By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 30, the Embassy of Israel announced: “With great sadness we must announce the bodies of Eyal, Gilad and Naftali have been found near Hebron. Our thoughts are with their families.” Their tragic end wasn’t inevitable, but almost so. Hamas kidnapped three Israeli teenagers returning from school to […]
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Middle East, Shoshana BryenJERUSALEM (Press Release) — Police found the body of 17-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Khdeir early on Wednesday, July 2, in what appears to be revenge kidnapping and murder carried out by right-wing Israeli extremists, according to media reports. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’ office issued a statement, saying: “Israel bears full responsibility for this incident.
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Middle EastBy Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel (Press Release) — My instinctive reaction to Monday’s tragic news about the three slain teenagers was to not write a positive news blog this week. But why let the terrorists win? Dry Bones’ cartoon included the line “… we find joy in remembering their lives …” and Israelis’ love for
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (Press Release) – Maccabi World Union (MWU), the governing body of the worldwide Maccabi Movement, has appointed Philadelphia native Robert Spivak as its Honorary President. In this position, Spivak will be the senior public Ambassador and Statesman for internal affairs for the Movement. This position is mandated by the MWU Constitution and can
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Sports & CompetitionsBy Aryeh Savir JERUSALEM (TNA) — In fast moving developments since the burial of three Israeli teens abducted by terrorists, police released a cell phone recording of their murder; rabbis in Gush Etzion pleaded in Arabic to the Muslim community to stop incitement against Jews; and the IDF released the statistics of arrests and financial
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Middle EastBy J Zel Lurie DELRAY BEACH, Florida — There were 39 English men, diplomats, army officers and Middle East experts, — and one English woman — sitting in Cairo in March 1921. They had been convened by Winston Churchill who had taken over the colonial office not long before. The former Turkish Provinces of Mossul,
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Middle EastHamas official vows more kidnappings of Israelis (JNS.org) Hamas official Mushir al-Masri warned against Israeli retaliation for the murder of the three Jewish teens, saying that the Gaza-based terrorist group and partner with Fatah in the Palestinian unity government possesses rockets and missiles capable of reaching Tel Aviv. Masri also vowed that Hamas would abduct
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LA JOLLA, California –Orthodox Congregations Adat Yeshurun and Beth Jacob have scheduled community memorial service for Israeli teens Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Sha’ar and Naftali Frenkel. Adat Yeshurun’s will be held immediately following Mincha/Ma’ariv services at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, at 8625 La Scenic Drive North, La Jolla 92037. Beth Jacob’s will be held on
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By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM — For the past three weeks, life in Israel seemed to have hit a pause. A heavy cloud descended on the nation as a rain of prayers poured forth from a people united in hope and some, in foreboding. From the moment that the report came out that three teenage Israeli
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Middle EastSAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Jewish Federation of San Diego County’s NextGen program recently awarded seven local Jewish young adult organizations a total of $56,400 to encourage and inspire connection with our Jewish Community. Federation’s NexGen initiative aims to connect the estimated 20,000 San Diegan young adult Jews to their philanthropy, their heritage, and each
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San Diego CountyWASHINGTON, D.C. (SDJW)—Three Jewish lawmakers added their voices on Tuesday, July 1, to those of colleagues who already have expressed their grief following news that three Israel teens were found murdered on June 30 and buried together in public ceremonies in Modi’in, Israel, on Tuesday, July 1. Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-Maryland), who was traveling in
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Travel and Food
OSSINING, New York (Press Release) — Standing outside Sing Sing Prison on Tuesday, July 1, U.S. Senator Schumer launched his campaign to build the first-ever museum at the world-famous prison. Schumer announced that he will begin his push to secure federal funds for the planning and design phases, a critical first step in making this
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Travel and Food, USAMODI’IN, Israel (Press Release) — President Shimon Peres on Tuesday, July 1, delivered a eulogy for the three kidnapped and slain Israeli teenagers. Following is the text of his comments as provided by his office: Dear Yifrach Family, Frankel Family and Shaar Family, Prime Minister, Ministers, Rabbis, Knesset Members, Officers and soldiers of the IDF,
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