Monthly Archives: October 2022
White House ‘alarmed’ by Iran crackdown, still committed to nuke deal
The Biden administration is “alarmed” by the Iranian regime’s ongoing deadly crackdown on demonstrators across the country but is still committed to forging a nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic, White House Press Secretary...
10 things you need to know about Yom Kippur
The Bible calls Yom Kippur the “Sabbath of Sabbaths,” the holiest day of the Jewish calendar and the pinnacle of the High Holidays that start with Rosh Hashanah.
For believers, it’s a day of atonement...
Who benefits from the emerging Israeli-Lebanese maritime deal?
The emerging Israeli-Lebanese maritime border and natural gas extraction deal, which has been closely mediated by the United States, will benefit both Lebanon and Israel financially, but also represents a victory for the Iranian-backed...
The Syrian-Born Jew Who Built a Banking Empire
KFAR SABA, Israel — I received a pre-publication copy for review of A Banker’s Journey: How Edmond J. Safra Built a Global Financial Empire, by Daniel Gross, from the publisher’s representative. It’s a fascinating look...
We are Jews because we are Zionists, we are Zionists because we are Jews
In the defining spirit of our times that promotes diversity and inclusion by encouraging individuals to self-identify, to celebrate their will to determine their identity—whether driven by gender, race or religion—what has transpired at UC Berkeley...
Novak Djokovic wins Tel Aviv tournament for 89th title
Novak Djokovic won his third trophy of 2022 and the 89th of his career at the Aviv Watergen Open on Sunday, defeating Marin Cilic in straight sets.
Djokovic, 35, won 6-3, 6-4 to add the Israeli...
David Friedman on gas deal: ‘No one imagined 100% to Lebanon and 0% to...
“I understand Lebanon gets it all.,” David Friedman, the former American ambassador to Israel, said Monday as he blasted the emerging U.S.-mediated maritime border deal,
“We spent years trying to broker a deal between Israel and...
Iranian supreme leader: Israel, US orchestrating protests
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday accused Israel and the United States of orchestrating the disturbances taking place throughout the country in recent weeks.
The Iranian leader strongly backed the regime’s security forces,...
WATCH: Gold coins dating to Muslim conquest of Jerusalem found in northern Israel
A hidden cache of 44 gold coins dating from the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem was recently found during an archaeological excavation at the site of the ancient city of Banias, the Israel Antiquities Authority...
Israeli start-ups raised $800 million in September
Israeli companies raised $800 million dollars in September and $13.5 billion since the start of 2022, Israeli business daily Globes reported on Sunday.
The report added that the figures may be higher since some companies do not...