Biden administration halts oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday it was halting petroleum development activity in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, reversing a move by former president Donald Trump to allow drilling. The Interior Department said it was notifying firms of the freeze, pending a comprehensive environmental review that will determine

Biden administration halts oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge Read More »

The World We Share

Shabbat: TGIF

I am who I am thanks to Shabbat. Due to this biblically mandated institution, I have peace of mind, a flourishing community, a great relationship with my family and a career where I traverse the country singing its praises. All this benefit for just taking a day off! The Torah emphasizes Shabbat more than any other ritual because it provides the most profound physical, financial and emotional evidence that one is serious about a relationship with God. [Sam Glaser]

Shabbat: TGIF Read More »

Jewish Religion, Sam Glaser

Jewish Family’s Anguish after Converting as Catholics during Nazi Era

Erika Hecht’s mother had herself and Erika converted from Judaism to Catholicism to protect them from discovery by the Nazis or their Hungarian allies, the Arrow Cross. Erika was enrolled in Catholic school, where she learned her catechism, but she remained aware of her Jewish parentage — especially since she remained close to her father and paternal grandmother. [Donald H. Harrison]

Jewish Family’s Anguish after Converting as Catholics during Nazi Era Read More »

Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Jewish History

Thai museum unveils 1,000-year-old artefacts returned from US

Published by Relaxnews Two ancient sandstone artefacts believed to have been stolen from Thailand during the Vietnam War were unveiled Monday at a Bangkok museum, greeted with a fanfare of traditional dancers and an elaborate worship ceremony. The temple support beams — which were returned Friday — boast exquisite carvings of the Hindu deities Indra

Thai museum unveils 1,000-year-old artefacts returned from US Read More »

USA

Israel foreign ministry summons Philippine envoy over UNHRC vote

Published by Philippine Star Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) – June 1, 2021 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Israeli Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippines’ ambassador to Tel Aviv to clarify the country’s vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council favoring an investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes and actions in the Gaza Strip

Israel foreign ministry summons Philippine envoy over UNHRC vote Read More »

Middle East

Indigenous groups call for Canada to identify graves after remains of 215 children found

Published by Reuters By Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO (Reuters) – Indigenous groups in Canada are calling for a nationwide search for mass graves at residential school sites after the discovery of the remains of 215 children at one former school last week shocked the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that searching for

Indigenous groups call for Canada to identify graves after remains of 215 children found Read More »

International

Newark honors city’s first 3 Black firefighters, all veterans, as trailblazers

Published by NJ.com David Lee Bolden didn’t beat around the bush when asked why he wanted to become a Newark firefighter 65 years ago. “I needed the job,” said Bolden, 92, matter-of-factly. “And also, to help the city.” He kept it modest. But on Friday, Bolden and two others were recognized by city officials as

Newark honors city’s first 3 Black firefighters, all veterans, as trailblazers Read More »

USA

Superman: The Mighty Analog

The answer to the question, “Is Superman circumcised?” in literature probably would depend on what the custom might have been on Krypton concerning the ceremony we Jews know as brit milah.  Such an operation would have been impossible on Earth.  If a bullet couldn’t penetrate Superman’s skin; how futile would be the use of a mohel’s lknife? [Donald H. Harrison]

Superman: The Mighty Analog Read More »

Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

After 100 years remembering, last survivors mark race massacre in Tulsa

Published by Reuters By Makini Brice TULSA, Okla. (Reuters) – Lessie Benningfield Randle, 106, can still remember a house engulfed in flames and the bodies stacked in truckbeds, one hundred years later. “I was quite a little kid but I remember running and the soldiers were coming in,” Randle said in an interview with Reuters

After 100 years remembering, last survivors mark race massacre in Tulsa Read More »

USA