Daily Archives: March 15, 2023
‘Anger Issues’ Drive an Anti-Israel Bully
Saadah Masoud pledges to address his “anger issues.” Does this mean he will no longer strike Jewish New Yorkers because they are Jewish?
Three acts of violence in Brooklyn and Manhattan — against Jewish men...
Iraq anniversary reminds us that avoiding war isn’t always wrong
As a general rule of thumb, it’s always best to avoid analogies to Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill and Neville Chamberlain. The trio of the greatest villain in history, the hero who defeated him, and...
Netanyahu: Herzog’s judicial reform proposal perpetuates imbalance of power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a judicial compromise proposal presented on Wednesday night by President Isaac Herzog during an address to the nation earlier in the evening.
“I think that any attempt to reach...
Herzog pitches ‘people’s plan’ to resolve growing societal rift over judicial reform
Israeli President Isaac Herzog presented what he termed the “people’s plan,” referring to a compromise judicial-reform proposal that he developed, in a national address on Wednesday night.
He began his speech by painting a bleak...
Amendment to Oregon law adds teaching Jewish history in public schools
In a unanimous vote of the Oregon legislature, H.B. 2905 now adds Jews to the list of marginalized peoples, whose histories and contributions public schools must teach under state law.
The law, which state representatives passed in...
Berlin pumps cash into UNRWA despite teachers urging murder of Jews
The German government in March funneled €5 million ($5.27 million) into a school project in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, even as a report by Israeli NGOs shows Palestinian teaching materials “glorify terrorism, encourage martyrdom,...
Pew statistics show Americans view Jews, Protestants, Catholics more favorably than Muslims, Mormons
A new survey released by Pew Research Center on March 15 contains positive news for American Jews and certain, but not all, other faith groups stateside.
Among the 42% of non-Jewish Americans who expressed favorable-unfavorable opinions about...
Israeli political and defense brass review Ukraine policy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss military support for Ukraine as it fends off a Russian invasion now entering its second year.
Hebrew media reported that the premier was...
Israel handed second straight mercy-rule loss at World Baseball Classic
It’s a good thing Team Israel manager Ian Kinsler has a sense of humor. Even after a nearly identical loss to Puerto Rico on Monday, Kinsler could still manage a chuckle after being beaten by the...
Netanyahu heading to Berlin to meet German chancellor, president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will yet again need to bypass protesters in order to depart for a diplomatic trip from Ben-Gurion Airport. Last week the destination was Rome and on Wednesday it is...