International

Eyewitness accounts of Israel’s 1948 war released

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Press Release)— Coinciding with May’s observances of Jewish American Heritage Month and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day), the Ruderman Family Foundation has made available to the public never-before-seen archival footage that shares the stories of the American Jews who helped established and strengthen the nascent State of Israel. “Eyewitness 1948: The American Contribution”

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Middle East, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

U.S. State Dept. sends birthday greetings to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued the following statement on the occasion of Yom Ha’atzma’ut, Israel’s Independence Day: “On behalf of the American people, I offer best wishes and congratulations to all Israelis as you mark the 71st anniversary of Israel’s independence. “On this day, the friendship between the United States

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Shelter helps legal migrants reach their sponsors

  By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – I have had the privilege over the years of interviewing many Survivors about their experiences during the Holocaust.  After doing a number of these interviews, I noticed a pattern.  When they were recounting for me all the horrible things that had happened to them and their families

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Donald H. Harrison, International, San Diego County, Travel and Food, USA

Israel – Gaza peace possible if Netanyahu wants it

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Benjamin Netanyahu has served as prime minister for the past 11 years, coinciding with Hamas’ rule over Gaza ever since it usurped power in 2007 from the Palestinian Authority after a brief violent confrontation between the two sides. During this period, Netanyahu has deliberately perpetuated the conflict with Hamas

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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East

Times Square billboard celebrates Israel’s 71st

NEW YORK (Press Release) — Masa Israel Journey, the largest immersive, long-term educational experiences for young adults ages 18-30, celebrated Israel’s birthday today in a big way—a billboard advertisement in Times Square, wishing Israel a happy “71 years young.” The billboards come the day after Masa’s live-broadcast Yom HaZikaron ceremony, which attracted thousands of participants

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Middle East, USA

House measure would renounce white supremacy

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Rep. Scott Peters (D-San Diego) on Thursday introduced H. Res. 364, a bipartisan resolution in the House with more than 30 members of Congress, including members of the San Diego delegation. Senators Harris and Feinstein introduced the resolution in the Senate on Wednesday The resolution condemns the attack on the

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Jewish History, San Diego County, USA

Israelis grow new skin for toddler burn victim from P.A.

RAMAT GAN, Israel (Press Release) —  After barely escaping a house fire that burned 50% of her small body, 18-month-old Shams Ismail was rushed from the Palestinian town of Rantis to Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer in Israel,where she received life-saving treatment in the hospital’s renowned National Burn Unit. With the care and innovative treatment

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education