In just a matter of days, President-elect Donald Trump will have to decide whether to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. As we approach inauguration day, liberal and conservative commentators alike offer a number of ideas on how he can proceed. Ranging from “too cute by half” to just plain […]
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Middle East, USASusannah Heschel was just a child in the spring of 1965, when her father left for Selma, Alabama, to march with those demanding that everyone be allowed to vote regardless of their skin color. “He kissed me goodbye,” says Heschel. “And I remember thinking ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever see him again.’” Just a
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Jewish History, Jewish Religion, USAIt looks like Vice President Joe Biden has his eye on an iconic automobile once he leaves the White House. His new ride could be a classic vehicle which just happens to go from 0-to-60 mph in 2.95 seconds. “He’s trying to figure out what to buy when he’s out of office. He was going
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USARep. F. James Sensenbrenner, the man who wrote House Republicans’ controversial 2005 immigration crackdown bill, was installed Friday as chairman of the immigration subcommittee, in a move likely to cheer conservatives and enrage immigrant-rights advocates. The Wisconsin Republican drove many of the immigration changes after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, including pushing through the REAL
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International, USAYedioth Ahronoth’s Arnon Mozes faces third interview with cops and editor Ron Yaron gives statement as investigation continues into quid pro quo deal discussed with prime minister By Times of Israel staff Publisher and owner of the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper Arnon “Noni” Mozes arrives for questioning at the Lahav 433 investigation unit in Lod, January
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Middle EastORLANDO, Fla. — The wife of the man behind the deadly terrorist attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando will face a federal judge Tuesday in California. FBI agents arrested Noor Salman on Monday — seven months after the shooting that left 49 dead and dozens more injured — at her home outside San Francisco.
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USAPresident Barack Obama, wrapping up his last week in office, celebrated with the World Series champion Chicago Cubs at the White House on Monday. The president, who has a home in Chicago, is a diehard Chicago White Sox fan but rooted for the Cubs after the Sox failed to reach the postseason. The Cubs won
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Sports & Competitions, USAOn Friday, Donald Trump will become president and commander in chief. And top officials in Europe say they are “deeply concerned” by his latest remarks on NATO, Russia and the European Union. Germany’s foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said after meeting in Brussels on Monday with colleagues from across Europe, that they were “agitated and astonished”
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International, USAThe German government has hit back at U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after he criticized its refugee policy and threatened its car industry. In a joint interview with British newspaper The Times and German tabloid Bild published Sunday night, Trump said that if BMW, the German carmaker, wanted to build a plant in Mexico, it could
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International, USADonald Trump met with Martin Luther King Jr.’s oldest son Monday to mark the national holiday commemorating the slain civil rights leader’s work — and discuss the president-elect’s war of words with Georgia Rep. John Lewis over the weekend. “First of all, I think that in the heat of emotion a lot of things get
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USAFifteen years ago, a controversial question about America’s schools dominated headlines, prompted ballot measures in various states and led wealthy philanthropists to dig deep into their pockets in the name of educational reform. Should government money pay for students to attend private — even religious — schools? Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s pick for education secretary,
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
KFAR KANA, Israel (Press Release) — On Sunday evening in this quiet Galilean town, a fire broke out in a residence in the middle of the community. Five people were trapped inside the house and began suffering from smoke inhalation. Emergency responders were called to the scene, and among the first to arrive was Ashraf
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Middle EastLOS ANGELES (Press Release)—The Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation has announced the details of its second annual “Inspired by Israel” video contest, which it launched in partnership with the 12Tribe Films Foundation. Hosted on Israelvideonetwork.com, the contest asks entrants to submit videos that entertain, educate and inspire people about Israel. A total of $20,000 in
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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAFLUSHING, New York (Press Release) — Citifield was at full capacity on Sunday — not for a baseball game, but for a day of Torah learning, presented by the Orthodox Union. Torah in the City, an event created and presented by the OU, drew close to 1,500 men and women from the tri-state area and beyond
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Jewish Religion, USA