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Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Jordan

At Jordan Event, Blinken Announces $404 Million in New Aid to Gaza, Criticizes Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel was notably not invited to the conference, which didn't stop Blinken from repeatedly criticizing Israel.

Israel / Global / News Briefs

Edward Snowden to Speak at Israeli Conference

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Snowden will speak via a secure video-link from his secret hideout in Russia.

Keeping Jerusalem

Conference Speakers Take Pages From KeepJerusalem Plan

By Hillel Fendel and Chaim Silberstein / KeepJerusalem.org

KeepJerusalem's plan for Jerusalem includes preserving a united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty, turning it into Israel's leading metropolis, and strengthening its status as capital of Israel

Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel

On Eve of 3.5-Year Prison Term Former Chief Rabbi Invited to Speak at 'Honor of the Rabbinate' Conference

By JNi.Media

The first item in Metzger's original indictment (before the plea bargain) accused him of selling conversion certificates in exchange for bribes.

IDF & Security / Jewish / Politics / Global / Government / History / News Briefs / Media

Rivlin Stresses Need for Solidarity with Arabs at Conference Celebrating Crucial Dates in Zionist History

By JNi.Media

Rivlin urged a resolution for regulating illegal construction in the Arab sector, where 'each hesitation distances us further from the solution, and has the ability to increase the divisions, and the violence.'

Elder of Ziyon

Syrian Conference at Hebrew U Shows Hating Israel is Truly a Mental Disease

By Elder of Ziyon

These Arabs complaining that Syrians who are desperate to save thousands of lives and are willing to ask anyone for help, including Israel, are "conspirators" with Israel and "traitors" to Syria.

Op-Eds

The Middle East Peace Conference: Why Does Europe Hate Israel?

By Alex Grobman PhD.

Why Does Europe Hate Israel? The reasons are numerous, ranging from currying financial or political favor in the UN with the Arab nations or a resentment of Israel stubbornly clinging to life.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Media / Anti-Israel NGOs / On Campus / Education

N. California Conference Prepares High School Students to Combat On-Campus Anti-Semitism, BDS

By JNi.Media

Club Z began as a quick study group for a few teens that wanted to arm themselves with accurate information about Israel and the Middle East conflict.

Features

Shalva Praised At Int’l Conference in Jerusalem

By Steve K. Walz

It wasn’t just the U.S. that came in for criticism. Haifa University Professor Arie Rimmerman, who helped put together the conference, blasted Israel’s policies toward impoverished and disabled people of all ages.

Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Health and Medicine / On Campus / Education

Anglo-Israel Cardiovascular Conference Defies Academic BDS

By JNi.Media

Beyond its academic value, the conference sends a message challenging the validity and purpose of the BDS movement,

Op-Eds

International Peace Conference Would Endanger Israel

By Stephen M. Flatow

Before anyone concludes only "right-wingers" oppose the Paris conference, it's worth recalling that one of the most outspoken critics of the conference idea was the hero of the "Left," Yitzhak Rabin.

History / News Briefs / Europe / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem / Science and Tech / Holocaust

Conference Debating Bringing Holocaust Images to Life

By JNi.Media

In today's digital age, such film footage is particularly compelling and stirring, granting us a glimpse into a living memory of a world that was – and is no longer.

Israel

Does The Israeli Family Have A Future? Notes from the Ramle Conference

By dvora

Gil Ronen, founder of the Femilistim pro-family organization, posited that the above examples, and others, are driven by nothing less than a Communist agenda, and that feminists in Israel have, wittingly or not, bought into a wide-ranging campaign to destroy the family unit.

Editorial

The FBI Director’s Press Conference

By Editorial Board

“Know or should know” is classic legal language suggesting criminal responsibility.

Government / News Briefs / Turkey / Europe

PM Netanyahu Explains His Turkey Deal While Visiting in Rome

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu discussed the details of the agreement Israel signed with Turkey, and the benefits to Israel...

Dovid Ben-Meir

Vive La France-But their Conference?

By Dovid Ben-Meir

What motivated France to initiate this conference? Is it deeply-rooted anti-Semitism? Appease the Muslims so that perhaps France will cease to be a target for Islamic terrorism?

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Surreal: Israeli Police Raids Conference Against Anti-Democratic Administrative Detention

By JNi.Media

If the administrative orders weren't undemocratic enough, police raided a conference discussing those orders, arresting a number of the participants.

Point of No Return

Palestinians Rebuff Jewish Refugees' Outreach

By Point of No Return

The conference develop into a nightmare - a sick and calculated blueprint for the annihilation of Israel.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

British Academy Supporting Racist Lecturer Condemned by UK

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sept. 11 Canberra conference to feature top 9/11 conspiracy theorist, UN Watch urges British Academy to pull support for Richard Falk's Australia event.

Op-Eds

A Call to Action: Shut Down the Claims Conference

By Guest Author

After helping themselves to large salaries and allowing fraud to persist under their noses for over a decade, the Claims Conference is too broke to serve the survivors.

United with Israel

Monitoring Professors Who Hate and Attack their Country

By Rachel Avraham

The Israel Academia Monitor organization hosted a conference in Tel Aviv to raise awareness about anti-Israel professors who contribute to the delegitimization of Israel.

Israel / News Briefs

Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria Conference

By Jewish Press Staff

The third conference for the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria will be held in Jerusalem.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Ceasefire Press Conference in Progress

By Malkah Fleisher

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, and Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman are currently conducting a press conference announcing the initiation of a ceasefire starting at 9pm.

News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Amud Anan

Egyptian President Morsi to Hold Press Conference

By Jewish Press News Desk

Reports that the Moslem Brotherhood in Egypt is called for Egpyitan President Muhammed Morsi to sever all ties with Israel as a result of the Israeli operation against Gazan terror.  Morsi's office to hold press conference within the hour. (Ehud Yaari, Channel 2 TV)

News Briefs

Chabad Emissaries Gathered in New York

By JTA

Some 4,000 Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and communal leaders from more than 75 countries gathered in New York for their 29th international conference. Many of the rabbis attending the conference over the weekend brought relief supplies and funds from their communities around the world to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, and volunteered their time for relief efforts. […]

Israel / Iran / News Briefs

Israelis and Iranians Held Talks on Dismantling their Nuclear Weapons

By Jewish Press Staff

Despite the verbal confrontation between Israel and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, Israeli and Iranian officials participated this week in secret talks in Brussels, Belgium, on dismantling both countries' arsenals of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.

News Briefs

Conference Sessions Suggest New Fundraising Model, Praise Israel-Diaspora Cooperation

By JTA

Delegates to the Jewish People Policy Institute conference proposed a new model for Jewish communal fundraising and stressed the importance of cooperation between Israel and Diaspora Jewish communities. At a conference session on how the global Jewish community spends its funds, former CBS executive and Fox News founder Mark Pearlman suggested that the community shift […]

Israel / News Briefs

Former Mossad Chief's Health Improving in Belarus

By Malkah Fleisher

Former Mossad chief Meir Dagan’s condition is improving after contracting an infection following a liver transplant in Belarus.

NY / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

Young New York Jews Gear Up for Aliyah Conference

By Malkah Fleisher

In an effort to nudge New York Jewish students and young professionals considering aliyah to take the plunge, Nefesh B’Nefesh and the Jewish Agency for Israel will be hosting a special conference at the UJA-Federation of new York in Manhattan on October 21.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Europe / United Nations (UN)

Anti-Israel, Pro-Hamas Muslim Leader Is US Delegate to Warsaw Human Rights Conference

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

He is not a scholar. He has been involved with the Muslim Public Affairs Council since its founding in 1986. He blamed Israel for 9/11.

Israel / News Briefs

Poll: Israeli Arabs Believe Jewish Refugees Deserve Attention

By Malkah Fleisher

A new poll released at an international conference on Justice for Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries shows that a great proportion of Arab Israelis (54%) than Jewish Israelis (48%) believe issues pertaining to Jewish refugees from Arab countries deserve as much attention as those pertaining to Arab refugees from Israel’s war of independence.

