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US takes ‘principled decision‘ in skipping anti-Semitic Durban conference
Managing director of global communications at the American Jewish Committee Avi Mayer praised the decision, tweeting: “Kudos for rejecting hate. Read more » »
‘It’s essential to protect historical truth’: Jewish groups react to Biden’s recognition of Armenian genocide
(April 27, 2021 / JNS) Jewish organizations responded positively to the United States officially recognizing as a genocide the killing and deportation of more than a million Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. The declaration was made on April 24 by U.S. Read more » »
Jews of Portugal and their recent rebirth
(April 26, 2021 / JNS) Experts in global Jewish history believe that highlighting minority voices within the Jewish community has the power to honor its nuances and interconnectedness. JNS’s new series highlighting Jewish ethnic minorities aims to elevate their voices, and in turn, celebrate the beautiful mosaic that is the Jewish people. Read more » »
The importance of the Oporto Holocaust Museum
It is a reminder that the phrase “Never again”—about the savage murder of six million Jews in a genocide designed down to the last millimeter—cannot and must not be reduced to an epigraph. Read more » »
Top 40 Latin American pro-Israel advocates and leaders
(February 10, 2021 / JNS) The Jewish Diaspora in Latin America began with Spanish and Portuguese expeditions in the 15th century, and to date the Jewish population in Latin America remains strong, concentrated largely in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. Since the U.N. General Assembly vote on Nov. Read more » »
Honoring the Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from Holocaust
(January 26, 2021 / JNS) Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, a virtual event on Monday honored a hero often referred to as the “Japanese Schindler” for helping to save thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. Read more » »
‘We left the Middle East in good shape’
(January 26, 2021 / Israel Hayom) One winter morning in 2017, a young man arrived at the Kesher Israel synagogue in the heart of Washington. He prayed fervently, as if his heart was filled with a special request. His tallit bag bore the name “Friedman,” and it was the only time he had come to the famous synagogue. Read more » »
Roll Call: Status of Jewish congressional caucus as mob storms US Capitol
(January 6, 2021 / JNS) As members of Congress gathered in a joint session on Wednesday to certify U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, mobs of Trump supporters—many holding metal flag staffs and most unmasked even at the height of the coronavirus in the United States—stormed the U.S. Read more » »
As Senate runoff looms, Jewish Georgia not immune from deep national political divide
(December 28, 2020 / JNS) While most of the country is dealing with the hangover from the highly divisive 2020 presidential election, aside from recounts and accusations of election fraud, the intensity has continued in Georgia as a massively important runoff election will take place on Jan. 5. Read more » »
Experts predict what Israel can expect from new administration
(December 24, 2020 / JNS) As Israel prepares for the incoming U.S. administration under the leadership of President-elect Joe Biden, questions abound in Israel over what his priorities will be and what his foreign policy will look like, especially regarding Iran and the Palestinian issue. Read more » »
