Published by DPA A new Berlin museum looking at the fate of Germans expelled from non-German territory after World War II closes “a gap” in the way Germans deal with history, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at its opening on Monday. “This centre has been the subject of long and intensive discussions in Germany, but […]
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International
Credit Susan Hagler with spotting and photographing this license plate on the back of a car that was a very nice gift for some people’s beloved grandma.
Jewish-Interest License Plate: 4RSAVTA Read More »
Lifestyles, San Diego County, Trivia, Humor & Satire
While this book was published prior to the election by which Joe Biden became the 46th President of the United States, there is much in it that remains of interest — particularly for people like myself who are interested in the relationships between American presidents and the Jewish community. [Donald H. Harrison]
Political Biography Includes Anecdotes About Biden and Jews Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Middle East, USA
Most people do not know that the Talmud and other rabbinic volumes such as Midrash include non-legal writings about theology, ethics, psychology, health, and many other topics, as well as fascinating and delightful stories. Along with being appealing, riveting, and charming tales, these accounts also contain subtle often overlooked lessons. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Miraculous Tales of Ancient Judaism Dissected Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion
Throughout his personal and political life, Bennett has faced many challenges, and has spoken of one particular problem that he solved creatively, noting that “I had to improvise. So we MacGyvered it.” The term “MacGyvered” refers to the MacGyver television show whose eponymous lead character routinely jerry-rigged solutions to problems he was confronted with. What was Bennett referring to when he said “we MacGyvered it”? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Naftali Bennett Read More »
Mark D. Zimmerman, Middle East, Trivia, Humor & Satire
It ain’t gonna be easy. With a political divide of 60 against 59, it’s bound to be tough. If not impossible to legislate anything of significance. We’ll see if the new government can pass a budget, needing 61 to vote in favor. [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]
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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East
Published by DPA Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to vacate the official residence and make way for his successor Naftali Bennett in three weeks. Bennett’s office announced on Saturday that both sides had agreed on a handover date, with Netanyahu and his family leaving the residence in Jerusalem on July 10. Until then,
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Middle East
Published by DPA Israel’s prime minister on Sunday criticized Iran’s election of hardline judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi as the country’s next president. “Raisi’s election is, I would say, the last chance for the world powers to wake up before returning to the nuclear agreement, and to understand who they are doing business with. These guys
Israel criticizes hardliner’s victory in Iranian presidential vote Read More »
Middle East
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson’s eighth novel concerns three foreign students studying at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Each of them is from an English-speaking country; specifically the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Two are married, one is single; the Australian and his wife have two children; and all are graduate students in the history department. The year is 1966, one year prior to the Six Day War. [Donald H. Harrison]
Novel portrays 3 English-speaking students at Hebrew University Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson
Both Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin gave press conferences and issued readouts after their summit meeting this week. Did these reflect what they really said behind closed doors? Fortunately, I had access to a transcript of the meeting recorded by devices planted by the same Jewish cabal in charge of the Space Laser program. Here are a few snippets from the meeting. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]
Satire: The Unexpurgated Geneva Summit Transcript Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Trivia, Humor & Satire
In the June 20, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
[Michael Ordman]
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Business & Finance, International, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA
Most fears fall into three categories: personal, universal, and global. Personal fears are the ones that are common, but not shared by most people. Some of us are afraid of heights, some of flying, others of snakes or of speaking in public. [Natasha Josefowitz, ACSW, Ph.D]
An Ever Changing-Inventory of Human Fears Read More »
Lifestyles, Natasha Josefowitz
Published by PopCrush One of the First Dogs has passed away. On Saturday (June 19), President Joe Biden announced that his dog, Champ, died at home. The German shepherd was thirteen years old. “He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family,” the President wrote
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Mourn the Loss of Their Dog Champ Read More »
USA
Published by Reuters By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Ebrahim Raisi’s record of fierce loyalty to Iran’s ruling clerics helped explain why the senior judge had been expected to win Friday’s presidential election, a contest the authorities limited almost exclusively to hardline candidates like him. The win for Raisi, 60, an implacable critic of the West
Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under U.S. sanctions Read More »
Middle East, USA