Category Archives: Texas Jewish Post
Obituaries: Jan. 29, 2026 – Texas Jewish Post
Sylvia Brody CohenApril 8, 1940–Jan. 9, 2026Sylvia Brody Cohen, known to all as Grammy, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Denver on Jan. 9, 2026. Born April 8, 1940, in Schlater, Mississippi, to Louis (“Papa Louie”) and Fannye Brody, Grammy was known for family, friends, food, open-mindedness, the importance of education and love. Read more » »
Members of Congress mark 50 years of ‘Zionism is racism’ resolution – Texas Jewish Post
“This should be a time not to run and hide but to indeed prove that Zionism is not racism,” Rep. Joe Wilson told attendees.By Andrew BernardDec. 10, 2025(JNS) Members of Congress gathered at the U.S. Read more » »
Trump, Netanyahu unveil 20-point plan to end war in Gaza, release hostages within 72 hours – Texas Jewish Post
“Hamas will be disarmed, Gaza will be demilitarized, Israel will retain security responsibility,” Netanyahu said.By Andrew BernardSept. 29, 2025(JNS) U.S. Read more » »
US victims can sue Palestinian terrorists, Supreme Court rules unanimously – Texas Jewish Post
“I am skeptical that entities such as the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority enjoy any constitutional rights at all,” wrote Clarence Thomas, an associate justice of the high court.By Vita FelligJune 20, 2025(JNS) Americans who are victims of Palestinian terror can sue for damages in U.S. Read more » »
‘Chicken Little’ and the fight against Iran – Texas Jewish Post
By Daniel S. MariaschinIsrael’s fight against Iran has drawn out the usual doubters, defeatists, skeptics and prophets of doom. A banner headline in the London-based Financial Times blared, “Israeli Strike on Iran Ignites New Mideast War. Read more » »
Obituaries: March 27th, 2025
Lucille Friedman Lucille Carolyn Friedman Lucille Carolyn Friedman passed away March 7, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on March 21, 1944, Lucille was the daughter of Jane and Edwin Blankenhorn and the dearly loved sister of Patricia and Michael. In Philadelphia, she met and married the love of her life, Dr. Shlomo Friedman. Read more » »
‘Concern’ from some pro-Israel US groups over Trump plan for Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference at the White House in Washington D.C., Feb. 4, 2025. ( Liri Agami/Flash90) Mark Mellman, who leads Democratic Majority for Israel, said that the president’s remarks are “cruel, immoral and impractical.” JNS Staff ReportFeb. 5, 2025 (JNS) U.S. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith volunteerssalute police officers
Photos: Courtesy Jim StantonPolice officers from all three shifts at Fort Worth’s West Division were thrilled to receive a meal provided by B’nai B’rith’s Isadore Garsek Lodge on Dec. 5, 2024. Read more » »
Vatican removes nativity display featuring baby Jesus lying on keffiyeh
Baby Jesus displayed on a keffiyeh, gifted by the Palestinian Higher Committee of Churches Affairs, as part of the “Nativity of Bethlehem 2024” during its inauguration in the Paul VI Hall, during a private audience to donors of the Nativity Scene and the lighting of the Christmas tree ceremony at St. Read more » »
‘Shameful stain’: Jewish groups slam ICC warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, in 2016. Photo: U.N. Photo B’nai B’rith asked why the court hasn’t sought to arrest “the genocide-seeking rulers of Iran engineering atrocities, conflict and human misery throughout the region and beyond.” JNS Staff ReportNov. Read more » »
