Middle East

No reason to trust what Rep. Rashida Tlaib says

By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Some of the most embarrassing mistakes that occur in human communication happen when people experience an unfortunate “slip of the tongue.” The words come out differently than what we consciously intend for them to mean. Sigmund Freud was a remarkable man whose interests spanned across the […]

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International, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, USA

UMich: Education, not politics, should guide decisions

SANTA CRUZ, California (Press Release) — More than 80 organizations on Wednesday applauded the University of Michigan for its adoption of a Blue Ribbon Panel report that states that faculty should base decisions, such as letters of recommendations and other academic judgments “solely on educational and professional reasons,” never on politics. The panel was established after University

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

The Myth of Lag B’Omer

By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — The following is from my book Mysteries of Judaism without the footnotes. The semi-holiday Lag B’omer is based on an unsubstantiated and unlikely tradition. Lag B’omer means the thirty-third day since bringing the barley harvest (omer) to the tabernacle and later temples to thank God for the barley harvest.

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Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East

New Zealand must back Israel

By Pastor Nigel Woodley FLAXMERE, New Zealand — The anti-Semitic movement which is trying to disguise itself as a humanitarian cause for the Palestinian Arabs–BDS (for Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions against the State of Israel)—is primarily a political weapon in the hands of Israel’s enemies to try and discredit and delegitimize the Jewish people in

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International, Middle East

Five U.S. mayors visit Israel on week- long tour

JERUSALEM  — A bipartisan delegation of of five U.S. mayors is visiting Israel with AJC (American Jewish Committee) Project Interchange for intensive dialogue and briefings. The week-long educational seminar marks the first delegation under the auspices of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. Conference of Mayors and AJC, the highlight of which is

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Middle East, USA

AIPAC political director addresses Beth Israel June 19

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Elliott Nahmias, regional political director for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), will discuss the status of American support for Israel at a speech following at 6:15 p.m. buffet dinner Wednesday, June 19, sponsored by the Beth Israel Men’s Club at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Center Drive. Admission

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Middle East, San Diego Calendar, USA

Eyewitness accounts of Israel’s 1948 war released

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Press Release)— Coinciding with May’s observances of Jewish American Heritage Month and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day), the Ruderman Family Foundation has made available to the public never-before-seen archival footage that shares the stories of the American Jews who helped established and strengthen the nascent State of Israel. “Eyewitness 1948: The American Contribution”

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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

U.S. State Dept. sends birthday greetings to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued the following statement on the occasion of Yom Ha’atzma’ut, Israel’s Independence Day: “On behalf of the American people, I offer best wishes and congratulations to all Israelis as you mark the 71st anniversary of Israel’s independence. “On this day, the friendship between the United States

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Israel – Gaza peace possible if Netanyahu wants it

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Benjamin Netanyahu has served as prime minister for the past 11 years, coinciding with Hamas’ rule over Gaza ever since it usurped power in 2007 from the Palestinian Authority after a brief violent confrontation between the two sides. During this period, Netanyahu has deliberately perpetuated the conflict with Hamas

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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East