Daily Archives: September 7, 2021
As Gulf opens to Jewish life, Muslims spark interest in learning about High Holidays
With Jews around the world set to begin the High Holiday season, the small Jewish communities in six Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are planning...
Jewish world population increases to 15.2 million with 45.3 percent living in Israel
The number of Jews worldwide stands at roughly 15.2 million, according to statistics released by the Jewish Agency for Israel on the eve of the Jewish new year 5782.
That number is up from 15.1...
In addressing anti-Semitism, honesty matters
A couple of years ago after giving a speech, I was confronted with what struck me as a bizarre query during the question-and-answer period. Why, I was asked, hadn’t then-President Donald Trump ever expressed...
In Israeli first, doctors separate twins with conjoined skulls
Doctors at the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheva have made Israeli medical history, successfully separating twins that had been conjoined at the head.
The 12-hour operation was carried out on Thursday and involved 50 staff...
After just a decade in use, IDF retires ‘futuristic’ Tavor rifle
For years, the Israeli “Tavor” was marketed as the rifle of the future, and many of the Israel Defense Forces infantry fighters proudly carried it, enthusiastic about its convenience and futuristic look.
Just 10 years...
Hunt underway for six Palestinian terrorists who escaped prison in northern Israel
A wide-scale manhunt was underway in Israel on Monday morning, after six Palestinians escaped from a high-security prison in the country’s north. The escapees were soon identified by authorities as members of terrorist groups.
Five...
Los Angeles police offer security tips to Jewish leaders ahead of High Holidays
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz hosted a meeting on Sept. 1 at the Museum of Tolerance with presentations by members of the Los Angeles Police Department to Jewish leaders and community members regarding synagogue and...
Dermer: ‘World won’t stop Iran from acquiring nuclear bomb’
Ron Dermer, who until recently was Israel’s ambassador to the United States, is warning that despite their promises, the United States and the international community will not prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
“In...
Malley: US ‘can’t wait forever’ for Iran to rejoin nuclear talks
The United States is prepared to be patient with Iran regarding the negotiations over a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but “can’t wait forever,” according to U.S. Special Representative to...
Israeli president, Jordanian king meet in Amman to discuss mutual ties
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Jordan’s King Abdullah last week at the king’s palace in Amman.
The two leaders discussed “core issues in the dialogue between our states,” including an agreement to import agricultural...