Eye on "Palestine" / Settlements

New Report: Environment in Judea and Samaria in Danger

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Despite the significant conclusion that damage is being caused to both the Jewish and Arab populations residing in these areas, and despite the importance of protecting the environment, many environmental organizations chose not to attend the conference and even banned it because the conference was held in Ariel.

Israel / Global

Young Entrepreneurs from India, Brazil, and El Salvador Experience Israel for First Time

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Hailing from India, El Salvador, New Zealand, Brazil, and South Africa, the participants, ranging from their early 20s to 30s, with a background in entrepreneurial work, were part of an international conference called S.E.E. Israel. Organized by Jerusalem’s Hebrew University students as part of a StandWithUs public diplomacy training program, the conference connected the international visitors with young Israeli social innovators, enterprises and organizations.

News Briefs

Egyptian President Morsi to Visit Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Israeli site NRG reports that Muslim Brotherhood's Egyptian President Morsi will be making a visit to Iran at the end of the month. This is the first time an Egyptian president will be visiting Iran in more than 30 years, since the 1979 Iranian revolution. Morsi will be participating in a conference in the […]

US / Iran / News Briefs

Panetta: Iran Diplomacy Window Still Open, Israel Won't Strike

By Jacob Edelist

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said at the Pentagon news conference on Tuesday that he doesn't believe that Israel has made a decision to attack Iran's nuclear sites, adding that international sanctions are increasing pressure on Iran to make concessions, the Pentagon has announced. Negotiations with Iran have stalled, with the latter still refusing to give the global powers access to all its nuclear facilities.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Rock Throwing and Israeli Sovereignty

By Moshe Herman

Friend and Colleague Baruch Widen joins Yishai to talk about Yishai's recent assault by Arab rock throwers along with a conference in Hebron and the need for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

US / Politics / News Briefs

Hillary Clinton: Jonathan Pollard Will Not Go Free

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hillary Clinton: He was sentenced to life in prison. He is serving that sentence, and I do not have any expectation that that is going to change.

Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UN Watch: Iran Elected to UN Arms Trade Treaty Post

By Jewish Press Staff

Iran was elected to a top post on the UN Arms Trade Treaty conference, UN Watch revealed on Sunday. The Geneva-based human rights group is calling on UN chief Ban Ki-moon, who addressed the conference on the same day, to condemn the selection of the Tehran regime.

Op-Eds

State Department Finally Condemns Iran VP Rahimi...A Week Too Late

By Vic Rosenthal

It's strange that it took more than a week for State to notice, and that the statement was not made by Secretary of State Clinton. After all, since June 26, Ms Clinton had time to comment on the Solomon Islands’ and Venezuelan independence days, the national days of the Congo, Rwanda, Somalia and Burundi, and of course Canada day; speak at the Climate Clean Air and Green Embassy event in Helsinki, Finland; and much more.

Israel / News Briefs

Tragic Ulpana Hill Evacuation Conducted in Orderly Fashion

By Dovid Schwartz

Contractors hired by the Defense Ministry are busy packing the contents of the houses slated for evacuation Tuesday. Some residents held a press conference and described their feelings. "We're being removed against our will," said one of the local women. "We're doing it with a broken heart, but with our heads held high."

President's Conference 2012

Reflections on the Presidential Conference 2012

By Avi Charney

There is much to learn by listening to these wise and experienced speakers, and we all appreciate the time given by all those who participated in the conference, but more so, I was moved by the ‘schmooze’ time these men donated. People were accessible, friendly and willing to help, because after all, it’s about the future!

President's Conference 2012

The President Speaks: Peres Expresses Optimism About the Future, Mideast Peace

By Alex Abel

People flocked to the auditorium for the second plenary of the evening - and with good reason. The line-up was stacked with notable names including President Shimon Peres, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and Former Prime Minister of the Great Britain, Tony Blair. Peres spoke of his belief that peace was possible and mentioned that he had met with President Abbas and was left with the impression that they also need and want peace.

