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Deputy PM Silvan Shalom Relates to Events in Lebanon Lebanon’s parliament has approved the appointment of billionaire businessman Najib Mikati, the Hezbollah-backed candidate, as the country’s new prime minister. The vote follows the ouster of Western-back Prime Minister Saad Hariri and confirms the Iranian-backed Shiite movement as the most powerful force in Lebanon. In less […]

ANAHEIM, California (WJC)– Jason Bailey, a professional US ice hockey player, is suing the NHL team Anaheim Ducks in court, claiming that coaches of one of its affiliate teams subjected him to harassment and anti-Semitic remarks. The 23-year-old is seeking damages in court from the Ducks, the Bakersfield Condors and the two coaches, Martin Raymond

Yad Vashem Presents Holocaust Videos for the Iranian Audience

HAIFA, Israel (Press Release)–Viewing TV coverage of terrorist events causes deterioration of psychological resources, such as commitment and a sense of success, and to feeling threatened, which in turn can also lead to loss of resources and other negative effects. This has been found in a new study at the University of Haifa. “Mass media

TEL AVIV (Press Release)–Nominated for Best Documentary (Short Subject), Strangers No More tells the amazing story of the Bialik Rogozin School in Tel Aviv. Bialik Rogozin brings together children from 48 different nationalities and diverse – and often difficult – backgrounds to learn in an open, humanistic and peaceful environment. Strangers No More follows several

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON,  D.C. –In an interesting juxtaposition, right after Monday’s  JINSA Report about the importance of temperate and truthful words, al Jazeera and The Guardian (UK) announced that leaked documents prove Abu Mazen and Saeb Erekat made far reaching peace proposals to Israel during the left-wing government of Ehud Olmert including Jewish sovereignty over

NEW YORK (Press Release) — The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Monday welcomed a decision by South Africa’s highest investigative body to reject a request for an arrest warrant for Tzipi Livni, Israel’s former foreign minister, upon her visit to the country.       The announcement, from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) headed by General Anwa

NEW YORK (Press Release)– Accomplished pole-vaulter and recent Israeli citizen, Jillian Schwartz, will be bringing fierce competition to the 104th Millrose Games, where she will be facing Brazilian star Fabiana Murer.  The American-Israeli Olympic hopeful brings over 10 years of pole-vaulting experience to the Millrose Games.  Schwartz made the 2004 U.S. Olympic team with a

By Talia Weisberg NEW YORK — You’re walking on the street and pass a person. Let’s call him Joe. He’s dressed from head to toe in Prada and is talking on his cell phone, the newest BlackBerry. What do you think of him? You’re probably impressed by Joe’s style and obvious wealth. (After all, who

ROME (WJC)– Tullia Zevi, one of the historic post-war leaders of Italy’s Jewish community, has died in Rome at the age of 91. Zevi was life-long fighter for human rights and one of the best-known women in Italy for many decades. She was once considered a candidate for the country’s presidency. From 1983 to 1998,

An Article of Hope (2009). Directed by Daniel Cohen, Produced by Daniel Cohen and Christopher G. Cowen. English, 54 minutes. By Yiftach Levy  SANTEE, California–When you see the typical blockbuster box-office offerings – action/adventure, animated, sequel-driven franchises, what have you – it may be hard to believe that a simple, straightforward talking-heads documentary can be

WASHINGTON D.C. (Press Release) — While U.S. and Israeli officials claim Iran has slowed down its nuclear drive, new analysis by the Federation of American Scientists demonstrates that Iran’s enrichment capacity grew during 2010 and warns against complacency as five world powers resume talks with Iran this week.  The study indicates that Iran’s centrifuges appear to