Published by AFP Dearborn (United States) (AFP) – The US state of Michigan votes Tuesday in a presidential primary that is expected to be another ticker-tape parade for Republican Donald Trump — but could deliver Democratic leader Joe Biden a bloody nose over the war in Gaza. Biden faces no serious opposition to being nominated […]
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Israel, Nordot, USA
Kol Tefilah, led by Debbie Mishek, M.D., is a performance group that periodically leads Friday night services at Tifereth Israel Synagogue “with joy, music, intimacy, and an awareness of God’s presence,” according to an announcement for the 6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:15 p.m., Friday, March 1. [SDJW staff]
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California, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Published by Mirror By Yelena Mandenberg Joe Biden told reporters he’s hoping for a ceasefire/hostage deal in the war between Israel and Hamas by as early as next Monday in a surprise announcement. As Biden stopped for ice cream in New York City with TV host Seth Myers, he told reporters that he understands that
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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
By Ryan Torok LOS ANGELES (JNS) — In an address to the nation on Feb. 6, 2020, the day after he was acquitted in what would be his first U.S. Senate impeachment trial, then-president Donald Trump accused Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), “a corrupt politician,” of making up “my statement to the Ukrainian president.” “He brought
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California, Israel, USA
Published by Mirror By Mataeo Smith A US Air Force serviceman who set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC in protest against the war in Gaza has been pictured after he sadly passed away. Horrified onlookers looked on as Aaron Bushnell doused himself in accelerant and struck a lighter while declaring that
Published by DPA International Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh resigned in Ramallah on Monday, saying the latest developments in the region, including the Gaza war, were behind the move. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reportedly requested the resignation following pressure from Arab countries in the region and the United States. Shtayyeh, who is considered a
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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
Published by Radar Online Comedian Jerry Seinfeld exited an event in New York City to a crowd of protestors who heckled him on his way to a waiting car, RadarOnline.com has learned. Anti-Israeli protestors taunted Seinfeld with chants accusing him of supporting genocide in Gaza. Seinfeld attended the 92Y’s annual State of the World Jewry
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Antisemitism, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
My office has been forming responsive actions to address antisemitic literature in communities with high numbers of Jewish families, include the Jewish perspective into DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives, and train local officials on what they can do when hate speech or acts arise in public forums. [Assemblymember Chris Ward]
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Much is written in the Talmud and in later rabbinic writings about embryos, fetuses, artificial insemination, IVF, abortion, and other related issues of pregnancy and childbirth. Which of the following is a true statement with regard to the Jewish perspective on these issues? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Einstein … believed that chess was not Lasker’s goal, but rather his profession. He drew a parallel between chess in the life of the second world champion and the grinding of lenses in the life of Spinoza. He argued that lenses for Spinoza and chess for Lasker were a means of livelihood. [Alex Gordon]
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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
A Jewish tailor, Jacob W. Davis of Reno, Nevada, invented a way to strengthen work pants with rivets and partnered with Strauss to mass produce them. The riveted denim pants, today known as Levi’s or simply as jeans, were patented in 1873. [SDJW staff]
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Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – An active member of the US Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday, officials said, as media reported he was protesting the war in Gaza. Emergency responders rushed to the scene just before 1:00 pm (1800 GMT) in response to a “call
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Israel, USA
Published by DPA International Indirect negotiations on a ceasefire in the war in Gaza were continuing at official levels in the Qatari capital Doha on Sunday, the pro-government Egyptian broadcaster Al-Kahira News reported citing Cairo government officials. Egypt, Qatar and the US are mediating in the talks, which are also intended to lead to the
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International, Israel, Middle East, Nordot, USA
Published by Raw Story Donald Trump headlined at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) where there were several Nazis reportedly in attendance, but the group has emphatically denied it. Still, an editor at NBC is ready to debunk the group’s false claims using photos. The news outlet reported the Nazi allegation on Saturday, saying that