By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — If only Israel would end its “belligerent occupation.” Most of us know better, but don’t tell that to the United Nations Human Rights Council. Its Commission of Inquiry released the first of what they hope will be decades of annual reports on Israel’s oppression of the poor Palestinians. The […]
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Bruce Ticker, International, Middle East, Opinion
By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) While an official U.N. Commission of Inquiry seeks Israel’s diplomatic isolation, 21 nations came out in support of the Jewish state on Monday, expressing concern about the commission’s uncommonly broad mandate and the U.N. Human Rights Council’s irregular targeting of Israel. In Geneva, the three members of a U.N. Commission of
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International, Middle East, USA
Published by DPA The European Union on Wednesday signed a deal with Egypt and Israel for the exporting of liquefied natural gas to Europe, as Brussels tries to reduce the bloc’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Egyptian Petroleum Minister Tarek al-Molla, Israeli Energy Minister Karine Elharrar and EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson signed a declaration
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Middle East
By Eva Trieger LA JOLLA, California — Last night an eager and appreciative audience gathered for the 7th Annual 5 Minute Play Festival. Thanks to COVID-19, the program had been put on hold since 2020. Normally a slate of ten plays is selected from the over 80 submissions. This year, to include some of those
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Eva Trieger, San Diego County, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Published by Reuters JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel and Arab countries that share its worries about Iran should build up their military capabilities under Washington’s aegis, the Israeli defence minister said on Tuesday ahead of a visit to the region by U.S. President Joe Biden. Biden’s July 13-16 tour will include Israel, the Palestinian territories and Saudi
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Middle East, USA
Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden will meet with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, abandoning efforts to ostracize the kingdom’s de facto leader over the horrific murder of a dissident. The White House ended weeks of speculation Tuesday, announcing that Biden will travel to Israel, the Palestinian
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Middle East, USA
Published by Reuters By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) -The U.S. diplomatic mission to the Palestinians in Jerusalem said on Thursday that it had been redesignated and will report directly to Washington “on substantive matters”, signalling an upgrade in ties ahead of a planned visit by President Joe Biden. The former “Palestinian Affairs Unit” (PAU) was
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Middle East, USA
SAN DIEGO — Marcia Wollner was “sweet” enough to send in this picture to add to our Jewish-interest license plate collection!
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Melanie Rubin, Trivia, Humor & Satire
LOS ANGELES (Press Release) — Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most prominent synagogues on the West Coast, announced today that their board of directors has approved Rabbi Nicole Guzik and Rabbi Erez Sherman as the congregation’s new Senior Rabbis. Rabbis Guzik’s appointment is historical, as she will be the first female senior rabbi
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California, Jewish Religion
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Solutions are being sought to secure the future of San Diego Repertory Theatre, which has produced intimate, provocative, inclusive theatre for 46 years, and been a key fixture of the San Diego arts community and the national theatre landscape. San Diego REP is canceling the remaining scheduled productions in 2022
By Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. SAN DIEGO — In this week’s parasha, Naso, “to lift up,’’ the longest single parasha in the Torah with its 176 pasukim, the Torah reading, following Shavuot, opens with a description of the responsibilities placed on the Levites, who are “lifted up” to perform their duties. We are introduced to
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Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell
SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Join Congregation Beth Israel on Wednesday, June 15, for its Men’s Club monthly speaker forum. This month the Men’s Club will welcome Heidi Gantwerk, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County. Heidi will provide an overview of Federation’s work. She will also provide an overview of
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San Diego County
By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — The title of the lecture given by Yivsam Azgad under the auspices of the Israel Translators Association was billed as “Translating Science.” Although I personally did not translate that kind of material when I worked as a translator, I have a passing interest in the subject due to
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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education
(JNS) As spring gives way to summer, the live music scene is heating up in Jerusalem, and the first must-see concert of the season had an empowering twist. On Monday evening, June 6, international superstar Ishay Ribo played a sold out show at the Jerusalem Theater to benefit ADI Jerusalem, ensuring that the residential, rehabilitative
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Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts