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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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Israel / US / News Briefs

S. Carolina Drivers Can Wear Their Love for Israel on Their Car

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Even those who don't live in South Carolina can participate in this expression of support for the Jewish State, by donating money to the Chabad specifically for this project.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

State Dept Embrace of PUG Won't Be Group Hug

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The executive branch's embrace of the PUG will not be a group hug, according to some legislators.

Israel / US / Politics / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists

Abbas: Why Would Israel Reject Palestinian Arab Unity Government?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Abbas said the unity government will follow international law, just as the PA does now.

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

California Taxpayer Money Hijacked for Faculty Terrorist Meetings?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Someone scammed California taxpayers, using their money for faculty meet-ups with terrorists.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / European Union

EU Brags About Pouring $ Billions into Failed Terrorist Entity

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The EU Commission boasted about its latest enormous infusion of cash into the PA and UNRWA.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Montefiore Health Systems and YU Join to Run Einstein

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The financially troubled Einstein College of Medicine will have Montefiore as its key financial manager; YU will continue granting the degrees.

Israel / US / Politics / The Courts / News Briefs

IRS Political Discrimination Suit by Pro-Israel Group OKed by Court

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A federal judge instructed the IRS to respond to Z STREET's claim of political discrimination.

Global / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / Science and Tech / Settlements

BDSers Call for an 'AidCott' of Soros for Daring to Invest in Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The BDS leadership wants to punish Soros for Israeli investments; they are calling for an "aidcott."

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

Latest Jr High Rage: “Jew Incinerator.”

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Middle school students taunt Jewish classmate; goal is to put Jews into army camp 'until disposed of

Terrorism / Jewish / European Union

Wiesenthal Center: European Leaders Must Act Following Belgian Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

This cold-blooded attack takes place against the backdrop of a massive spike in European anti-Semitism.

IDF & Security / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Media / Islamists

TED Publishes Anti-Israel Lies in Interview With Arab Photographer

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

In Eman Mohammed's TED interview were wildly false accounts of IDF ethical standards and actions.

Israel / News Briefs / Islamists / Religion

Heard of Jewish Voice for Peace? How About Muslim Voice for Peace?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Elder of Ziyon created a new addition to his powerful pantheon of posters lampooning the haters of Israel.

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

Anti-democratic Effort to Bar Pro-Israel Voices in UCLA Govt Fails

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The UCLA judicial board handed Students for Justice in Palestine the latest in a string of defeats.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Religion

Does the Word 'Ramallah' Conjure up the Lynching? Then Read This.

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

13 years since his father's brutal murder in Ramallah, David Vadim Norzhitz became a bar mitzvah.

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

White House Puts New Lipstick on Old Pig a/k/a Unity Government

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Now Hamas is being given a strategy for making acceptable its unalterable hostility towards the Jewish state.

Op-Eds / US / News Briefs / Islamists / On Campus / Education

Brandeis Unbecoming: Chloé Speaks In Defense of Ayaan Hirsi Ali

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Allow Chloé to help you and those you know how to stop punishing truth and rewarding intimidation.

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

UCLA SJP 'Violated Principles of Civility, Respect and Inclusion'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Just because speech is constitutionally protected doesn’t mean that it is wise, fair or productive.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Holocaust

Elie Wiesel's Childhood Romanian Home is Now New Holocaust Center

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The Holocaust Cellar will serve as a learning center dedicated to the 13,000 local Jewish Holocaust victims.

News Briefs / Islamists / North African States

Libyan Parliament Attacked in Islamist Purge Attempt

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Severe birth pains have accompanied Libya's lurch towards democracy.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / Media / On Campus / Education

Brandeis Honorary Degree Recipients Disappearing Fast

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Neither of the two women who were to receive honorary degrees from Brandeis on Sunday will be there.

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

Pro-Israel Groups Blast SJP for Racism and UCLA for Fecklessness

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The SJP is emboldened while the grown-ups cower in the corner, avoiding the wrath of the troublemakers.

News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / United Nations (UN)

First Ever Global Observance of the Rescue of European Jewry

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Russian Jews led the call for a wider, global Jewish recognition of the rescue of European Jewry.

US / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

Thank You J Street (You Too, Reform Movement)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

J Street claims that its rejection from the Conference of Presidents is proof its voice is needed.

