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Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Lori Lowenthal Marcus is a contributor to the JewishPress.com. A graduate of Harvard Law School, she previously practiced First Amendment law and taught in Philadelphia-area graduate and law schools. You can reach her by email: Lori@JewishPressOnline.com

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Defending the Rights of Jewish Students: A Legal Primer

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish students are being subjected to bullying acts intended to intimidate and harass them because of their actual or imagined support for Israel. Thankfully, there are legal tools available which can and must be used to assert and defend their civil rights.

Headline / Op-Eds

Barring Door to Zionists=Barring Door to Jews

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Anti-Zionism is thus at its heart an insistence on perpetual Jewish weakness, on Jews’ eternal dependence on the kindness and indulgence of non-Jewish majorities

Headline / Op-Eds

Israel Demolishes Illegal Buildings; International Leaders, Media Demolish Truth

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The real outrage was not Israel’s action in demolishing the buildings. The audacity, and the sloppiness, of the international media and international political leadership is the real outrage.

Op-Eds

The Tour Israel Should Arrange for Tlaib and Omar

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The visit of two anti-Israel members of Congress is an opportunity for them to see the real Israel, and perhaps learn a thing or two.

Antisemitism / Featured / Politics / US

Omar Received Tens of Thousands of Dollars from PACs and Lobbyists

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

When Ilhan Omar complains about the role of lobbyists in politics, it seems she only means certain lobbyists.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Featured / IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Politics / Rockets from Gaza / Sovereignty / The Knesset / US

'Detained Congressmen's Visit Focused on Jerusalem, Sovereignty, Security

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Before this article went to press, Congressmen Tipton and McKinley were detained by Israeli police for daring to pick up an olive branch which they found lying on the ground while touring on the Temple Mount. See our story about what happened. On their trip to Israel this week, two U.S. Congressman are focusing on […]

Chabad / Headline / Israel / News Briefs / NY

Imagine Political Leadership Without the Party Politics

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kronfeld believes her "progressive conservativism" will have widespread appeal for New Yorkers.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Headline / Jerusalem / Politics / Settlements / US

David M. Friedman is the New US Ambassador to Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Friedman is expected to quickly leave for Israel where he has long maintained a residence in Jerusalem.

Antisemitism / Headline / Judaism / News Briefs / NY

Snub or Honor: the Case of UJA NY Federation and Phyllis Chesler

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

After news of the inglorious disinvitation spread, UJA Fed CEO Eric Goldstein offered Chesler an abject apology.

Headline / Israel / Politics

David Friedman Approved as US Amb to Israel by Senate Comm

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

David Friedman's nomination as US Amb. to Israel is voted up and out of US Sen. Committee.

Antisemitism / Headline / News Briefs / US

Concern for anti-Semitism as a Political Weapon

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jews have been the target of 500 - 1000 hate crimes every year. No other religion has experienced half as many.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Syria / The Knesset / US

Proposed US Amb to Israel Grilled by Senate Foreign Relations Comm

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Friedman: As Ambassador I will represent this administration's policies not my own; and I will welcome all Americans, of every political view, when they visit Israel.

Anti-Israel NGOs / Gaza / Hamas / IDF & Security / Jordan / Lebanon / News Briefs / Syria / United Nations (UN)

UN Watch: UNRWA Teaches AntiSemitism and Incitement

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

UN watchdog report reveals dozens of instances of UNRWA teachers glorifying terrorism and antiSemitism.

Jerusalem / Media / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Politics / US

Fake News: Trump Caved to Arab Pressure on Jerusalem Embassy Move

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Claims that Trump administration caved to Arab pressure over the embassy move constitute fake news.

Jerusalem / News Briefs / Photo of the Day / Politics / US

Enterprising Builder Thrilled About US Embassy Move to Jerusalem

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Public glee over Trump Administration's statements that the U.S. Embassy will be moved to Jerusalem.

Op-Eds

Friedman is the Real (pro-Israel) Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

For those who support a Jewish, Democratic Israel, committed to civil rights for all its citizens- including the right to not be murdered-David Friedman is the right choice for US Ambassador to Israel

Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / News Briefs / Politics / US

American Legislator Predicts Rosy Israeli Future During Trump Era

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The ardently pro-Israel Rep. Clemmons described a positive future for Israel during Trump era.

Antisemitism / Israel / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / US

Why the Oldest Hatred Flourishes on US Campuses

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

American campuses are the petri dishes in which the latest version of the oldest hatred grows.

Analysis / Antisemitism / Elections / Politics / US

Impotent Rage About Trump Directed at Steve Bannon

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The witch hunt against Bannon is animated by the impotent rage of the "anyone but Trumpers."

Antisemitism / Arts and Entertainment / Global / News Briefs / US

'Jewish Pirates Make Pirates More Interesting'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish pirates aren't more interesting Jews; Jewish pirates make pirates more interesting, says the filmmaker.

Hamas / IDF & Security / NY / Sports

Now They are Going After Jewish Summer Camps

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish campers emulating IDF exercises were compared to Hamas training camps.

Elections / Iran / Jewish / News Briefs / NY / Politics / Science and Tech

Ground Zero for the Iran Deal: Rosenthal Versus Nadler

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"This district is literally Ground Zero and our representative supported the Iran Deal? Is no one paying attention," Rosenthal queries.

Boycott / BDS / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / US

Enough With the Gratuitous Israel-Bashing - Some Profs are Fighting Back

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

'A handful of zealots hijacked the ASA' to promote their own anti-Israel position' claims the lawsuit against the ASA Israel boycott .

Islamists / News Briefs / NY / Politics

NYC Gives $500K to Group Led by Violence-Glorifying Arab 'Activist'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

NYC gives $500K to an organization serving few and run by a Zionist-hating anti-Israel violence promoter.

Iran / Islamists / News Briefs / US

US to Iran: 'You Can Have Your Missiles and Buy Them With US Dollars'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. says Iran's banking system is a major money laundering operation, so US is giving it access to US dollars. Huh?

ISIS / Islamists / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Turkey

Report: ISIS Planning Imminent Attack on Jews in Turkey

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel appears to take seriously reports of an imminent attack by ISIS on Jewish children in Turkey.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Israel's President Rivlin Adds His Two Sheckels to Hebron Terrorist Aftermath

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israel's President Ruvy Rivlin weighs in on Hebron stabbing aftermath with a smart move.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Iron Dome Batteries Moved Near Gaza

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Some Iron Dome missile interceptor batteries have been redeployed along Israel's border with Gaza.

IDF & Security / Intifada / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Vilified 'Executioner' IDF Soldier Appears Vindicated by Evidence

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Had IDF soldier not acted, Israelis and Arabs near the terrorist could have died.

Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / US

Proponent Rejoices: U Cal Recognizes Link Between Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The University of California Board of Regents formally recognized the link between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism.

France / News Briefs / Terrorism

Frenchman Arrested in Late Stages of Planning Terrorist Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Terrorist in "advanced stages" of terrorist attack on France was taken into custody late Wednesday.

Elections / Iran / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Politics / US

AIPAC Rebukes Trump's Obama Truth telling, Ignores Hillary's Insult to AIPAC

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

AIPAC president admonishes Trump and AIPAC audience for "attacks" on Obama. Hillary's love of Iran Deal? No problem.

Elections / Israel / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Politics / US

Kasich's Speech to AIPAC

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kasich avoided stock promises at AIPAC but recognized neighborhood dangers and common values with Israel

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Cruz at AIPAC: 'Peace Through Strength'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Cruz said: 'The nation of Israel, like America, is a beacon of light unto the world!'

Elections / Hezbollah / Iran / ISIS / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Politics / Syria / US

Trump Does AIPAC

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A funny thing happened at the AIPAC conference: Trump was cheered.

Europe / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Anti-IDF Breaking the Silence Accused of Collecting Classified Military Info

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Undercover videos reveal Breaking the Silence gathering classified military information.

Global / Iraq / ISIS / Islamists / News Briefs / Syria / US

Kerry Pirouettes Halfway Out on a Limb About ISIS and Genocide

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Kerry equivocates: he thinks ISIS is committing genocide, but unwilling to state definitively that it is.

Government / IDF & Security / Iran / Islamists / News Briefs / Russia / Syria / The Knesset / US

Ya'alon's Assessment of Obama's Middle East Policies: Not Good

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bogie Ya'alon's assessment: aftermath of Obama's policies in the Middle East leaves Israel in a worse neighborhood.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Clinton Out in Front; Cruz Very Close to Frontrunner Trump if Others Exit

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Winning night for Clinton and Trump, but Sanders and Cruz still hanging on.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Marco Rubio Calls it Quits

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Rubio loses home state of Florida, calls off his presidential campaign.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Florida Polls Closed Trump and Clinton Appear Winners

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the projected winners in the Florida winner-takes-all primary.

Canada / Islamists / News Briefs / Terrorism / US

Toronto Islamist Terrorist Attempts Mayhem, Authorities Pretend Otherwise

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Toronto authorities pretend otherwise as Islamist terrorist attempted slaughter at Canadian military recruiting center.

Iran / News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / US

Surprise! UNSC Members Take US at its Word (Iran Concessions)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. cannot argue Iran violated Nuclear Deal by launching missiles due to US concessions to Iran to cinch nuclear deal.

Iran / Islamists / Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

US Cravenness Gave Iran Green Light for Missile Launches

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The U.S. is condemning Iran for enjoying the ballistic missiles concessions the US gave to it in the Nuclear Iran Deal.

Europe / Hezbollah / Islamists / News Briefs / US

US Lawmakers Call on EU to Put All of Hezbollah on Terrorist List

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US lawmakers urged the EU to designate as a terrorist organization the entire Hezbollah, not just its "military wing."

IDF & Security / Intifada / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / US

Funeral Set for American Vet Murdered by Arab Terrorist in Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A Vanderbilt classmate started a fundraiser for Force's family, to which 100s of people have contributed.

Government / IDF & Security / Intifada / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Settlements / US

Abbas Refuses to Apologize, Blames Israel for Death of American in Jaffa

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Abbas ignored Biden's call to condemn the terrorist attack in which American Taylor Force was murdered.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Primary Results for March 8

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

March 8 campaign returns look like another big night for Trump and Clinton.

IDF & Security / Intifada / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / US

State Dept. Condemns Murder of American But Never Mentions Israel or the Arab Perpetrators

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. condemned 3 terrorist attacks Tuesday, but never mentioned Israel or that Arabs were the perpetrators.

IDF & Security / Intifada / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Palestinian Authority / US

UPDATED American Grad Student Murdered by Arab Terrorist in Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A Vanderbilt grad student was stabbed to death in Jaffa by a Palestinian Arab terrorist on Tuesday.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Settlements / United Nations (UN) / US

Obama's Lobbing Yet Another 'Peace Plan' at Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

As Obama starts his march out of office, he once again is threatening to impose a deadly "peace plan" on Israel.

Elections / Jewish / News Briefs / Politics / US

Jewish Charity Paid More than Anyone Else (Including Wall Street) For Hillary Speech

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Only Jews paid Hillary to speak to them, not Christian groups, not Muslim groups. And they overpaid.

Africa / Islamists / News Briefs / Terrorism / US

US Airstrikes Take out 150 Islamist Terrorists in Somalia

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. dropped bombs on Islamist terrorist group in Somalia which were 'planning to murder U.S. and allied troops.'

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Pastor for Cruz Shot Six Times

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Pastor for Cruz shot six times following rally for Texas senator.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Sanders, Cruz on Top in Maine, Trump, Clinton in Louisiana

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Trump and Clinton continue to lead their respective parties, while Cruz and Sanders continue to give chase.

Global / IDF & Security / Intifada / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Science and Tech

YouTube Aborts Media Site for 'Incitement' for Exposing Arab Incitement

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

YouTube shut down a whistle blower account as if it was inciting violence, rather than revealing incitement.

Israel / News Briefs / Politics / US

The HillaryFiles Continue With More Israel Trash Talking From Blumenthal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Blumenthal repeatedly told Clinton the U.S. must punish Israel for 'wrongdoings.' Clinton's response? 'Pls print.'

Aliyah / Geulah / Judaism / News Briefs

Bnei Akiva in Ethiopia Will Ease Transition to Israel for Remaining Jews

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

B'nei Akiva is helping to prepare the remaining Jews in Ethiopia to come home to Israel over the next five years

News Briefs / United Nations (UN) / US

UN Security Council Unanimously Imposes Sanctions on North Korea

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution imposing strict sanctions on North Korea.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

UPDATE: Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump Big Winners, Cruz, Sanders, Rubio Eke Out Wins

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

It was a big night for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, but Sanders, Cruz and Rubio all had victories as well.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Oklahoma is an Upset State: Sanders and Cruz Winning

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Cruz (R) and Sanders (D) were both upset winners in the Oklahoma primary.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Virginia Goes to Clinton with Trump Edging Past Rubio

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Clinton won a quick race in Virginia, with Trump and Rubio battling it out until Trump edged out Rubio.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Sanders Takes Home State of Vermont

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Sanders easily won his home state of Vermont.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Government / News Briefs / Politics / US

Hillary Emails: How to Demote AIPAC to its Proper Place

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Clinton darling Sidney Blumenthal gave Hillary guidelines for bringing Bibi and AIPAC to heel.

Boycott / BDS / News Briefs / US

New Fund to Support Pro-Israel Activists

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Kadima Fund will enable a network of activists, as it provides resources to support pro-Israel initiatives.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Clinton Trounces Sanders in South Carolina

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hillary Clinton easily defeated Bernie Sanders in Saturday's South Carolina primary.

