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Silent moment urged for Iran- Argentina soccer match

NEW YORK (WJC)–The Latin American branch of the World Jewish Congress is urging the international soccer governing body FIFA to keep one minute’s silence in honor of the victims of the AMIA terrorist attack before the match between Argentina and Iran at the World Cup in Brazil. In a letter sent to FIFA President Joseph […]

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International, Jewish History, Middle East, Sports & Competitions

Senators urge FCC action to end sports blackouts

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) — In a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Thomas Wheeler, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and John McCain (R-Arizona ) on Wednesday, June 4, pressed the agency to eliminate its sports blackout rule in 60 days. The comment period on the proposed regulations to eliminate the FCC’s sports blackout

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Rep. Adam Schiff to join 7-day AIDS bike ride

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– Starting Sunday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California) will join thousands of cyclists and volunteer “roadies” who will embark on a 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los  Angeles – the AIDS/LifeCycle – to raise awareness and funding for the fight to end HIV/AIDS. This annual journey raises millions of dollars to support the San

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Action filed against Spain’s anti- Semitic Twitter users

MADRID (WJC)–Jewish associations in Spain have filed an official complaint after nearly 18,000 anti-Semitic messages were posted on Facebook and Twitter in response to Israeli basketball team Maccabi Tel Aviv’s victory over Real Madrid last weekend. Twelve Jewish groups in the autonomous region of Catalonia lodged the legal complaint over the messages, which flooded onto

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International, Sports & Competitions

Franken celebrates Minnesota’s hosting Super Bowl 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.)—a lifelong Vikings fan, and a supporter of Minnesota’s bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl—made the following statement after it was announced on Tuesday, May 20,  that the state’s bid was successful: “Minnesota’s winning bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl is exciting news, not only for

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Schumer joins drive to name Jackie Robinson home an historic landmark of Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK (Press Release)–U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, joined by City Councilman Jumaane Williams, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and other advocates, on Monday, May 19, urged the New York City Landmark Preservation Commission to reverse course on its decision and designate the home at 5224 Tilden Avenue in East Flatbush, once occupied by Jackie Robinson, as

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Sports & Competitions, USA

Maccabi Electra electrifies Israel with basketball championship

By Anav Silverman JERUSALEM (TNA)- For 10,000 Israeli basketball fans who filled the Mediolanum Forum Arena in Milan, Italy, as well as those who monitored broadcasts in Israel,  Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv’s win against Spain’s Real Madrid was a sweet victory. The championship game hit overtime with the final score 98-86, as Israel managed to cement a solid lead

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