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Maryland joins list of states reviewing contracts with Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever

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Maryland is joining a list of states examining its relationship with the ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, as well as its parent company, Unilever, after the company announced last month that it will no longer sell...
Florida license plate; one will soon feature a boost to Israel, December 2020. Credit: Courtesy.

Florida set to ban Unilever from state contracts if Ben & Jerry’s boycott stands

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The state of Florida notified Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream, on Tuesday that it has 90 days to cease its “boycott of Israel” or face a ban on contracts and...
Ben & Jerry's Ice-Cream Shop. Credit: Joshua Small-Photographer/Shutterstock.

New Jersey investigates Ben & Jerry’s parent company for possibly violating state law

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New Jersey joined the growing list of U.S. states that announced it is examining ice-cream maker Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, to see if they violated state law against boycotts of...
A Ben & Jerry's store. Credit: Java Designs/Shutterstock.

Will US anti-BDS laws cause financial meltdown for Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever?

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The recent announcement that Ben & Jerry’s plans to end its sale of ice-cream in “occupied Palestinian territory,” primarily Judea and Samaria as well as eastern Jerusalem, has stirred a fierce reaction, including potential...
Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson with a Birthright group. Photo: Courtesy.

Love and generosity: A farewell tribute to Sheldon Adelson

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On a Friday morning, slightly more than six months ago, we convened a transatlantic Zoom call. There we were, the deputy editor of Makor Rishon, Orly Goldklang from Ofra, myself from Jerusalem, and Sheldon and...
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Missouri passes anti-BDS bill, expected to become law

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The Missouri state legislature passed a bill on Thursday to prohibit the state contracting with companies that boycott Israel. The state’s House of Representatives passed the measure, 95-40, while the state Senate did so, 28-1,...
The Women’s Committee for Americans Against Antisemitism. Credit: Americans Against Antisemitism.

Millennial women join new effort to combat anti-Semitism

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The organization Americans Against Antisemitism is turning to millennial women to lead efforts in combating anti-Semitic hatred and prejudice against Jews across the United States. The group announced on Feb. 4 the creation of a Women’s...
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs an executive order prohibiting state offices from doing business with companies that boycott Israel, Jan. 14, 2020. Credit: American Jewish Committee.

South Dakota governor signs executive order banning boycotts of Israel

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South Dakota became the 28th state to enact a measure to combat boycotts of Israel as Republican Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Tuesday prohibiting state offices from doing business with companies...
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in London on Sept. 5, 2019. Credit: Chaim Tzach/GPO.

Boris Johnson’s government will pass anti-BDS law, says British official

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Boris Johnson’s new Conservative government aims to pass a law making it illegal for public bodies to take part in the anti-Israel BDS movement, a senior British official said on Sunday. Speaking at the International...
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Credit: Creative Commons.

Senate Democrats block pro-Israel, anti-BDS bill

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The Senate failed to reach the necessary 60 votes on Tuesday evening to end debate on Republican-introduced legislationthat, if enacted, would impose fresh sanctions on Syria, as well as boost security cooperation with Israel and...