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Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

www.JNS.org is an independent, non-profit business resource and wire service covering Jewish news and Israel news for Jewish media throughout the English-speaking world.

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Op-Eds

Poles Carry their own Hatred for Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poland was the only country in which, after the Nazis were defeated, local anti-Semites carried out a pogrom and murdered dozens of Jews.

Headline / Op-Eds

Gaza and Iran Events: More Complicated than Headlines Portray

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It’s unpleasant that the other side is hitting us with primitive weapons such as kites, but we must also understand that it’s all our enemies have left. we have faced and defeated far worse.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset

PA: Israel's Blocking 'Pay-to Slay' a Declaration of War

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The PA said it would file complaints against Israel at the International Criminal Court and U.N. Security Council.

Analysis

Follow the $: Funding and Leadership of IfNotNow

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Members push to change the Israeli narrative, peddling lies not facts, including among youth at Jewish summer camp.

Government / Diaspora / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel

Shaked and Regev Pass the Egalitarian Kotel Hot Potato to Netanyahu

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

PM Netanyahu leveled criticism at Culture Minister Miri Regev, Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked for refusing to support expansion of an egalitarian prayer space at the holy site, said “I'll handle this” • Dozens of rabbis urge ministers to oppose “desecration” of Kotel.

Food / NY / Local

Good-bye, Ben’s Best! Doors Shut on Iconic New York Jewish Deli

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ben's Best closed on June 30th, why are there so few Jewish delicatessens left in the Big Apple?

Headline / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / UK

UK Labour Leader Says His Govt Would Recognize Palestinian State

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The next Labour government will recognize Palestine as a state as one step towards a genuine two-state solution..."

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Rise in Terror Against Israel in May, Highest in 2.5 Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Of the 365 attacks that occurred in the month of May, 271 involved firebombs.

Media / Government / Lebanon / Hezbollah

Twitter, Facebook Shut Down Hezbollah Accounts - And New Ones Already Up

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist group says the blocks were implemented “without prior warning.”

Business and Economy / Israeli Arabs

Review of Israel Land Sales Reveals Discrimination Against Jews

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jewish buyers have expressed frustration at being restricted from purchasing land in Arab communities, as the tenders are offered solely to minority buyers.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israeli Company Wins First Prize of $100,000 in Counter-Terrorism Competition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

CardioScale, a portable arm cuff, detects a patient’s cardiovascular hemodynamic deterioration. The device is particularly indicated for use in group casualty events, when triage must be performed to save the maximum number of lives.

IDF & Security / US / UK / Poland / European Union

Israeli Paratroopers Say Training on Polish Soil Brought 'Great Meaning to Every Soldier'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Together with American troops IDF paratroopers parachuted down to the ground from aircraft and practiced seizing airfields and other targets.

Featured / Headline / NY / Diaspora / Anti-Israel NGOs / Aliyah / Geulah

IfNotNow Targeting Birthright Taglit Groups at JFK Airport

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While young people were preparing for their flights to Israel, they were asked about certain issues and policies, with their answers recorded.

IDF & Security / Government / The Courts / Intifada

Court Refuses to Revoke Citizenship of Arab Terrorist

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Court: "What [the terrorist] did, though severe, is not unusual or extreme."

UK / Antisemitism / Diaspora

British Blogger Sentenced, Not Jailed for Anti-Semitic Posts, Holocaust Denial

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The amateur musician claimed the Holocaust was “a bunch of lies” and referred to Auschwitz as a “theme park.”

Analysis

Conservative Movement Alumni Draw Red Line on Anti-Israel Rhetoric

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

An ongoing discussion of how to present the nuances of Israel education at summer camps and to Jewish youth groups.

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / Hezbollah / Sports / Russia

Russia Asks Israel Not to Strike Syria as World Cup Kicks Off in Russia for First Time

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Russian request also places constraints on Syrian President Bashar Assad, who is dependent on Russia in his fight against the rebels.

Featured / Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Sports

PA Soccer Chief’s Bid for FIFA to Sanction ‎Israel Backfires

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

PA Football Association head Jibril Rajoub not only fails to get soccer’s world governing body to suspend Israel, but ends up facing disciplinary proceedings over his incitement against Israel.

