Daily Archives: September 26, 2018
From community building to engagement, empowering Israeli Americans to lead
Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated that one of the keys to a happy and fulfilled life is access to a community. For hundreds of thousands of Israeli-Americans, the Israeli-American Council (IAC) is that vital...
Trump voices favoring two-state solution, seeks Mideast peace before end of first term
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to endorse the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in...
German court dismisses lawsuit against Kuwait Airways for banning Israeli
A German court dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Kuwait Airways for banning Israeli passengers, despite labeling the policy “unacceptable and irrelevant.”
This move comes amid the airline refusing to service an Israeli student who...
Bolton: There will be ‘hell to pay’ if Iran defies the US
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton issued a strong warning to Iran, saying that the Islamic Republic must change its behavior or there will be “hell to pay” if the regime continues its aggression.
“According...
Music to their ears? Advocacy group works to thwart cultural efforts of BDS movement
Since its founding in 2005, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has targeted Israeli universities, businesses and cultural organizations. Most recently, its efforts against Israel’s music scene has been in the headlines more...
Pope Francis takes part in ceremony commemorating the liquidation of Vilnius Ghetto
Pope Francis took part in a commemoration ceremony marking 75 years since the liquidation of the Vilnius Ghetto.
The pontiff’s visit to Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, was part of his tour of the Baltic countries....
Former envoy: Israel-Russia crisis artificial, driven by anti-Semitism
The crisis between Israel and Russia resulting from a Russian military aircraft being shot down over Syria last week is “calculated and artificial, unrelated to reality or the facts, because the Russians want payment,”...
LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture At the 14th Street Y Presents Two Weeks...
At a moment when American and Israeli Jews are increasingly challenged to have meaningful and productive conversations about Israel and Zionism, LABA: A Laboratory for Jewish Culture will present three Israeli-themed productions that address...
Full Text of Trump’s Speech at U.N. General Assembly
Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates:
One year ago, I stood before you for the first time in this grand hall. I addressed the threats facing our world, and I presented...
Parashat Vezot HaBracha וְזֹאת הַבְּרָכָה
Moshe, on his last day on earth, Shabbat on the seventh of Adar, 2488, blessed his beloved nation Bnei-Yisrael. Same as Yaakov, Moshe blessed the twelve tribes before his passing in order to keep...