Monthly Archives: December 2022
Levin’s election as Knesset speaker clears the way for ‘Deri, Ben-Gvir Bills’
The Knesset is due to vote this week, or next week at the latest, on two bills considered highly controversial: the so-called “Deri Bill,” aimed at enabling the chairman of the Shas Party, Aryeh...
Likud MK Yariv Levin elected Knesset speaker
Likud Knesset member Yariv Levin was elected Knesset Speaker on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for the incoming government.
Two pieces of legislation are expected to be tackled first following Levin’s election, Channel 12 reported. The first...
Biden administration to create inter-agency group to combat antisemitism, Islamophobia
The White House announced on Monday the establishment of an inter-agency group to coordinate U.S. government efforts “to counter antisemitism, Islamophobia, and related forms of bias and discrimination.”
“As President Biden has made clear:...
British PM Rishi Sunak plans to visit Israel for its historic 75th birthday next...
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told a packed Conservative Friends of Israel reception that he plans to visit Israel next year for the Jewish state’s 75th anniversary of independence.
According to a report by the...
Conference of European Rabbis signs religious services agreement with Lithuania’s Jewish community
The Conference of European Rabbis and the Jewish community of Lithuania signed an agreement stipulating that the Orthodox rabbinical alliance will be consulted regarding all communal and religious matters in the country.
“The Conference of...
Hanukkah: An Overview
KFAR SABA, Israel — Hanukkah starts on Sunday night, December 18. It is usually celebrated during the “Christmas season.” This coincidence makes the Jewish holiday very significant in the U.S., probably more so than...
Observing, Reading, and Kvelling Over Grandchildren
I am what some people call a “compulsive reader.” If it is printed, and in front of me, I will read it. Flyers. Cereal boxes. Newspapers. Blogs. And most of all, books, books, and...
The Palestinians’ World Cup propaganda victory
While only a minority of Americans is closely following the World Cup soccer championships, the rest of the world, as it does every four years, is going crazy over it. And, as always in...
Confusion Surrounding Creation of Netanyahu’s Government
JERUSALEM — I’m confused.
Among other things, about the creation of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
We hear of several promises. From Bibi, they are worth as much as a wet tissue. Itamar Ben-Gvir expects to be Minister...
Kanye West named ‘2022 Antisemite of the Year’
Watchdog group StopAntisemitism on Sunday named rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, as the “2022 Antisemite of the Year.”
“Kanye West’s threats of violence, hateful conduct and hate speech all led him to winning...