International

Jewish Stories Are Everywhere — Especially in Books

It’s my joy to review for this publication many current books — especially memoirs, biographies, and novels — but occasionally when there are none left on the pile to review, I have the opportunity to tuck into older books recommended to me by friends and relatives who know that I love to find stories corroborating this publication’s mantra that “There is a Jewish story everywhere.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA

Legislature approves Nearly $80 Million for Jewish-interest Causes

The California State Legislature on Monday approved legislation setting the parameters for the 2021–2022 state budget. The budget agreement adopted by the State Senate and State Assembly provides significant increases in funding for top Jewish community priorities, including enhancing the security of vulnerable Jewish community institutions, supporting the work of major Jewish social services agencies, and strengthening Holocaust education across the State of California. [Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel news release]

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USA

NIF: New Israel Government Advances Arab Rights

Israel has a new government, and, for the first time in 12 years, it is not headed by Benjamin Netanyahu. In that respect, today feels like a brand-new day.
The legacy of now-former Prime Minister Netanyahu is complex, and we will leave it to the historians to evaluate it in its totality. But one thing is clear: Netanyahu changed Israel in some deeply worrying ways. [Daniel Sokatch]

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Middle East

8-Month Prison Term for Defendant in Chabad of Poway Fraud Case

Stuart Weinstock, an Escondido businessman and former owner of Salsa Market in Vista, was sentenced in federal court Monday to eight months in custody for evading over $180,000 in taxes as part of an eight-year tax-evasion scheme with former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein. [U.S. Attorney’s Office, San Diego]

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Jewish Religion, San Diego County, USA

U.S. to expand work permits for immigrants who are crime victims

Published by Reuters By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A new U.S. immigration policy announced on Monday will expand access to work permits and deportation relief to some immigrants who are crime victims while their visa cases are pending. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will create a process that could allow tens of thousands of

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USA

Shirley Pinto Becomes Israel’s First Deaf MK

s Israel welcomes its new government, the Ruderman Family Foundation applauded the Yamina party’s Shirley Pinto on becoming Israel’s first deaf Knesset member, as Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana announced Sunday he will leave parliament under the so-called Norwegian Law. She is slated to be sworn in within the next 24 hours. [Ruderman Family Foundation news release]

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Middle East

Uncertainty Attends Israel’s New Government

There’s a new government, but . . . As we got closer to the Knesset decision on a new government, the tone of Bibi and his supporters became ever more aggressive. And disturbing. Commentators compared it to the actions of Donald Trump. Trump didn’t attend the ceremonial signing in of the Biden administration. Will Bibi avoid the start of the new government? [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Biden congratulates incoming Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden on Sunday offered incoming Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett his “warm congratulations” in telephone talks, the White House said, after an alliance of parties ousted Benjamin Netanyahu and formed a new government. “I congratulate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair

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USA

New Israeli government wins majority vote, ending Netanyahu tenure

Published by Reuters By Jeffrey Heller and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday with parliament approving a new “government of change” led by nationalist Naftali Bennett, an improbable scenario few Israelis could have imagined. But the razor-thin 60-59 vote of confidence in a coalition of

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Middle East

Israeli Company Promotes Moroccan Argan for Skin Care, Good Nutrition, and Women’s Empowerment

Since 2018, HAF has partnered with FRÉ Skincare. Founded by Michael Azoulay and Mickael Bensadoun, FRÉ Skincare is a skincare company that emphasizes giving back to the Moroccan community, specifically women. This is achieved through the planting of argan trees in Morocco, specifically in the Province of Essaouira. In essence, planting argan trees serves as the primary means of community building and increased women’s involvement in order to create brighter futures for the community. [Zuha Afzal]

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Business & Finance, International, Lifestyles, Middle East, Travel and Food

Good News from Israel (June 13, 2021)

In the June 13, 3021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–Israel has now had several days with no new coronavirus cases.
–An Israeli eye-scanning device performs blood tests without blood.
–Israel was overwhelmingly voted onto the UN Economic and Social Council.
–Israelis use bacteria to keep crops fresh – in the ground and on the shelf.
–2021 investment in Israeli startups has already exceeded the total for all of 2020.
–Divers can explore Israel’s new unique underwater nature park
–Evidence that the land of Israel was an ancient trade center
[Michael Ordman]

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‘Intense’ Iran nuclear talks resume as Germany calls for rapid progress

Published by Reuters By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -Indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal resumed in Vienna on Saturday as the European Union said negotiations were “intense” and Germany called for rapid progress. The sixth round of talks began as usual with a meeting of remaining parties to

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International

Heart Disease Prevalent in Morocco

Heart disease is a prevalent chronic disease in Morocco and has been one of the leading causes of death over the last 10 years. Heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes, but people must be made aware of the steps they should take to effectively curb this health concern. As heart disease is interconnected with the way we care and love our bodies, it can be addressed and, ultimately, reduced through programs that empower women to become more in touch with their bodies. [Carlie Daniel]

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