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New York Times: Israel known for ‘pioneering cutting-edge ways to kill people’
The New York Times has caused outrage after suggesting Israel is “best known for pioneering cutting-edge ways to kill people”. The publication made the comment on Twitter last Friday, sharing an article about the Israeli defence ministry’s state-of-the-art research, in its bid to fight coronavirus. Read more » »
Senior Spotlight: Sanger’s school record holder Kosi Agina can’t wait to join the Bulldogs this fall
SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — Sanger Apache Kosi Agina is nominated for the B’nai B’rith award. He holds the school record for the triple jump and will play for Fresno State’s football team this fall. Agina is one of five siblings. All five have competed on the track and field team for Sanger. Read more » »
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QUANDO A TORÁ E A TERRA SE ENCONTRAM Fonte: Rabino Pinchas HaCohen Peli z”l O maravilhoso evento do Monte Sinai ficara para trás. “Quando entrarás na Terra de Israel, Eu vos darei um Shabat a ser honrado”. O repouso sabático é considerado pelos judeus até hoje sagrado. O trecho da Torá transmite igualdade. Read more » »
Senior Spotlight: Bullard’s Student Body President Bailey Arreola is a multi-sport athlete
On this senior spotlight, we feature a student athlete from Bullard High School who is nominated for the B’nai B’rith award. Bailey Arreola has been the student body president for the past two years and is a multi-sport athlete for the knights. If you go to Bullard High you know the name Bailey Arreola. Read more » »
Grapevine May 10, 2020: Tennis, anyone?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society. Tennis (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons) One of the names most closely associated with tennis in Israel is that of the late Freddie Krivine who was known as “Mr. Tennis.” 2020 happens to be the centenary anniversary of his birth in Harrogate, England. Read more » »
Jewish Federation releases $7.3 million in grants for general support
In response to urgency stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has removed all restrictions from $7.3 million in program grants, allowing recipients to use the money freely as they see fit. Normally, the grants may be used only for specific purposes. Read more » »



















