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US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey / Holidays & Observances / Religion / Rockets from Gaza / Judaism / Assimilation

President Erdogan Sends Hanukkah Greetings to Turkey's Jews, Beats Obama to Holiday!

By Rachel Levy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lost no time this year in publicly offering warm Chanukah greetings to the nation's Jewish community, even ahead of US Pres. Obama.

NY / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Bloomberg Marks Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as First Non-US Cities for Funds

By Jewish Press News Desk

Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-Yafo are the first non-U.S. cities selected to participate in the $45 million expansion of its Innovation Teams program. The program aims to improve the capacity of City Halls to effectively design and implement new approaches that improve citizens’ lives  by relying on data, open innovation, and […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Tufts University Vandalized with Swastikas for Third Time in Two Years

By JTA

Swastikas were found spray-painted on a Tufts University building for the third time in nearly two years. The latest swastikas were found Saturday morning on the back wall of the Lewis Hall dormitory on the Somerville, Mass., campus, Boston.com reported. In June, swastikas were found on the university’s Granoff Family Hillel Center. In April 2013, […]

Judaism / NY / News Briefs / Religion / Archaeology / Judaism

‘House of David’ Rock on Exhibit at NY Metropolitan Museum of Art

By JTA

The ‘homely’ ancient rock, discovered in 1993, adds evidence of King David’s existence.

Israel / US / News Briefs

An Israeli Flag in South Carolina

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

I wanted to proclaim that Israel is not occupying any land and has Biblical and strategic rights to Judea and Samaria and a unified Jerusalem.”

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

Netanyahu Says Israel Will not Accept Palestinian Authority ‘Diktat’

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Monday before leaving for Monday’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Rome, "In recent years we have rebuffed recurrent attempts to dictate conditions to us that would have harmed Israel's security and which are incompatible with genuine peace. “This time as we will we will not accept […]

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

Kerry Tries to Head Off Abbas at the Pass

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Abbas' sidekick Erekat says Palestinian Authority will win the High Noon showdown and go the UN for statehood.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Hanukkah-Decorated Florida Home Vandalized with Swastika

By JTA

Anti-Semites always are around to remind Jews to be scared.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Cyber Attacks Crippled Adelson’s Casino Firm because He Said ‘Bomb Iran’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The hackers wanted to punish the billionaire who loves Israel and hates a nuclear Iran that wants to destroy it.

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

Empty Calif. BDS Vote Triggers Neutrality Reminder: Israel Wins

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

UCalifornia union passes empty BDS resolution, but triggers "no politics in classroom" policy - win for Israel!

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

Despite 'Torture Report' Efforts, Americans Still Support Interrogation Tactics

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Most Americans seem to prefer their own security to avoiding serious discomfort to suspected terrorists

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

State Dept.: Anti-Settlement Policy Will Remain even After Obama Leaves

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The State Dept.’s anti-settlement policy will be around forever because so will settlements.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Dramatic Video of Police Killing Knife-Wielding Man at 770

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Footage clearly shows that police did not use excessive violence.

US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Saudi-Born US Naval Engineer Indicted for Spying

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Naturalized naval engineer indicted; sought to pass military secrets about US nuclear aircraft to Egypt

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Bennett Signs Up UST Global to Bring 10,000 Jobs to Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The giant firm will build a cyber-defense center outside of central Israel and train Haredim and others.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Sports

Gal Mekel back in NBA with New Orleans Pelicans

By JTA

Gal Mekel, the second Israeli to play in the NBA, has signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. Mekel played for the Pelicans on Saturday in a 120-100 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, a day after his signing was announced. He missed his four shots and went scoreless, but the 6-3 point guard handed out […]

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

Clinton Plays Up ‘Two-State Solution’ for the Liberal Jewish Vote

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Abbas and most of Israel know the idea is dead and buried, but too many US Jews still believe it.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Pollard Out of Danger

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

He has returned to jail, “home” for the past 30 years.

Israel / US / Travel / News Briefs

Emergency Landing as 13 Sick on Flight from Tel Aviv

By Jewish Press News Desk

The crew and passengers began to throw up and their eyes turned red.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Jonathan Pollard Unconscious, Taken to Hospital

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jonathan Pollard was hospitalized on Friday after losing consciousness in his cell.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs

Brooklyn Haredi Girl Killed, Pregnant Mother Injured By Van

By JTA

A 10-year-old Brooklyn Haredi girl was killed and her mother, nine months pregnant, was injured when they were hit by a minivan while crossing the street in the Borough Park neighborhood. The mother, Sarah Friedman, was taken to the hospital, where she delivered a healthy baby girl — her fifth child — on Tuesday night. […]

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Police Arrest Liberal Jewish ‘Rabbis’ in Garner Protests

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The American liberal Jewish guilty conscience always plays itself out to identify with those who are not Jewish.

US / News Briefs / Gulf States / UAE

American Victim of Abu Dhabi Murder Identified; Suspect Arrested

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

She said she wanted to “experience the Arab world…their culture and daily life.”

Israel / US / Travel / News Briefs

U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act Omits Visa-Free Travel Rights

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The US still considers Israel racist for denying visas to Arabs considered dangerous.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

New York Female Lone Soldier Overcome Cancer to Be IDF Officer

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

“I cried not because I had to undergo surgery, but because I had to leave the army.”

US / Iran / Islamists / Iraq / ISIS

Iran Bombs ISIS in Iraq

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The good side of the Islamic State is that radical jihadists are killing each other.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Pollard Turned Down Escape Plan, Says His Mossad Contact

By JTA

Pollard opted for asylum – and ended up in jail.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / ISIS

Egypt's ISIS Affiliate Claims American's Death

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

An American killed this summer in Egypt was apparently an ISIS victim.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

Jewish Federation to Join 76ers for ‘Jewish Heritage Night’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Sing HaTikvah, eat kosher food, watch the basketball game and feel like a real Jew.

NY / News Briefs

Former Gov. Mario Cuomo Hospitalized

By Jewish Press News Desk

Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, whose son Andrew is current governor, was hospitalized for a heart condition Saturday night. The elder Cuomo, now 82, served three terms in office. “He is in good spirits and thanks everyone for their support and best wishes,” the office of his son Andrew said in a statement on […]

US / The Courts / News Briefs

Ferguson Officer Who Shot Michael Brown Resigns

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson has resigned from the police force.

Israel / US / News Briefs

US to Supply Israel with 3,000 JDAMs for ‘Smart Bombs’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

JDAMs convert free-fall bombs into precision-guided smart weapons.

Syria / US / Global / News Briefs / Media

Pro-Assad Hackers Hit Western Media and Wal-Mart

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"You've been hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army.”

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

Minnesota Univ. Student Official Compares Group Backing Israel with KKK

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Maybe he thought those white hoods are prayer shawls although they are closer to being burkas.

Jewish / US / The Courts / News Briefs

Heart Surgery for US Supreme Ct Justice Ginsburg

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg had heart surgery on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Ferguson Fuels Unrest in America But Israel is Blamed

By Rachel Levy

The Ferguson-related unrest continued across America Tuesday night. Some blamed Israel.

US / News Briefs / Chabad

And the Only US State Without a Chabad Is...

By JTA

Only 49 US States have a Chabad House. Is this holding back the Moshiach?

US / Iran / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Iran Wins 7 Month Reprieve, Nuclear Talks Extended

By Rachel Levy

Iran won a seven month reprieve after stonewalling world powers over ending its uranium enrichment program.

US / Iran / News Briefs / Europe

Kerry Ready for another ‘Framework’ to Let Iran Off the Hook

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Iran wants to buy more time and Israel, not Kerry, may have to pay the price.

US / News Briefs / Obituaries

Former DC Mayor Marion Barry, Dead at 78

By Jewish Press News Desk

Former Washington DC Mayor Marion Barry died early Sunday at age 78.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

Ex-Senior Justice Official Asks Homeland Security to Ban Abbas from US

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

US law states anyone who “Incited terrorist activity with intent to cause serious bodily harm or death” should be barred from entry.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Kerry and Netanyahu Update Each Other on Iran

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The US is so used to believing lies that it can hardly distinguish them from the truth.

Terrorism / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Islamists

Jewish Groups’ Security Adviser to Lead US Foreign Fighter Task Force

By JTA

The task force will aim at keeping Americans from joining ISIS and other radical Muslim murder gangs.

US / News Briefs

Secret Service Arrests Woman with Gun at White House Fence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Secret Service officers arrested a woman with a gun while she was walking along the White House fence around 8:30 p.m. (EST) Thursday at the same time President Barack Obama was addressing the country on the issue of immigration. The woman was identified as April Lenhart, 23, from Michigan. She was wearing a holster and […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Rep. Steve Cohen Proposes Building Moat around the White House

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Why not? Obama already lives like he is on his own island.

Terrorism / US / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists / Gulf States / UAE

The US is Asking UAE to Explain Why CAIR is a Terrorist Group?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US can't understand why the UAE is calling terrorist groups terrorist groups.

Terrorism / Israel / NY / News Briefs

After Har Nof: NYPD Increasing Security at NY Shuls

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The NYPD has increased security for NYC synagogues in the wake of the Har Nof massacre.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Intifada

US Ambassador to Israel Condemns 'Barbaric' Har Nof Attack

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

U.S. Amb. to Israel Dan Shapiro harshly condemned the terrorist attack at the synagogue in Har Nof.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mourns: Four Murdered Rabbis, Four Funerals

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

Thousands attend slain rabbis’ funerals; international community condemns terror attack

Terrorism / US / UK / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Har Nof Massacre: Four Murdered Rabbis are US and British Citizens

By Jewish Press News Desk

The four men murdered in the Har Nof Massacre held US and British citizenship along with Israeli citizenship.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Man Charged in Manhattan Assault of Orthodox Couple

By JTA

New York police have arrested a 23-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested for assaulting an Orthodox Jewish couple in Manhattan this summer. A police department spokesman confirmed to JTA that Mustafa Mashni was charged with assault, as first reported on the Jpupdates website. The victims, in their 20s, were walking on the Upper East Side at […]

US / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs / Intifada

Kerry Calls Synagogue Massacre ‘Pure Terror’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Expect the US later today to call on Israel to "refrain from escalating tension."

US / Politics / News Briefs

White House and State Dept. Networks Hacked

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

White House and State Dept. networks hacked by "state actor," probably Russia or China

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Midwest White Supremacist Sorry He Killed Gentiles instead of Jews

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

However, he murderer is happy that he thinks he made Jews feel less secure.

Terrorism / Syria / US / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

ISIS Claims it Beheaded American Aid Worker Kassig

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

ISIS claims it beheaded American aid worker Peter Kassig.

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

AOL Partners with Cornell Tech to Fund New Labs in New York, Israel

By JTA

The lab will operate in both Israel and New York, and will allow researchers to explore technologies in areas including communication and coordination, food and wellness, education and safety, and information and entertainment.

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs / Egypt

US on Demolishing Homes: No in Israel, Yes in Egypt

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

If the US wants to talk about borders, it can put some around hypocrisy.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan / Judaism

Israel Says ‘Radical Muslims’ Trying to Change Status Quo on Temple Mount

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu’s spokesman affirms the “status quo” gives Jews the right to visit the Temple Mount.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Kerry Says Nothing in 2025 Words

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Just when things were started to calm down, Kerry parachutes form the moon to take credit.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Jordan

Kerry,Netanyahu and Abbas to Meet in Jordan

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The fact that only the US announced the meeting indicates it is theater of the absurd

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion

School Calendar Change Sparks Holy War

By Jewish Press Staff

“The Mohammed who stole Christmas – and Yom Kippur.”

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

After this most recent election, there are four fewer Jewish members of the Assembly.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Business and Economy

El Al to Add Direct Flights Between Boston and Tel Aviv

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Boston area residents are thrilled there will soon be direct flights between Logan and Ben Gurion Airport.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / The Temple Mount

Netanyahu Tells US Jews Abbas Changing Status Quo on Temple Mount

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A video speech to the Federations GA focuses on Iran and Palestinian Authority incitement.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Montana KKK Looking To Recruit Jews, Get Your White Sheets Here

By Tibbi Singer

Published at Jewish Business News. Forget the old, scary Ku Klux Klan, welcome to the newly branded Klan, the Rocky Mountain Knights, which offers membership to Jews, Blacks, Gays and Latinos. This could all be a conspiracy thought up by Bed, Bath and Beyond, to sell more white sheets. Because no matter who you are, […]

Israel / NY / News Briefs / Media

NY Times and Haaretz Officially in Cahoots

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The New York Times and Haaretz are literally on the same page on yet another level.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs

‘‘Suspect in Synagogue Vandalism Wanted to Shoot Jews’

By JTA

Illinois police found thousands of rounds of ammunition in the house of the suspect.

Israel / US / Travel / News Briefs

El Al to Fly to Boston Next Summer

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Boston will be the fourth city in the United States for El AL flight.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Iranian Official: Iran's Nuclear Capability Irreversible

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Iranian official describes fissures in western coalition, predicts end of sanctions

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / Settlements

J Street Poll Shows Obama Out of Touch with US Jews

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Slowly but surely, the truth wins, which is why Obama is losing.

Terrorism / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Rasmieh Yousef Odeh Found Guilty of Immigration Fraud

By Jewish Press News Desk

Odeh was arrested and served 10 years in an Israeli jail for her role in several bombings in 1969, including a Jerusalem supermarket boming that killed 2 people.

US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Media

Never Mind Bombing Iran, Sheldon Adelson Wants To Buy The NY Times

By Tibbi Singer

“There’s only one way to buy it,” Adelson said. “Money.”

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Romney Tells Israeli-Americans Obama is ‘Dictatorial and Divisive’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Romney said Obama’s letter to Iran left him ”speechless,” but he still managed to talk.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Beth Din Of America Preparing to Add Female Board Member

By JTA

The Beth Din of America, one of the preeminent rabbinic courts of North America, is preparing to add a female board member, Dr. Michelle Friedman, the founder and chair of the Department of Pastoral Counseling at New York’s Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT). Founded in 1999, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah is a modern Orthodox rabbinical seminary that […]

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Beloved NY Jewish Coffee Shop To Close

By JTA

Another old-school New York Jewish institution is about to fall victim to gentrification.

Israel / US / News Briefs

30,000 Americans in Israel Voted in 2014 US Elections

By Anav Silverman, Tazpit News Agency

War of Words Between Bibi and Obama Drives Out Turnout of US Citizens in Israel

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Obama Again Sending Love Letters to Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Once again Obama caught sending love letter to Iran.

IDF & Security / US / Gaza / News Briefs

Gen. Dempsey: Israel Did Utmost to Limit Civilian Harm

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs praised the IDF for its humanitarian warfare during this summer's conflict.

Jewish / US / News Briefs

White House Aide to Replace Foxman at ADL

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Foxman's replacement at the ADL is a White House aide and social entrepreneur.

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs

J Street Poll: US Jews Love Bibi Netanyahu

By Tibbi Singer

A JStreet Poll full of contradictory results, discovers that American Jews love Bibi best.

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Israel's Gains from US Elections

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Obama's pet projects are not likely to get much support after Tuesday's election, especially punch-ball with Bibi.

Israel / US

Supreme Court Hears Jerusalem Passport Case

By dvora

The justices seemed skeptical of Lewin’s claim that the Zivotofskys’ bid did not challenge the presidential recognition prerogative.

US / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Republicans Seize Control of Both Houses of Congress

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Republicans now control both houses of congress. Netanyahu is likely in a good mood this morning.

Terrorism / US / News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Glick Family Shocked At Lack Of Official US Interest In Rabbi’s Fate

By Jewish Press News Desk

“I just wanted to tell you that our family is shocked that we haven’t heard a single word from the U.S. State Dept., the U.S. Ambassador or any representative of the US government regarding the shooting of our brother a US citizen Yehuda Glick.”

Israel / Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Romney and Lieberman to Headline Israeli-American DC Event

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Romney and Lieberman to headline Israeli-American Council inaugural conference in DC, Nov. 7 - 9.

Terrorism / US / Iran / News Briefs

On Anniversary of Iran's US Embassy Seizure, 'Death to America' Still Heard

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the seizure of the US Embassy in Iran.

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