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Fox Shot Dead after Attacking 4-Year-old Girl in Lakewood

By Jewish Press News Desk

A fox attacked a four-year-old girl in Lakewood, New Jersey on Saturday and later was shot dead when it tried to attack a policeman and an animal control officer who were called to the scene. The dead fox is being tested for the rabies, and the girl suffered light scratched on her arm, leg and […]

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

Israel’s Latest Invention: Camera Helping the Blind ‘See’ Objects

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A new invention from Israel that falls in line with the Jewish state’s reputation as a “start-up nation,” potentially revolutionizing life for the blind and the visually impaired, will go on sale in the United States in September. The device, called OrCam, works via a 5-megapixel camera that attaches to glasses and can recognize text. […]

Jewish / US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Settlements

Kerry Names Oslo-Defender Indyk to Direct Peace Talks

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Every US “peace process” mediator has failed. Martin Indyk is next in line. He has said Israel must cede the Temple Mount and the PA must give up the “right of return.” If he succeeds, expect war.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs

NY State Police Find Missing 10-Year-old after 15-Hour Search

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police and rescue workers have found 10-year-old Shimon Zorger from Brooklyn Monday morning after a 15-hour search. The boy, who has Down Syndrome, is in good health, the Hudson Valley Times Herald--Record’s website reported. He had been visiting his grandparents in Kiryas Joel before  he was reported missing. Residents, rescue units, police dogs and rescue […]

US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements / Israeli Arabs

Kerry Jumps on Okay for Freeing Terrorists, Announces Peace Talks

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Kerry and Livni have a lot in common. They both talk a lot and say nothing; they love themselves; and they are celebrating their return to diplomatic stardom. They may be “stars for a day.”

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

PM Kerry Unmasks Himself, Crowns Palestinian Authority as a ‘Country’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Kerry finally has tripped over himself, bared his not-so-hidden agenda and stated that the Palestinian Authority is a country. Asked later about the slip of the tongue, he asked, “Did I say that?”

Terrorism / US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Cabinet Approves Freeing 104 Terrorists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

It took Netanyahu several hours to win a respectable majority in the Cabinet to capitulate to Abbas' demand and approve the release of 104 terrorists in order to allow the renewal of direct talks in Washington on Tuesday.

Terrorism / US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Cabinet OKs ‘Peace Process’ Referendum, Delays Vote on Terrorists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu threw a sugar pill at the Cabinet by proposing a change in the Basic Law for a national referendum before giving Israeli land to the PA. The Cabinet is contemplating swallowing the bitter pill – freeing terrorists.

Terrorism / US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Settlements / Israeli Arabs

Israel to Get Nothing but Talk for Freeing 104 Terrorists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel is to free 104 terrorists so Kerry can take the credit for the resumption of “direct talks,” but what will be on the agenda? Peace? Recognizing Israel? No. The PA will talk about a timetable for talks.

Israel / Syria / US / Global / News Briefs / Holocaust

Nazi Fugitive Alois Brunner May Be Alive in Syria

By Jewish Press Staff

Nazi hunters, including Israel, have been looking for Nazi war criminal Alois Brunner for years. The CIA may have employed him. At the age of 100, he still may alive and hiding in Syria.

Terrorism / US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Bennett: Terrorists Should Be Killed, not Freed

By Jewish Press News Desk

Naftali Bennett, Economy Minister and Jewish Home party chairman, wrote on Facebook Saturday night, “Terrorists should be killed, not released. All my life I fought towards fulfilling the two parts of this sentence. Tomorrow I will vote against.” A former IDF combat officer, Bennett said he has ordered his party ministers to vote against the […]

Jewish / US / Politics

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to Get Therapy for Sexual Misconduct

By JTA

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced he will undergo therapy amid calls for his resignation over allegations of sexual misconduct. In a brief statement to reporters Friday, Filner said he would be entering a treatment facility on Aug. 5 for two weeks of intensive therapy. In his statement, Filner said his actions were “inexcusable” and […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Government / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu: ‘Freeing Terrorists Clashes with Justice,’ but So What?

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu says freeing terrorists is unjust, is against public opinion, and is painful. So why do it? Because it is in the “interest of the State,” meaning John Kerry is in charge of Israel’s security.

NY / Politics / News Briefs

Weiner’s Wife Huma Now on the Hot Seat

By Jewish Press News Desk

The good news for New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is that the heat he has been taking for sexting is shifting to someone else. The worse than bad news is that the subject is his wife, Huma Abedein. Her problem is not sexting. Her story is far less sordid than his husband's but […]

Israel / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy

PA Entrepreneurs Shun Politics in Cisco Systems Training

By Jewish Press News Desk

Palestinian Authority entrepreneurs are not interested in politics and concentrate on business in a Cisco-Israel training program, Forbes business magazine reported. Israeli Jewish high-tech experts coach PA CEOs and middle-level managers in the sessions. Cisco CEO John Chambers began thinking about the program after meeting with  chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah in 2008. “I personally went […]

Syria / Jewish / NY / News Briefs

US Jewish Groups Sending Aid to Syrian Refugees in Jordan

By JTA

A coalition of Jewish groups coordinated by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is providing more than $100,000 in aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan. The Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief, which is made up of 14 organizations and coordinated by the Joint, convened Thursday in New York to allocate the money to several groups […]

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Media

Peres Featured on Amazon's First ‘Kindle Single Interview Series

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Peres is arguably the world’s most interviewed president. At age 89, he works like a youngster and holds an official record for saying “peace.” Today, he is Amazon’s Kindle Single’s first interviewee.

US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Jordan / Settlements

Kerry‘s ‘Peace Process’ Ghost to Haunt Washington on Tuesday

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Kerry can come out smelling sweet and let Israel and the PA blow up next week’s return of the ghost of direct talks Then he could end the travesty. But he wants to stink up the place with a decayed corpse of the peace process.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Egypt

US Suspends Delivery of F-16s to Egypt Due to Political Turmoil

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Under a deal entered into between the U.S. and Egypt in 2010, the U.S. was supposed to deliver an additional four F-16 Fighter Jets this summer. The Pentagon announced that President Obama decided to delay delivery of the planes because of Egyptian unrest.

Israel / US / News Briefs / Sports

America in Disgrace, Loses to Israel in Maccabiah Baseball Game

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

American got over Katrina, the Clintons, Bush, and Superstorm Sandy. It even has survived Obama. But its golden age is over. Israel beat the US at its own game, the National Pastime, at the Maccabiah Games

US / Politics / News Briefs

Obama’s Popularity Sinks to One Point above All-Time Low

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Barack Obama’s approval has sunk to only one percentage point above the all-time low in November 2011, according to a new poll released Wednesday by NBC and The Wall Street Journal. Only 45 percent approve of his job as president, and 50 percent said they disapprove, mainly because of their view of his handling, […]

NY / News Briefs

PA Arab-American ‘Wins’ Jail Term for Stolen Lottery Ticket

By Jewish Press News Desk

A New York court sentenced on Tuesday Palestinian Authority Arab-American Andy Ashkar up to 25 years in jail for stealing a winning $5 million lottery ticket from its rightful owner, Robert Miles. Miles, in 2006,  took the scratch-off to a convenience store operated by Ashkar’s parents in Syracuse, New York. When he showed the ticket […]

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

Israel’s Arms Exports Soar to record $7.5 Billion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel’s increasing arms exports has made it one of the most important in the world, with a record $7.5 billion worth of arms exported in 2012, according to a Minister of Defense’s Export and Cooperation report on Tuesday. The new record is even more impressive when taking into account budget cuts in Western countries. "The […]

US / News Briefs / Sports / Judaism

Ryan Braun’s Suspension Erases His ‘Good-Guy’ Image

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ryan Braun, whose father is from Israel, not only lost the chance to play out the reason of the season with the Milwaukee Brewers after he accepted his 65-day suspension for drug use, he also lost his image of the “good guy” who had convinced many that he was innocent of using performance drugs. "As […]

US / The Courts / News Briefs / Jerusalem

'Islamic Rights in Jerusalem' Why No 'Jerusalem, Israel' Decision (VIDEO)

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The D.C. applellate court declared unconstitutional the legislative effort by congress to force the US to recognize that Jerusalem is part of Israel. That they did so is not surprising, but why the Executive branch is so afraid of having Jerusalem next to Israel even just on a piece of paper should be shocking.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Post-Scandal 92nd St Y, Time to Re-Set Jewish, Pro-Israel Values

