Cailin Acosta

StandWithUs ‘Festival of Lights’ Gala 2022: ‘Standing Together Against Antisemitism’

(JNS) StandWithUs (SWU) welcomed more than 600 Israel supporters of all ages, faiths and political persuasions to its annual “Festival of Lights” gala held on Dec. 4 in Los Angeles. Celebrating the 21st year anniversary, this year’s theme for the non-profit, non-partisan organization was “Standing Together Against Antisemitism.” The gala featured world renowned speakers and […]

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California, Israel, USA

Israeli Archaeologists: 2,200-Year-Old Sling Bullet Possibly Linked to Hanukkah Story

(JNS) Israeli researchers recently discovered a lead projectile dating from the Hellenistic period in the ancient palace at Yavne, an archaeological site in central Israel. The 4.4 centimeter (1.7 inch) long projectile was designed to be launched from a sling. It is estimated to be 2,200 years old, placing it at the time of the

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Israel, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education

The White House Met With Jewish Leaders to Discuss Antisemitism. Now What?

By Mike Wagenheim (JNS) Wednesday’s high-profile White House roundtable on antisemitism garnered plenty of headlines. Now, according to those present, the real work starts. America is facing an “epidemic of hate,” said Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who chaired a discussion with Jewish leaders at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. “Let me be clear—words matter. People

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USA

Israel’s Next Finance Minister Brings Religion to the Front of Economic Strategy

Published by Reuters By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel’s incoming finance minister has said his economic strategy will be infused with religious beliefs laid out in the Torah, predicting that this would help the country prosper. Bezalel Smotrich, head of the far-right Religious Zionism party, said that as finance minister he would delve deep into

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Israel

A Musical Experience Like No Other in Jerusalem

By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Secular poetry written in a mixture of Latin, medieval German and French by groups of monks and scholars in the 13th century were set to music in the 20th century by the German composer, Carl Orff. The orchestration calls for an especially large orchestra (with extensive timpani and

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts

Jewish Leaders Applaud White House Summit to Combat Antisemitism

NEW YORK (Press Release) – Dianne Lob, Chair, and William Daroff, CEO, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement: “Today’s roundtable with the American Jewish community reaffirmed the commitment of the Biden administration to take necessary and immediate steps to combat antisemitism in all its manifestations. We thank

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USA

Netanyahu Needs One More Party for Coalition, May Seek More Time

Published by Reuters By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu was still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority on Wednesday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming. The deal with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), announced late on Tuesday,

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Israel

The Neuroses of Sigmund Freud

By Alex Gordon HAIFA, Israel — Ernst Jones, one of Sigmund Freud’s few non-Jewish students, wrote in an obituary that his teacher’s achievements would not have been possible without his national characteristics, among them “a special national insight” and “a skeptical attitude toward illusions and deception.” Psychoanalysis shaped a new way of thinking that made

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Alex Gordon, Books, Poetry & Short Stories, International, Opinion

Philip Freeman, Volunteer Firewatcher: Recognizing Jewish Heroism and Honor

By Jerry Klinger Philip Freeman was too old to enlist in the regular British Armed Forces during World War II. 67. Yet, he felt compelled to do what he could. Freeman or Friedman, his is spelled both ways in records, lived in very modest housing at 131 Magdalan Road in Exeter. He father was Hyman

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International, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History

Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra Successfully Tackles Tchaikowsky

By Eileen Wingard LA JOLLA, California — It was pretty remarkable that Tchaikowsky’s monumental Symphony #4, with its opening horn fanfare of Fate and its finale, often taken at break-neck speed, was successfully tackled by TICO, the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra. Sure, there were a few places that barely held together, but the beautiful solo

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Eileen Wingard, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

‘Complicity’ With Antisemites is Bipartisan

By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — The Three Stooges of Mar-a-Lago launched a hate-fest that is hardly the first that is directed at Jews. Nor are Republicans alone in enabling antisemitism in America. Democrats have been restrained in responding to antisemites in their own ranks and advocacy groups have failed to deter antisemites and other

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Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, USA

Living in a Glass House

By Rabbi Bernhard Rosenberg and Rabbi Sam Michaelson  The news about Donald Trump’s dinner meeting with his friend Kanye West (Ye) created more problems than Trump might have expected. West brought two people Trump did not know—Milo Yiannopoulos and Nick Fuentes—to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump insisted that he only did so because Kanye

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Opinion, USA