Go with it for a moment. Accept that Tehran only wants to take care of its people and seeks a better deal than the one that imposed sanctions, limitations, and inspections. But be careful. [Shoshana Bryen]
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Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA
After two weeks in California, with all its delights and attractions, it is a relief to be back in the humble abode that is our home in Israel. In California everything, or almost everything, is large. Most of the homes we visited are grand, the people generous and hospitable, and the wide streets and huge stores provide an array of goods and facilities that keep the mind on constant alert for the next attractive bargain or delightful display. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, USA
Levy Van Leeuwen was one of those people at Camp Moshava, who influenced our lives for the better. As a counselor, Levy walked back and forth in the dining hall, leading us in song. In the rustic synagogue, Levy led us in prayer. In our classes on Jewish and Zionist topics, Levy led us in acquiring knowledge. Now it is Levy who is fighting for his life. [Toby Klein Greenwald]
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Lifestyles, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Toby Klein Greenwald, USA
Published by NJ.com By David Lopez This week, Rutgers University will dedicate “Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall,” in honor of the former Supreme Court Justice who taught at Rutgers Law School-Newark from 1963-1972. When Rutgers hired Ginsburg in 1963, she became the second woman on the 17-member faculty. The otherwise progressive Dean Willard Heckel infamously paid
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USA
Published by Reuters By Parisa Hafezi and Humeyra Pamuk VIENNA/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -The United States and Iran both sounded pessimistic on Thursday about the chances of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, with Washington saying it had little cause for optimism and Tehran questioning the determination of U.S. and European negotiators. “I have to tell you,
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Laurie Spiegler, the co-chair and co-founder of Welcome Home, a volunteer group that assists refugees to settle in San Diego, has put out an SOS. Between now and February 15, as many as 1,500 Afghan refugees will be transferred from temporary lodging on U.S. military bases to the City of San Diego, where they will need everything including places to stay, furniture, bedding, personal hygiene items, paper towels, diapers, cleaning supplies, and just about everything else that cannot be purchased with food stamps. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Donald H. Harrison, International, Middle East, USA
Yiddishland, a La Jolla nonprofit dedicated to spreading knowledge of Yiddish and Yiddishkeit, has issued a guide to help people determine what level of Yiddish speaker they are. [SDJW]
Yiddishland Offering Classes, Songs, to Teach Yiddish Read More »
International, Judaism, Lifestyles, San Diego County, USA
The ATARA organization and Spotlight on Women have joined forces to create the Jewish Women’s Chanukah Playlist 2021 Channel on YouTube, featuring music videos exclusively from Torah-observant (Orthodox) female artists from around the world. [Toby Klein Greenwald]
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International, Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA
In the year since Facebook banned Holocaust denial from its platform and finally classified it as hate speech instead of “misinformation,” a new ADL (Anti-Defamation League) analysis of the platform has found “cracks in enforcement” that have allowed Holocaust denial posts to still be accessible to many users. [Anti-Defamation League]
ADL: Facebook Still Permitting Some Holocaust Denial Posts Read More »
International, Jewish History, USA
With people eager for community experiences, more than 300 congregations, JCCs, Federations, schools, camps, independent minyanim and Jewish organizations are mounting gatherings this Hanukkah marking a worldwide rededication of relational communities. Under the banner, Hanukkah Homecoming, events around the world will be held onsite and online November 28 – December 5, 2021, inviting those engaged and those not-yet-engaged to connect with community and each other. [Hanukkah Happenings]
San Diego Congregations Join in National Hanukkah Happening Read More »
Jewish Religion, San Diego County, USA
Former Anti-Defamation League (ADL) National Director Abe Foxman, in a newly released episode of the All Inclusive with Jay Ruderman podcast, claimed that President Joe Biden is well underway in his work to reverse the growing levels of antisemitism which the U.S. experienced during his predecessor’s presidency. [Ruderman Family Foundation]
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USA
The nation’s Second Gentleman, Douglas Emhoff spoke at the ceremony lighting the National Menorah on Sunday evening, the first night of Chanukah. Following are a transcript of his remarks as released by the Office of the Vice President. [Doug Emhoff]
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Jewish Religion, USAAmid a widespread rise in antisemitism in North America, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has joined an unprecedented coalition of over 60 American and Canadian Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and corporations to launch Shine A Light, a comprehensive initiative to illuminate the dangers of antisemitism through education, community partnerships, workplace engagement, advocacy, and media. [Anti-Defamation League]
‘Shine A Light’ Campaign to Expose Antisemitism Read More »
USA
he Jewish Agency for Israel, The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and Keren Hayesod applaud the decision Monday by the Government of Israel, led by Minister of Aliyah and Integration Pnina Tamano-Shata, to approve the continuation of Aliyah (immigration to Israel) from Ethiopia. These olim (immigrants) are among the thousands in Ethiopia waiting, some for over a decade, to be reunited with their family in Israel. The Jewish Agency is immediately commencing implementation of the groundwork needed to facilitate the Aliyah of these new immigrants, including preparing the olim for their new lives in Israel. [Jewish Agency for Israel]
Israel Authorizes More Immigration from Ethiopia Read More »
International, Middle East, USA