Israel’s President Isaac Herzog answers questions from StandWithUs
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Parsha Tsav: The vampire in the palace
In this week’s parsha, Tsav, the Torah pivots from the “how-to” of the offerings to a repeated, severe prohibition: “You shall not eat any blood, whether it be of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwelling places” (Leviticus 7:26). [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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Antisemitism, Jewish Religion, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWorld Jewish Congress reports Arabic version of Wikipedia replete with anti-Israel propaganda
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) on Tuesday released a new report exposing systemic bias, extremist propaganda, and governance failures on Arabic-language Wikipedia, raising serious concerns about the integrity of one of the world’s most widely used sources of information. [Press Release]
Gali and Ben epitomize the saga of the Jewish people
They got engaged one week before October 7. When the attack began they ran, found a roadside shelter, and held on to each other as terrorists hurled grenades inside. When Gali opened her eyes in the darkness she realized her right leg had been blown off. [Rabbi Shmuly Begun]
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International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined ContributorsU.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs: ‘We need to end this reckless war now’
Already 13 U.S. service members have been killed and more than 200 wounded – and the Trump administration can’t even get their messaging straight on whether we’re at war with Iran. [Sara Jacobs]
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Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMayor Mamdani’s dad participated in a teach-in at an illegal Columbia encampment
The Times article flirts with his negative views of Israel as a Jewish state, but it fell short of quoting some of his more hostile statements that should antagonize any pro-Israel person. {Bruce S. Ticker}
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Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIsrael’s Consul General in Los Angeles predicts outcome of Middle East war will be a ‘moderate axis’
In his view, the current fighting is not only about neutralizing threats in the present, but about reshaping the future architecture of the Middle East. [Shor M. Masori]
Did the feeling in Trump’s ‘bones’ about Iran fail him?
But wars are generally not about gut feelings but intricate pre-war planning, trying to advance a winning strategy and overall goals and what to do if war plans go awry. [Joe Gandelman]
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Joe Gandelman, Middle East, News Media, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAOpinion: Stop rationalizing antisemitic violence
Following the attack at Temple Israel, synagogue security requirements will likely increase further as we enter the “most elevated and complex threat environment” in recent history, according to the Secure Community Network. {Halie Soifer}
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International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAJewish biography: Edward Teller, nuclear physicist
On January 31, 1950, with President Truman’s permission, Teller was given carte blanche to develop the hydrogen bomb. It was detonated on one of the Marshall Islands on November 1, 1952 – the mushroom cloud rose to a height of 37 kilometers, and the diameter of the “cap” exceeded 160 kilometers. [Alex Gordon]
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Alex Gordon, Antisemitism, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at Beth Israel discusses listening, faith, and Jewish leadership
Just days after the attack on Temple Israel in suburban Detroit, guests arriving at Congregation Beth Israel for Talking San Diego’s conversation with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro were met with bag checks, wanding, and a visibly increased police and security presence. [Shor M. Masori]
Jewish Agency for Israel details its Middle East war tasks
The Jewish Agency established the Roaring Lion Fund to provide immediate financial assistance to those impacted by missile fire, including individuals who have lost loved ones, been injured, or lost their homes. [Press Release]
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Israel, Middle East, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press ReleaseJewish reactions to attack on Michigan synagogue
An armed assailant rammed his truck on Thursday into Temple Israel, a large Reform congregation in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield. He was subsequently killed in a firefight, according to officials. Here are some comments by recognizable Jewish individuals and organizations. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Antisemitism, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMore ‘Red Alerts’ in Kfar Saba than ever before
However, our strategies are not exactly aligned. The U.S. president wants a quick “victory” and Israel wants to destroy its two jihadi opponents, the Iranian government and Hezbollah. “Quickly” won’t accomplish it. [Steve Kramer]
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