Daily Archives: June 26, 2020
Donald Trump and the Western alliance
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to significantly reduce the number of American troops stationed in Germany has been causing ripples even among Republican lawmakers, who are—and not for the first time—expressing concern that the...
The price of checking your ‘white privilege’ may be high
It’s the sort of story that makes Jewish hearts swell with pride. As the Jewish News of Northern California reported, a group of Jewish teenagers from Temple Beth Abraham, a Conservative synagogue in Oakland, Calif., set out to...
Israeli, Emirati companies partner on research to combat COVID-19
In a sign of improving relations, firms in Israel and the United Arab Emirates are expected to work together to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19).
“In light of strengthening international cooperation in the fields of research,...
White House fails to reach decision on annexation, more talks planned
After days of meetings, the Trump administration reportedly did not come to a conclusion on whether or not to support Israel’s plans to annex parts of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West...
Staycation summer (sort of) with delicious distancing
Believe it or not, summer has arrived, and with it, the staples of the season. This year will be one to remember—not for the excitement and many activities, but at least for quality time...
New Irish government rejects effort to boycott Israeli products
The anti-Israel movement in Ireland has suffered a major defeat. Earlier this month, the political parties working on forming the next government in Ireland eliminated a key bill that would have placed a boycott...
British education secretary ousted for sharing ‘anti-Semitic conspiracy theory’
British Labour Party member Rebecca Long-Bailey was ousted on Thursday as shadow education secretary after sharing an “anti-Semitic conspiracy theory” on Twitter.
Long-Bailey, an ally of former U.K. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, was asked by...
Without foreign travel, internal tourism still prohibitively expensive for Israelis
Israelis love family, they love the beach, they love parties and they love Bamba snacks. But most of all, Israelis love to travel. They can be found traveling all around the world—in Europe (especially...
Kellyanne Conway calls out ‘scare tactics’ used by critics of Israel’s sovereignty plan
White House adviser Kellyanne Conway on Wednesday criticized the “scare tactics” employed by critics of Israel’s plan to apply its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, and parts of Judea and Samaria.
Asked during a press...
Verter fun der Vokh: די נאָז – Nose
Noses
נעזער
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aquiline/Roman nose: די אָ֜דלערנאָז
bridge of the nose: דער נאָ֜זרוקן
bulbous nose: די ניאָ֜ניע; די בו֜לבענאָז
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