Demjanjuk Holocaust trial witness dies SANTA BARBARA, California (JNS.org)– A Holocaust survivor of the Sobibor Nazi death camp who testified at the trial of alleged camp guard John Demjanjuk has died at the age of 88. Polish-born Thomas (Toivi) Blatt was one of a few Jews who managed to escape the Sobibor camp in […]
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International, Jewish History, USARookie Israeli soldier thwarts 2 terrorist attacks in 2 weeks (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) An IDF corporal identified as Cpl. T. who has only been serving for eight months has successfully prevented two Palestinian terrorist attacks in less than two weeks—one on Thursday evening, when he shot and killed a terrorist who tried to stab
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Middle EastBy Rabbi Ben Kamin OCEANSIDE, California — We don’t know yet if ISIS—or one of the other jihadist groups—mercilessly destroyed that Russian plane over the Sinai desert and took 224 innocent lives. What we do know is that the Sinai, the biblical wilds that yielded us the Ten Commandments and the world’s original freedom march, was once
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Reform Judaism umbrella poised to back transgender rights ORLANDO, Florida (JNS.org) The umbrella body of Reform Judaism in the U.S. is set to pass a resolution to recognize the rights of transgender individuals. The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) will vote on the “Resolution on the Rights of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People” at its
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USA2 Arab educators in eastern Jerusalem fired over incitement against IDF (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) A principal and a teacher at an Arab elementary school in eastern Jerusalem were fired this week for allegedly inciting and encouraging violence against Israeli soldiers. Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett, who has summoned the pair for a hearing, said
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SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — The Men’s Club of Beth Israel of San Diego will host Mark and Frank Powell as featured speakers at its December 16 Dinner Forum. Their presentation will focus on a project they are spearheading regarding a World War II Holocaust Memorial to honor the Liberation of Holocaust Survivors. The brothers established the
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International, Jewish History, San Diego CalendarBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — It could have been a coincidence. A Russian airbus with 224 people, mainly tourists, flying from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to St. Petersburg, Russia could simply have come apart in midair, killing all aboard. It would have been one heck of a coincidence, though, considering the players who would
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International, Middle East, Shoshana BryenHouse resolution urging protection of Jewish communities lauded NEW YORK (Press Release)–“The Conference of Presidents applauds the House of Representatives for unanimously passing a bipartisan resolution which urges the United States and European governments to take steps to keep Jewish communities around the world safe.” So said Stephen Greenberg, Chairman, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive
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International, Jewish HistoryIsrael reportedly seeking to acquire stealth version of F-15 jet (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Within the framework of talks over a “compensation package” of military aid the U.S. is set to offer Israel in the wake of the Iran nuclear deal, Israel has reportedly asked to receive the stealth version of the F-15 fighter
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Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–It is not yet clear what caused the destruction of the Russian airliner as it flew from the Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh over the Sinai toward Saint Petersburg. However, the betting is an explosive device. Maybe slipped on the plane by a Bedouin baggage handler doing the work of Allah
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International, Ira SharkanskyBy Barry Shaw NETANYA, Israel — We are angry. We are angry at the incitement and the violence perpetrated by all factions of the Palestinians against us. We are angry at the lies that we are destroying their mosque while they are burning down our Jewish holy shrines. We are angry at the international condemnation
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By Julie Schlosser SEATTLE, Washington — Like most Jewish people, each year at the High Holidays, I pause to look inward. It’s such a powerful window to stop, reflect and refocus. About six years ago, I remember sitting uncomfortably during Rosh Hashanah services. I was restless. I had a good job as a journalist at
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USASen. Schumer: U.S. to help compensate French rail’s Holocaust deportees WASHINGTON, D.C. (JNS.org)– The U.S. State Department will accept applications for restitution from Holocaust victims (and their family members) who were transported to concentration camps by the French rail company Societé Nationale des Chemins de fer Francais (SNCF), according to an announcement made last week
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International, Jewish HistoryKnesset approves minimum jail sentences for rock-throwing (JNS.org) In a vote of 51-17, the Israeli Knesset on Monday approved a bill designed to toughen penalties for rock-throwing. The bill, designed as a temporary provision in its current format, passed its second and third reading on Monday, finalizing it into law. Its temporary nature, however, will
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