Published by The Western Journal If the 1930s taught us anything, it’s that hate is like a sickness, attacking minds unused to critical thinking and healthy skepticism with the ease of a superbug. And no one is less used to critical reasoning or basic life skills than Harvard’s $79,500-a-year students. For instance, if you’re going […]
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey, on a Zoomcast from Hancock Park in Los Angeles, said on Thursday, April 25, that federal funds should be stripped from those colleges and universities that refuse to protect their students from the wave of antisemitic, anti-Israel demonstrations now taking place on college campuses across the nation. [Donald H. Harrison]
In lengthy, brilliant, and painfully introspective essays, he examines not only conflicts between Jews and their non-Jewish detractors, but also delves deeply into the sometimes- internecine divisions among Jews themselves. [Donald H. Harrison]
His ‘Life as a Jew’ is an Introspective Search for Definition Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“He has the vision, skills, and dedication necessary to continue Seacrest’s mission of providing outstanding and thoughtful care for its seniors,” explained San Diego Hebrew Homes Board Chair Steven Ratner.
Carl Measer Promoted to Top Executive Post at Seacrest Village Read More »
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Published by DPA International Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Thursday rejected the displacement of Palestinians from the neighbouring Gaza Strip as Israel prepares for an impending military operation in Rafah. Cairo is worried that a planned push into the southern border city of Rafah, the last remaining Hamas stronghold in Gaza after months of Israeli
Egypt warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ in Rafah as Israel waits Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Nordot
Published by The Western Journal House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with a chorus of boos on Wednesday as he visited Columbia University in New York City to address the school’s hostile takeover by radical anti-Israel activists. During his remarks to students, many of whom had been camped out for a week threatening their Jewish
Published by HNGN The Associated Press conducted an exclusive interview Wednesday (Apr. 24) with top Hamas political official Khalil al-Hayya, wherein he said that his militant group would be willing to lay down their arms and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state would be established along its pre-1967 borders as part
Hamas Official Affirms Willingness to Disarm in Exchange for Two-State Solution Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Nordot
Ways of Eating does not contain recipes. Instead it is packed with “takeaways” that illuminate food culture. For instance, “restaurant” derives from the “restoratives” of broth served at inns to travelers. The chapter “Medieval Tastes,” aka middle ages, presents a spirited discussion of periodization and geography. [Olivere B. Pollak]
Customs Surrounding Food Told Entertainingly Read More »
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He joined the NBA in 1992 and has held various positions within the league, becoming chief operating officer and deputy commissioner under his predecessor and mentor David Stern in 2006. When Stern retired in 2014, Silver was named commissioner. [Wikipedia]
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Adam Silver Read More »
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Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – The United States has approved a giant aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a bill threatening to ban TikTok. Here is a breakdown of the $95 billion package, which was approved by the House of Representatives Saturday, the Senate Tuesday and signed into law by President Joe
Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, TikTok: Biden signs a massive package of legislation Read More »
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Jacobs voted Saturday, April 20, in favor of funding for a $95 billion package incorporating aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, but her explanation why she cast that vote prompted a backlash from supporters of Israel. [Donald H. Harrison]
OpEd: Is Rep. Sara Jacobs a Friend or Foe of Israel? Read More »
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Published by Tampa Free Press Hamas published a video of an American hostage in Gaza on Wednesday, in what is being decried as “psychological terrorism” by Israel. There are roughly 130 hostages, including several Americans, being held by Hamas as Israel continues to wage war against the terrorist group throughout Gaza. Hamas released a video
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Published by The Western Journal Last weekend, multiple anti-Semitic protests broke out on college campuses including Ohio State University, Columbia University, and Yale University. The demonstrators tore down American flags, chanted about the death of Israelis and praised the October 7 attacks. There were also some injuries and arrests. Ever since the war between Israel
Not Surprising? Roughly Half of Gen Z Voters ‘Are Sympathetic to Hamas’ Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Nordot, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA
Published by Daily Post (Nigeria) Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, on Wednesday said he would vote for the United States, US, Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump against President Joe Biden, if allowed to participate in American election. Chikli explained that Biden’s policies and leadership are weak and they are “harming Israel.” He explained