Daily Archives: March 4, 2022
Billionaire Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC, donate from sale to help victims of...
Russian Jewish businessman Roman Abramovich announced that he will sell the British soccer team Chelsea FC and said all money from the sale will be donated to help victims of the war in Ukraine.
In a...
Harold “Smoky” Simon, one of the IAF’s founders, dies at 101
Three days after he passed away at the age of 101, close to his 102nd birthday, tributes continue to pour in for Harold “Smoky” Simon on Thursday, one of the legendary founders of the Israeli...
Claims Conference distributes record $720 million to support aging Holocaust survivors
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) announced on Wednesday that it has allocated $720 million in funds to more than 300 social welfare organizations to support home care and supportive...
Saudi crown prince: Israel could become ‘a potential ally’ if Palestinian issue resolved
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said Israel could become “a potential ally” if the conflict with the Palestinians is resolved, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.
“We look at Israel as a potential ally...
AIPAC PAC release first slate of endorsements
The newly formed AIPAC Political Action Committee (AIPAC PAC) announced its first slate of 2022 midterm endorsements, made up of 130 mostly incumbent members in both the House of Representatives and Senate, and one endorsement for...
Jewish groups commend House committee for advancing bill authorizing more funding for synagogue security
The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday advanced a bill that would authorize $500 million in annual funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) which provides funding to bolster security for...
Jerusalem court cancels Russian government’s ownership of Old City Courtyard
The Jerusalem District Court canceled the transfer of ownership of Alexander’s Courtyard in Jerusalem to the Russian government.
The ruling came after an appeal by the Orthodox Palestine Society of the Holy Land that had...
After being given the cold shoulder, Israeli distributor takes Ben & Jerry’s to court
Avi Zinger was so upset after Ben & Jerry’s pulled the rug out from under him that he never picked up the phone to speak with them. Instead, he’s taking them, and their parent...
Ma’ale Adumim approves 3,300 homes
The Ma’ale Adumim local building committee approved the city’s expansion by adding 3,300 additional housing units.
According to a report by the Israeli business daily Globes on Wednesday, it has been over a decade since...
Zelensky says that he is disappointed in Israel’s stance on the conflict
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is disappointed in Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s stance on the conflict.
Zelensky, who spoke to reporters at a press conference from a secret location in Kyiv on...