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

Israel Distances Itself From Danon's Assessment of Kerry

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Strongly titled, but Danon's op-ed captured the feelings of many Israelis and Israel supporters.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Mainstream American Jewish Groups Reject J Street

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hubris is what propelled J Street through the starting gate; it's also what slammed the door shut in J Street's face.

Terrorism / Syria / News Briefs / Islamists

Jihadists Execute 7 in Syria, 2 by Crucifixion

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

In photos of the two bloody crucified Syrians, passersby don't even give them a second glance.

Israel / NY / Politics / News Briefs

New York's Grimm: Indictment Result of 'Witch Hunt'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Grimm said the indictment was a "political witch hunt" against him because he "was an outsider who wasn't supposed to win."

Israel / Middle East / Levant / NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion

NYU Latest Site of Anti-Israel Mock Eviction Notices

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

NYU SJP students crept into a primarily Jewish dorm and shoved propaganda under the doors of the sleeping students.

Israel / US / Travel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Breaking: HAS Visa Points Now Worthless for El Al Flights

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

HAS and El Al are no longer flying the friendly skies together - and loyal customers are getting hurt the most.

Israel / US / Global / News Briefs

Ellen Degeneres Gives SodaStream as Earth Day Prize

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ellen Degeneres gave away SodaStream products to audience members as an eco-friendly Earth Day gift.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

J Street Seeking a Seat at the Conference

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

There is lobbying going on both for and against including J Street in the Conference of Presidents.

NY / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Settlements

All in the Family: BDS Protests Zabars; Carole Zabar Promotes BDS

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Carole Zabar, longtime supporter of BDS promoters, is now in a pickle - Zabar's is a BDS target.

Global / Islamists

Pakistan Library Renamed to Honor bin Laden

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Many Pakistanis consider bin Laden a "hero of Islam."

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe

'Jews Must Register' Flyer in Ukraine an Echo of Babi Yar

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

In 1941, the Jews of Kiev received a similar leaflet. When they showed up the next day, more than 34,000 were murdered.

Israel / News Briefs

Cornell Students Firmly Reject Anti-Israel Divestment Resolution

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Another failed anti-Israel Divestment measure. This one at Cornell University.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Ayaan Hirsi Ali: They Want Me Silenced. Brandeis Complied.

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Hirsi Ali's critics wanted her silenced; Brandeis granted their wish.

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

Brandeis Caves to Pressure, Withdraws Honor to Ayaan Hirsi Ali

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Brandeis buckled to those who embrace diversity and tolerance only of their own views.

NY / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Tuesday Rally: No Israel Boycotters in Celebrate Israel Parade

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Celebrate Israel Parade should be successful, without anti-Israel BDSers parading down 5th Avenue!

Terrorism / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists / United Nations (UN)

Senate Unanimously Passes Ban on Terrorist UN Diplomats

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iran named a terrorist as ambassador to the UN, the Senate passed a bill banning his entry.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Holocaust

Holder of Possible Nazi-Looted Art Treasure Trove Now Cooperating

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The holder of a vast trove of potentially Nazi-looted artwork has agreed to cooperate with officials

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

Pro-Israel Event on New Orleans Campus

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

These students are happy, proud Zionists celebrating the civil rights movement of the Jewish people.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Scores Direct Hits on Terror Sites in Gaza Strip

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

On Thursday, four rockets were launched from Gaza and snipers fired on Israel security. The IAF retaliated.

Terrorism / NY / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists / United Nations (UN)

Bill Introduced to Block U.S. Visas for Terrorists

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Unless this becomes law, a terrorist who aided in the U.S. hostage taking in Iran will get a U.S. visa

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

CAIR Attacks 'Honor Diaries' Film as Anti-Muslim

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Women become victims of honor violence if their behavior is seen to cause shame or violate norms.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Christie 'Apologizes' for Using Term 'Occupied Territories'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Christie explained to Adelson that he does not believe Israel "occupies" Judea and Samaria.

Politics / News Briefs / Turkey

Erdogan's Embrace of Islamism Gets Nod from Electorate

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Erdogan's ruling party, the AKP, won against challenges from the right and the left.

Israel / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

'Future Leaders for Israel' Hold Conferences on Campuses

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

FLI: smorgasbord of Israeli programming from many organizations for students from different campuses

News Briefs / Turkey / Media / Islamists

First Twitter, Now YouTube, Blocked in Turkey

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

First it was Twitter, now Turkey has blocked YouTube.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Religion

Muslims Want Halal Food in NYC Schools - Kosher Not Option

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

NYC council members proposed legislation requiring NYC public schools offer Islamic-compliant food.

Israel / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / Saudi Arabia / Judaism

EXCLUSIVE: Jewish Leader: US Must Tell Saudis Action Not Acceptable

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Either Obama or Kerry must tell the Saudis, bluntly, that they cannot have it both ways, Hier said.

Israel / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Refuses Visa to American Jewish Journalist

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Saudi Arabia denied visa to a Jerusalem Post reporter who isn't Israeli and never lived in Israel.

US / Government / News Briefs

Israeli Media: 2 US Jewish Groups Attack Yaalon's Comments; True?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Israeli media quoted American Jewish groups attacking Ya'alon; at least half the quotes were re-cycled

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

Jewish Advocacy Group: California Must Address Campus Anti-Semitism

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

According to the AMCHA Initiative, anti-Semitism on U.S. campuses is "growing at an alarming rate."

Politics / News Briefs / Turkey

Increasingly Autocratic Turkish PM Bans Twitter

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Embattled Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pulled the plug on Twitter at midnight, March 20, 2014.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion

New Game Around Boston: 'Jail the Jew'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Swastikas, graffiti stating "kill all the Jews," and little kids playing "jail the Jew" in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Israel / Syria / News Briefs

Israel Again Targeted Syrian Military Sites

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

IDF forces retaliated against several Syrian military sites early Wednesday morning.

Israel / Middle East / Levant / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / On Campus / Education

Jewish Donors Funded Harvard Students' Trip to Arafat's Grave

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A Jewish trip to learn about Israeli history, culture and politics, ended up paying a visit to arch-terrorist Arafat's grave.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Lebanon

IDF: 'Suspicious Movement' Along Syrian Border Preceded Bomb

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A bomb exploded along Israel's border with Syria, four soldiers were injured, one seriously.

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

Northeastern U Suspends Aggressive Anti-Israel Group

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Northeastern U's Students for Justice in Palestine Suspended following mock evictions

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Islamists

IDF Fires on Hezbollah After Border Patrol Targeted

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

IDF border patrol hit by explosive device Friday evening, IDF shelled Hezbollah site in response.

Israel / Jewish / US / Iran / News Briefs

This Purim, Jewish Think Tank Warning America About Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

This Purim, EMET has released a video which strips away the mask and reveals to everyone the true face of Hassan Rouhani.

Global / News Briefs / Holocaust

New Gas Chambers 'Hoax' Film on YouTube

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

New Holocaust denial film, "The Gas Chamber Hoax" is on YouTube.

News Briefs / Europe / Boycott / BDS

UPDATED: Norway's YMCA Boycotts Israel, Jewish NGO Objects

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Norway's YMCA adopted a boycott of all Israel. The Weisenthal Center objects strenuously.

Terrorism / Israel / Middle East / Levant / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Fatah Official: Allah Will Gather Israelis So We Can Kill Them

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

During an interview on the official Palestinian Arab television station on March 12, 2014, the hostess asked her guest, Abbas Zaki, about recent efforts undertaken by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. The clip and translation is from Palestinian Media Watch. Zaki is the Palestinian Liberation Organization's representative to Lebanon and a member of the Fatah […]

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs

US, UN Condemn Rocket Attacks on Israel by Gazan Terrorists

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The US condemned the Gazan terrorists' rocket attacks on Israel on March 12, noting Israel's sovereign right of self-defense.

News Briefs / Jordan

On Air Fistfight Breaks Out on Jordanian News Show

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Two Jordanian talk show guests turn into rock 'em sock 'em robots.

NY / News Briefs

Buildings Collapse from Gas Explosion in Harlem, 2 Dead, 18 Injured

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

A huge explosion in New York City at 9:31 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, sent "people flying out the windows," of a five story building, killing two women, injuring 18 and leaving two buildings in rubble Wednesday morning, according to the New York City Fire Department and witnesses. The explosion occurred at Park Ave. and East […]

Global / News Briefs / Islamists

Brunei to Implement Shariah Law, Including Amputations and Stoning

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Net month Brunei will become the first East Asian country to implement the strict penal code of Shariah.

News Briefs / Egypt

14 Year Old Egyptian Girl Dies From FGM

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

FGM is again on the rise in Egypt. A 14 year old Egyptian girl died this week after undergoing the procedure.

Israel / Jewish / Global / News Briefs

Foundation Offering $250K for Jewish Communal Disabilities Inclusion

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ruderman Foundation announces $250K prize for programs to ensure inclusion into the Jewish community to those with disabilities.

Middle East / Levant / Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education

B'klyn College Pro-Israel Students Deserve More than Late Apology

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Brooklyn College has finally apologized to the four Jewish Pro-Israel students it ejected from a BDS forum last year.

Global / News Briefs

Iranian Bought Tix for Stolen Passport Holders on Malaysia Plane

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iranian middeman purchased the tickets used by the passengers holding stolen passports on missing Malaysian airplane.

US / Politics / News Briefs

Mort Klein Re-Elected as ZOA President

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Mort Klein has been re-elected as the president of the Zionist Organization of America. He defeated his challenger, Steve Goldberg.

Op-Eds

Intemperate Challenger for ZOA, Mort Klein Should Win

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Klein's challenger has demonstrated a propensity to unleash poisonous vitriol, even to other Zionists

Hamas / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt

Egypt to Revoke Hamas Citizenships After Court Ban

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Egyptians who are members of the Hamas terrorist organization may soon have their citizenships revoked.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

US Claims It Assisted Israel in Iran Weapons Shipment

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

It was a surprise to hear government spokespeople claim the U.S.was deeply involved in the operation to thwart Iran's weapons smuggling.

US / Politics / The Courts / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Convictions Upheld of Muslim Students Who Harrassed Oren at Irvine

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Free speech rights of UC Irvine Muslim students did not trump Amb. Michael Oren's right to speak.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Did Congress Intentionally Remove Iran Military Option?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Did Congress intentionally remove from the table the military option against Iran?

News Briefs / Europe / United Nations (UN)

Campaign to Oust Russia, Others, From UN Human Rights Council

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

New campaign to oust the world's worst human rights abusers from the UN Human Rights Council

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

College Senior's Challenge Defeats Israel Apartheid Week Leaders

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

college senior: others need to stand tall against the intimidation of anti-Israel forces on campuses

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs

Amputee Soldier Proposes to Girlfriend at FIDF Gala

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Wounded IDF Capt. Ziv Shilon shared the joy of his marriage proposal at an FIDF Gala.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / On Campus / Education

Harvard Students Match MBA Interns with Israeli Companies

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The two Harvard MBA students are the perfect matchmakers for quality MBA students and Israeli companies

US / Politics / The Courts / News Briefs / Settlements

FOIA Request: Did IRS Maliciously Audit Pro-Israel Organization?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Did the IRS maliciously audit a pro-Israel non-profit because it supported Jews beyond the Green Line?

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / On Campus / Education

Brandeis Senior Makes $5k Challenge to Apartheid Week Promoters

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

College senior falsely inserted in anti-Israel promo, offers $5000 for removal and public debate.

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

'Safe Hillel' Wants the Jewish Campus Group to be Safe for All

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Students have been asking, "why do people feel the need to ruin Hillel?"

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Harold Ramis, Writer of Popular Low-Brow Comedy Films, Dead at 69

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The actor and director Harold Ramis, perhaps best known for his acting role in the 1984 film "Ghost Busters," died at his home in Chicago early Monday, Feb. 24. He was 69 years old. Ramis wrote, directed and/or starred in some of the most popular low-brow comedies of the late 1970s  - 1990s. He wrote […]

Israel / US / News Briefs / Media

Anti-Israel Blogger Defends His Racism Against Black Zionist

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Chloé Valdary was hurt by the overt racism directed at her just for being a Zionist

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

NYC's Jewish Museum Invites, then Uninvites, Major BDS Advocate

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

NYC's Jewish Museum portrayed pro-Israel patrons as the bad guys in a Kafkaesque episode.

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