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

In the aftermath of an ugly scandal, as the 92nd St Y starts a search for a new executive director, it should institute guidelines not only about morality and criminality, but also to prevent Jewish communal dollars from being used to support boycotters and other haters of Israel

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion

Synagogue Raises Funds for Tornado-Stricken Ohio College (Photo)

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Cleveland area synagogue is raising funds to help Ursuline College repaid serious damage caused by a tornado that ripped through its athletic center on Saturday. No one was injured because the twister tore through the area in the pre-dawn hours, tearing the off the roof and blowing away one wall. The conservative B’nai Jeshurun, […]

Syria / US / News Briefs

Obama Closer to Arming Rebels in Syria

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Barack Obama is closer to presenting a plan to directly arm Syrian rebels, but he still faces Congressional opposition. “The House Intelligence Committee has very strong concerns about the strength of the administration's plans in Syria and its chances for success," House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers,  a Republican from Michigan, said in a […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

LA Jews Convince Firm to Remove Sexually Suggestive Billboard

By Jewish Press News Desk

Orthodox Jews in Los Angeles have convinced a company to take down a billboard that showed a mostly naked woman promoting an energy drink, the Los Angeles Jewish Journal reported Monday. A message on a local email stated, “The largest Orthodox Jewish community on the West Coast was horrified to see a completely inappropriate pretzus […]

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion

ADL: Anti-Semitism Up in NY and NJ but Down Nationwide

By JTA

The number of anti-Semitic incidents dropped 14 percent nationwide last year, but vandalism rose, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents that was released Monday. New York and New Jersey saw increases in anti-Semitic incidents. Nationwide, the audit counted 927 anti-Semitic incidents reported during the 2012 calendar year, a 14 percent decline from […]

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

US Refuses Peace "Gesture" to Netanyahu, Pollard to Remain in Jail

By Jewish Press News Desk

Apparently only the Palestinian Authority is to receive "gestures" for peace talks.

NY / Politics / News Briefs

Weiner Defends Al Jazeera $$ While Rivals Courting Orthodox

By Jacob Kornbluh

Weiner accused the Bill Thompson campaign of smearing him based on this single contribution.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs / Media

IRS fears Disclosure Above All Else, Offer Made in Court Confirms

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The IRS insists that there is no legal remedy for determining whether an applicant's constitutional rights have been violated, and that offended parties must be satisfied with a "good enough" remedy, even if it is not perfect.

US / News Briefs / The Knesset / Aliyah / Geulah

Children Dominate Unusual Aliyah Flight

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

American and Canadian Jews continue to move to Israel at an increasing rate. Nearly 1,000 children are expected to make the move this year with their parents. The first summer flight arrives Tuesday, escorted by Gilad Shalit.

US / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Sports / Judaism

Maccabiah Games Draw US Athletes to Become ‘Bar Mitzvah’

By JTA

For American athletes, the Maccabiah sports even proves the games are about more than sports. Several of the American Jewish athletes were inspired to become Bar Mitzvah.

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

Hamas Calls Return to Direct Peace Talks a ‘Disaster’

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority leadership in Ramallah is a victim of delusion and does not realize that the agreement in principle to return to direct talks with Israel is a “disaster,” Hams terrorist organization spokesman Fawzi Barhoum told the Bethlehem-based Ma'an News Agency Saturday. "Stopping political reconciliation for negotiations between the PA and Israel is very […]

Israel / US / News Briefs / Holocaust

Original Schindler’s List to be Sold on eBay for $3 million

By Jewish Press Staff

There are only four surviving lists of the original seven copies of “Schindler’s list.”. One of the them is in Israel and now is being auctioned, and it is all yours for at least $3 million.

Jewish / US / Government / News Briefs

Uri Ariel: US Keeps Pollard in Jail and Demands We Free Killers

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The US has kept Pollard in jail for 28 years. The same US is twisting Israel’s arm to free more than 80 terrorists, and Minister Uri Ariel, understandably, cannot understand the American mind.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Settlements

IRS in Court Friday, its Documents Prove Z STREET's Claims

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The first court hearing for the IRS since the scandal began is this Friday. IRS documents released by congress should constitute admissions by the IRS proving the pro-Israel organization's claim that the IRS engaged in viewpoint discrimination.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Holocaust

Weiner’s ‘Nazi Card’ Might Cost Him the Game

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Anthony Weiner has surprise everyone except himself by soaring to the lead in the Democratic primaries, but his use of the “Nazi card” to run down the “stop and frisk” policy may cost him points.

US

Hillel’s New CEO Discusses Group’s Campus Mission

By Jacob Kamaras

During the discussions that led to the hiring of former Ohio congressman Eric Fingerhut as the next president and CEO of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, an item Fingerhut says was non-negotiable for both parties was Hillel’s usage of its staff, resources, and reach to fulfill its stated commitment to the support of Israel.

US / Global / News Briefs / Islamists / Saudi Arabia

US Drone Kills Al Qaeda No. 2 ,Who Was Freed from Guantanamo

By Jewish Press News Desk

An American drone strike in Yemen has killed Al Qaeda’s number two terrorist, Said al Shehri, who was freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2007 to Saudi Arabia and later fled to Yemen. Al Shehri has been rumored several times in the past to have been killed, but this time, a senior Al Qaeda official confirmed […]

Israel / NY / Travel / News Briefs / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Airline’s ‘No Israelis Allowed’ Policy Violates Law

By Jewish Press News Desk

Saudi Arabia Airline refuses to issue tickets in New York for Israelis, even if they are only stopping off in Saudi Arabia for a connecting flight, a policy that contradicts federal law. The airline’s website asks travelers for their citizenship but does not have an option available for “Israel” although it does have options for […]

Terrorism / US / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Islamists / Religion

Pennsylvania Jihadist Gets 102 Months

By Jewish Press Staff

In the summer of 2010, Begolly urged jihadists on the AMEF to “write their legacy in blood.”

Terrorism / US / Politics / Global

Israel Dropping Bank of China Terror Financing Case, Roiling US

By JTA

Move angered one of Israel’s staunchest congressional supporters, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.).

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

JCPA: 'We're The Voice of American Jews,' But Many Beg to Differ

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The JCPA went to congress urging the U.S. to restart the "peace talks." It also claims to be the the representative voice of the organized Jewish community. Both ideas are wrong-headed according to many who spoke with The Jewish Press.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Florida

Fla. County Chairwoman Apologizes for Use of ‘Jewing’

By JTA

The chairwoman of a board of commissioners in Franklin County, Fla., said she apologized to those who questioned her for using the word “jewing” to describe salary discussions at a public meeting. Cheryl Sanders told Jim Romenesko, who runs an eponymous news business blog, that her use of the word at a July 2 meeting […]

US / News Briefs

Justice Dept: Looking into Civil Rights Charges Against Zimmerman

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

George Zimmerman may face civil rights charges by federal prosecutors and civil charges from Trayvon Martin's family. A jury in a criminal trial against Zimmerman found him not guilty of second degree murder.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Weiner Looks Like a Winner in the Polls

By Jewish Press News Desk

Anthony Weiner is leading the pack in a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Monday, with a three percentage point lead over City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. His 25 percent support still is far less than the 40 percent needed to prevent a run-off vote after the primaries elections in early September. The same poll […]

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Presidential Bid coming? Rick Perry Says He’ll Visit Israel

By JTA

Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry, in what observers see as a move signaling a possible White House run, said he is planning to visit Israel in October. Perry, who has announced that he will not run for a fourth term as Texas governor, told the Washington Times in an interview last Friday, “We will be […]

US / News Briefs / Judaism

Anti-Circumcision Group to Picket ACLU’s Marriage Equality Rally

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Boys should be protected by law from circumcision just like girls, say activists. And if the ACLU backs marriage equality? Picket them because it also is against circumcision bans! Welcome to Oakland.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / Religion

Rabbinical Council of America Issues Guidelines on Sexual Abuse

By Jewish Press Staff

Orthodox Jewish institutions have been stunned by charges and evidence of sexual abuse, particular concerning children. The organization of Orthodox rabbis – RCA – has issued guidelines to prevent abuse.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Religion

Netanyahu Opens ‘Direct Talks' with Abbas: Greetings on Ramadan

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Who says Netanyahu does not want peace with Abbas? He picked up the phone to wish him greetings on Ramadan. Why didn’t Kerry think of that? Maybe Arabs will call tonight and wish Bibi a good fast.”

