In Gaza and the West Bank, governed by Hamas and the Palestinian Authority respectively, LGBTQ+ individuals face severe persecution that contrasts sharply with the freedoms enjoyed in Israel. [Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel]
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Born a German Jew, he moved to Virginia City, Nevada and made a fortune at the Comstock Lode. Several places in San Francisco bear his name in remembrance of his life and contributions to the city. [Wikipedia]
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In these challenging times, it is imperative that we stand together, ensuring the safety of our Jewish institutions and supporting Jews in need – both locally and across the globe. Today, I bring you updates on two major initiatives that have been fueled by San Diego’s generosity and philanthropic spirit: enhancing community security and supporting relief efforts in our Israeli sister region, Sha’ar HaNegev. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Published by ANI News Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): Amid the campus demonstrations in the US, anti-Israeli protesters at Harvard University raised the Palestinian flag at the Ivy League school in a spot usually reserved for the American flag, New York Post reported. The incident happened as the students continued to occupy campus with
Published by RBC-Ukraine Israeli officials increasingly believe that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for high-ranking government officials on charges related to the conflict with Hamas. The court is also reportedly considering arrest warrants for Hamas leaders, reports The New York Times. The New York Times received this information from five
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Published by ANI News Tel Aviv [Israel], April 29 (ANI/TPS): Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust Museum and memorial in Jerusalem, and World Holocaust Remembrance Center expressed “deep concern” over recent reports of Holocaust memorials and monuments being covered in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Holocaust memorials serve as solemn reminders of the
In the four sessions we have had so far, Goldman has used acupuncture, massage, cupping, and stretching, working with my body, to heal my hip and elbow pain. [Mimi Pollack]
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Published by ANI News Washington, DC [US], April 28 (ANI): As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to conduct military operations in Gaza, US National Security Advisor John Kirby has said that Tel Aviv has agreed to listen to Washington’s ‘perspectives’ and ‘concerns’ before launching any offensive inside the Rafah city of Gaza. “Well, look,
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Published by DPA Hardline Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned on Sunday that he would bring down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if a planned military ground assault on Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip is called off. Smotrich’s warning came amid attempts in Egypt to secure a fresh ceasefire in Gaza and
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Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – President Joe Biden poked fun at himself but took sharp aim at his election rival Donald Trump Saturday at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, as protesters outside demonstrated against the conflict in Gaza. A long list of VIP guests, including journalists and celebrities from Chris Pine to
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Published by HNGN An Arizona doctor and two others are facing felony charges after they allegedly keyed multiple cars belonging to pro-Palestinian activists early this year. Bryan Long, 48, and Matthew and Lisa Karlovsky were booked on felony criminal damage charges on April 25, nearly three months after the original incident. Lisa Karlovsky, 52, previously
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The Golan Heights had been a significant area of Jewish life. After the earthquake of 749, Jews could not and were not permitted to return to live in the Golan by the occupying Muslim powers and later the Ottoman Turks. Jews could not return to live in the Golan until after the Israeli victory over the Syrians in the 1967 war. [Jerry Klinger]
Lion’s Trail in Golan Recalls 749 Earthquake-Destroyed Synagogue Read More »
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By Eva Trieger SOLANA BEACH, California — A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to interview screenplay writer and codirector, Jake Broder, about his world premiere show, Sense of Decency, at the North Coast Rep. After our chat I was very eager to see the show on stage and discover for myself how the
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Two-term San Diego Rep. Sara Jacobs has been attacked by some members of the local Jewish community for supposedly not being sufficiently pro-Israel. The criticism is unfair — and at odds with Jewish principles. [Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego]
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