish History, Middle EastTel Aviv (dpa) – The following is the official schedule of events for the memorial and funeral services of Shimon Peres, as published by the state body for ceremonies in Israel. All times are local, which is three hours ahead of GMT. Thursday: – 8:45 am, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking officials will
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Middle EastChief Rabbi of Tel Aviv-Yaffo Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau spoke Wednesday about his memories of former President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres, who passed away Tuesday night at age 93. Rabbi Lau knew Peres for 40 years. In an interview with Radio Lelo Hafsaka, he said that “we can learn from Peres what it is
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Middle EastThe passing of Shimon Peres was announced by his family at the hospital, the Chaim Sheba Medical Centre in Ramat Gan. His son Chemi said the former leader died without suffering and had donated his corneas for transplant. “Our father’s legacy has always been the future. ‘Look to tomorrow,’ he told us, ‘build Israel’s future
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Middle EastPepe the Frog, the popular internet meme adopted by the ultra-conservative alt-right movement, has officially been deemed a hate symbol. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) added Pepe to its database of hate symbols on Tuesday, calling it the alt-right’s “favorite meme.” The organization said it included Pepe, a green cartoon frog, in the database because it’s
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USAThe main challenge for Donald Trump in his first debate with Hillary Clinton this week was always clear: He needed to pass the commander in chief test. And he failed. Voters saw two candidates on the stage Monday evening: one who had done her homework and thought seriously about questions of war and peace, and
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International, USADonald Trump: “Our jobs … they’re going to Mexico.” (Drink!) The US presidential debate made for a lively drinking game Monday night — in Mexico. At a barbecue restaurant in Mexico City, patrons gathered to see Trump and Hillary Clinton go at it. And every time “Mexico” was uttered, they drank. (Trump mentioned the country
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International, USAEver since Donald Trump announced he was planning on running for president of the United States, too many people have come forward and voiced their disagreement with the business mogul. One of them, a voice that is now becoming stronger, was Alicia Machado. Latinos remember Machado as Miss Universe 1996, the year Trump took over
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International, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAWASHINGTON — Outraged lawmakers pressed Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet L. Yellen on Wednesday to punish Wells Fargo & Co. for creating as many as 2 millions fake accounts, but she declined to commit to any regulatory penalties. “Two million phony accounts. Break them up!” Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., told Yellen during a hearing of the
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USAThere was little new information uncovered in the presidential debate Monday night between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but one topic once again reared its head: Trump’s perceived antipathy for overweight people. During the “Securing America” segment of the debate, Clinton stated that cyber security would be among the biggest challenges for the next president.
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USAWorld leaders have paid tribute to former Israeli president and Nobel peace prize winner Shimon Peres, who died Wednesday aged 93. French President François Hollande “Shimon Peres now belongs to history, which was his companion during his long life. With the death of Shimon Peres, Israel has lost one of its most illustrious statesmen, and
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International, Middle East, USASAN DIEGO — El Cajon police said Tuesday evening that officers shot and killed a black man earlier in the day after he raised both hands clasping an object in a manner that looked as if he was holding a gun. “The subject has passed away as a result of his injuries,” El Cajon police
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USACHARLOTTE, N.C. — On Monday night, The Charlotte Observer and the McClatchy Washington Bureau recruited 21 Charlotte-area voters to watch the first Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump debate together and then talk about it. As the moderators, here are three things we learned from this diverse group, which had varying reactions. 1. Republican-leaning voters looking for a
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USALike so many of you, our hearts broke as we learned of the full scope of the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub on June 12. Like so many other Americans, we mourned with you in the days that followed. And Tuesday, we are here to stand with this courageous, good-hearted community, one that has sent
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