Plans by Germany’s national rail provider to name a train after Jewish diarist Anne Frank came under fire Monday, with a foundation saying it “caused new pain” to those who experienced deportations. “The (train’s) naming is controversial,” the Anne Frank Foundation said of the plans by Deutsche Bahn. “A combination of Anne Frank and a […]
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International, Jewish HistoryBy Marissa Newman The United States Embassy in Tel Aviv declined to send a representative to a Knesset committee meeting Monday on rising anti-Semitism in the United States and Europe, in a hearing attended by high-level diplomats from Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, and France. “They were invited, [but] decided not to send [a representative],”
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International, Middle East, USACoalition chairwoman David Bitan announced following a meeting with Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and MK Shuli Moalem-Rafaeli that the coalition would resume its normal functions. The coalition faced a potential crisis over disputes between the Likud and Jewish Home parties. At the meeting, it was agreed that the ‘French Law’ which would prevent the police
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Middle EastThe once teeming Jewish area of Moroccan tourist gem Marrakesh is seeing its fortunes revived as visitors including many from Israel flock to experience its unique culture and history. “You’re now entering the last synagogue in the mellah,” the walled Jewish quarter in the heart of the ochre city, Isaac Ohayon says as he enthusiastically
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International, Middle EastBy TOI staff An Arab lawmaker from the Zionist Union faction said Monday that he would not be attending a Knesset ceremony next week marking the 100th year anniversary of the Balfour Declaration. “It is not out of defiance that I will not be attending the session,” Zoheir Bahlul told Channel 2. “This is simply
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Middle EastThe Knesset’s Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee on Monday held a special meeting to discuss the rise in anti-Semitism in the US and Europe. Participating in the meeting were ambassadors from Germany, Austria, and the European Union. World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel, who formerly served as the Head of the Department for Activities
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International, Middle East, USASAN DIEGO (Press Release) — San Diego State University lecturer, Dr. Bonnie Harris, recently collaborated with award-winning filmmaker Noel “Sonny” Izon to create the documentary An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines. Harris, who is a Holocaust scholar, acted as the film’s associate producer and consulting historian. The documentary is based in part on research
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International, Jewish History, San Diego CalendarBy Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the end of White House Chief of Staff John Kelly’s moving briefing about the four American Special Forces soldiers killed in Niger earlier in October, he took questions. The first was, “Why are we in Niger?” The question was too narrow; it isn’t only Niger. Tens of thousands of
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International, Middle East, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–It may take additional months or even years to deal with the allegations about the Prime Minister, but more of Israel’s politicians are sharpening their knives. And some of those at the grindstone are close enough to the big man for him to smell the dust. President Rueven (Ruvi) Rivlin opened the
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USABy Mark D. Zimmerman MELVILLE, New York –New Orleans musician Fats Domino died last week at the age of 89. Domino was called “the real King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Elvis Presley, and John Lennon said that “There wouldn’t have been a Beatles without Fats Domino.” What was the Jewish connection in Fats Domino’s life? A.
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Obituaries & memorials, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USALOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Sunday that he won’t run for governor of California. “We have a lot of work left to do to build a stronger city, state and nation and I know I can best build on our progress here in L.A.,” he said on Twitter. “I am passionate
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USAA British government minister faces an investigation over allegations he asked his secretary to buy sex toys and addressed her in demeaning language. The Cabinet Office — responsible for ensuring effective government — will investigate if Mark Garnier’s behaviour violated ministerial codes of conduct, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Sunday. “These stories, if they
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InternationalPresident Donald Trump has done nothing to dispel rumors his eldest daughter is his favorite child, celebrating her birthday weeks after ignoring the birthday of his youngest daughter, Tiffany, on social media. According to Politico, Trump and his wife Melania took part in a surprise birthday dinner for Ivanka held at the Trump hotel’s townhouse
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USAAmid increased threats of nuclear war, North Korea has begun conducting mass evacuation drills throughout the country, according to reports from this weekend. Evacuation drills and blackout exercises were conducted in multiple cities though not in the capital of Pyongyang, sources told NK News Saturday. It remained unclear whether the drills were being conducted due
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