By Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — Jewish tradition has long taught that the Hamans of the world accomplish more good than evil by uniting the Jewish people. The Talmud relates, “The actions of Ahasuerus and Haman can be understood with a parable; … the sealing of Haman’s decree proved more effective than the […]
Omar’s anti- Semitic calumny deserves sterner response Read More »
Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, USA
Moynihan, a documentary by Joseph Dorman and Toby Perl Freilich; 105 minutes, coming to iTunes and DVD on April 9. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Raised in impoverished circumstances by a single mother, Daniel Patrick Moynihan always had compassion for those who were not as lucky as he was. By fortuitous circumstances, a
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USABy Brian Tauber Jewish Federation of San Diego County SAN DIEGO — Is Representative Ilhan Omar wrong? Yes, she is. She is – and has been wrong in the past – for her comments regarding the influence of the Israel lobby and accusations of dual loyalty. Although journalists have accurately indicated that she is directing
U.S. support for Israel based on shared values Read More »
Middle East, USA
By Gidon Halbfinger The Columbia Spectator NEW YORK — On Sunday, as the clock inched towards midnight, Columbia College Student Council voted against putting a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement referendum on the ballot. I believe the decision was the right one. Student council should not be putting initiatives that target and alienate specific identity groups on
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USABy Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — Though the elections in Israel are still some four weeks away, we already know the undisputed winners: the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) parties. Neither side will be able to form a government without them. Though they say that they won’t sit in a cabinet with Yair Lapid, the leader of the
Haredim may be ‘winners’ of Israel’s next election Read More »
Middle EastBy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — There are polls every day or two. You can see the latest by clicking here. They pretty much are showing a tie, or close to it between the center-left and the right. Bibi is a sharp campaigner, managing to label his opponents the leftists, with the help of media and
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle EastBy Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, seems to equate homophobia with the plight of the Palestinians. His experiences as a homosexual, he suggested, helped him empathize with the “human rights” violations suffered by the Palestinians. Pocan joined Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib on Feb. 27 during the Washington, D.C.,
Democrats’ left wing frequently slanders Israel Read More »
Middle East, USA
Berrie and Seidle named to Leichtag Foundation board of directors Philanthropist Angelica Berrie, president of the Russell Berrie Foundation and a co-chair of the Jewish Funders Network, and Charlene Seidle, executive vice president of the Leichtag Foundation, have both been named to the board of directors of the Leichtag Foundation, it was announced by Jim
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International, Middle East, San Diego Calendar, San Diego County, USA
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel –An acquaintance connected with the UK’s UIJA (United Israel Jewish Appeal) suggested that I write an article about the Western Galilee College for the AJR Journal (Association of Jewish Refugees), for which I write a monthly column entitled ‘Letter from Israel.’ The college, situated just outside the ancient city
Academic sightseeing in the Galilee Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Travel and Food
By Barry Shaw NETANYA, Israel –There is an expression that people can be identified by the company they keep. Rashida Tlaib was elected to the House of Representatives in a district with a constituency whose culture and issues she shares and now projects within the United States Congress. She celebrated her arrival into the American
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Barry Shaw, Middle East, USA
By Beth Kieffer Leonard Jewish Democratic Council of America MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans are no strangers to political trailblazing; however, we are also known for honesty and kindness. Representative Ilhan Omar is certainly a trailblazer, yet her recent anti-Semitic tweets and statements are deeply offensive. They have caused consternation among Minnesota voters, including myself, not
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Middle East, USA
JERUSALEM (Press Release) — The Jewish Agency for Israel has announced its first-ever mission to Mexico, May 22-27, in order to gain a more thorough perspective about Jewish life in the United States’ neighboring country. As the American Jewish community continues to grapple with several challenges related to Jewish identity, the inaugural mission to Mexico
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International, Middle East, Travel and Food, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — We now have the indictments, subject to hearings, on three cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On one, involving gifts amounting to nearly a half million shekels, the indictment will be for breach of trust. On another, involving discussions with the publisher of Yedioth Aharonoth, the indictment is fraud and
Netanyahu fights indictments, opponents Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
Two Neighbors’ colleagues Judy and Adeem examine some embroidery By Yonatan Peres TEL AVIV, Israel — Back in the seventies, in my IDF military service, I was training in the South Hebron Mountain region. The area was scattered with Palestinian terrorists. Bombs, shootings ambushes and patrols were almost our daily routine. Some changes have occurred
Peace through the eye of the needle Read More »
Middle East, USA, Yoni Peres