Michael Oren says he has been “integrally linked to the Jewish Agency” for years. The former Israeli ambassador to the United States and former Knesset member is one of eight candidates to head the organization. He has a long history with the Jewish Agency for Israel, which he hopes will continue—with him at its helm. [JNS.org]
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International, Middle East, USA
I saw the film Hannah’s War about the heroine and martyr Hannah Senesh on TV. I feel that it is a film everyone should see. It is very moving. Hannah Senesh is one of Israel’s most important heroines. She was born on July 17, 1921 in Budapest, Hungary, and died on November 7, 1944 in Budapest, murdered by a firing squad at age 23, after refusing a blindfold, but looking straight at the pro-Nazi Hungarian firing squad that killed her. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
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International, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Middle East
Published by InsideHook By Bonnie Stiernberg Like most of us, Jonah Hill’s weight has fluctuated over the years. But unlike most of us, his body has been the subject of plenty of unfair scrutiny and commentary from strangers on the internet. As you might imagine, that’s gotten a bit tiresome, and on Wednesday, the actor
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Jewish Celebrities
Published by InsideHook By Evan Bleier With his ESPN contract up soon and controversy swirling thanks to his involvement in the ongoing NFL email scandal, Adam Schefter may gamble his future is brighter with a new job and sign with Caesars Sportsbook. According to Front Office Sports, Caesars Sportsbook is preparing to go after pro
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Jewish Celebrities
One of the mystical traditions of Judaism is that a person’s soul remains close to the body until the 30th day after death, when it departs for the next world. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education
Published by OK Magazine A scary moment! Howie Mandel was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital after he collapsed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 13. The 65-year-old fainted outside a Starbucks in Woodland Hills, Calif., and paramedics were called to the scene, reported TMZ. STRUTTING HIS STUFF! HEIDI KLUM TEACHES HOWIE MANDEL HOW TO
Published by The Bangkok Post WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden’s administration hinted Wednesday it could use force if diplomacy fails on Iran’s nuclear program, rallying more closely than ever behind warnings by Israel. As negotiations with Iran remain at a standstill, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held three-way talks with the top diplomats
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Middle East
Published by BANG Showbiz English Julianna Margulies has hinted she’s had “gay experiences”. The 55-year-old actress – who married lawyer Keith Lieberthal in 2007 and previously dated Ron Eldard from 1991 to 2003 – was asked if she had any reservations portraying lesbian news reporter Laura Peterson on ‘The Morning Show’ but suggested there were
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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched his long-expected campaign for governor Wednesday, declaring himself a champion of the vulnerable who’s willing to “take on the big fights” needed to meet the state’s challenges. Speaking at a park in Pittsburgh’s North Shore section, Shapiro highlighted his work for victims
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USA
Published by AFP Launch Site One (United States) (AFP) – “Star Trek” actor William Shatner finally became a real space traveler on Blue Origin’s second crewed mission Wednesday, calling it the most profound experience of his life. “It was unbelievable,” said the 90-year-old Canadian, known to the sci-fi show’s legion of “Trekkies” as the daring
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Jewish Celebrities
Published by Reuters By Arshad Mohammed, John Irish and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) -U.S., Israeli and EU officials took a tough line toward Iran on Wednesday, with U.S. officials saying they would consider all options if Tehran failed to revive the 2015 nuclear deal and Israel saying it reserved the right to act. Iranian President
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USA
By Teresa Konopka SAN DIEGO — Recently I went to a Jewish young professionals event where the discussion centered around taboo topics. When abortion came up, several people gave their views on the matter. True to the adage “two Jews, three opinions,” there were comments from both sides of the argument. From pro-life to pro-choice,
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Jewish Religion, Teresa_Konopka
SEATTLE (Press Release) — StandWithUs on Tuesday strongly condemned numerous antisemitic social media posts made by Dave Reilly, a candidate for school board in Post Falls School District, Idaho. The Israel education organization also condemned the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s (KCRCC) endorsement of Reilly, and refusal to acknowledge his hateful comments. Reilly has recently
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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
By Marshall Weiss The Dayton Jewish Observer DAYTON, Ohio — How do you respond when a dear friend spews hate? When someone who has championed you — who has held up your spirits in your darkest hours — publicly ignites vile judgments against people who are continually denigrated and othered? Where do you begin? This,
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Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA