Daily Archives: April 5, 2022
Statue in Spain marks 530 years since expulsion of Jews
The board of the Hispanic Jewish Foundation (Fundación HispanoJudía) erected a monument in the port of Cartagena in Spain to mark 530 years since the Alhambra Decree that forced the expulsion of Jews from Spain.
The foundation...
The art of making art, using Israel as a model
Tucked in twists and turns of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Nachlaot are homes and buildings with a stately feel, even somewhat serene, being just streets away from the bustle of the Machane Yehuda open-air...
Pesach basics: ‘Alef-bet’ on how to prep a seder at home
The Jewish holiday of Passover—the celebration of Jewish freedom—is traditionally spent with family and friends. But with the coronavirus curtailing travel plans and social interactions, many are facing the prospect of celebrating Passover alone.
“It...
A Ramadan intifada?
The Muslim month of Ramadan, which began on Friday night, is already proving to be the challenge that Israeli authorities had anticipated. Palestinians and radicalized Arab Israelis swarming the Old City of Jerusalem’s Damascus...
Why President Biden’s Call for Putin’s Removal Should Not Be “Walked Back”
“For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.”
– US President Joe Biden, March 26, 2022
Though rarely recognized, international law is part of the law of the United States. It follows, among other things, that...
International delegation visits Israel to take Abraham Accords to next level
Israel recently hosted an international delegation from several countries on the third leg of a fact-finding mission that also visited two of the signatories of the Abraham Accords: the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Former...
Former Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer joins Jerusalem-based Exigent Capital investment firm
In the famous Bünting Clover Map, first published by German pastor, theologian and cartographer Heinrich Bünting in 1581, Jerusalem was at the center of the world.
Today, the capital of the Jewish state represents the...
Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens: Can’t be silent when Israel’s being singled out
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) sat last week for an afternoon virtual interview for supporters of AIPAC, where she was able to talk about her pro-Israel beliefs for the organization that endorsed her over her...
Egyptian journalist: ‘ISIS, Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood equal in crime’
The Egyptian military and the Sinai Tribes Union thwarted an attempt by several ISIS operatives to infiltrate Sinai from the Gaza Strip on March 26.
According to a Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) report, Saudi...
In apparent swipe at Lapid, Gantz calls to refrain from ‘provocative’ acts
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Monday called on Israelis to refrain from taking “provocative” actions. The comment, made during an interview with 103 FM, was an apparent criticism of Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s tour...