A Dallas County judge ordered that Jewish death-row inmate Randy Halprin should get a new trial after considering evidence that the judge who presided over his case was biased against Jews. [JNS.org]
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Across the world, we are conducting unsustainable practices and use of land for agricultural growing. The High Atlas Foundation, a foundation for the lasting and prosperous development of Morocco, has been working to address this problem. They have been following responsible procedures and using new technology to increase efficiency through primarily women and youth led campaigns. In addition, they have been working to address the problem of climate change through monitoring trees they have planted for carbon offsets. [Carter and Henry Prillaman]
Hydroponics, Aeroponics Save World’s Resources Read More »
International, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share, USA
Published by NJ.com Elected officials in Monmouth County are denouncing an anonymous flier that called on residents to unite against what it said was a potential move by members of Lakewood’s Orthodox Jewish community into Upper Freehold Township. “I think it’s sickening,” Upper Freehold Mayor LoriSue H. Mount told NJ Advance Media, referring to the
“Saying ‘Free Palestine’ is the beginning of what we meet to talk about on this issue,” says Canadian author Desmond Cole. As I moved on to read his further comments, I was anxious to finally learn what “Free Palestine” means. Many readers are probably cynical enough to expect Cole to disappoint. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Palestinian Slogans Displace Real-World Truths Read More »
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After losing his sight as a college student, Sanford “Sandy” Greenberg, an emeritus trustee of The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine, vowed to end blindness “permanently and for everyone.” Now, to further that goal, Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Wilmer Eye Institute has launched the Sanford and Susan Greenberg Center to End Blindness, with support from several philanthropists, including Wilmer board member Allan Holt and his wife, Shelley. [Wilmer Eye Institute]
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
American Girl released a new set of doll outfits for various cultural holidays, and it includes a Hanukkah ensemble with a Star of David necklace. [JNS.org]
American Girl sells Hanukkah Doll Read More »
Business & Finance, USA
Michael Oren says he has been “integrally linked to the Jewish Agency” for years. The former Israeli ambassador to the United States and former Knesset member is one of eight candidates to head the organization. He has a long history with the Jewish Agency for Israel, which he hopes will continue—with him at its helm. [JNS.org]
Oren Urges Increased Zionist Social Media Read More »
International, Middle East, USA
Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched his long-expected campaign for governor Wednesday, declaring himself a champion of the vulnerable who’s willing to “take on the big fights” needed to meet the state’s challenges. Speaking at a park in Pittsburgh’s North Shore section, Shapiro highlighted his work for victims
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Published by Reuters By Arshad Mohammed, John Irish and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) -U.S., Israeli and EU officials took a tough line toward Iran on Wednesday, with U.S. officials saying they would consider all options if Tehran failed to revive the 2015 nuclear deal and Israel saying it reserved the right to act. Iranian President
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SEATTLE (Press Release) — StandWithUs on Tuesday strongly condemned numerous antisemitic social media posts made by Dave Reilly, a candidate for school board in Post Falls School District, Idaho. The Israel education organization also condemned the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s (KCRCC) endorsement of Reilly, and refusal to acknowledge his hateful comments. Reilly has recently
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Marshall Weiss The Dayton Jewish Observer DAYTON, Ohio — How do you respond when a dear friend spews hate? When someone who has championed you — who has held up your spirits in your darkest hours — publicly ignites vile judgments against people who are continually denigrated and othered? Where do you begin? This,
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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Published by DPA Anti-Semitism is “rife” across social media, with young people being introduced to hateful content via platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, new research says. A report by campaign group Hope Not Hate found that anti-Semitism is commonly and widely spread through conspiracy theories online, with a major spike during the pandemic. It
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Joshua Angrist was awarded the 2021 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel on Monday for his “methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.” [JNS.org]
Former Hebrew U Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
A yeshivah student in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, N.Y., home to the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, was shot with a BB gun pellet on Monday night. [JNS.org]
BB Gun Shooter Wounds Yeshiva Student Read More »
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