International

Former US Envoy on Antisemitism Elan Carr Named Israeli-American Council CEO

LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — The Israeli-American Council (IAC) today named former U.S. Special Envoy Elan S. Carr as its next chief executive officer. Carr will assume the role on October 1, succeeding Shoham Nicolet, IAC’s co-founder and its CEO for the past eight years. Carr, a second-generation Israeli-American and native Hebrew speaker, brings to […]

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Israel, USA

At Rosh Hashanah, Jewish Population Rises to 15.7 Million Worldwide and Over 7.2 million in Israel

JERUSALEM (Press Release) — On the eve of the Jewish new year, the number of Jews worldwide stands at approximately 15.7 million compared to 15.6 million in the previous year, according to newly released statistics from The Jewish Agency for Israel. Among the global Jewish population, the number of Jews in Israel is 7,200,000, an

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International, Israel, USA

Amid High Holidays, New Resources Focus on People Experiencing Fertility Challenges

(Press Release) Focusing on an audience that is often neglected in Jewish communities, Recustom has launched a new initiative timed with the High Holidays to support and resource anyone seeking to start or grow families who is experiencing fertility challenges. Formerly known as Haggadot.com, Recustom helps people create personalized, customizable, and meaningful Jewish ritual experiences

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Jewish Religion, USA

San Diego Jewish Community Honors First Responders for 9/11

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — In recognition of the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, Jewish National Fund-USA partnered with several schools and synagogues in the San Diego area to host 9/11 ceremonies, during which students learned about the terrorist attacks that forever changed America and the world. The events also served as an opportunity to honor

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Israel, San Diego County, USA

Netanyahu Denies Report of Weapons for Palestinians

Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced on Wednesday to deny a report his government had approved a shipment of weapons to Palestinian security forces after hard-right ministers in his coalition expressed outrage. Israel’s Army Radio reported that the United States had supplied 1,500 assault rifles to Palestinian security

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Israel

Protests Grip Israel Ahead of Historic Supreme Court Session

Published by Reuters By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Thousands of Israeli anti-government protesters rallied at the Supreme Court on Monday, the eve of a historic hearing on a bid by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to curb the court’s powers. Forming a sea of blue and white Israeli flags, the protesters chanted “democracy” in a

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Israel

Jewish Groups File Lawsuit Against California School District Over Antisemitic Content

(Press Release) American Jewish Committee (AJC), ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, and Potomac Law Group announced on Monday they filed suit on behalf of the Brandeis Center and its membership arm, So-CUE (Southern Californians for Unbiased Education), comprised of Orange County and Santa Ana residents, against

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California, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Helping Israel to Grow Its Economy, Shepherd Its Resources Are Sol Lizerbram’s Priorities

Eventually, Lizerbram’s activities both as a donor and as a member of the local JNF board led to an invitation to serve on the national board. Over the next 20 years, he served under such national JNF presidents as Ron Lauder and Jeffrey Levine, until he was elected as the national organization’s president in October 2017. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Ben Dishman, California, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish History, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology, Travel and Food, USA