By Eric George Tauber CINCINNATI, Ohio — When I read the news that former President Jimmy Carter had gone into hospice, I began reflecting on his life and career. While I greatly admire his post-executive humanitarian work, Carter’s relationship with Israel and the American Jewish community is a bit more complicated. Hungry for Honesty In […]
Reflections on Jimmy Carter Read More »
Eric George Tauber, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, USA
Published by BANG Showbiz English Dame Helen Mirren found playing Golda Meir similar to portraying Queen Elizabeth I. The Oscar-winning actress stars as the former Israeli Prime Minister in ‘Golda’ and compared the politician’s “maternal” instinct to that of the Tudor monarch, who she played in the 2005 TV miniseries ‘Elizabeth I’. Helen, 77, told
Dame Helen Mirren Likens Golda Meir to Queen Elizabeth I Read More »
International
Published by Reuters By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revive a newspaper’s challenge on free speech grounds to an Arkansas law requiring state government contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel, a policy the publication’s lawyers called a threat to a constitutionally protected form of collective protest. The
US Supreme Court Spurns Challenge to Arkansas Law Against Contractors Boycotting Israel Read More »
USA
By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — For the seventh consecutive week, as Sabbath ended, hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested what the government is proposing on judicial reform. Seeing it as politicians taking over the judicial process by increasing their control over nominations to the Supreme Court, and limiting the Court from overturning Knesset enactments.
Protests Continue in Israel. What’s Next? Read More »
Ira Sharkansky, Israel, Opinion
By Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Israel has not achieved a clear cut victory over its existential antagonist, the Palestinian Arabs. That’s right, NO EXISTENTIAL VICTORY yet. In fact, the last clear battlefield victory against the Palestinian Arabs was more than twenty years ago. Why existential? Because our enemy wants to erase the Jewish
Victory, Not Stalemate Read More »
Israel, Opinion, Steve Kramer
Published by Reuters By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The Israeli opposition vowed to “fight for the soul of the nation” with fresh protests as parliament prepared to hold a first reading on Monday of judicial changes promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist government. Wielding 64 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, Netanyahu looked likely to
Protesters ‘Fight for Israel’s Soul’ as Parliament Readies Judicial Overhaul Read More »
Israel
The very fact that we Jews can gather today is because of Rose Schindler and those like her. Our standing here is a testament to just how durable she was, and how resilient Jewish civilization is. Rose could record her story and tell it over and over again because she survived it. And we can tell it today because we’re still here. [Rabbi Mathew Marko]
Holocaust Survivor Rose Schindler, 93, Laid to Rest Read More »
California, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, USA
Congratulations and Kol Hakovod to California’s senior U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, 89, who announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14, she will retire at the end of her term. She was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 after having served as a county supervisor and mayor of the City/County of San Francisco. By the time of her scheduled retirement in January 2025, she will have served 32 fruitful years in the Upper House of Congress, a record for women legislators. [Donald H. Harrison]
Sunday Soundoff: Dianne Feinstein, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl Read More »
California, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Sports & Competitions, USA
By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — Karl Marx grew a beard that emphasized his resemblance to Zeus from an ancient statue from the fourth century B.C., a scaled-down copy of which he kept in his office. Marx, an ardent atheist, thought he was God. In spite of his divine ambitions, Marx was a supporter of
Karl Marx: The Philosophy of Liberation From Jewishness Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Jewish History, Opinion
Published by AFP United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United States on Thursday voiced opposition to a proposed UN Security Council resolution that would demand Israel end settlements in the disputed territories, despite Washington’s criticism of its ally on the issue. Days ahead of a Security Council meeting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a draft
US Opposes UN Bid to Denounce Israeli Settlements Read More »
USA
Published by Euronews (English) Just three months after Israel hosted the prestigious Masters’ tournament in Jerusalem, the World Judo Tour has returned to Tel Aviv, and was welcomed in typical fashion with a stadium full of judo-crazy fans eagerly anticipating each fight. Canadian rivalryAt -57kgs, Jessica Klimkait finally secured victory over her teammate and rival
Judo-Loving Israel Cheers the Return of the World Tour Read More »
Israel
Published by Reuters By Aziz El Yaakoubi and Ghaida Ghantous RIYADH (Reuters) – The United States and Saudi Arabia are trying to move beyond a public spat last year that saw strategic ties hit a nadir, as Western and Gulf security concerns align over the threat from Iranian drones, diplomats and regional experts say. A
Security Drives US, Saudi Efforts to Overcome Tensions Read More »
Middle East
Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Foreign ministers of four European countries and Canada joined Washington on Tuesday in opposing a decision by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to authorize nine Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank. The foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the United States issued a joint statement
US, Canada, European Powers Oppose Israeli Settlement Authorization Read More »
International
Published by Reuters UK LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s opposition Labour Party has made sufficient changes over the last two years to rid its ranks of anti-Semitism, the equalities watchdog said on Wednesday, as leader Keir Starmer pledged zero tolerance of discrimination. Labour, which polls indicate has a strong chance of forming Britain’s next government after an
UK’s Labour Has Taken Steps to Drive Out Antisemitism, Watchdog Says Read More »
International