Category Archives: Jewish Journal
UN Passes Resolution Omitting Jewish Ties to Temple Mount – Jewish Journal
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John Legend Says Israel Needs to Be Held to a “Higher Standard”: “What They’re Doing to the Palestinian People Is Not Fair”
Singer John Legend called for Israel to be held to a “higher standard” in a September 20 appearance on MSNBC, arguing that Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians is “not fair,” The Algemeiner reported. Read more » »
Jewish Groups React to Kabul Bombings
Editor’s Picks Oh, Brother Chaim Steinmetz – August 18, 2021 Satirical Semite: Shrinking Violets Marcus J Freed – July 23, 2021 What You Need to Say Before You Die Chaim Steinmetz – July 15, 2021 What Happens When We Are No Longer Hated? Chaim Read more » »
Florida Gov Calls for Sanctions Against Ben & Jerry’s
Editor’s Picks If Malveaux’s Hiring Stands, She Must Repair Relations With Jewish Community Dan Schnur – June 28, 2021 Why is Iran so Scared of a Woman with Big Hair? Because She Lives in America Tabby Refael – July 16, 2021 Will New Leadership in Read more » »
Rally Against Anti-Semitism Draws 3,000 in Show of Unity at US Capitol in Washington
(JNS) More than 3,000 people from across the country gathered near the U.S. Capitol on Sunday to stand in solidarity against the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the United States. Read more » »
Elisha Wiesel and Others to Lead Rally Against Antisemitism in D.C.
“No Fear: A Rally in Solidarity With the Jewish People” will take place this Sunday, July 11, in front of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Meant to bring awareness to the rise in antisemitism across the country, the event hopes to unite Jews and allies from across the political spectrum. Read more » »
SF, LA Teachers’ Unions Express Support for Israel Boycotts
Local teachers’ unions in San Francisco and the Los Angeles area have passed resolutions expressing support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Read more » »
Google Diversity Head: “If I Were a Jew I Would Be Concerned About My Insatiable Appetite for War”
Kamau Bobb, Google’s Global Lead for Diversity Strategy and Research, is under fire for a 2007 blog post in which he said if he were Jewish, he would be concerned about Israel’s “insatiable appetite for vengeful violence. Read more » »
Daughter Explores Her Partisan Fighter Father’s Life in “And You Chose Life”
Shraga Dgani (Feivel Solomiansky) was a fighter. When the Germans invaded his town of Ilya, Belarus, during World War II and killed his wife and three-year old son, he hid in the snow for 24 hours to escape a similar fate. He then fled to the forest, where he joined the partisans. Read more » »
Disney Channel Passover Program Changes “Next Year in Jerusalem” to “Next Year in the Holy Land”
Editor’s Picks The Renfrew Center Tackles Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community Kylie Ora Lobell – April 8, 2021 Meghan Markle Doesn’t Need the Royals — She Has America Rabbi Shmuley Boteach – March 16, 2021 Georgia On Our Minds Larry Greenfield – Read more » »