Headline / Israel / Diaspora / Anti-Israel NGOs

Camp Ramah Leadership Reaffirms its Message: No Partnership with IfNotNow

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It will continue to reinforce pro-Zionist, pro-Israel perspectives at its summer camps, despite a request to push the "Palestinian" narrative.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Science and Tech / Islamic Jihad

Israeli Security Minister: Twitter Must ‎Muzzle Terror-Linked Accounts or Face Legal Action

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It is “unthinkable” that terrorist groups are allowed to use Twitter “to radicalize, recruit, incite ‎and spread propaganda,” Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan tells Twitter’s CEO.

Headline / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / European Union

Spanish City Cancels Israeli Concert in Latest Boycott Move

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The concert producer received a notice from the Spanish town, saying the decision was made for political reasons not to hold Israeli activities there.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Islamists

Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan Loses Twitter Verification After Anti-Semitic Rant

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Farrakhan lost his verified status after tweeting last week about the “Satanic Jew and the Synagogue of Satan,” following a video rant with sexual innuendos about Jews.

Government

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Leads Delegation in 3-Day Visit to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The excellent bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Israel could be deepened and developed in a number of sectors, said Netanyahu.

Headline / US / Palestinian Authority

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Hate Education in Palestinian Authority Schools

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Ultimately, these textbooks are a major impediment to the possibility of peace. They deny young Palestinians the chance of a violence-free and peaceful future..."

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Africa

1,500-plus South African Jews and Christians Learn to Counter BDS Movement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Panels and discussion emphasized on working together with the local Christian leadership in raising support for Israel.

Featured / Terrorism / Israel

Residents and Jewish National Fund Plant Trees in Response to Gaza Arson-Terror

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli residents from Gaza border communities gathered in Kibbutz Or HaNer to plant dozens of trees, with the support of The Jewish National Fund, Keren Kayemet L'Yisrael (KKL).

Syria / Iran / Hezbollah

Report: Iran, Hezbollah Return to Syria in Disguise

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After apparent withdrawal, Hezbollah and Iranian fighters return “in regime vehicles and dressed in regular Syrian army uniforms,” rebel commanders tell The Wall Street Journal • Israel “is very much aware of basically everything happening in [its] backyard.”

Israel / Archaeology

Students on Archaeology Program Unearth a 1,700-Year-Old Coin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Students from Sharon region are helping excavate Byzantine-era site as part of a local initiative to spark an interest in history among youth.

Settlements

Rabbis Urge Citizens to Protest Destruction of Netiv Ha’avot Neighborhood

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Make it clear to all those opposed to the settlement enterprise: For every home that will be destroyed or threatened with destruction, many others will be built.”

US / Jerusalem / Russia

Russia to Celebrate Independence Day in Jerusalem, But US Won't

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A U.S. Embassy official said the decision to host the celebration at “Airport City” was a practical one meant to account for weather, budget, and security considerations.

US / Diaspora / Anti-Israel NGOs

Report: J Street U Supports Anti-Israel Boycotts on US College Campuses

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

At the University of Minnesota, where a pro-BDS resolution passed in March, J Street U refused to join pro-Israel groups in a campaign against the vote.

Featured / US / History / Aliyah / Geulah

Honors for Last Member of Flight Crew to Bring Yemenite Jews to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 90-year-old from Oregon was honored at a May 30 event, where he was introduced as a "hero of Israel and the Jewish people."

InDepth

The Chabon Speech: Students and Rabbis note Disconnect from Graduation … and Judaism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

One critic of Chabon’s address at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles said that the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist “was singing his own literary version of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine.’ The only trouble is John Lennon sang it better.”

Headline / Op-Eds

Gaza is on Borrowed Time

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

This week’s security escalation showed that something in the balance struck between Israel and Hamas has shifted.

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Israeli Supreme Court Rules that Users Can Sue Facebook in Israeli Courts

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The court ruled that allowing multinational corporations to determine jurisdiction in cases involving customers posed a serious imbalance of power, regardless of the text of user agreements.

Headline / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Settlements / Sovereignty

Israel to Build New Gaza Belt Town After Hamas Aggression

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The establishment of a new community is a message of Zionism and strength in the face of terrorism,” says Housing Minister Yoav Gallant.

News Briefs

Rabbinic Group Calls for Review of anti-Tefillin Professor

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Her behavior was gratuitous and outrageous,” said Rabbi Steven Pruzansky, East Coast regional vice president of the CJV, “and appeared to reflect a deep-seated animus towards Jewish observance. Her derision and forced, sarcastic laughter were completely outside the behavior expected of rational adults.”

Headline / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Erdan: Hamas Leaders Should Fear for Their Lives

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The government should resume targeted assassinations of terrorists, the public security minister says, after Gaza terrorists fire 130-plus mortars at Israeli border communities.

Headline / Politics / Government / History / Jerusalem / Eastern Europe

Czech Republic Reopens Its Honorary Consulate in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Dan Propper, a 78-year-old Israeli Czech businessman, was named honorary consul.

Featured / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs / European Union

Strategic Affairs Ministry: EU Gives Millions to Entities that Promote Boycotts Against Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

More than a dozen NGOs that promote anti-Israel boycotts have received some 5 million euros annually in European Union funding. In addition, an estimated several million more euros were channeled to boycott-promoting NGOs through third parties that receive E.U. assistance.

Headline / Palestinian Authority

Battle for Succession in Palestinian Authority Moves into High Gear

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Even if Mahmoud Abbas recovers and leaves the hospital, it is clear that he is living on borrowed time.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / Eastern Europe

Romania Buys Rights from Israel to Produce Iron Dome

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars, Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will provide the Romanian Romaero company with licensing and training to produce their own air-defense systems.

IDF & Security / US

MKs Urges Netanyahu to Implore Trump to Change Part of US Military Aid Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Up to 22,000 workers in Israel’s defense industry could lose their jobs to the tune of a whopping $1.3 billion in annual losses as part of a clause linked to a military funding deal signed in 2016.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Archaeology

Exceptionally Rare Jewish Coins Found in Temple Mount Excavation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Five exceptionally rare ancient coins from among the very first ever minted by Jews were discovered on the Temple Mount, evidence of Jewish activity at the Jewish holy site.

Headline / Gaza / Hamas / Egypt / Intifada

Israeli Intelligence Minister: Hamas Restored Calm to Gaza After Warnings From Egypt

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Haniyeh returned to Gaza, Hamas gave an order ... and miraculously, this spontaneous protest by a public that could not handle the situation any more dissipated.”

Uncategorized

Israeli Intelligence Minister: Hamas Restored Calm to Gaza After Warnings From Egypt

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Egyptian official “made unequivocally clear to him (Haniyeh) that if this continues, Israel will respond and take far harsher steps, and Egypt will stand by and will not help,” Katz told Israel Radio.

Headline / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / South America

Situation in Chile Getting Colder for Small Jewish Community

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Jews know what’s going on. We’ve heard the story too many times over the centuries; this is anti-Semitism.”

Featured / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Momentum Grows in Israel to Clip Wings of New Israel Fund

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The left-wing NIF non-governmental organization, which is headquartered in New York with offices in various countries, is a main financial backer of the delegitimization campaign against Israel by supporting various local Israeli-based NGOs that are often at odds with the state.

Israel

After 40 years in Tel Aviv, Guatemalan President Hails Embassy Move Back to Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales says his people believe that bringing their embassy back to Jerusalem “is the right step and the right thing to do.”

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Media / Local

De Niro’s Nobu Hospitality to Open Luxury Hotel in Tel Aviv

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Coupled with Tel Aviv’s presence as a major high-tech and business center, and the strong tourism market in the city, the project fits perfectly with our global clientele,” said Nobu CEO Trevor Horwell.

Headline / US / Iran / Video of the Day

Watch: Iranian MPs Burn U.S. flag in Parliament, Chant ‘Death to America’ After Trump Ends Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The video shows the reaction of Iranian lawmakers to President Trump's announcement that the US is withdrawing from the JCPOA.

Antisemitism

ADL Report Finds 4.2 Million Anti-Semitic Tweets in 2017

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The report evaluated the tweet based on subjects ranging from Holocaust denial and anti-Semitic slurs to positive references to anti-Semitic figures, books and podcasts.

Headline / Antisemitism / Media / Diaspora

YouTube Censors MEMRI for 'Harmful or Dangerous Content'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

MEMRI explained to YouTube it exposes anti-Semitism in the Arab and Muslim world, and its clips are there to provide informational infrastructure.

Featured / Headline / US / Anti-Israel NGOs

Durham BDS Activists Employed by Local Synagogues, Federation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The situation is raising eyebrows about the standards maintained during the hiring and vetting of professionals—or worse, that the federations and synagogues themselves are comfortable with BDS activists teaching at Hebrew schools.

Israel / Archaeology

Discovery of Bar Kochba-Era Coin Declared at Lag B’Omer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As Jews across Israel and around the world celebrated Lag B’Omer, Israeli authorities announced that they had found a symbol of the Shimon bar Kochba revolt against the Romans in the form of a small bronze coin.

Headline / Op-Eds

The Palestinians have Reached a Dead End

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After 100 years of clashes, 70 years of conflict and a quarter-century since the Oslo Accords, which were supposed to have given the Palestinians peace and land of their own, it looks like they are losing the little they have managed to obtain.

Antisemitism / Diaspora / Interfaith Relations / Religion / Germany / Judaism

Israeli Chief Rabbi, European Jewish Leaders Condemn Call to Remove Kippahs in Germany

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Chief Rabbi Lau responded on Tuesday that the best way to battle anti-Semitism is to immigrate to Israel, but that all Jews in Germany and throughout the Diaspora must continue to wear the kippah and other Jewish symbols.

Government / Business and Economy

Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Undergo $280M in Upgrades

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel’s only international airport fields 90 percent of entries to and exits from the country, and is expected to see more than 25 million arrivals and departures in 2019.

Headline / Op-Eds

Well-Meaning American Jews are Helping Import anti-Semitism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jews have been among the first to “virtue signal” their compassion for refugees from the Syrian civil war.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / History / Jerusalem / Interfaith Relations / Religion / Judaism

May 14 Opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem to Include Mezuzah-Hanging Ceremony

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The extraordinary gesture comes at the behest of U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Channel 20 reports.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Female Border Police Officer Shot by Arabs During Demolition of Terrorist’s Home

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The home of Ahmed Kunba, who was charged as an accomplice in the drive-by shooting murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach outside of his town of Havat Gilad, was successfully demolished with a bulldozer.

Op-Eds

Hallmarks of an Israeli Hit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If it was in fact the work of Israel's Mossad, the assassination in Malaysia also serves as a warning to Israel's other enemies, chief among them Iran.

Op-Eds

Transitioning from Mourning to Celebration, Israelis Kick off 70th-year Joy in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“There are those who seek to extinguish the light that emanates from Zion. I promise you; it will not happen,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the largest celebration of statehood to date.

Featured / Israel / Holocaust

Current World Jewish Population Still Below Pre-Holocaust Numbers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prior to the murder of 6 million Jews between 1939 and 1945, some 16,600,000 were spread throughout the world. Today’s data indicates that there are currently 14,511,000 Jews on Earth, a number similar to that in 1922.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Central America

Honduran Lawmakers Vote to Move Embassy to Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Israel congratulates the National Congress of Honduras for passing with an overwhelming majority a resolution in favor of opening an Embassy in Jerusalem,” Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said on Twitter.

Headline / Op-Eds

Israel won’t Tolerate an Iranian Presence in Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Russia aside, it is clear that Israel is determined to continue undermining Iranian efforts to entrench itself militarily in Syria and transfer game-changing weapons to Hezbollah.

US / History / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Interfaith Relations / Holocaust

'Never Again Education Act' to Teach American Students About the Holocaust

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If passed the legislation would grant money raised through donations to American schools as part of the Holocaust Education Assistance Program.

Government / Science and Tech

Israel to Offset 5-Year Drought with New Desalination Plants

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The plan will include the expansion of pipelines for use in agriculture, and is intended to help Israel to rehabilitate dried-up rivers.

Analysis

Mass March on Gaza Border May Be Only the Beginning

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From a military standpoint, Israel can say it marked a positive outcome. The turnout was far smaller than Hamas wanted—the terrorist group was aiming for 100,000 people—and the protesters were unable to rush or sabotage the border fence.

Headline / Terrorism / US / Eye on "Palestine" / The Courts

US Supreme Court Rejects American Victims of PLO Terror Case

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Without issuing a comment, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case, thereby leaving the lower court ruling standing.

Op-Eds

The Holocaust Continues to Haunt Europe

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Europe is in the throes of extreme Jew-hatred and anti-Semitism, brought on by economic crises, societal unrest and a wave of immigration accompanied by Islamist propaganda.

Analysis

PA to Pay $355 million in 2018 to Terrorists and their Families

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The total payment by the PA for 2018 is set at $355 million, which is 7.47% of its operation budget of $4.76 billion and some 44% of the funding the PA hopes to receive in foreign aid this year.

Headline / Op-Eds

Israel MUST Pass an Effective Version of the Taylor Force Act

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Israeli government controls up to 70 percent of the Palestinian Authority. Yet it chooses to continue allowing trade, and even making payments to the PA, despite the direct financial incentives the PA gives to terrorists who murder Jews. Simultaneously, Israel's Global Conference on Anti-Semitism almost entirely ignored the issue.

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Russia

Former Saudi Intelligence Chief: Iran, Not Trump Causing Trouble in Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The prince said that it is Russia's responsibility to "highlight the atrocious acts that the Iranian government perpetrates against its own people."

Government / Business and Economy

Israel Takes a Bite Out of Food Prices, Down 5 Percent

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The drop in food prices is particularly interesting given that net salaries have risen by three percent in the same time period.

Interviews and Profiles

Alan Dershowitz on Israel at 70: ‘A Light Unto the World’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“No country in the history of the world ever contributed more to the welfare of humankind in such a short period of time than Israel,” affirms the longtime professor, lawyer and author, soon to turn 80.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / South America

Jewish Journalist in Colombia Forced to Resign for Refusing to Cross Herself On Air

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

When Channel 1’s Cathy Bekerman was told by her newscast director to cross herself on air, “I did not do it, and he asked me to resign at that moment, to which I did not agree,” Bekerman told Colombian media.

Terrorism / US

Taylor Force Act Officially Part of Congress’s Massive Omnibus Spending Bill

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Passage of the Taylor Force Act will give us much needed leverage with the Palestinians to push back on this outrageous policy,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Tel Aviv Court Judge Accused of Colluding in Bezeq Case is Officially Suspended

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poznansky-Katz will now be tried in a special disciplinary court on “highly inappropriate” communications she conducted with a state prosecutor.

Op-Eds

An Olive Branch? US Lawmakers Speak Out After Being Detained on Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We should be able to pray and reflect on the history and culture, but you’re not allowed to do that as Jews and non-Muslims [on the Temple Mount]," said Rep. David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.).

Op-Eds

The Polish Holocaust Law: Should we care?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Poland is not alone in its efforts to separate itself from the Nazi atrocities. Other countries in Europe are working very hard to whitewash their long history of Jew-hatred.

Analysis

Mayor: Jerusalem Among World's Safest Cities Due to ‘Zero Misuse’ of Guns

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Civilian handguns are an essential component of Israel’s security apparatus, yet Barkat noted that “only 3 percent of the population carries guns, and those who have them know how to use them.”

Analysis

Trump Rates Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Pinnacle of First Year

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Reflecting on his first year in office in an interview President Trump said that his official recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel was the pinnacle of his presidency so far.

Op-Eds

Holocaust Education: The Last Chance for Humanity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

For the sake of the tens of millions of victims of the Holocaust, Jews and non-Jews alike, we must fight for Holocaust education, as the fate of our world, not to mention our humanity, may very well depend up on it.

