Daily Archives: October 4, 2019
Impeachment unlikely to affect Democratic control of the House
The political direction of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, could signal how much impeachment will sway the 2020 election – which is not much. Yet the Jewish vote there will almost certainly sway the election in...
Netanyahu’s fate and the future of Israeli democracy
This week a legal proceeding is taking place that may have as much if not more to do with the future of Israel’s government as the stalemated negotiations to form a new governing coalition....
Faith and fasting: A look at the practice ahead of Yom Kippur
Fasting is the most commonly known Yom Kippur ritual. According to a 2016 Pew survey, 40 percent of American Jews and 60 percent of Israeli Jews fast on the Day of Atonement. Of course,...
In Israel, Netanyahu meets with bipartisan delegation of congressional leaders
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday in Israel with a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation led by Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.).
“I do want to thank you for your consistent support, broad-based support—very important...
Anastasia fills our dreams
Don’t we all fantasize about being someone else?
Doesn’t every little girl like to play princess, dressing up in gowns and tiaras?
What if that childish fantasy was once your reality?
I first heard the story of...
As Moscow waits for Israeli electoral outcome, the future of Syria looms over relations
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Sochi in Russia last month to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the event turned into a political football back in Israel.
Seizing on the fact that...
At inauguration of 22nd Knesset, celebration was dampened by political deadlock
A red carpet was laid in the plaza leading up to the entrance to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament building in Jerusalem, and a large sign welcoming members and guests to the inauguration of the...
Beset by grievances with Netanyahu’s government, Israeli Arabs flex their muscles
The Arab Israeli public came out in force during the second round of elections on Sept. 17, and according to an Arab Knesset member and others, was motivated to prevent the formation of a...
Following backlash, Demi Lovato apologizes for post about ‘magical’ visit to Israel
Instead of saying that she “Really Don’t Care,” Demi Lovato apologized on Wednesday night following somewhat of a “Heart Attack” over the superstar singer posting on Instagram about her recent trip to Israel, which she called...
Anti-Semitic fliers found in Montana on Rosh Hashanah
Anti-Semitic fliers circulated around Whitefish, Mont., on Monday, the first day of Rosh Hashanah, as part of a continuing trend that has been happening there for years.
The literature included code words like the number “88,” which...