A former San Diego summer camper was among the first three hostages released by Hamas after being held for more than a year. British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, 28, was released Jan. 19 and returned home Tuesday … (Kira Caspers, Times of San Diego)
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California, Israel, San Diego County, Times of San Diego, USA
Trump’s November 2024 victory is seen as a game changer for Israel, nullifying much of the Biden agenda and installing a much needed, friendly American ally to back up Israel. But not all signs indicate that outcome. On the plus side are very Zionist appointees: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State; Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense; Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor; Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador to the UN; Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel; and many others. [Steve Kramer]
After 477 days of agony in Gaza, Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev were returned on Saturday to Israeli soil and to the loving arms of their family and friends. [Julie Rayman, American Jewish Committee]
Welcome Home, Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa & Karina Ariev! Read More »
Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
During her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Jan 21, to become the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) affirmed her belief in Israel’s biblical right to Judea and Samaria, sparking heated exchanges with Senate Democrats. Stefanik vowed to use her position to combat antisemitism within the U.N. and defend Israel’s sovereignty on the global stage. [Israfan]
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Antisemitism, International, Israel, USA
Weiss administered emergency care, providing oxygen and medication, and instructed the crew to divert the flight for an emergency landing in Athens so the patient could be transferred to a local hospital for further treatment and monitoring. [Press Release]
Hadassah Medical Center CEO Saves Passenger on Flight from Israel to U.S. Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food, USA
Voice of the People, a global initiative tackling key challenges facing the Jewish people spearheaded by President Isaac Herzog, announced on Thursday, Jan. 23, the formation of its inaugural 150-member global Jewish council. This diverse and dynamic cohort will lead a two-year mission to address the most pressing challenges facing the global Jewish community. [Press Release]
Israel’s President Herzog Names 150 Jews to Address Global Jewish Challenges Read More »
Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA
The return of the first three hostages after more than a year in captivity in Gaza was a rare moment of unity in Israel. Like most other people in the country, I was glued to the television screen on the afternoon set for their return and was not sure what I would be witnessing. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Israelis’ Emotions Ran High as First 3 Hostages Returned to Their Families Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
After the celebration of Donald Trump’s victory, Musk expressed gratitude with the statement, “This one matters, thank you, I give you my heart,” followed by a gesture perceived by some as resembling a Nazi salute. This incident quickly overshadowed his remarks about his ambitions for space exploration with SpaceX and Tesla. Musk’s actions sparked intense debate across political lines, particularly among left-wing commentators. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
OpEd: Elon Musk is a Friend of the Jews and Not a Nazi Read More »
Holocaust, Israel, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Donald Trump pledged to be a “dictator on day one,” and, for once, he’s making good on his promise. He is consolidating power, creating loyalty tests and enacting political retribution, rewarding convicted insurrectionists, co-opting the media and tech oligarchs, preparing for mass deportations and detentions, denying birthright citizenship enshrined in the Constitution, withdrawing from international agreements, and aligning with dangerous criminals and violent extremists. [Halie Sofer]
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Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Distinguished Professor Thomas E. Levy’s 40-year-plus career has been shaped by what he calls archaeo-diplomacy: using archaeology as a tool to build bridges between international research teams, foster connection and cooperation and safeguard cultural heritage and history. A prime example? The new Jacobs UC San Diego – University of Haifa Marine and Cyber-Archaeology Project. [Phoebe Skok]
Netta Barzilai (January 22, 1993), is an Israeli singer. After winning the fifth season of HaKokhav HaBa, she earned the right to represent her country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2018. [Wikipedia]
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Israel, Jewish Celebrities, Today's Jewish Birthday, Wikipedia
In Tel Aviv, two people were severely wounded when they were stabbed in a terror attack on Tuesday. An off-duty border policewoman shot the terrorist repeatedly in the torso. Investigators reported that he was a Moroccan whose “green card” entitled him to residency in the U.S. [Miriam Gershenson]
Stabbings in Tel Aviv, Trouble in Samaria Mark Days Following Gaza Ceasefire Read More »
Israel, Miriam Gershenson, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
As part of the settlement, Harvard has agreed to implement a series of steps, building on measures that Harvard has undertaken over the past year as a part of its commitment to combating anti-Semitism. Harvard and the Brandeis Center look forward to working together in these efforts. [Press Release}
Fight Against Campus Antisemitism Makes Gains Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Press Release, USA
This inauguration, for me, was a tragic way to honor this day, which is the American federal holiday of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There was a celebration and inauguration of Trump and his oligarchic Cabinet of mostly elite rich white men on a day commemorating one of the greatest Americans, one of the most globally recognized African Americans, and one of the most ardent Zionists and activists for racial and economic justice in history – The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [Barrett Holman Leak]
OpEd: After Donald Trump’s Inauguration, I’ll Be ‘Protecting My Peace’ Read More »
Barrett Holman Leak, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA