A little Jewish humor is good for the soul. [Cailin Acosta]
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Hitler sought a propaganda victory for his Nazified country with the Olympic Games supposed to be the setting for a demonstration of “Aryan” superiority. Brundage, blinded by his own lust for prominence, became Hitler’s stooge, so desperate was he to rise to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Published by ANI News Washington, DC (ANI): Congressional leaders extended an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session on Capitol Hill, emphasising “America’s solidarity with Israel” in the wake of the October 7 terror attack perpetrated by Hamas, The New York Post reported. In a joint letter penned by House
Published by DPA International US President Joe Biden has unveiled a new proposal from Israel to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of hostages. “We can’t lose this moment,” Biden said at the White House on Friday. “Indefinite war in pursuit of an unidentified notion of total victory … will only bog
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) raised $1.9 million at its annual Heart and Soul Gala at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California on May 18. The signature benefit highlighted the nonprofit’s work to provide resources and support to San Diegans of all ages, faiths and backgrounds. (Press Release)
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Each Holocaust survivor paused silently and then spoke about their family members who perished before signing. San Diego Holocaust survivors who participated were Ben Midler, Gerald Szames, Violet and Ben Gurfinkel, Lubbock Geller, and Freda Sheykhet. [Sandra Scheller]
Holocaust Survivors Ink Letters in Torah Reclaimed from the Shoah Read More »
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Published by Raw Story (CA) As a convicted felon, Donald Trump’s travel options have whittled down substantially. While he prepares to appeal and awaits his sentencing on July 11 — Trump could be banned from entering 37 countries including Canada and the U.K. These countries maintain strictures that prohibit people with criminal records from crossing
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Judge Merchan has the difficult decision of whether to sentence Trump to jail or another appropriate punishment. Given that sentencing Trump to prison will probably cause too much of a political uproar, here are my suggestions of fitting punishments. [Laurie Baron]
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Published by DPA International Israel’s army is now operating in the centre of Rafah, the military said as it pursued a much-criticized offensive in the Palestinian city in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli troops had discovered rocket launchers, tunnels and Hamas weapons there, the army said on Friday. The stated aim of Israel’s operation is
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A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday, May 22, and held a special ceremony to memorialize Ofir Libstein, z”l, a former WJC Israel board member who was tragically killed on Oct. 7 defending his community from Hamas terrorists. [World Jewish Congress]
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Published by Benzinga A joint airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom targeted Yemen’s Houthi rebels, resulting in 16 fatalities and 42 injuries. The strikes occurred on Thursday, focusing on various underground facilities, missile launchers, and command sites. What Happened: Three U.S. officials, speaking anonymously, stated that the airstrikes were a response to
Students facing disciplinary action resulting from their roles in campus anti-Israel demonstrations may have their academic degrees withheld by their respective universities. [Press Release]
ADL Report on Nationwide Campus Turmoil: May 31, 2024 Read More »
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To have close girlfriends at any point in our lives is a gift, but there is a quality to our more mature relationships that either did not or could not exist in our young adulthood. They tend to be real, easy, and honest, mirroring our maturation and growth. And, unlike in past decades, our topics of conversation are increasingly about us, and our midlife evolution, as opposed to our kids or careers. [Shayna Kaufmann]
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Published by RBC-Ukraine The Slovenian government has backed the proposal to recognize Palestine as a state, urging parliament to take a similar step, informs Associated Press. “All the world should act in the direction of peace. The way to achieve peace is a two-state solution. The decision is not directed against anyone, not even Israel,
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