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BDS fans anti- Semitism in Europe, U.S.

May 11, 2015

By Barry Shaw NETANYA, Israel — The 2014 Gaza conflict threw up an alarming outburst of anti-Semitism that ranged from personal and collective insults, petty violence, and the targeted murder of European Jews. The phenomenon of rabid demonstrations against Israel turned into the targeting of local Jews under the blanket of anti-Zionism campaigning in support […]

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Barry Shaw, International, Middle East, USA

Israel launches Birthright -type program for Christians

May 10, 2015

By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM (Tazpit)– A new program has been launched for Christian student leaders, modeled after Taglit-Birthright Israel trips for young American Jews. Covenant Journey, a program of trips to Israel for Christian student leaders at colleges and universities, was unveiled on Friday, May 8, at the Israeli Embassy in Washington’s Annual Christian Solidarity

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Middle East, USA

Yes, Israel is not perfect. What country is?

May 8, 2015

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–It isn’t easy living in a country with six million nervous Jews, with another six million or so overseas always worrying about us and themselves, and a couple of million others here, mostly Arabs, most of them forbidden by their leaders to enjoy the status quo. Jews have been demanding more since

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Davis meets troops, Afghan First Lady

May 8, 2015

KABUL, Afghanistan (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-San Diego), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, and a bipartisan group of Congresswomen celebrated an early Mother’s Day with the troops in Afghanistan. The trip included a meeting between the congressional delegation and the First Lady of Afghanistan Rula Ghani. “It’s always an honor

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International, USA

A notable pair: Herb Alpert, Lani Hall

May 8, 2015

By Mimi Pollack SAN DIEGO, California — As a child in Mexico City in the 1960’s, I remember my older siblings listening to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana’s Brass’s album, “The Lonely Bull,” and I thought he was a handsome, musical, Mexican bullfighter. I loved his distinctive trumpet and signature sound. That signature sound

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International, Mimi Pollack, USA

Israel trade delegation at Texas oil meeting

May 8, 2015

By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM (Tazpit) — The largest oil and gas conference in the world, known as the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) was held this week and 14 Israeli companies were present during the three-day event (May 4-7) in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1969, OTC serves as a major platform for the development of hydrocarbon

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Middle East, USA

Jewish news briefs: May 8, 2015

May 8, 2015

U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passes bill giving Congress oversight of Iran deal (JNS.org) The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, which would give Congress a 30-day period to review a final nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, in a 98-1 vote. The only senator to vote against

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International, Middle East, USA

Tourists get an inflated welcome to San Diego

May 7, 2015

By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – The San Diego International Airport wanted to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with some excitement and enthusiasm, but, goodness, not with a bang! That’s why costumed characters such as Matilda the Koala from San Diego Zoo and Max from Legoland gently coaxed children who were among arriving

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Donald H. Harrison, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA

Lowey looks forward to working with Netanyahu

May 7, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release) – Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-New York), the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the formation of the new Israeli government: “I congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu on his successful formation of a new coalition. I look forward to working with the new Israeli government to advance our

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Middle East, USA

Jewish news briefs: May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

‘Syria will win,’ Assad declares to audience of thousands (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Debunking rumors that he had been murdered by his bodyguards, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad gave a public address before an audience of thousands in Damascus on Wednesday, declaring that “Syria will win” the country’s civil war. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in

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International, Middle East, USA

Descendant of Sephardic Jews returns home

May 7, 2015

By David Leyva NATIONAL CITY, California– D-A-V-I-D L-E-Y-V-A, that is how I learned to spell my name and last name. What I did not know was where these came from. I am the 7th in a long line of men in my family named David Leyva, a family fact of which I was not entirely aware

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International, Jewish History, San Diego County, USA

Rep. Davis challenges animal killings by USDA

May 6, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – A little-known office in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wildlife Services, is responsible for intervening when an animal becomes a threat or serious nuisance to humans. On many occasions, the animal is ultimately killed. However, the reasons as to why or how is rarely made available to the public.

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The World We Share, USA

As went Rome, so now goes the U.S.

May 6, 2015

By Caren Besner BOYNTON BEACH, Florida–Before the onset of the 5th century AD, Imperial Rome dominated the known world. True, the empire had previously been split in half for administrative purposes, with one Emperor in Rome and another in Constantinople; but to all outward purposes the empire exuded strength and power. Roman legions still stood

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International, USA

U.S. excuses its civilian casualties, but not Israel’s

May 6, 2015

U.S.-Led Forces Killed Syrian Civilians, Rights Groups Say: Airstrikes on village controlled by Islamic State kills more than 60 civilians, say two human-rights groups (Wall Street Journal 5/1/15) Obama Apologizes After Drone Kills American and Italian Held by Al Qaeda (New York Times 4/23/15) By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — This is not a

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Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA

BDS fans anti- Semitism in Europe, U.S.

Israel launches Birthright -type program for Christians

Yes, Israel is not perfect. What country is?

Davis meets troops, Afghan First Lady

A notable pair: Herb Alpert, Lani Hall

Israel trade delegation at Texas oil meeting

Jewish news briefs: May 8, 2015

Tourists get an inflated welcome to San Diego

Lowey looks forward to working with Netanyahu

Jewish news briefs: May 7, 2015

Descendant of Sephardic Jews returns home

Rep. Davis challenges animal killings by USDA

As went Rome, so now goes the U.S.

U.S. excuses its civilian casualties, but not Israel’s

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