Gaza / Hamas / Jewish / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion / The Courts / US

Pro-Israel Bona Fides at Issue in Lawsuit Between Jewish School and Parents

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

In a lawsuit between a Jewish school and parents, a shul weighs in to give its "pro-Israel" hecksher.

Gaza / Hamas / IDF & Security / Jewish / News Briefs / NY

Why Are American Jews Funding a Rachel Corrie Memorial Program?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish donor dollars are going to fund a program honoring that "great humanitarian" Rachel Corrie.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / US

Real Estate Developers told 'Go Back to Israel' at Philly Community Meeting

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Real estate developers told to 'go back to Israel' and 'go to Lakewood' in South Philadelphia Monday night.

Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Canada / Gaza / Hamas / IDF & Security / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Politics / US

'Writers' Freedom' NGO Mistakes Max Blumenthal For Credible War Correspondent

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Absent for most of the war and fluent in neither Arabic or Hebrew, Max Blumenthal hoodwinked PEN Canada into headlining him as war correspondent.

Gaza / Government / Hamas / IDF & Security / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Palestinian Authority / US

Pal-Arab Human Rts Activist Slammed at U Chicago for Insufficient Criticism of Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Palestinian Arab human rights activist escorted by police from U Chicago due to enraged pro-Pal-Arab students.

Intifada / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Settlements / US

A Terrorist Murder by Arabs but US Admin 'Condemns' 'Attack' 'That Resulted in Death'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

State Dept. condemns random attack which happened to lead to murder of a random person in a random place. #Shameful

Antisemitism / France / Israel / News Briefs

10 Years Since the Gruesome Murder of French Jew Ilan Halimi

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ten years ago a Muslim French man ordered the abduction of the French Jew Ilan Halimi, who was grotesquely tortured and left to die.

Europe / IDF & Security / Intifada / Media / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

CoP Leaders Hear About Media Coverage of Israel, Strategic Challenges, and from Rivlin

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Journalist defended to the CoP the use of the term "settler" to describe Dafna Meir, the mother of six who was murdered by an Arab terrorist.

Hezbollah / IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Syria

Report: Israeli Air Strike on Syrian Regime Forces

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Reports that Israel bombarded a Syrian regime stronghold south of Damascus on Wed., Feb. 17.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Cruz Cruises into First Place in New National Poll

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Republican Senator Ted Cruz just slid into first place, ahead of Donald Trump, in a national poll.

Antisemitism / Israel / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / UK

Appalled by Anti-Semitism, Oxford University Club Co-Leader Resigns

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Student leader resigned from Oxford University club due to its escalating anti-Semitism and expressed hatred of Israel.

Government / Hamas / IDF & Security / Intifada / Israeli Arabs / Jerusalem / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset

Arab MK Writes Op-Ed in US Outlet: Israelis Not Entitled to Self-Defense

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Arab Israeli MK slams Israel, saying it is not entitled to claim self-defense because it is an occupier.

IDF & Security / Intifada / Islamists / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Arab Animation Encourages Stabbings, Murder of Israelis

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"Cycle of violence" begins and ends with Palestinian Arab leadership urging young people to murder Israelis.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / The Courts / US

Is Obama Entitled to Appoint Scalia Replacement?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Justice Kennedy was appointed to the Court during an election year, but generally new Justices are not seated then.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / The Courts / US

Death of US Supreme Court Justice Scalia Throws Match into Already Inflamed Election

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Both top Senate Republicans have already announced that the next president - not Obama - should get to pick Scalia's replacement.

Intifada / Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Politics / Rockets from Gaza / US

Congress Members Move to Shut Down PLO Office in U.S.

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A proposed law will require US President certify the PLO is not engaging in specified activities or the D.C. PLO office must close.

Hamas / Iran / Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / US

Will Bernie Give Israel Heartburn?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Bernie Sanders claims even-handedness, but his Middle East advisors suggest Israel would feel the burn.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Republican Presidential Field Continues to Narrow

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Republicans Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina dropped out of the race for president following poor showings in New Hampshire.

Elections / News Briefs / Politics / US

Trump and Sanders on Top in New Hampshire

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Trump and Sanders best the establishment candidates in New Hampshire.

Arts and Entertainment / Boycott / BDS / News Briefs / US

Tell Jennifer Lopez Why She Should Keep Plans to Perform in Tel Aviv

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jennifer Lopez announced she will perform in Tel Aviv and hatred began - tell her why she should #JustGoJLo

Boycott / BDS / Government / IDF & Security / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / US

Vassar Hosts Prof. Who Charges Israel With 'Weaponized Epigenetics'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Vassar hosted anti-Israel speaker who claims Israel intentionally "maims" and "stunts" Palestinian Arabs.

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