Daily Archives: June 17, 2021
Book Panel: The Daring Life and Dangerous Times of Eve Adams
In New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty raises her torch welcoming immigrants to the “Land of the Free and Home of the Brave.” But there’s a catch. Straying too far from “American values”...
Eva’s Hungarian Apple and Lemon Curd Hand Pies
My mom, Eva z”l, baked hand pies that are surprisingly easy to make and deliver everything I remember about her baking. She uses her incredibly flaky pie crust recipe, and then you have an...
Dermer warns of international threats, one of the most pressing: Tehran
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer is the personification of Jewish sovereignty. American-born, he made aliyah and served his country, Israel, at the highest levels.
According to Dermer, his proudest achievement was the moment...
Haley, Hagee show solidarity in visit to Israel, warn against revitalized Iran
“Israel, you are not alone. … We represent 10 million-plus people in America and these people say to you Israel, we have your back.”
That was the message of Pastor John Hagee, chairman and founder...
Four fires in southern Israel caused by arson balloons sent from Gaza
Palestinian terrorists released arson balloons from Gaza towards Israel for the second day in a row on Wednesday, leading to four fires in agricultural areas in southern Israel.
The Israeli cabinet is deliberating on whether...
Israeli President-elect: ‘Yoni Netanyahu has become a symbol of courage and heroism’
A memorial service was held on Wednesday at the gravesite of Lt. Col. Yonatan (“Yoni”) Netanyahu, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s brother, who lost his life 45 years ago during “Operation Entebbe,” a...
In bipartisan vote, Texas adopts IHRA definition to define anti-Jewish acts
With the support of its governor and state legislators, Texas has become the first U.S. state to fully utilize the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism to interpret anti-Jewish acts.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott...
Israel headed for severe garbage-disposal crisis, warns Environment Ministry
Israel is likely to run out of landfill space for the disposal of waste by next year, the Environmental Protection Ministry warned mayors and local council heads this week.
The Efaa, Ganey Hadas and Tarbin...
Complaint accuses Stanford University of ignoring anti-Semitism against staff members
A lawsuit has been filed against Stanford University on behalf of two Jewish employees who say they have experienced “severe and persistent” anti-Jewish harassment.
According to a news release on Tuesday, the lawsuit was filed...
Florida legislation supports emergency responders, funding for day schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited a synagogue in South Florida on Monday to sign legislation that had the support of many in the Jewish community there.
At the Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside,...