By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — The West abhors terror attacks for good reason, whether in their country or an ally. Except when it comes to Israel. Not having learned the lesson that Islamist terror doesn’t abide by any type of agreement, the U.S. and the West still think that they can buy off […]
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Middle East, Steve Kramer, USA
By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — Keep it simple, stupid. It’s meant to facilitate administration. Too many rules, frequent changes, confuse both the populis and those meant to enforce the rules. KISS doesn’t prevail here, now. Or perhaps ever. There’s one rule for school rooms. If less than 70 percent of the kids have been
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
Before we embark on this American journey, let us not forget that there is Jewish life in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, that is well worth remembering. In brief, we can find it at the Centro Social Israelita, the Congregaçion Hebraica de Baja California, and in the Jewish-owned department stores and shops along Avenida de la Revoluçion. [Donald H. Harrison]
Schlepping and Schmoozing along the Interstate 5: Tijuana in the Rear View Mirror Read More »
Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Middle East, San Diego County, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Published by The Sacramento Bee SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The superintendent of a rural Northern California high school said a group of students seen posing in a photo with swastikas and other Nazi symbols drawn on their bodies have been disciplined, but that specific details cannot be shared for legal reasons. The administrator also said she
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USA
After the University of Southern California was included in the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Global Anti-Semitism 2021 Top Ten list, the school responded on Wednesday by condemning both anti-Semitism in all its forms and the threatening tweets by a student leader that led to the distinction. [JNS.org]
Following Criticism by Simon Wiesenthal Center, USC Condemns Antisemitism Read More »
Middle East, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Published by DPA Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian armed with a knife who ran towards soldiers and civilians at a bus stop in the West Bank, according to the Israeli Army on Friday. The man had got out of a Palestinian vehicle, which then drove on. A search for the car is under way.
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Middle East
Over the course of six years the author toiled to trace the movements, ideas and political currents underlying two seminal terms in modern international law: ‘genocide’ and ‘crimes against humanity.’ In this undertaking he has interwoven the history and fate of his own family in Galicia (Poland and Ukraine), as well as that of a number of incidental characters, who were involved directly or indirectly in the rescue of some of his family members and the failure to save others. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
‘East West Street:’ Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Jewish History
The French government has ordered a mosque to close for six months for “inciting hatred” and “violence” against Christians, Jews and homosexuals, EuroNews reported. [JNS.org]
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International
Two Holocaust survivors were among the 135 Canadians recently appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honors. [JNS.org]
Rabbi, 2 Holocaust Survivors Receive Order of Canada Award Read More »
International, Jewish History
atellite imagery of the Syrian commercial Mediterranean port at Latakia shows the aftermath of an alleged Israeli strike on Tuesday, and of “astonishingly precise” attacks, The War Zone reported on Wednesday. [JNS.org]
Analyst Says Strike on Syrian Port Amazingly Accurate Read More »
Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Wednesday appointed IDF Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Moshe Edri as chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. [JNS.org]
Moshe Edri to Head Israel’s Atomic Energy Commission Read More »
Middle East
n Israeli civilian who entered Lebanon weeks ago on his own accord was returned on Thursday in a special operation conducted by the Israel Defense Forces, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), and other security officials. [JNS.org]
Israeli Who Crossed into Lebanon is Returned Read More »
Middle East
A few Hamas leaders fully expect Israel’s downfall, yet Israel may not want to dislodge Hamas from its perch in Gaza. That is due to the equally firm expectation Hamas will be replaced by something worse. [Bruce S. Ticker]
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Bruce Ticker, Middle East
By Sam Litvin SAN DIEGO — The racism and history of Hollywood isn’t anything new. Just a couple of years ago, we were made to see the issues not only with casting but also awards in the “Oscars So White.” While impact on Asian and Black roles is clear and obvious, not so obvious is
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Jewish Celebrities, Sam Litvin, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA