By Joel H. Cohen NEW YORK — President Trump doesn’t drink alcoholic beverages, but he seems slightly intoxicated – tipsy with what he’s convinced is his unlimited power to pardon. The latest beneficiaries are Bible figures, notably Delilah (of hair-cutting fame), the Philistine beauty who was bribed to learn the source of Samson’s great strength. She […]
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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
JERUSALEM (Press Release)– Austrian Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz declared at the 2018 AJC Global Forum that the Austrian government viewed both the fight against anti-Semitism and the security of the state of Israel as part of his country’s Staatsräson, or national interest. Kurz also noted his government’s support for Israel as a Jewish state, announced
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International, Jewish History, Middle EastBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Trump prepares for his summit with Kim Jong-un, there is no telling how it will go, but go it will. The president has chosen to break the cycle of lower-level meetings that result in North Korean promises regarding their nuclear program followed by American largesse followed by
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International, USA
JERUSALEM (Press Release) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen arrived in Israel Monday to take part in the International Homeland and Public Security Ministerial Forum on enhancing international cooperation that will start Tuesday in Jerusalem. Sec. Nielsen will take major role in the conference. The meeting between Israel’s Minister of Public Security and
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Middle East, USA
NEW YORK (Press Release) — Ivy Schamis, from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida, has been named this year’s Anne Frank Center “Teacher of the Year” in recognition of her guiding presence and the strengths of patience, justice, and empowerment that she has successfully shared with younger generations. The 22nd annual gala and awards program, to be
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
SAN DIEGO — Following are some of the stories of Jewish interest that hit our editor’s computer mail box at editor@sdjewishworld.com on Monday, June 11. We are interested in local, national, and international news of Jewish interest, and welcome comments from members of the Jewish community about these news items. U.S. Air Force, Ben Gurion University
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International, Middle East, USAJERUSALEM (Press Release) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the opening plenary session of the 2018 American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Global Forum on Sunday night, reaffirmed his commitment to countering Iranian aggression, achieving peace with the Palestinians, and expanding access to the Western Wall. More than 2,400 people, from 56 countries and six continents,
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International, Middle East, USA
By Oliver Pollak RICHMOND, California — Two weeks in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria netted hardly any souvenirs. And not for want of opportunity. The Jewish gift shops in Cologne, Prague, and Vienna were well stocked. But we travel as light as we can, going and returning. Most souvenirs have a short half-life. Will you still love it tomorrow? In Israel
Plenty of souvenirs at home; didn’t need more Read More »
International, Oliver Pollak, Travel and Food
By Donald H. Harrison LA JOLLA, California – Michael Sonduck, soon to retire as chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County, on Sunday, June 10, urged a roomful of well-wishers representing boards, staffs, and financial supporters of some 120 local Jewish organizations in the county, to look beyond their individual organizations
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Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Despite a claimed agreement to be quiet, Gazans continued to send kites and balloons on the prevailing winds to burn fields on the Israeli side of the border. They managed to blacken thousands of dunams (each a quarter acre) of farm land or scrub plus a third of a nature
Israel so far hasn’t responded to Gaza fire kites Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
SAN DIEGO — Following are some of the stories of Jewish interest that hit our editor’s computer mail box at editor@sdjewishworld.com on Sunday, June 10. We are interested in local, national, and international news of Jewish interest, and welcome comments from members of the Jewish community about these news items. Updated AJC Plan to Combat Anti-Semitism in
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International, Middle EastJERUSALEM (Press Release) – The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released its groundbreaking surveys of the attitudes of American and Israeli Jews, concluded ahead of the opening of the AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem. Many of the identical questions are used in both surveys, allowing a basis for comparison. The surveys reveal sharp differences of
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Middle East, USA
SAN DIEGO (SDJW) — Following are some of the stories of Jewish interest that hit our editor’s computer mail box at editor@sdjewishworld.com on Saturday, June 9. We are interested in local, national, and international news of Jewish interest, and welcome comments from members of the Jewish community about these news items. Sweden’s Per Ahlmark mourned by
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International, Middle East, Obituaries & memorials, USABy Steve Kramer KFAR SAVA, Israel — Many American Jews are unaware of the extent of antisemitism on college campuses, or the destructive force of the BDS movement. Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions is the most well-known tool of the delegitimization campaign. It is composed of a loosely organized group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individuals who pressure
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Steve Kramer, USA