International

Jewish Genetic Screening Initiative Adds Cancer Testing

ATLANTA (Press Release) – JScreen, a national public health initiative based out of Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Human Genetics, on Wednesday announced that it has added yet another way to save lives with the successful hard launch of its CancerGEN testing initiative. This new JScreen initiative offers at-home testing for more than 60 […]

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

US criticizes Israel on settlements

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – The United States on Tuesday voiced concern about Israel’s decision to build settlements in the West Bank, saying it will “strongly oppose” such expansion on occupied Palestinian land. The criticism by President Joe Biden’s administration was some of the strongest in years on Israel after previous leader Donald Trump

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Middle East

US considering adding Israel, Romania, Bulgaria to visa waiver program

Published by Reuters By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said on Tuesday the United States is considering adding four countries to its visa waiver program that allows citizens to come to America without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. “We have four candidates in the pipeline:

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International

Can a Synagogue Feel Open with Locked Doors? Rabbis Reflect on Pittsburgh, 3 Years Later

By Jacob Kamaras (JNS) In a sense, the Jewish communal reactions to the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh and the coronavirus pandemic were diametric opposites. After Robert Bowers shot and killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, American Jews were urged to show up at services in droves the

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Jacob Kamaras, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, USA

March of Living Delegation Visits Ravensbruck, Bergen-Belsen

A March of the Living delegation from Britain embarked Monday, Oct. 25,on its first educational journey since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. The delegation included four Holocaust survivors and around 80 participants – Jews, and non-Jews – aged 20-90. The delegation visited Berlin, Ravensbruck women and children concentration camp, and Bergen-Belsen. [March of the Living news release]

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International, Jewish History

South African Billboards Promote Israel

Three billboards were placed on the major highways in Sandton, Kempton Park and Germiston, in Johannesburg, South Africa on Oct. 21, showcasing the impact that Israeli water, innovation, technology, and job creation has had on the well-being of South Africans. One billboard shows Former President Nelson Mandela’s positive and supportive stance towards Israel. [StandWithUs]

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International, Middle East

Israel Allocates $9 Billion for Arab Sector Improvements

The Israeli Cabinet on Sunday approved two five-year plans for the advancement of the country’s Arab sector. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, one plan involves the allocation of some 30 billion shekels ($9 billion) in total, to provide greater employment, innovation and housing opportunities. The other is a program to combat increasing violence in Arab-Israeli society. [JNS.org]

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Business & Finance, Middle East

Jewish Federation Announces Effort to Help Seniors Remain in Their Homes

The Jewish Federation of San Diego County, which broadens and deepens engagement in Jewish life and works with many local partners to strengthen community, has established the “Kulam B’Bayit: Everyone At Home” Fund to provide emergency financial support to help seniors live comfortably in their homes.  [Jewish Federation of San Diego County]

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Lifestyles, San Diego County, USA

Thousands of Jews Across the World Participate in Shabbat Project

After more subdued celebrations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international Shabbat Project roared back to life last weekend with record-setting participation in the initiative’s ninth year, holding 1,166 citywide “unity events” in addition to thousands of private events across 1,511 cities worldwide.

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International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA

Israeli official says reopening of U.S. Palestinian mission in Jerusalem may not happen

Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s deputy foreign minister said on Sunday that the Biden administration may shelve its plan to reopen a U.S diplomatic mission for Palestinians in Jerusalem after Israel voiced opposition to such a move. The Jerusalem consulate was subsumed into the U.S. Embassy that was moved to the contested city

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Middle East

Israeli government approves technology-driven climate plan

Published by DPA Ahead of the upcoming COP26 world climate conference, the Israeli government on Sunday approved a comprehensive climate protection plan. The aim is to boost climate-friendly innovation, the development of technologies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and preparation for climate change, the office of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said. Israel wants to

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Middle East

Holocaust Memorial, Once at East County JCC, Finds a New Home

A parade of speakers on Sunday rededicated a 50-year-old Holocaust monument, telling about the Jewish communal building where the monument is now located, about the artist who created the massive bronze sculpture, and most importantly, about the victims and survivors of the genocide launched against the Jews by Nazi Germany. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County