International

Protesters ‘Fight for Israel’s Soul’ as Parliament Readies Judicial Overhaul

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 […]

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Holocaust Survivor Rose Schindler, 93, Laid to Rest

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]

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California, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, USA

Sunday Soundoff: Dianne Feinstein, Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl

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]

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California, Donald H. Harrison, Lifestyles, Sports & Competitions, USA

US Opposes UN Bid to Denounce Israeli Settlements

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

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USA

Judo-Loving Israel Cheers the Return of the World Tour

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

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US, Canada, European Powers Oppose Israeli Settlement Authorization

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

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UK’s Labour Has Taken Steps to Drive Out Antisemitism, Watchdog Says

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

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Israeli Foreign Minister Promises Zelenskiy More Aid, Rebuilding Help

Published by Reuters UK JERUSALEM/KYIV (Reuters) -Israel will expand existing aid to Ukraine and help rebuild the country, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Thursday during the first official Israeli visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion a year ago. Cohen wrote in a tweet that he made the promise in a meeting with President Volodymyr

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The Time Has Come

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson   MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Now that the review, revision, even reversion, of basic principles in the judiciary has come to the fore of Israel’s political life it would seem to be appropriate to extend the approach to other spheres which till now have held sway and been considered sacrosanct. The time

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Opinion

Inside OurCrowd 2023 Global Investor Summit, ‘The Middle East’s Largest Investor Event’

Published by New York Tech Media The OurCrowd Global Investor Summit hosted in Jerusalem, Israel is the meeting place of key decision-makers in the global startup ecosystem, catalyzing conversations around cutting-edge technologies, the brains behind them, the corporations using them, and opportunities for investments and funding. The summit is hosted by OurCrowd, a global venture

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Questions on New York State Exam Revise Israeli History

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — Some critics might label two questions on a statewide test as intellectual dishonesty in our fourth largest state that is home to the most sizable Jewish population in America. Except that there was nothing intellectual about these questions. The correct multiple-choice answer to one question assumes that the Holocaust

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Bruce Ticker, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA