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Ukashi to head B’nai Brith Canada human rights league

At a time when reported incidents of anti-Semitism are increasing across Canada, a Winnipeg man will be leading one of the country’s most vocal Jewish organization’s efforts to combat discrimination. B’nai Brith Canada has appointed Ran Ukashi, a 34-year-old from River Heights, as the national director of its League for Human Rights. Read more » »

Charity events in the San Fernando Valley and LA area, Aug. 13-20

LA Taco Festival, a fundraiser for Jovenes, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides housing and services to homeless people ages 18-25, on Aug. 18 in Grand Park in Los Angeles. Read more » »

US Senate urged to push bill targeting Hamas, Hezbollah use of human shields

Palestinian Hamas supporters take part in a rally marking the 30th anniversary of Hamas’ founding, in the West Bank city of Nablus December 15,. (photo credit: ABED OMAR QUSINI/REUTERS) X Dear Reader, As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Read more » »

Senators urged to back bill targeting Hamas and Hezbollah for using human shields

St. Louis Jewish LightSenators urged to back bill targeting Hamas and Hezbollah for using human shieldsCleveland Jewish NewsAlso backing the bill is B’nai B’rith International. Read more » »

Congress and Jewish groups express solidarity with Israel following Hamas rocket barrage

Congress and Jewish groups express solidarity with Israel following Hamas rocket barrageCleveland Jewish NewsMembers of Congress and the American Jewish community are reacting to the most recent escalation between Hamas and Israel, with the former firing rockets from Gaza into the latter. Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla. Read more » »

Senators urged to back bill targeting Hamas and Hezbollah for using human shields

Hamas militants are seen during a military show in Gaza City, July 20, 2017. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images) WASHINGTON (JTA) — The American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Anti-Defamation League are urging lawmakers to co-sponsor a Senate bill targeting Hezbollah and Hamas for using human shields. The bill, introduced last week by Sens. Read more » »

A Solution to the Jewish Problem

By Alex Grobman, PhD | August 09, 2018 Part IV “The Jew is no longer front-page news,” lamented Milton K. Susman, editor of Pittsburg’s The Jewish Criterion on September 15, 1939. “Attention has been diverted from him and his ’international connivance’ to the pressing business of escaping the enemy’s bullets and bombs. Read more » »

Shut Down UNRWA? Some Fear Backlash

A reported White House proposal to no longer consider Palestinians “refugees” and to disband the United Nations organization created to care for them in that capacity is receiving mixed reviews from Jewish leaders here. Read more » »

Media Bias Against Israel — Where to Begin?

Palestinians riot on the Israel-Gaza Strip border, May 14, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa. The media’s treatment of Israel has been among the Jewish state’s most vexing challenges. Read more » »

Netflix Won’t Offer Louis Farrakhan Documentary

„My Life’s Journey Through Music” tracks the music career of Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. Supporters expressed dismay at Netflix’s decision. Read more » »