USA

Why Jews thrive in U.S., but not in Europe

By Donald H. Harrison LA JOLLA, California –Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Bret Stephens suggested in a public dialogue with radio commentator Dennis Prager at Congregation Beth El that Jews are appreciated in America, a country where success is admired, but are reviled in Europe and the Arab world, where success is envied. Stephens, a columnist […]

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Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, San Diego County, USA

Ameinu: ZOA works overtime to silence progressives

Editor’s Note: The following article responds to a previous press release from the Zionist Organization of America. By Ken Bob NEW YORK — The Zionist Organization of America’s (ZOA) publicity department is working overtime in attempts to silence the voice of the leading progressive Zionist groups in America. Deploying sensational headlines, coupled with untruths and

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Middle East, USA

Jewish officials tell State of Union reactions

Compiled by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Jewish officeholders and organizations offered a diverse chorus of reactions to President Barack Obama’s “State of the Union” address on Tuesday, Jan. 20.   These included: U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado):  “Too many Colorado families still lack economic security despite the recent momentum in our recovery. There are

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Donald H. Harrison, USA

Text of President Obama’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is the text of President Barack Obama’s 6th State of the Union address as transcribed by the White House,with instances of applause noted in parentheses. THE PRESIDENT:  Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are 15 years into this new century.  Fifteen years that dawned with terror

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Israeli- American students to gather in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (Press Release)– For the first time, young Israeli-Americans from college campuses across North America will gather in Los Angeles this week for the inaugural Mishelanu National Conference of the Israeli-American Council (IAC). Mishelanu is a national campus-based program that strengthens the identity of Israeli-American college students. The conference, with the theme “Meet Your

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Morning sickness medicine certified as kosher

ROSEMONT, Pennsylvania (Press Release)–Kosher and Halal certifications will now be carried on the labels of Diclegis® (doxylamine succinate 10mg and pyridoxine hydrochloride -vitamin B6- 10mg) delayed-release tablets, the only FDA-approved prescription treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), more commonly known as morning sickness. Diclegis also received Kosher for Passover certification and confirmed as

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

1,000 Reform Jewish youth to assemble in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Georgia (Press Release)–Thousands of Jewish teens and adults will come together for the NFTY Convention and Youth Summit February 13 through 17, 2015, in this city. NFTY, which celebrates its 75 th anniversary this year, is the Reform Jewish Youth Movement. NFTY Convention will attract more than 1,000 teens from across North America. They

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Jewish Religion, USA

ZOA accuses Hatikvah slate of ‘false advertising’

Editor’s Note:  The HaTikvah slate for election to the World Zionist Congress has been asked for comment on the following story, but had not replied at press time.   NEW YORK (Press Release)– The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has filed a false advertising complaint this week regarding the HaTikvah slates’s official platform page, which was published

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Middle East, USA

Renewed Voting Rights effort urged

By Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky CHICAGO – Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to celebrate the life, accomplishments, and dreams of one of our greatest American leaders.  Dr. King stood for equality, freedom and peace; his work inspired a generation to advocate – non-violently – for the recognition of civil rights and liberties that

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USA

Israel and Japan build ties

NEW YORK (Press Release)  — The American Jewish Committee (AJC) warmly welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to Israel. It is the first trip to Israel by a Japanese prime minister since 2006, and follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s successful visit to Japan last year. “Prime Minister Abe’s presence in Israel confirms the

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