International

American Jewish University Launches ‘Maven’ Digital Platform

LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — On Thursday, American Jewish University (AJU) announced the launch of Maven, its new digital platform that features live events, online classes, and an on-demand library of dynamic Jewish content. Maven is available to individual community members and offers several different innovative partnership models through which Jewish organizations across the world

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Google Buys Israeli Cybersecurity Firm as Part of $10 Billion Plan for Safer Internet

Published by The Street By Veronika Bondarenko The purchase helps the company deliver on its pledge to increase cyber safety. As part of its pledge to amp up cyber safety, Google (GOOGL) – Get Alphabet Inc. Class A Report started off the new year by acquiring Israeli cybersecurity startup Siemplify. While neither company released the

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USA

Lebanon Faces Dim Future as Hezbollah Holds the Country Hostage

By Israel Kasnett (JNS) As Lebanon’s citizens deal with a collapsing economy and a paralyzed government, murmurings of dissatisfaction with Hezbollah, Iran’s terror proxy in Beirut, have begun to surface. But experts say it is unrealistic to believe Hezbollah’s iron grip on the country will loosen. These simmering tensions were expressed even more publicly in

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Middle East

Stolen Election Conspiracies are Energizing Extremists, ADL Reports

NEW YORK (Press Release) — More than a year since claims surfaced of a “stolen” or “rigged” election, and 12 months after the Capitol insurrection, conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election are alive and well. These lies have the potential to fuel future domestic extremist attacks, according to a new report from ADL (the

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USA

New Helicopters a ‘Milestone’ in Strengthening IDF’s Future Capabilities

By Yaakov Lappin (JNS) The signing of a Letter of Agreement between Israel and the U.S. on Dec. 30 for the purchase of 12 Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky-made heavy lift helicopters, of the CH-53K King Stallion model, represents a long-awaited step that will enable the Israeli Air Force to begin modernizing its aging fleet of transport helicopters.

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Middle East, USA

Israel Confronts Omicron ‘Storm’ as Infections Hit All-Time High

Published by DPA The number of new coronavirus infections in Israel has reached an all-time high since the beginning of the pandemic, with the prime minister saying an Omicron “storm” was intensifying. The Israeli Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that 11,978 new cases had been registered within 24 hours. The previous highest number was

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Middle East

Wexner Foundation Selects Temple Solel’s Terry Wunder for Prestigious Fellowship

NEW ALBANY, Ohio (Press Release) — The Wexner Foundation, in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation, is pleased to announce Class 6 of the Wexner Field Fellowship. Crucial support and professional development continue to be necessary during the pandemic and from a competitive application pool wanting to engage in this work, 15 outstanding professionals were

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San Diego County, USA

Gerstman Schwartz LLP, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, StandWithUs Partner to Combat Rise in Antisemitism

NEW YORK (Press Release) — Gerstman Schwartz LLP and New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein are excited to announce a new legal action partnership with StandWithUs to combat the rise in antisemitic hate crimes. This innovative criminal justice initiative seeks to address the dual problem of a national rise in antisemitic attacks and failures in

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USA

Israeli Study: Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Boosts Antibodies Five-Fold

Published by Reuters By Jeffrey Heller and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies five-fold a week after the shot is administered, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday, citing preliminary findings of an Israeli study. “A week into the fourth dose, we know to a higher degree

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Middle East

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Turns 85, Fetes Intertwined History With the State

By Eileen Wingard   LA JOLLA, California — The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) created a marvelous 85th anniversary celebration gala via Zoom on the last Sunday of 2021; the recording of the event remains on YoutTube. A spectacular opening, with various members of the orchestra playing at famous locations in Tel Aviv, introduced the program.

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Eileen Wingard, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Blue Plaque of Sir Arnold Wesker Underscores Jewish Contributions to British Life

By Jerry Klinger LONDON — The simple blue and white rectangular historical plaque for Sir Arnold Wesker located at a Hackney (London) school evokes a familiar identity in London. The plaque, though different in design, is easily associated with the famous (and mostly circular) Blue and White Plaque program run by English Heritage found throughout

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International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History