Category Archives: World
SFSU Student Government Passes Pro-BDS Resolution While School Faces Federal Scrutiny for Hosting …
From hosting convicted terrorist Leila Khalid to passing an anti-Semitic BDS resolution, the San Francisco State University student government adds fuel to the fire. This resolution will further divide students and signal to Jewish and non-Jewish students alike that its campus is a hostile one. Read more » »
We commend the significant moves today by the White House to label the BDS movement as anti-Semitic, …
We commend the significant moves today by the White House to label the BDS movement as anti-Semitic, and to allow products made in the West Bank to carry a “made in Israel” label. These moves continue to reaffirm the long-standing alliance between the United States 🇺🇸 and Israel 🇮🇱. Read more » »
B’nai B’rith Commends White House Blow to BDS
(Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2020)–B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement: We commend the significant move today by the White House to label the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS) as anti-Semitic. The decision, announced from Israel by U.S. Read more » »
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 » »
