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New Report Highlights Stresses and Changes Faced by the American Jewish Community

BOSTON (Press Release) — A new report based on surveys commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation over the last two years demonstrates the prevailing challenges and opportunities that the American Jewish community faces in regard to its institutions, safety, unity, and more. The report released today, “The American Jewish Community: Trends and Changes in Engagement […]

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Israel, USA

Israel’s 25th Knesset Sworn In

(JNS) The 120 lawmakers who make up Israel’s 25th Knesset were sworn in on Tuesday, exactly two weeks after Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory in the national election. During the parliamentary ceremony, legislators, one after the other, stated, “I commit” in response to their names being called out in alphabetical order. “The citizens of Israel

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Israel

FBI to Investigate Death of Shireen Abu Akleh as Israel Calls Probe ‘Serious Mistake’

(JNS) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the killing of Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in May, Israeli media reported on Monday. In September, the IDF concluded its own investigation into the death of Abu Akleh, who was killed during a firefight between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen in

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Israel, Middle East, USA

Jordan Marks Praised as ‘Authentic and Effective Public Servant’ After Victory in Assessor Race

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – Stephen P. Cushman, one of San Diego’s most trusted and respected civic leaders, philanthropists, and a member of the San Diego County Assessment Appeals Board, on Monday released a statement on the activities of his Political Action Committee, San Diegans for Tax Fairness (SDTF) and the role it played in

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San Diego County

‘Red Wave’ Turns Into a Ripple; Coalition Process Underway in Israel

By Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D JERUSALEM — The U.S. election results are not final, but a lot closer than projected in pre-election polls. The combination of a Supreme Court decision about abortion and Donald Trump’s prominence provided enough threats to limit the usual non-presidential party’s tendency to lose in mid-term elections. The projected “red wave” turned

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International, Ira Sharkansky, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, USA

‘The Yeshiva’ Volume II: Interesting and Exciting Lives That Will Fascinate Readers

By Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin BOCA RATON, Florida — The Chaim Grade masterpiece, “The Yeshiva II,” is subtitled “Masters and Disciples” because it tells of dozens of lives of people in a manner unequaled by other writers. Each of the many people who populate this story has interesting and exciting lives that will fascinate readers.

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion

Jewish Federations Allocate $7 Million to Support JDC’s Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

(JNS) The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) on Thursday announced a new allocation of $7 million in aid to Ukraine in response to widespread power outages as well as in anticipation of a worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country this winter. JFNA’s allocation will help fund the relief efforts of the American Jewish Joint

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International, USA

After Dropping Ye, Adidas to Partner With ADL on Anti-Bigotry Education

(JNS) The sporting goods giant Adidas, which recently ended its “Yeezy” brand partnership with the rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) over his series of antisemitic comments, is donating more than $1 million over four years to the Anti-Defamation League and partnering with the organization an anti-bigotry education. Adidas and ADL are embarking on “a formal

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USA