Daily Archives: August 29, 2018
In memory of McCain’s service to America, Israel and the Jewish people
Sen. John McCain of Arizona, who died on Aug. 25 at age 81, was an extraordinary friend of the Jewish people. He was an outspoken defender of Israel and a close friend of former Sen....
Canadian party recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, vows to move embassy
Canada’s Conservative Party overwhelmingly approved a resolution last week that, were the party to win the next majority government, recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Conservative...
Fleeing hardship and war, some 400 Ukrainians leave for Israel
Fleeing economic hardship and ongoing war in their native country, some 400 new immigrants from Ukraine are scheduled to arrive in Israel on Wednesday and Thursday via two special flights coordinated by the International...
Memories of Israeli terror victims on exhibit at UN
Following a resolution passed by the U.N. General Assembly in 2017, the United Nations marked its inaugural International Day of Remembrance of and Recognition for Victims of Terror Attacks on Aug. 21, consisting of ceremonies, speeches...
Emerging author Jesse Bogner’s ‘spiritual action writing’ covers everything from Kabbalah to Trump
What’s at the intersection of Judaism, politics and spirituality? It’s a literary niche being carved out by up-and-coming writer Jesse Bogner, a student of leading international authority on Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) Michael Laitman.
Bogner left New York...
BDS movement in South America protests Jerusalem Symphony concerts
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, which has been touring South America with solo violinist Itamar Zorman, has been targeted by the BDS movement, which is calling on music lovers to stay away from the concerts...
Former chief rabbi of UK lambasts Corbyn’s ‘hateful’ words on British Jewry
Former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of U.K. and The Commonwealth, Jonathan Sacks blasted U.K. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn as “an anti-Semite” who supports “racists, terrorists and dealers of hate,” adding...
Haley says US will introduce additional UN resolutions condemning Hamas
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Tuesday that on behalf of the Trump administration, she plans to introduce additional resolutions at the world body that condemn the terrorist group Hamas.
Since the...
IDF ground forces to acquire more precise rocket firepower
A recent deal for the purchase of hundreds of millions of shekels worth of guided rockets for the Israel Defense Forces is a forward-looking step that takes into account future battlefield needs, a military...
A Guide To The Jewish High Holy Days In D.C
ROSH HASHANAH: September 9-11
The Jewish New Year is a time for reflection, spiritual growth, and renewal. Shake off the dust, awaken your soul to the blast of the shofar, and refuse to eat anything...