By Ariel Zwang (JNS) As the pendulum continues to swing between diplomacy and possible conflict in Ukraine, a quiet crisis of human need is spreading out across the country. While not the dramatic stuff of front-page news, it’s impacting the most vulnerable people—the poor and elderly, especially—and its toll materializes in a tragic choice between […]
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International, Opinion
(JNS) The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and the Israeli Defense Ministry will invest 200 million shekels ($62.2 million) in developing Israel’s first quantum computer, the organizations said Tuesday. “Quantum computing, on all levels, is showing signs of being an important future component of the state’s security and its technological superiority,” said Danny Gold, head of
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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education
NEW YORK (Press Release) — Right-wing extremists were linked to at least 26 extremist-related murders in the United States in 2021 and have been responsible for 75 percent of such murders in the last ten years, according to new data from ADL (Anti-Defamation League). According to an annual analysis of extremist fatalities by ADL Center
TORONTO (Press Release) — JewBelong, a nonprofit resource dedicated to fighting antisemitism in partnership with StandWithUs Canada, a nonprofit that combats antisemitism and educates about Israel, are launching a billboard campaign in Toronto to raise awareness about the rise in antisemitic incidents in Canada and worldwide. JewBelong’s hip signature pink billboardswith bold slogans, which aim to educate the general public about combating antisemitism, will
(JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met on Tuesday at the prince’s palace in Manama and exchanged welcoming remarks before the media. This is the first visit by an Israeli premier to Bahrain. “I come from Israel with a spirit of goodwill, of
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Middle East
By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS) In a video conversation with Jewish leaders and community members last week, White House liaison to the Jewish community Chanan Weissman spoke about the tense moments and actions he took last month when an armed assailant held four congregants hostage, including the rabbi, at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas,
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USA
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Have you heard people say “I am not antisemitic, I am only anti-Zionist” or that “Zionists are trying to weaponize antisemitism to stop legitimate criticism of Israel”? If you want to explore what’s wrong with those types of statements and understand better how to respond to them, as well as
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Middle East, San Diego County, USA
Unbeknown to Hitler, Richard has become appalled by der fuehrer’s recklessness, paranoia, racism, and antisemitism. An urbane man, he secretly meets with German military leaders to plan a coup d’etat, even as Hitler scores dizzying (and terrifying) successes rearming his country in violation of the Versailles Treaty, forcing union (Anschluss) with Austria, and taking over German-speaking portions of Czechoslovakia. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International
Published by AFP Los Angeles (AFP) – Ivan Reitman, the influential Jewish director and producer of wildly popular comedies “Ghostbusters,” “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “Twins,” has died aged 75. On Monday Reitman’s son Jason — himself a director of films such as “Juno” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” — tweeted: “I’ve lost my hero.” Arnold Schwarzenegger,
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Jewish Celebrities, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
Published by BANG Showbiz English Whoopi Goldberg has returned to ‘The View’ after a two week suspension. The 66-year-old actress had been suspended from her presenting role after claiming during a debate that the Holocaust was “not about race” and noted in her opening speech on her return to the talk show that it was
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Holocaust, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — The outrageous request on February 10, 2022, by The Rights Forum for Dutch universities to disclose ties between their staff members and Jewish and Israeli organizations is dangerously antisemitic and underscores the unquestionably discriminatory nature of boycott campaigns against Israel. The inclusion of not only Israeli organizations but also Jewish
Published by DPA Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is travelling to Bahrain on Monday on what is to be a historic visit. It will be the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister to the Gulf kingdom. Bennett is due to meet the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Their
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Middle East
By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — American Jews: Who are they? How many are there? Do they comprise a community? If so, what are the lines of division among them? What about their attitudes and behaviors about Israel? It’s impossible to answer any of these questions with certainty. There’s a lot of information, but it’s
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, Opinion, USA
The 757-room, Victorian-era, beachfront Hotel del Coronado, which opened in 1888, has hosted U.S. Presidents, British royalty, and movie and recording stars in its more than 130 years of existence [Donald H. Harrison]
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California, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA