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UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

Video: BBC Watch Conference Cites Systemic Anti-Semitism in Coverage of Israel

By JNi.Media

Forum audience members were asked to raise their hands if they had ever made a complaint to the BBC, and just about everyone in the room—500 Jews—raised their hands.

Video of the Day / Media

Jonathan Pollard Leaves Federal Court in N.Y.

By Video of the Day

Jonathan Pollard outside Federal Court in NY on Nov. 20, 2015

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Media / Religion

Chief Rabbi Condemns Terrorist Attack Snuff Movies

By JNi.Media

Rabbi Yosef turned to the public asking they not take part in shooting snuff videos or stills depicting victims of attacks.

Israel / News Briefs / Media

In Jerusalem, a Show of Unity at a Time of Crisis

By Stephanie Granot

400 Ambassadors and Military Attaches, nearly Israel's entire diplomatic community, gathered at the Jerusalem Waldorf Astoria for the Fourth Annual Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference.

News Briefs / France / Media / Science and Tech / ISIS

Anonymous Declares Cyber War on ISIS

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The hacker group warned ISIS, "We will launch the biggest operation ever against you."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Europe / Media

Italian Daily Sued for Post-Paris Bombings Headline ‘Muslim B*******’

By JNi.Media

The lawsuit was filed based on Article 403 of the Italian Criminal Code — “insulting a religion by insulting people.”

US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Interfaith Relations / Religion / Judaism / Assimilation

Hollywood Star Zooey Deschanel Converted to 'Judaism'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Her husband is Jewish and she converted before they were married in June, while she was pregnant.

US / Government / News Briefs / Media

Netanyahu's Choice for Media Guru Called Obama Anti-Semitic

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Ron Baratz has embarrassed Netanyahu by Facebook posts, such as referring to Obama's remarks as "modern anti-Semitism."

US / News Briefs / Media

Arab Americans Fear Halloween Horror of Kids in IDF Uniforms

By Jewish Press News Desk

Laila El-Haddad tweeted: "Dress kids as the IDF 4 Halloween, steal other kids candy, then egg their house & claim it was 4 security!"

Terrorism / Israel / Middle East / Levant / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Media / Islamists

Israeli NGO to Sue Facebook for Incitement to Violence Against Israelis

By JNi.Media

Shurat HaDin intends to obtain an injunction against Facebook to remove inciting pages.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Media / Intifada

Mother of Killed Arab Terrorist Pulls Out Knife During Interview

By Jewish Press News Desk

The lady Interviewer exclaimed: We don't want to see such spectacles on TV… Please put that thing away…

Israel / News Briefs / Media

On Sunday Man Who Plays God in Movies Visited Western Wall

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel is being blessed this season with A-list celebrity visitors.

Jewish / News Briefs / France / Media / Islamists

BuzzFeed Reporter Attacked by Anti-AFP JDL (LDJ) Protesters

By JNi.Media

One protester said, “Journalists working for organizations like AFP support the Islamic terrorists and that’s why we have to fight back.”

Israel / News Briefs / Media

Survey: Most Israeli Jews Believe Media Are Left-Biased

By JNi.Media

The result match the political divide in Israel.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Media

‘Alleged Attack’ Now the Battle Cry of Palestinian Authority/Arab News Reports

By JNi.Media

PA/Arab uses "alleged" as in the terrorist wasn't actually trying to stab and kill Jews...

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Media / Science and Tech

Microsoft Buys 5th Israeli Company of the Year

By Jewish Press News Desk

Microsoft really does love Israel. The computer giant is about to buy Israeli cyber security company Secure Islands for $100-150 million, Globes reported Thursday. The purchase will be Microsoft's fifth this year and the third cyber security company. Secure Island's technology allows tracking an organization's documents through the Internet, Earlier this year, Microsoft bought the […]

Israel / News Briefs / Media / Intifada

CNN Headline: 'Migrant Lynched at Bus Station'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The network barely mentioned that the terrorist killed an IDF soldier.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Media

Rabin's Granddaughter's 'Black Humor' Mentions Killing Netanyahu

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Asked if there is a holiday on the anniversary of her grandfather's death, she wrote perhaps there will be a holiday after Netanyahu is murdered.

Israel / US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media / Islamists / Religion

Protests Lead to Removal of Hamas Incitement from Social Media

By Jewish Press News Desk

Protests from various American Jewish organizations have led to the removal of Hamas incitement from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. Simon Wiesenthal Center's Rabbis Marvin Hier and Abraham Cooper urged the public to report hate sites on social media platforms which are fueling the current spate of attacks in Israel. The rabbis also denounced: Unfair […]

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Thousands of Matisyahu Fans Find Some Light in Jerusalem

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

JERUSALEM (TPS) - It hasn’t been easy for Jerusalem residents this past month, as a wave of Palestinian stabbing attacks has continued to terrorize the capital as well as other parts of the country. On Monday morning, October 12, a stabbing attack took place outside the Old City at Lion’s Gate in Jerusalem, where an […]

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Jerry Seinfeld Coming to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jerry Seinfeld will be performing a stand-up comedy show in Israel on December 19, in Tel Aviv. His visit to Israel is part of a world tour. Tickets start at NIS 250 and go up to NIS 1250.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Bon Jovi Plays Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

And some good news: Bon Jovi played Tel Aviv on Saturday night to tens of thousands of fans.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

NY Times Says Abbas Has Given Up on Establishing PA State

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The New York Times' editorial Thursday uncharacteristically criticized Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Arts / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Holocaust

New Book Displays All the Art Göring Stole from Jews

By JNi.Media

While being questioned at Nuremberg, Göring was “humble” about having pulled off one of the most extensive theft of artwork in history...

Uncategorized / US / The Courts / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Court Rules Jimmy Kimmel Can Make Fun of ‘Flying Rabbi’

By JNi.Media

YouTube videos feature Sondik on the street singing Chassidic style tunes.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Obituaries

Polish Director of Dybbuk Horror Movie Dead at 42

By JNi.Media

“Demon” is a take on the famous figure of Jewish folklore—the dybbuk.

Israel / Arts and Entertainment

Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority Bans Flights over Bar Refaeli’s Wedding

By JNi.Media

No fewer than two helicopters and six unmanned drones will patrol over the event, to actively challenge any media chopper that may attempt to snap the ceremony.

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Sports / Israeli Arabs

Cardiff Kills Exhibition of Jews, Muslims, Christians Playing Together Because It Was Shot in Israel

By JNi.Media

The project focuses on lower-league soccer throughout Israel, emphasizing how Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities come together through the game.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Germany

Iran Rejects Daniel Barenboim’s Gesture of Peace Because He’s Israeli

By JNi.Media

Barenboim rejected from Iran because he's a "Zionist". The irony is overwhelming.

Israel / Iran / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Barenboim to Conduct German Orchestra in Iran Despite Israel’s Protests and the Absence of Opera in Islamic Republic

By JNi.Media

Iranian born Tennor Ramtin Ghazavi, a frequent performer at Italy's La Scala, on Tuesday told San Jose Mercury News that the Islamic revolution that removed the Shah in 1979 "takes a dim view" of most musical forms, including opera.

Jewish / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Is Mayim Bialik our Generation’s Jewish Actress, Scientist, Mother and Woman Role Model?

By JNi.Media

Mayim Bialik showed her support for Israel during 2014’s Operation Protective Edge, and commented on the verbal abuse she received for her position.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Video of the Day / Arts and Entertainment

Matisyahu Sings "Jerusalem" in Spain

By Video of the Day

Matisyahu answered all the antisemites and BDS supporters at the Sunsplash Festival with his rendition of "If I Forget Thee O' Jerusalem."

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Spanish Reggae Festival Say BDS Made Them Do It

By JNi.Media

Late Tuesday, Spain's foreign ministry said the request from the festival for the singer to confess his politics or be booted was an "act that violates the conscience" and "put into question the principle of non-discrimination."

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Mayim Bialik Says ‘Anything Can Happen’ With Big Bang’s Amy and Sheldon

By JNi.Media

Mayim Bialik, who is an observant Jew, wrote that Amy and Sheldon will still be dealing with the same issue that caused their split. But this doesn’t say whether they will deal with this issue apart or together.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Jon Stewart Singing Daily Show Swan Song with Trevor Noah Waiting in the Wings

By JNi.Media

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, who was thought to have been irreplaceable, had his last show on August 6.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

PA Media: Two Opposite Statements for Two People

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Ma'an News Agency, based in Bethlehem, wrote in Arabic that today's attack was a "car accident." In English, it wrote: "Suspected car attack."

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

Clinton's Big Jewish Donors are Hollywood Leftists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

George Soros, Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg have plopped down at least $1 million to Clinton's super PAC.

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

Movie Based on Pollard Case to be Produced by Jackal Group

By JNi.Media

The film will be based on Martin Blank’s play “The Law Of Return,” about Pollard’s work for the US Navy, and the process of his becoming a spy.

Jewish / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Jackie Mason Backs Trump 4 Years after Saying He Is a 'Liar

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Jackie Mason now is at least the second Jew backing Trump, but in 2011 he called him a "professional liar" and a "sick man."

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

UK Guinness World Record Officials Think Lebanon is Safer Than Israel

By Rachel Levy

Apparently officials at the British Guinness World Record believe Beirut is safer than Israel.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

President Obama Issues Executive Order that Jon Stewart Cannot Leave ‘The Daily Show’

By JNi.Media

President Obama made his final appearance on the Daily Show ahead of Jon Stewart’s departure after 16 years as host...

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Mariah Carey to Perform in Israel August 18

By JNi.Media

Carey will give her first performance in Israel, at the Rishon LeZions Live Park, on August 18.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Arrests of 'Shalit Deal Terrorists' May Bury Future Deals

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Terrorists whom Israel freed to being back home kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit have killed six Israelis since 2014.

US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Obama to Push Iran Deal on ‘Daily Show’ Tuesday

By JNi.Media

Jon Stewart will interview President Obama for the last time on next Tuesday’s “Daily Show.” It will be Obama’s seventh appearance on Stewart’s show, third as president.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Celebrates 35th Anniversary

By JNi.Media

Running between July 23rd and August 9th, in five venues in four counties, the festival’s offerings are abundant and certain to suit every taste.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Religion

Mariah Carey and Billionaire Friend in Israel for 'Spiritual Guidance'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

American singer Mariah Carey is in Israel with her Australian billionaire boyfriend for a "pre-engagement spiritual meeting" with an unnamed "spiritual leader," the TMZ entertainment website reported. The meeting reportedly was Packer's idea because he wants to find out if he is ready to marry Carey. Neither Carey nor her boyfriend James Packer is Jewish, […]

News Briefs / Media / Egypt

'Press Freedom' Shows US-Backed Egyptian Regime is 'Mubarak Number 3'

By Jewish Press News Desk

A New York-based group of journalists say there is an "unprecedented threat" to journalists in Egypt, where Obama backs the current regime. The threat to journalists under Egypt's regime of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is "unprecedented," the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), warned Thursday. President Barack Obama has backed the Al-Sisi regime after backing, […]

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Photo of Soldier Wounded by Arab Offers More Proof of 'Pallywood'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The video of soldiers hitting an Arab rioter while on the ground omitted a scene of his hitting a soldier in the face with a rock.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Leftist Actor Calls Likud 'Herd of Cud-Munching Cattle'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Leftists, whose free speech may have cost Labor the election, once again shoot themselves in the mouth.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

We're Happy: Pharrell Williams Might be Coming to Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Pharrel Williams is negotiating to perform in Tel Aviv this coming September. Bon Jovi will be playing on October 3. We're Happy.

Israel / US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

Arab-American Radio Host Bites the Dust with Lie on 'Israeli' Sanders

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Every journalist can make a mistake, but no decent journalist depends on a single Facebook post as a source.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Bibi and Garfunkel

By Jewish Press News Desk

PM Netanyahu hosted singer Art Gunfunkel yesterday in Jerusalem. Netanyahu told Garfunkel that he often listens to his song "The Boxer" during his walks. Sara Netanyahu wasn't able to join them for the meeting as she had to be at work.

Bedouin / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Israeli Arabs

Palestinian Authority Unveils TV 'Fifth Column' Weapon against Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Ramallah regime is aiming its "one state of Palestine" campaign to Arabs who are card-carrying Israeli citizens.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Media / Egypt / Religion

Egyptian Journalist Poses as Jew and Discovers Ant-Semitism

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

An Arab language website sent a reporter, dressed as a Jew, to the streets of Cairo.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Media 'Apartheid Bus' Lie Forces Bibi to Nix Plan to Improve Security

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel was trying to launch a three-month test to improving inspections of PA workers.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Media

Arutz-7 to End Financial Support of Ha'aretz

By Jewish Press News Desk

Basheva will be printed by Yisrael Hayom instead of by Haaretz.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Settlements

PA Media Accuse Settlers of 'Mission Impossible'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

If there is any truth to constant PA media allegations of vandalism of olive trees, there are not many more trees left to be destroyed.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Melissa Rivers Still Mourning Joan, Suing Clinic to Get Answers

By Jewish Press News Desk

“I want to find out what happened, I need to know, I need answers. I’m angry.”

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Media

IDF Gaza Front Commander Turns "Palestinian" Hero over Misquote

By Shalom Bear

Reading the headlines various Middle East editors have slapped on a recent AFP/Reuters story, one would believe a top-ranking IDF officer switched sides, God forbid.

News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Media / Canada

Canada Denies Hate Crime Laws to be Used against Israel Boycotters

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Was the original CBC report, that Ottawa might target boycotters with hate crime charges, fueled by hate?

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

From Baghdad to Israel: Actor Aryeh Elias, Passes Away at Age 94

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

“I had just got the role of my life, Shylock,” recalled Elias. “But following all the hostilities, the Zionist underground members came to the rehearsal and took me away.” 

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Robbie Williams Plays Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

Robbie Williams is starting his concert after Shabbat is over.

NY / Hamas / News Briefs / Media / Religion

NYC Transit System Bans all Political Ads

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The NYC transit system has banned all political advertising. An anti-Jihad ad series was the impetus for its move.

News Briefs / Media

Al Jazeera Sued over Executive's Anti-Woman, Anti-Jewish, Anti-American Conduct

By Jewish Press News Desk

Luke is seeking $15 million from Al Jazeera and his boss, one Osman Mahmud.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / Media

Rand Paul Meets Brooklyn Orthodox Leaders

By Shalom Bear

Kentucky Senator and presidential hopeful Rand Paul wants to enlist Jewish support.

Israel / US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Media

More PA Lobbying from the State Dept Briefing Room

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Once again a Palestinian Arab journalist sought money for the PA during a State Dept. press briefing

Haredim & Hassidim / News Briefs / Media / Holocaust

Holocaust Remembrance Day Sirens Sounded at 10 a.m.

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Sirens were heard across the country at 10 a.m., when people were asked to stand, or stop their cars, in memory of 6 million Jews slaughtered by the Nazis. Many Hareidim, but not all of them, do not stand, and every year the anti-Hareidi media post a picture of Hareidim walking while the siren blares. […]

Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Media

JewishPress.com Gets Spray Painted

By Jewish Press Staff

Pardon our disappearance, the JewishPress.com website was hacked overnight.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Israel Ranks as Third-Largest US Television Content Provider

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel ranks as the third-largest provider of U.S. television content after the U.K. and the Netherlands, Forbes reported. Three Israeli companies—Armoza Formats, Keshet Media Group, and Dori Media—have sold the concepts of more than 100 shows to many countries around the world including France, Brazil, Indonesia, and the United States. Noa Tishby, a well-known Israeli-American […]

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Kim Kardashian Lands in Israel and Tries to Hide

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The good news is that she does not claim she is Jewish or study Kabbalah.

Israel / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Tevye the Milkman Wins Israel Prize

By Jewish Press News Desk

Chaim Topol, has been awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Media / Israel Elections 5775

Election Victory for Israelis: A Well-Deserved Vacation

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Blessed are You, Lord our God, Sovereign of the Universe, who has not made me a politician.

IDF & Security / Arts and Entertainment / Health and Medicine

IDF Sniper Paints His Way to Recovery from Gaza War Wound

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Wein's artwork depicting his journey to recovery recently won first place in a unique art competition.

News Briefs / Photo of the Day / Arts and Entertainment / Chessed and Tzedaka

For Women Only - Dames of the Dance

By Photo of the Day

Jumping. Tapping, Flying across the stage. More than 100 Jewish women are on their toes (literally) this week at Dames of the Dance

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Media

'Zionist Camp' Invited High Schoolers to Pub

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The party headed by Herzog and Livni blamed the violation of the law on a "local" initiative.

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

Bibi Wan vs. Darth Obama

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jew Wars: Episode 7 - Revenge of the White House

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Media

Rabbi Boteach Shoots Back at Critics and Calls Susan Rice a 'Bully'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

He told CNN 'God gave the US military power" that should be used to stop genocide.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Said Says (Falsely): 'Israel flooding Gaza with Waste Water'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Once again al Quds' Said Arikat used the State Dept. Briefing room to slander Israel with false "facts."

Arts and Entertainment

Leonard Nimoy Rushed To Hospital

By JBN / Jewish Business News

“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP.”

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media

Palestinian Authority Journalists Learning Hebrew 'To Know the Enemy'

By Jewish Press News Desk

Approximately 30 Palestinian Authority Arab journalists are brushing up on their Hebrew at a six-week course at a college in Ramallah to improve their ability to read Hebrew newspapers on the "occupation," the Bethlehem-bases Ma'an News Agency reported Friday. It quoted television reporter Dalai Said as stating, "As the saying goes: Know the language of […]

US / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Media / Local / Assimilation

J Street's Jeremy Ben-Ami Appoints Himself New American Jewish Rep

By Rachel Levy

Leftist Jewish American group "J Street" is trying to help the anti-Netanyahu campaign with an ad geared head off Bibi's US supporters.

News Briefs / Media / Sports

Abeles and Heymann Sponsors Nachum Segal Kosher Halftime Show

By Jewish Press News Desk

Many families enjoy watching the Super Bowl together, but the halftime show makes them uncomfortable. This is a family friendly entertainment venue that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Israel / News Briefs / Media / Obituaries

David Landau (67)

By Jewish Press News Desk

The former editor-in-chief of Haaretz passed away at age 67 in Jerusalem.

News Briefs / Media / Holocaust

BBC’s Holocaust Tweet Shocker

By Honest Reporting

BBC: "Our one big question this morning: Is the time coming to lay the Holocaust to rest?"

Global / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Media / Science and Tech

UPDATE: Social Media Sites Back Up Worldwide - Global Productivity Drops

By Jewish Press News Desk

Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms have fallen off the Internet worldwide.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs / Media / Islamists

Despite Democrats' Claims, Mossad Chief Favors Additional Iran Sanctions

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Despite claims the Mossad has gone rogue on Iran, Israel's spy agency is not opposed to additional Iran sanctions.

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