Judaism

Ex-Patriots Star Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide In Prison

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, has been found hanged in his Massachusetts prison. According to CNN, the Massachusetts Department of Correction said officers found, the 27-year-old former NFL star, suspended from a bed sheet attached to a

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Obituaries & memorials, Sports & Competitions, USA

‘If there is danger to life, it is an obligation to force-feed’

The hunger strike now being held by jailed terrorists comes with various ramifications, starting with the expected rioting on Palestinian streets and possibly beyond, and extending to the question of the Israeli government”s ability to stand up to this sort of struggle. Among other things, a hunger strike like this leads to the question of

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Jewish Religion, Middle East

Interesting Facts About Albert Einstein On His Death Anniversary

April 18, Tuesday, marks the 62nd death anniversary of Albert Einstein. The German-born theoretical physicist, known for his work and major impact on physics, died in 1955 in New Jersey from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. He developed the theory of general relativity and advanced the

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Jewish History

25,000 Jews celebrate Passover in the Patriarchs’ city

Over 25,000 Jews visited the Patriarchs’ city of Hevron over Pesach (Passover). The visitors toured various historical sites in the city, enjoyed the “Lagaat Banetzach” (literally, “to touch eternity”) exhibit, and were even able to visit rarely-open sites, such as the grave of the first Biblica Judge, Otniel ben Knaz and the ancient “Kasbah” neighborhood.

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Jewish Religion, Middle East

Canada’s oldest Jewish community welcomes new addition — a history museum

Focusing on the Jewish impact on the city’s culture, the Montreal institution covers Leonard Cohen, art, landmarks — and even cuisine By Julie Masis MONTREAL — Canada’s oldest Jewish community is commemorating its heritage with a newly-opened museum just outside Montreal’s historic Jewish Mile End neighborhood. Housed in a former Jewish garment factory, the small

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International, Jewish History

Trump: ‘State of Israel a monument to Jews’ faith and endurance’

In his weekly speech on Friday, US President Donald Trump said, “This week, Jewish families across our country, and around the world, celebrate Passover and retell the story of God”s deliverance of the Jewish people. “The story of the Exodus is a story of freedom. It is the story of an incredible people who were

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Jewish Religion, USA

Doc film examines 4 isolated small town shuls

There Are Jews Here, a film by Brad Lichtenstein, 371 Productions. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO –This 90-minute documentary explores four small town shuls fighting to remain open at their respective homes in Latrobe, Pennsylvania; Butte, Montana; Laredo, Texas; and Dothan, Alabama. Temple Emanu-El in Dothan seems to have the brightest future thanks largely

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Robert W. Taylor, a pioneer of the modern computer, dies at 85

Robert W. Taylor, one of the most important figures in the creation of the modern computer and the internet, has died. He was 85. According to his son Kurt Taylor, the scientist died Thursday at his home in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Woodside. He suffered from Parkinson’s disease and other ailments. Taylor’s

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Obituaries & memorials, USA