Monthly Archives: September 2022
Jewish Federations of North America announce fund for Hurricane Ian relief effort
Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) announced on Thursday that it has launched a Hurricane Relief Fund to support the relief and recovery for those affected by Hurricane Ian.
The hurricane has forced thousands of Floridians to...
It’s Just Gold: Having Perspective on Idolatry and Materialism
LA JOLLA, California — Take a second to look at the Second Commandment. It reads, “Thou shalt not make idols.”
And I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Maybe once, maybe a thousand times. Our great...
Israel-South Korea Free Trade Agreement Passes Final Hurdle
South Korea ratified its free trade agreement with Israel on Tuesday. It’s the first FTA that Israel has signed with an Asian country. The agreement goes into force on Dec. 1.
Israel exports about $1.5...
Jewish director says Facebook banning ads for his Holocaust film was shameful
A son of Holocaust survivors is demanding an apology from Facebook for blocking ads for his newly-released film “Beautiful Blue Eyes.”
British filmmaker Joshua Newton said the tech giant’s move hurt his film, which was...
First flight: Israeli-designed electric plane takes off in US
An all-electric prototype airplane, dubbed Alice, took off from the city of Moses Lake in Washington state on Tuesday.
The plane, designed by Israeli and American engineers, climbed to 3,500 feet after making two wide...
UN Security Council hails Lapid’s ‘two-state’ commitment, questions Israeli couterterrorism ops
As the United Nations Security Council met on Wednesday, a recurrent theme emerged. Council members lauded Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s support for a two-state solution, while simultaneously expressing concern over growing instability in...
Israel-South Korea free trade agreement passes final hurdle
South Korea ratified its free trade agreement with Israel on Tuesday. It’s the first FTA that Israel has signed with an Asian country. The agreement goes into force on Dec. 1.
Israel exports about $1.5...
Mexican cops raid Lev Tahor compound, remove children
Mexican police raided the jungle compound of Jewish extremist sect Lev Tahor (“Pure Heart”) and removed minors from the site, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Two adult members of the group, described by former members as a...
Israel’s Elbit Systems wins $120 million contract to supply UAVs to Thailand
Israel’s Elbit Systems announced on Wednesday that it has won a $120 million contract to equip the Royal Thai Navy with its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
The contract, which also includes...
Nevet NGO works to ensure that Israeli children don’t spend the school day hungry
While Israeli schoolchildren learn all of the basic subjects, their schedule also includes time for aruchat eser, “the meal at 10 a.m.” They enjoy a light snack, usually consisting of a sandwich and a fruit...