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / Politics / News Briefs

Weiner Making Inroads among Orthodox Jewish Voters

By Jacob Kornbluh

“To underestimate Weiner is to make a huge mistake,” Mr. Hikind said.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion

Poland’s Chief Rabbi Threatens to Quit over Kosher Slaughter Ban

By JTA

Poland’s chief rabbi said he will resign if a definitive ban on kosher slaughter is imposed in the country. “I cannot imagine serving as chief rabbi in a country in which the rights of the Jewish religion are curtailed, as I would not be able then to serve properly my coreligionists,” Rabbi Michael Schudrich wrote […]

Israel / US / News Briefs

Ohio Bought High Yielding Israel Bonds, Arab Advocates Shout Foul

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

For those Ohioans who prefer that their state get a lower return on investment than tarnish their government dollars by investing in the Jewish State, news of the Israel Bonds purchase was more than they could bear.

Terrorism / US / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists / Egypt

Egypt Crushes Hamas, Plans All-Out War on Sinai Terrorists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel, for a change, can sit back, enjoy the show and watch Egypt do what the world would not let the IDF do – massive destruction of Hamas smuggling tunnels and all-out war against terror in the Sinai. Israel, for a change, can sit back, enjoy the show and watch Egypt do what the world would not let the IDF do – massive destruction of Hamas smuggling tunnels and all-out war against terror in the Sinai. The Egyptian military demolished hundreds of smuggling tunnels in and out of Hamas-controlled Gaza Sunday and is preparing for an all-our onslaught of Hamas, Al Qaeda and other terrorists in the Sinai, Egyptian media reported. The Egyptian offensive is a political and military shock to Hamas, with reverberations in Ramallah and Washington, on the eve of yet another attempt by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to re-ignite the “peace process.” “The reduction in smuggling will make it difficult for Hamas to maintain the level of its revenues, and therefore it will be hard pressed to contain the protests against its rule,” according to the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS). “It will also be difficult to infiltrate weapons into Gaza, mainly enhanced rockets and surface-to-surface missiles.” The Egyptian Aswat Masriya media outlet reported that 805 tunnels along the smuggling route, centered in the border city of Rafiah, were destroyed. Most of the tunnels have been used to smuggle fuel into Gaza. The Egyptian army will also close the Rafiah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip “indefinitely,” an official source told Egyptian newspaper al-Masry al-Youm. It placed a severe siege on Hamas but without a peep from the international community, which still condemns Israel for the maritime embargo that is aimed at preventing the import of terrorists and weapons from the sea. Terrorists in Rafiah targeted a military checkpoint Saturday, but no casualties were reported, and Egypt opened the Rafiah border crossing for four hours Saturday to allow humanitarian cases to cross the border. The tunnels have been a key route for terrorists to travel freely back and forth to the Sinai Peninsula and establish terrorist outposts aimed at staking out bases for attack on Egyptian tourist areas, such as El Arish, as well as urban areas. The army killed at least five terrorists on Friday, but Egyptian media reported a larger-scale offensive is in the works after an attempted assassination of Second Field Army commander Maj. Gen. Ahmed Wasfy on Wednesday. Egypt is using heavy arms and warplanes, maneuvers that are prohibited under the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty of 1979 without Israel’s approval. With the unstable and radical anti-Israel Muslim Brotherhood out of power, thanks to the military “impeachment” or coup – take your pick – Israel is not blocking any offense, “Security sources confirmed that Israel does not mind that the Egyptian forces use heavy artillery and warplanes during the operation which is expected to start very soon” military sources confirmed to the official television on Saturday. Official added, “The army had decided to cleanse the Sinai of armed gangs and terrorists "The operation will continue until it reaches its objectives, which are not only military but also aim to develop the Sinai.” Meanwhile, state media have reported Friday that two Egyptian Apache helicopters hovered over olive groves south of El-Arish before they fired shells at bunkers of Jihadist gunmen who were preparing to attack army checkpoints. The Egyptian Air Force on Saturday sent in two Apache helicopters to gun down jihadists after it received intelligence information that they were hiding in olive groves and preparing to attack military checkpoints. On Friday, an Egyptian helicopter was seen in the skies over Gaza for the first time since the Six-Day War in 1967. The Hamas terrorist organization is an offspring of the Muslim Brotherhood and therefore is a natural enemy of the military that ousted Mohammed Morsi two weeks ago. Hams has denied Egyptian military statements that its soldiers jailed 32 Hamas terrorists and arrested dozens others in the Sinai Peninsula last week. Hamas figuratively shot itself in the head last August when it mounted a severe attack on the Egyptian army, killing 16 soldiers near Rafiah in a multi-pronged attack that was intended to continue into Israel but was foiled at the last minute by the IDF. Ever since, Hamas has been an undeclared enemy, and even the Morsi regime was suspicious of it. The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority also is benefiting from Hamas’ miseries but is suppressing its joy because Hamas has widespread support among Arabs in Judea and Samaria who are fed up with chairman Mahmoud Abbas. Any moves by the Secretary of State Kerry to win some kind of a forum between Israeli and Palestinian Authority are a useless exercise without the inclusion of Gaza. Another fallout of the offensive against Hamas might be negative for Israel in the near-term. “The motivation of Hamas and jihadi elements from Sinai to launch attacks against Israel is increasing,” INSS thinks.

