Many Questions in the Wake of Israeli Election

We’ve heard what Ben Gvir wants. We think. Plus Smotrich. And SHAS. But it’s not that clear. In negotiations, one doesn’t always–or ever–lay final demands on the table at the beginning. Activists are not denying what they want, but they are soft pedaling their campaign promises. National unity is a theme among party leaders, but not all Knesset members of each party. We can only hope. [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]

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Ira Sharkansky, Israel

La Jolla Exhibition to Mark 175 Years of Jewish Life in South Africa

LA JOLLA, Calif. — On Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 6:30-9 p.m., South African Jewish American Community (SAJAC) San Diego will hold the gala opening of “The Goldene Medina: Celebrating 175 Years of Jewish Life in South Africa,” a new exhibition in La Jolla. Gourmet bites and refreshments will be served. September 2016 marked the 175th

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International, Jewish History, San Diego County

Los Angeles Rabbi Addresses Kyrie Irving Antisemitism Controversy on National TV

(JNS) When Rabbi Erez Sherman of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles spoke with National Basketball Association analyst Ernie Johnson of TNT for Sherman’s podcast “Rabbi on The Sidelines” back in February, he did not expect that Johnson would reciprocate the gesture in November. Yet there Sherman was Tuesday evening, appearing in a national broadcast with

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California, Sports & Competitions

State of Arizona Continues Investigation of Morningstar Over Israel Risk Ratings

By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Despite the investment firm Morningstar offering concessions to the pro-Israel community regarding its methods of assigning risk ratings to entities doing business in and with Israel, the company is not off the hook in Arizona. Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced on Monday that her office will continue its investigation of

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Business & Finance, USA

Examining Different Notions About the Afterlife

By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — Journeys to Heaven and Hell by Bart D. Ehrman, a highly respected New Testament scholar, tells some of the different notions various nations and people had about the afterlife in ancient times. He describes a wide variety of katabases and anabases, but not all. Katabasis means

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion

Kyrie Irving, Nets to Donate $500K Each to Anti-Hate Groups After Star Athlete’s Antisemitic Posts

Published by New York Daily News NEW YORK — Following Kyrie Irving’s antisemitic posts last week, the star guard and the Nets will donate $500,000 each towards causes and organizations working to eradicate hate and intolerance. The Nets and Irving will also work with the Anti-Defamation League, a nonprofit organization devoted to fighting antisemitism and

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Sports & Competitions

Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Balancing Act After Israel Election Comeback

Published by Reuters By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his recent autobiography “Bibi: My Story” with a declaration that his time on the opposition benches, after an election loss in 2021, was a “hiatus” and that great tasks lay ahead. Published just before the fifth Israeli election in four years and on

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Israel