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BDS movement supresses free thought on campuses

By Richard L. Cravatts, PhD BOSTON–In the campus war against Israel, the all too familiar refrain from anti-Israel activists, many of whom form the loose coalition of groups and individuals spearheading the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, is that their quarrel is only with Israelis and their government’s policies, not with Jews themselves.  But […]

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Moishe House continues expansion around globe

ENCINITAS, California (Press Release)– With growing demand from eager 20-somethings passionate about creating Jewish community for their peers, Moishe House, which has a branch in this San Diego suburb, is expanding its presence around the world. Due to significant interest from young Jewish communities, Moishe House opened 16 houses last year, including several across Europe

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Bibi: Open to hearing those opposed to his speech

  JERUSALEM (Press Release) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, Feb. 17,  at his Jerusalem office, met with US Reps. Robert Pittenger (R-North Carolina) and US Rep. Dennis A. Ross (R-Florida) and told them at the start of their meeting: “The American-Israeli alliance is a powerful one. It’s based on common values, common interests.

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Netanyahu: Making case to Congress a ‘sacred duty’

JERUSALEM (Press Release) — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Feb. 16, addressed the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which held its conference in Israel. Here is a transcript of his remarks: Today we lost a minister in my government and a dear friend. Uri Orbach loved the Jewish people. He

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Rivlin urges P.M. candidates to deal with serious issues

JERUSALEM (Press Release) — President Reuven Rivlin addressed the opening session of the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) annual conference on Sunday, Feb. 15.  The conference, entitled ‘Israel in a turbulent region’, will address security and policy issues arising from regional and global developments. The President said, “One of my greatest teachers, was professor,

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Jewish news briefs: February 16, 2015

  U.S. denies ‘punishing’ Israel by withholding information on Iran talks (JNS.org) The United States denied a report by Israel’s Channel 2 on Sunday that suggested the Obama administration is “punishing” Israel by not updating the Jewish state about ongoing nuclear talks between world powers and Iran. “Conversations continue with Israel on the Iran nuclear

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Another honor for Shimon Peres

NEW YORK (WJC)–Following is the text of a speech delivered by Ron Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, in honor of Israel’s former president, Shimon Peres, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Times of Israel. Good evening… We all know the exceptional list of accolades that have been said about our guest of

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Scholarship to support IDF reservists at BGU

NEW YORK (Press Release)– The Max Steinberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, named for a young Californian, has been established at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in partnership with the fallen soldier’s parents, Stuart and Evelyn (Evie), and Max’s siblings, Paige and Jake. Max died in battle in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge last July.

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Attacks in Denmark condemned

–San Diego Jewish World compilation-   Separate shootings on Saturday, Feb. 14, killed filmmaker Finn Nørgaard at a free speech event, and about ten hours later Dan Uzan, 37, a member of the Copenhagen Jewish community, who was guarding a bat mitzvah celebration at a Jewish community building near Denmark’s Krystalgade synagogue. Five Danish police officers were wounded, and a lone

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