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El arte de lo posible – Radio JAI

Avatares de la posible paz en Medio Oriente,nuestra columna semanal en Radio Jai Read more » »

In 1920, Tennessee state representative and proud B’nai B’rith Sam Schloss Lodge member Joseph …

In 1920, Tennessee state representative and proud B’nai B’rith Sam Schloss Lodge member Joseph Hanover helped the suffrage vote stay alive in the General Assembly, ultimately ensuring that Tennessee became the 36th and final state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment. Read more » »

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬? We’re accepting submissions from high school and university students of unique …

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬? We’re accepting submissions from high school and university students of unique videos to raise #antisemitism awareness. Our Students Speak Out contest carries a top cash prize of $5,000 in multiple categories. Read more » »

JN leads call for MPs to pressure China over Uighurs

A Jewish News appeal to MPs to turn up the pressure on China over the plight of its Uighur Muslims this week received the backing of senior fi gures across the community. The letter was organised in partnership with World Uighur Congress, human rights charity René Cassin and Conservative MP Nusrat Ghani. Read more » »

DAILY RECAP: Netanyahu Irate Over Fake F35 News; Assad Razes Refugee Camp; More Top News

Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on August 19, 2020. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And in case you missed our last recap… (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});   The post DAILY RECAP: Netanyahu Irate Over Fake F35 News; Assad Razes Refugee Camp; More Top News appeared first on World Israel News. Read more » »

Europe: Out of Step, Again

European abstentions in the U.N. Security Council’s vote on extending the arms embargo on Iran and Luxembourg FM Jean Asselborn’s comments on the Israel-UAE normalization pact are stark reminders that in parts of Europe, old attitudes die hard. Read more » »

Remembering the roots of Israel’s National Library

The library was perhaps the one place in Jerusalem where one could find books on mathematics, science, secular philosophy, modern educational methods and other subjects. By CHARLES O. KAUFMAN AUGUST 19, 2020 21: 37 THE CONSTRUCTION site of the new National Library in Jerusalem in August, 2020. Read more » »

Gov. Newsom signs California ethnic-studies bill into law

We are deeply disappointed that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an ethnic studies bill that will likely result in anti-Israel, pro-BDS advocacy at California State University schools. CSU must erect safeguards to protect Jewish students from further harassment. Read more » »

„A recurring theme emerged from testimonies of those who survived Halle: The trial cannot be …

„A recurring theme emerged from testimonies of those who survived Halle: The trial cannot be about this singular incident. Rather, it must raise awareness about deep-rooted anti-Semitism and extremism in many corners of German society. Read more » »

National Library of Israel and the books of the people

With the cultural repository shuttered since last week, its chairman tells ‘In Jerusalem’ why we should all care. The reading room of the National Library of Israel, in Jerusalem (photo credit: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL) Argentinian author Jorge Luis Borges once said, “I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library. Read more » »