$14.9 million in state funding has been allocated to renovate the century-old Breed Street Shul, a landmark of major historical and cultural significance in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. [Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel]
Restored Breed Street Shul Will Be a Multi-Ethnic Community Center Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, USA
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations denounced recent statements by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) that seemed to imply that Jews exploit the poor in her home city of Detroit and around the world. The Conference said on Aug. 6 that it was deeply concerned about the anti-Semitic nature of Tlaib’s comments that she delivered during a video address for the Democratic Socialists of America National Convention. [JNS.org]
Congresswoman Tlaib Denounced for Veiled Antisemitism Read More »
Middle East, USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised its COVID-19 travel alert for Israel to its highest level on Monday. [JNS.org]
CDC Warns Against Travel to Israel Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
More than 50 faculty members at the University of Southern California (USC) have joined together to condemn an anti-Israel statement put forth by the university’s Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies. [JNS.org]
50+ USC Faculty Condemn Anti-Israel Stance of Gender & Sexuality Studies Department Read More »
Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
A march to protest Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling its products in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem is scheduled to take place in New York City on Thursday. Participants will gather at the steps of the New York Public Library and then go on to a Ben & Jerry’s store in Times Square in support of ending racism “in corporate policies,” according to the End Jew Hatred grassroots movement, which is organizing the event. [JNS.org]
NYC Protest Planned Against Ben & Jerry’s Read More »
Middle East, Travel and Food, USA
After a brief period of speculation this week, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Friday officially announced the nomination of experienced former peace-process negotiator Michael Herzog to serve as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. Herzog, 69, is the older brother of new Israeli President Isaac Herzog and the son of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog. [JNS.org]
Michael Herzog Nominated as Next Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Read More »
Middle East, USA
Published by The Moderate Voice The literature is rich with quotations about friends and friendship. One of my surprises when reading Gary Ginsberg’s best-selling First Friends, a fascinating book about “the powerful, unsung (and unelected) people who shaped our presidents,” was the dearth of quotations about friends or friendship.* But, on second thought and paraphrasing
In the August 8, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–Israeli researchers discover early warning markers for secondary cancer.
–Israeli doctors save the sight of a toddler from Gaza.
–An Israeli startup is 3D-mapping 18 million Australian buildings.
–Israel’s economic rating is still A+ despite the pandemic.
–Two Israeli gymnasts have won Olympic gold medals.
–Israeli archeologists found evidence of an earthquake that was recorded in the Bible. [Michael Ordman]
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International, Jewish History, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream’ Lots of screaming in this season of ice cream lust. First Ben & Jerry’s set events in motion by declaring to inhabitants of Israel’s territories, as they might phrase it on “Seinfeld”, “No ice cream for you!!!!” [Bruce Ticker]
Who Screams for Ben & Jerry’s? Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Middle East, Travel and Food, USA
Published by Fort Worth Star-Telegram FORT WORTH, Texas — Ian Kinsler figured his playing career was pretty much over. And while he was not happy that an injury forced him out of the game, he was at peace with the decision when he retired. The former second baseman for the Texas Rangers aimed to retire
Allen Glick lived a “full and wonderful life enjoying many global adventures,” said a death notice Thursday in The San Diego Union-Tribune, noting the longtime La Jollan’s Bronze Star from Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and role in special operations. Not mentioned in the 670-word paid obituary: Glick being a formative figure in the Mafia takeover of Las Vegas. [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]
Allen Glick Dies; Trapped by Mobsters Till He Testified Against Them Read More »
San Diego County, USA
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout on Friday: “Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Benjamin “Benny” Gantz about Iran’s July 29 attack on the M/T Mercer Street, which killed two innocent civilians. [U.S. Defense Department]
U.S., Israel Confer on ‘Next Steps’ Following Iran’s Attack on MT Mercer Street Read More »
Middle East, USA
ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) on Friday condemned Facebook for shutting down the work of two researchers who were studying how misinformation spreads through political ads on Facebook, and demands that the company immediately restore these researchers’ accounts and access to the data they require. Earlier this week, Facebook shut down the work of Laura Edelson and Damon McCoy, two researchers at New York University, who were studying the flow of political misinformation on the platform. The NYU researchers’ initial findings were alarming, showing how ads can use Facebook to manipulate voters and how the company’s algorithms spread partisan misinformation. [ADL News Release]
ADL Slams Facebook for Censoring Researchers Studying FB’s Impact on Hate Read More »
Business & Finance, USAMichael Herzog, a former peace-process negotiator and the older brother of new Israeli President Isaac Herzog, was reported on Thursday as a leading candidate to become Israeli ambassador to the United States, according to The Jerusalem Post. [JNS.org]
Brother of Israel President Possible Next Ambassador to U.S. Read More »
Middle East, USA