Category Archives: World
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on Iran, targets Khamenei-linked foundation
We commend The U.S. Department of the Treasury for continuing to impose economic sanctions on Iran, this time targeting a charity and patronage network controlled by Supreme Leader Khamenei, among others. The Iranian regime must stop its human rights abuses while enriching itself. Read more » »
Grapevine November 20, 2020: Happy birthday, Mr. President-elect
Movers and shakers in Israeli society. YARON MEYER and President Reuven Rivlin point to Meyer’s flower sculpture in the garden pool of the presidential compound. (photo credit: YARON GLASS) ■ US PRESIDENT-elect Joe Biden, has plenty to celebrate. Read more » »
𝑺𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬! 1° DE DICIEMBRE DÍA DE SOLIDARIDADUN DÍA DE SOLIDARIDAD El #DiaDeDonar 🤝 se originó …
𝑺𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬! 1° DE DICIEMBRE DÍA DE SOLIDARIDADUN DÍA DE SOLIDARIDAD El #DiaDeDonar 🤝 se originó en Estados Unidos y es conocido como #GivingTuesday. Es una gran campaña para promover la cultura de la donación mundial, un día que nos da la oportunidad de hacer nuestro aporte para construir una mejor realidad social. Read more » »
6 especially Jewish ‘Jeopardy!’ moments from Alex Trebek’s 36 years as host
(JTA) – Alex Trebek, the beloved baritone host of „Jeopardy!,” died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at 80.In his 36 years as host of the immensely popular game show, Trebek encountered his share of Jewish moments. We’ve rounded up a few especially notable ones from the last decade here. Read more » »
Abortion protests putting Jewish communal conflict in spotlight
(JTA) — The debate on abortion access, which for years has polarized the predominantly Catholic nation of Poland, is now dividing the country’s Jews as well.A high court ruling last month severely restricting access to abortions in what was already among Europe’s least pro-choice countries has prompted a major protest movement in Poland. Read more » »
Pompeo: US to recognize BDS movement as antisemitic
We applaud U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for recognizing the BDS movement, whose goal is eliminating the Jewish state, as anti-Semitic, and vowing to cut funding from pro-BDS groups. U.S. Read more » »
Shalva band honored by B’nai B’rith with special citation
Shalva band honored by B’nai B’rith with special citation Israel Hayom Read more »
We congratulate and commend Israel 🇮🇱 on the passage once more, in the United Nations General …
We congratulate and commend Israel 🇮🇱 on the passage once more, in the United Nations General Assembly’s Second Committee, of its draft resolution on sustainable entrepreneurship – supporting the body’s “Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.” Israel has much expertise to offer the international community. Read more » »
Israeli teen Deni Avdija drafted by Wizards at No. 9 overall
Congratulations to 19-year-old Israeli basketball phenom Deni Avdija, who was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the 9th pick in the NBA Draft. This makes him the first player born in Israel 🇮🇱 ever to be drafted in the top 10. Read more » »
