By Donald H. Harrison LA JOLLA, California – How do you teach about the Holocaust to young people, whom, on the one hand we’d like to protect from learning how brutal the world can be, and whom, on the other hand, we know have to be prepared to live in a world where once again […]
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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, USAUC Berkeley student gov. unanimously passes bill condemning anti-Semitism (JNS.org) Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), the student government at University of California (UC), Berkeley, on Wednesday passed a bill condemning anti-Semitism in a unanimous 20-0 vote. The bill details a history of anti-Semitic incidents in the 10-school UC system over the past
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International, Middle East, USANEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Wednesday, February 25, applauded the introduction of a Senate resolution, which condemns anti-Semitism and urges measures to prevent and combat anti-Semitic attacks and incidents. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) are leading the effort with the support of more than
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International, USAWASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)– The following statement was issued by U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, explaining why she will not attend the speech by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 3: After much thought, I have made the decision not to attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s March 3 scheduled address before a joint session
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Middle East, USABOCA RATON, Florida (Press Release) — U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Florida) hosted Jewish leaders from across Palm Beach and Broward counties last week for a roundtable discussion on America’s foreign policy challenges, focusing on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship. Frankel said, “In light of the serious issues currently unfolding in the Middle East, including ongoing negotiations with
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Middle East, USANEW YORK (Press Release) — Representatives from the American Jewish World Services (AJWS) delivered over 80 Valentines made by constituents to the Bronx district office of Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel to thank him for his continuing support of the International Violence Against Women Act (IVAWA). IVAWA, which would ensure that addressing violence against women is part
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USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) —Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Representative Peter King (R-N.Y.) today introduced the Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2015 to give the Department of Justice authority to prevent a known or suspected terrorist from buying firearms or explosives. Cosponsors include Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.),
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USAABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Press Release) — White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest, en route to Miami where President Obama was to meet with the Latino community, answered questions on Wednesday, Feb. 25, about U.S. policy differences with Israel over Iran, and the nature of the President’s dispute with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Here
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JERUSALEM (Press Release) — Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin received two delegations on Wednesday, Feb. 25– one from the makers of Apple Computers from the United States, the other representing Bedouin peoples of Israel. The Apple delegation was led by CEO Tim Cook, currently on a visit to Israel. Rivlin warmly welcomed Cook and his team. He said,
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Middle East, USABy Arkady Mamaysky TARRYTOWN, New York — The limited Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria (the so-called West Bank) is labeled by its enemies, and unfortunately by many media outlets, as an “occupation.” In reality, this limited presence is dictated mainly by Israeli security needs, and costs Israel significant resources and sometimes the lives of its
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NEW YORK (Press Release) – The Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF), the organization that provides and builds the base of financial support for Taglit-Birthright Israel in North America, has tapped 14-year non-profit executive, Sarah Raful Whinston, as its first director of talent development. In her new role, Whinston will focus on recruitment and career development for
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Jewish Religion, Middle East, USAIsrael’s Arrow 2 missile interceptor upgraded after failed test (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Israel’s Arrow 2 missile interceptor has recently undergone a series of upgrades and improvements following a failed test held last September, during which it was able to acquire its target but failed to neutralize it, a defense official said Tuesday. The Arrow
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International, Middle East, USALOS ANGELES (Press Release)– The Anti-Defamation League will confer the “Helene & Joseph Sherwood Family Prize for Combating Hate” to three individuals and two law enforcement units at an awards ceremony on March 10, 11:30 a.m. at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Honorees include a deputy district attorney from San Diego County, Oscar Garcia.
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USANEW YORK (Press Release)– The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Tuesday, Feb. 24, issued a statement in advance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress on March 3. Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, who plans to attend the prime minister’s speeches to both AIPAC and to members of Congress, said: While the original decision by
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