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Bar-Ilan professor honored by B’nai B’rith for rescuing Jews during WWII
Schwarzfuchs was one of 18 heroes who received a Jewish Rescuers Citation from B’nai B’rith this year. Read more » »
Israeli, Cypriot colleges launch joint course study history of relations
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Cyprus will be teaming up to collaborate on a joint online course offering in both Greek and Hebrew for the 2021 spring semester.The course will focus on the history of diplomatic relations between Israel, Cyprus and Greece, which began in the late 1940s, and it will be led by Dr. Read more » »
Ex-NSC chief: ‘Huge mistake for Biden to drop leverage on Iran’
„Biden should seek Iran nuke restrictions for 50 years.” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as they wear protective masks, in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2020. (photo credit: IRAQI PRIME MINISTER MEDIA OFFICE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) Former national security council chief Maj.-Gen. (res. Read more » »
Shalva Band to be honored with citation for firming Diaspora relations
Since 1992, the B’nai B’rith World Center has focused on recognized excellence in reported with regard to the Jewish Diaspora covering the topic of Israel-Diaspora relations. Read more » »
How a leading Jewish Canadian activist got major companies to go green
Tzeporah Berman’s environmental activism was awakened in the summer of 1991, on a trip to explore the rainforests near Vancouver between her freshman and sophomore years of college. Read more » »
Right-wing, Orthodox bloc makes big gains in WZC agreement
The right-wing, religious-Zionist and ultra-Orthodox bloc of the World Zionist Congress took control of the major Zionist organizations, other than Jewish Agency. Read more » »
‘Jewish Journal of Los Angeles’ ceases print publication, moves online
Publisher and editor-in-chief David Suissa said he hopes the print version of the paper will return once synagogues open again. Read more » »
Jewish organizations mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
J Street, AJC, URJ and others issued statements mourning the passing of the first Jewish woman on the Supreme Court. A sign with an image of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is displayed during a vigil following her death, outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S. Read more » »
In the early 20th century, Zionists rallied around Tisha Bג€™Av
To this day, Tisha B’Av is a day for mourning these national tragedies. Traditionally observant Jews mark it by fasting and refraining from worldly pleasures. By ZACHARY ROTHBART JULY 29, 2020 15: 00 THE SECOND Temple, model in the Israel Museum, 2008. Read more » »
Vaccinating Against the Virus of Anti-Semitism – analysis
Described as the world’s oldest disease, anti-Semitism is increasing along with COVID-19. By JOSHUA ROBBIN MARKS/THE MEDIA LINE JULY 24, 2020 00: 40 „No Hate, No Fear” rally against anti-Semitism, New York City, Jan. 5, 2020. Read more » »