US / Media

'Glee' Star Cory Monteith Found Dead in Hotel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Cory Monteith (31), who plays Finn Hudson in the popular TV series 'Glee' was found dead in a Vancouver hotel on Saturday. Monteith played opposite Lea Michele in the series, and the two were also dating. Lea Michele plays the Jewish character Rachel Berry in the series. No foul play is suspected at this time, nor […]

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Europe / Holocaust

Anti-Semitic Phone Call Leads to Restoration of Historic Boat

By JTA

A 1943 vintage Danish fishing boat which rescued Danish Jews during the Holocaust is in the process of being moved and restored, ironically enough, thanks to an anti-Semitic phone call. The boat had been deteriorating for a while, but since the museum doesn’t charge for admission, raising money for a restoration project wasn’t exactly easy […]

Israel / NY / News Briefs

House Panel Approves $2 million for US-Israel Energy Cooperation

By JTA

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has allotted $2 million for U.S.-Israel energy cooperation in the fiscal year 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. The money in the bill is the latest such appropriation under the 2007 U.S.-Israel Cooperation Act, which created a grant program to support research and development of renewable energy sources. […]

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Donor Fraud: Jewish Donor Dollars Support anti-Israel Speakers UPDATED

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"Donor Fraud" is when money is raised from Jewish donors on the pretext that it will be used to support the Jewish community, and instead some of that money is used to actively promote those who viciously attack Israel.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

In Email to JTA Quinn Says West Bank ‘Disputed Territory’

By JTA

Quinn’s position runs counter to that of the U.S. government, which considers the West Bank Israel-occupied territory.

US / Politics / News Briefs

Ex-AIPAC Chair Running for Mass. Governor

By JTA

Steve Grossman told a local television station that he plans to announce his candidacy.

IDF & Security / Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Religion

NY Haredi Children Protest IDF Service as ‘against Our Religion’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Did you know that a Jew serving in the IDF is against the religion of Jewish children in New York? And it’s okay to beat Haredi soldiers? No, you don’t. But we all know hatred destroyed the Holy Temple.

Israel / NY / News Briefs

UJA-Federation NY Campaign Nets 6 Percent Rise to $145.3 million

By JTA

The UJA-Federation of New York raised $145.3 million in its annual campaign that ended June 30,  exceeding last year’s total by $8.6 million. Adding bequests and endowments, $6.7 million raised for superstorm Sandy relief, and capital and special gifts, the federation brought in a total of $206.5 million. “This has been an extraordinary year of […]

Terrorism / US / News Briefs

Boston Bomber Blasé, Pleads Not Guilty, Blows Kiss to Ladies

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

The only emotion shown by Dzokhar Tsarnaev during his arraignment on July 10 was when he smiled at and blew a kiss to two women in the courtroom. It is believed the two women are his sisters.

