By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Trump’s speeches, and what has happened since, remind us once again about the marginality of Jews. Some may feel comfortable, and justly, given his realism about Jerusalem the Western Wall, and non-Israeli sources of problems throughout the Middle East. But Muslims, and Europeans, are rabid, or upset about what he […]
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International, Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Where is the embassy? It’ll be easier–or at least quicker–building it on the moon. In this congested city with narrow streets it’s been impossible to create a coherent network of bike paths. The municipality has been at it for more than a decade. What’s been built goes from marked paths
By Norman Greene LOS ANGELES — Over $200,000 was raised at the Shalom Institute’s 2017 December Gala which honored San Diegans Linda and Michael Bennett. The successful event, held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, attracted 400 dinner guests who also celebrated Los Angeles supporters AdamWeiss and Arthur Pinchev. The Bennetts were awarded the
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Middle East, USAInto the Hands of the Few By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — On the Jewish festival of Hanukah, we give thanks for the victory in Jerusalem in 164 BCE of the tiny Jewish army over the mighty Greek-Syrian empire – for deliverance of the many into the hands of the few. Today, we continue to
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International, Michael Ordman, Middle EastOn Saturday, Arabs disturbed the peace near Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem (Nablus), throwing burning tires at the site. Palestinian Authority Arabs published on social media calls to arrive at Joseph’s Tomb and damage the site. Currently, rioters are parading towards Joseph’s Tomb in order to desecrate it. Joseph’s Tomb is located in the Palestinian Authority
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Middle EastDozens of rabbis signed a petition requesting Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu “protect the honor of Shabbat (the Sabbath, which for Jews falls on Saturday).” The petition, organized by the Derech Emuna (The Path of Faith) organization, comes after the Knesset’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved a government proposal to allow Labor and Social Services
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Jewish Religion, Middle EastBy Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — US Vice-President Mike Pence, who is due to visit Israel this week, is said to be an ardent Christian Zionist and thus apparently the main influence behind President Trump’s declaration about Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Professor Paul Rogers of Bradford University in the UK reminds us that
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Middle East, USAThe UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution that would affirm that any change to the status of Jerusalem has no legal effect and must be rescinded, in response to the US decision to recognize the city as Israel’s capital. Egypt circulated the draft text on Saturday and diplomats said the council could vote
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International, Middle East, USAA year after it was liberated from Islamic State group control, the Syrian town of Jarabulus is rebuilding — thanks in large part to help from Turkey. The rebuilding of Jarabulus has begun. Apartment buildings are springing up, infrastructure is being restored, and Ankara’s influence is apparent everywhere. Even the fire engines are labelled, “Presents
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Middle EastVice President Mike Pence was snubbed Wednesday by the custodian of one of the most holy sites in Christianity when he was refused a welcome to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Israeli media reported that Adeeb Jowdeh al-Husseini, the Custodian of the Keys to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, said he
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Middle East, USAPalestinian protesters clashed anew with Israeli forces on Friday as the fallout continued from US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, with two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. Following Muslim prayers on Friday, Palestinians set fire to tires and threw rocks at Israeli soldiers, who responded with tear gas and
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Middle EastTwo U.S. warplanes intercepted two Russian jets over a part of Syria they were not supposed to be operating in, the Pentagon said Thursday. At one point during Wednesday’s incident, the American F-22 Raptor stealth fighters deployed radar and infrared countermeasures to try to persuade the Russian Su-25s to leave the area, and one U.S.
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International, Middle East, USASaudi Arabia”s foreign minister says he believes the U.S. administration is serious about getting a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinian Arabs, but its proposed plan is still being put together. The minister, Adel al-Jubeir, made the comments in an interview with France 24 television and was quoted by Reuters. “We believe the Trump administration
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Middle East, USAA group of students from the Maalot hesder yeshiva in Israel’s north distributing menorahs, Hanukkah candles, and chocolate coins to local residents aroused dormant memories of a Jewish woman’s deceased grandfather. The students arrived at the woman’s home as part of a program from their yeshiva and the “Karov Lalev” organization, which aims to overcome
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