Op-Eds

EU: Jewish Development of Jerusalem Historical Sites ‘Touristic Settlement’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Report claims the City of David, and a planned cable car to bring tourists to the Western Wall are “a political tool to modify the historical narrative and to support, legitimize, and expand settlements."

Featured / Religion / Judaism

OU Draws Red Line Regarding Female Rabbis, Demands Member Synagogues' Compliance

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The OU has established parameters for a three-year period during which the umbrella body for American Orthodox congregations will work to bring its member synagogues who employ female clergy into compliance with OU standards, which stipulate that a woman cannot serve as a rabbi.

InDepth

Will Mass Protests Divert Iran’s attention Inward and Away from Fighting Israel?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

85% of Iranians feel estranged from the regime, leaving it hollow and vulnerable. If this round of protests is quashed, as happened in 2009, the regime’s overthrow will be further delayed. But the counter-revolution is inevitable.

Op-Eds

The UNASKED Question About anti-Semitism in America

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

There seems to be a tendency by many Jews to brush aside, downplay or even ignore Jew-hatred from some Muslims motivated by aggressive mosques or interpretations of Islam.

Op-Eds

UN launches 'Unprecedented' $1.3 billion anti-Israel Legal Campaign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The UN and the PA recently signed an accord promising that the U.N. will advise the PA how to hold Israel accountable for alleged violations of international law. The document will come into effect Jan. 1, 2018. Happy New Year!

Op-Eds

Jordan Reportedly Furious Over Palestinian Reconciliation Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Add Jordan to the list of those who view the supposed reconciliation with concern and doubts.

InDepth

Tension Rises in Northern Israel as Syria&Iran team to fight ‘Zio-American Schemes’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The rocket fire from Syria came amid a rare visit to Damascus by Iranian military chief Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, who, during his visit, signed a memorandum of understanding with his Syrian counterpart, calling to enhance the countries’ coordination against “Zio-American schemes.”

Headline / Op-Eds

Interpol and the Palestinians: Where’s a Cop When you Need One?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The international community just gave the Good Housekeeping seal of approval to those who traffic in terrorism, by welcoming the Palestinian Authority into INTERPOL

Headline / Op-Eds

Has Worldwide anti-Semitism Become too HOT for the Jewish People?

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

It's imperative for Jews always to ask: Am I still safe here? Jews around the world cannot be blind to the reality surrounding us. We cannot ignore the rising heat levels of anti-Semitism

Headline / Op-Eds

‘Wonder Woman,’ BIG-Name Concerts Upstage Cultural Boycott of Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

With big name rock concerts coming this summer--and the future-- to Israel, BDS movement’s cultural boycott of the Jewish state appears to be waning. Thanks Wonder Woman!

Sports

International Jewish Athletes ‘RETURN’ to Jerusalem for 20th Maccabiah Games

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

From July 4-18, the Maccabiah Games will have the added significance of coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the reunification of this year’s host city, Jerusalem.

Op-Eds

Amid Airtight Security, Trump Visit Brings Hope of ‘Historic Gains’ in the Middle East

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Thank you and shalom (hello). It is wonderful to be here in Israel,” Trump said. Those simple words and the historic nature of Trump’s visit were not lost on anyone in Jerusalem on this day.

Interviews and Profiles

Most Israeli Lawmakers Support Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem, Poll Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fewer than half (nine) of the 21 MKs polled said they believe Trump will keep his election campaign promises to move the embassy.

Analysis

High-tech, Low Barriers: New Study Advances the Digital Future of Jewish Learning

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A new report on the implications of the wave of educational technology and digital engagement is designed to guide the Jewish community through this complex space.

Op-Eds

Israeli Technology Pulls Water out of Thin Air During AIPAC Conference

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In a showcase of cutting-edge Israeli innovation, famed lawyer and Israel advocate Alan Dershowitz took to the stage at the annual AIPAC Policy Conference and literally pulled water out of thin air.

Op-Eds

Kerry Slams Israel, Netanyahu Hits Back in Wake of UN Vote Against Settlements

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Commenting on Kerry’s speech, Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon said the Obama Administration “acted against Israel at the U.N., and any claim to the contrary is a distortion of reality.”

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