InDepth / The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Jewish Press Radio with Yishai Fleisher: Status of Jerusalem

By Moshe Herman

Managing Editor of Jewish Press Online, Yishai Fleisher, recently attended a conference on the status of Jerusalem and had the opportunity to interview Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat among others.

News Briefs

Abbas: Get Out Now, or No 2-State Solution

By JTA

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Israel to withdraw from all lands it occupied in 1967, warning that the two-state solution may not be on the table for much longer. "I would like to address our Israeli neighbors and say we are seekers of peace and freedom and our people made a major sacrifice […]

News Briefs

US Tour Operators Assoc. Annual Meeting Set for Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

The United States Tour Operators Association, the largest tourism wholesalers association in America, will hold its 2013 annual conference in Israel as guests of the Tourism Ministry. The decision was made in February during a meeting in the US between Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov and USTOA management. The organization’s last annual conference in Israel occurred in 1995.

News Briefs

Israel is Theme of Gay Conference

By Malkah Fleisher

A major annual US gay conference will feature Israel and its gay community this year. The Equality Forum’s four-day event in Philadelphia, ending Sunday, featured Israeli gay performers, activists, and Israeli ambassador Michael Oren.  Each year, the conference chooses another country as its theme. Gaycities.com rated Israel the top Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual travel […]

News Briefs

Israel's Ambassador Urging Jewish Unity in Detroit

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Detroit Free Press reports that Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren, speaking Sunday at a Jewish-American conference in Detroit, said that his country has to hold on to its Jewish identity, and he urged American Jews to remain united with other Jews around the world in their support for Israel. "Together, we must […]

News Briefs

Methodists Won't Support Divestment from Israel

By JTA

The general conference of the United Methodist Church voted not to divest from three companies that trade with Israel. Two-thirds of the approximately 1,000 delegates to the conference voted Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., against a motion to divest from Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions and Hewlett-Packard. Divestment advocates claim that products manufactured by these companies are used […]

Religion

International Religious and Cultural Leaders Convene in Kiev for Interfaith Forum

By Jewish Press Staff

‘Global Winds of Change’ Conference addresses role of religion in democracies and changing societies.

News Briefs

Methodist Conference Could Vote on Israel Divestment Motion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Close to 1,000 delegates from around the world, representing 11-million members, are gathered at the 2012 United Methodist General Conference being held in the Tampa, Florida. Throughout the 11-day session, delegates will debate the future of the Methodist church, which has experienced a significant participation decline in the United States. Over the last 40 years, […]

Op-Eds

Harvard Never Learns

By Stephen H. Norwood

This past weekend Harvard hosted a One-State Solution Conference, designed to promote the dissolution of Israel. It is only the latest example of that university’s longstanding practice of facilitating the spread of anti-Semitism.

Global

'Caliphate Conference' Seeks to Islamize Europe, US

By Soeren Kern

The explicit aim of the Istanbul Process -- currently backed by the Obama administration -- is to make it an international crime to criticize Islam.

News Briefs

PA to Ask Arab League to Convene Peace Conference

By Jewish Press Staff

PA President Mahmoud Abbas will ask the Arab League to hold a peace conference.

News Briefs

UN Sec-Gen Condemns Palestinian Rocket Fire Into Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Palestinian terrorists fired eight rockets into southern Israel the night before the UN Secretary-General's visit to Gaza.

News Briefs

UN Secretary General Urges Iran to Come Clean

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments come in joint press conference with Israeli President Shimon Peres.

News Briefs

Russia Comes to Defense of Syria, Iran

By Jewish Press Staff

Russia says it will veto any UN authorization of military force against Assad regime.

News Briefs

Turkey Proposes to Host Iran Nuclear Talks

By Jewish Press Staff

Turkey's Foreign Minister made the offer in a joint news conference with Iranian counterpart.

News Briefs

Syria UPDATE: Obama calls on Assad to resign; Russia to block UN Resolution

By Jewish Press Staff

Approximately 5,000 people have been killed in Syrian government crackdown.

News Briefs

UN Secretary-General Scolds Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Ban Ki-moon blames "the Israeli occupation."

Serials

Getzlight – Chapter VIII

By Ruchama Feuerman

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