International

Quarters Of Jefferson’s Slave Who Bore Him 6 Children Discovered

In a discovery that might throw more light on the infamous relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, archaeologists have discovered Hemings’ living quarters in what was once Jefferson’s plantation home in Monticello, Virginia, reported NBC News Monday. This is said to be the first physical space devoted to Hemings, whose life till date remains […]

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USA

Turkey’s ‘Justice March’ leaves Erdogan with difficult options

When the leader of Turkey’s main secular opposition party began a march for justice from Ankara to Istanbul, it caught everyone by surprise. But as the protest nears its endpoint, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces tough options. In a country that has seen a silencing of virtually all forms of opposition against the government, a

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International

Illinois Senate votes to override governor’s veto of budget, tax increase

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —The Illinois Senate voted Tuesday to override Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of an income tax increase and budget, key steps toward ending a three-year impasse. The quick Senate action capped a whirlwind Independence Day at the Capitol. Rauner vetoed the 32 percent increase in the income tax rate a couple of hours

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USA

Labor sets sights on new leader as first-round voting begins

Seven candidates — including Herzog, ex-leader Peretz, former Kulanu minister Gabbay — fight it out Tuesday to helm opposition, pose future challenge to Netanyahu By Marissa Newman Workers holding large campaign posters during a rally supporting Labor party leader Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv on June 26, 2017, (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90) Tens of thousands of Labor

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Middle East

Burundi – Burundi crisis deepens as government militias spread terror

As Burundi plunges into a deeper political and human rights crisis, a new report highlights the role of the radicalised ruling party’s youth league – the Imbonerakure – in the rising violence against opponents and civilians. The roots of the present crisis in Burundi, a central African country scarred by years of an ethnic-based civil

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International

More theater than singalong as Britney Spears busts her butt in Tel Aviv

The pop diva may or may not have actually sang her hits, but even if the crowd was at times distracted, she didn’t stop dancing across the stage By Joshua Davidovich Britney Spears performs in Tel Aviv on July 3, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90) Just a few days after rejecting claims that she lip syncs, telling

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Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Deri suggests Reform Jews would convert illegal migrants en masse

Interior minister says conversion bill was designed to prevent efforts to fast-track citizenship, which he claims Israel’s Reform leader supports; Gilad Kariv slams ‘shameful lies’ By Marissa Newman Shas party leader Aryeh Deri leads a Shas faction meeting at the Knesset on July 3, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Interior Minister Aryeh Deri on Monday attacked Israeli

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Jewish Religion, Middle East

Florida governor signs death warrant, scheduling state’s first execution in more than a year

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott signed a death warrant on Monday for a Jacksonville man, scheduling what would be Florida’s first execution since January of 2016. Mark Asay was convicted of shooting and killing two people in Jacksonville in 1987: Robert Lee Booker and Robert McDowell. Scott set his execution for Aug. 24 at

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USA

Be a drum major for justice

By Rabbi Ben Kamin OCEANSIDE, California — When I think of America, I see myself back in 1968—fifteen years old and in the regalia of the Woodward High School Marching Band.  I played clarinet and performed, to my cosmic joy, as the occasional Assistant Drum Major.  In February, the month in which the above photo

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USA

9 UN ambassadors view Jewish roots to Jerusalem on City of David tour

Israel’s envoy Danny Danon and capital’s Mayor Nir Barkat lead diplomats on visit to archaeological site believed to be home of biblical king By Stuart Winer and Times of Israel staff Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, center, gestures as Israel’s UN envoy Danny Danon, second right, looks on during a visit by UN ambassadors from nine

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International, Middle East