NY / News Briefs

All in the Family for Hikind, Who Gives His Sons Legislative Jobs

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind has made sure his two sons are employed, with each of them having a legislative job, The New York Daily News disclosed Wednesday. Hikind admitted that his sons work as a legislative aide to Assemblyman Peter Abbate Jr. and as a community liaison for Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs, but explained, "I […]

Israel / Politics / News Briefs / Florida

Mother of New Ambassador Dermer: He’s a Red-Blooded American

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ron Dermer, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s choice to succeed American-born Michael Oren as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, moved to Israel 16 years ago but his mother Yaffa told the Miami Herald, “ I think he’ll do a wonderful job because he’s a red-blooded American.” Yaffa Dermer, a resident of Florida but born and […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Pro-Gay Rights Matt Nosanchuk to be White House Jewish Liaison

By JTA

The White House is set to name Matt Nosanchuk, a lawyer who has been prominent in advancing the Obama administration’s gay rights policies, as its new full-time Jewish liaison. JTA learned Wednesday that Nosanchuk will replace Zach Kelly, who has held the job part time since the last full-time liaison to the Jewish community, Jarrod […]

US / News Briefs / Holocaust

Sharansky, Lauder Call for Claims Conference Reform

By JTA

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky and World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder called on the Claims Conference to be reviewed by outside agencies in an investigation following the disclosure of a $57 million fraud scheme. Sharansky and Lauder released a joint statement on the first day of the Claims Conference board meeting on Tuesday, criticizing […]

US / Egypt

Tough Congressional Language Limits Obama’s Options On Egypt Crisis

By Ron Kampeas

WASHINGTON – When it comes to foreign assistance, American law couldn’t be clearer: A coup d’etat suspends funding, period.

Jewish / US / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Will New Hillel Head Honcho Continue Stretching the 'Big Tent'?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Over the decades, Hillel has moved from being "the synagogue on campus" to encouraging Jewish students to experience and define Jewish" in their own way. Is Hillel now also telling students "pro-Israel" means whatever they want it to mean?

Politics / Government / News Briefs / Florida

Netanyahu Names American Immigrant Ron Dermer Ambassador to US

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Outgoing Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren was the only American to hold the post – until Tuesday. Netanyahu has appointed Ron Dermer, a close aide, to take over the job.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Former Yeshiva University Students file $380 Million Lawsuit

By JTA

Yeshiva University has paid dearly with a tarnished image as a result of sexual abuse at the venerable institution. Former students now want it to pay very dearly – to the tune of $380 – for damages.

US / News Briefs / Egypt

A Coup by Any Other Name Allows US Aid to Continue

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

While the government lawyers are looking into the matter, the hands on the US aid spigot will ignore the "c" (coup) word, and U.S. aid to Egypt will continue flowing.

Jewish / US / News Briefs

Alvin Schiff, Jewish Education Pioneer, Dies

By JTA

Alvin Schiff, a pioneer in Jewish education and a prolific author, died of unknown causes, Yeshiva University announced Monday. He was in his mid-80s. He established and directed the Graduate School of Jewish Education at YU in 1959, before it was later renamed the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration. Schiff authored more […]

US / News Briefs / Holocaust

Bitter Dispute over Claims Conference Fraud Report

By Jewish Press Staff

There’s no peace for the Claims Conference. It is not enough it was caught with defrauding Holocaust funds of $57 million. Two members of the panel that investigated the Conference quit over its report.

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

Delaware Top Destination for Israeli Firms Incorporating in US

By Jewish Press News Desk

Governor Jack Markell, the only sitting Jewish Governor in the United States, and a delegation of Delaware entrepreneurs and business leaders are visiting Israel on a week-long economic development mission. The trip highlights Delaware’s strong economic ties to Israel and aims to further raise Israeli business interest in the State. The delegation will be meeting […]

US / News Briefs / Egypt

Hundreds of Chicago Muslims March for Morsi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Hundreds of Chicago Muslims marched in support of deposed Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi Sunday and held signs condemning the Egyptian military, the Chicago Tribune reported. Many of the Chicago demonstrators were born in Egypt, and others have roots elsewhere in the Arab world. Fisal Hammouda, who left Egypt in the 1960s, told the newspaper that […]

US / News Briefs / Holocaust

American Mennonite Lois Gunden Named Righteous Gentile

By JTA

Lois Gunden, an American Mennonite who helped save Jewish children in France during the Holocaust, was recognized by Yad Vashem Monday as the fourth American to be named a Righteous Among the Nations. Gunden will be honored posthumously at a ceremony to take place in the United States, where her niece Mary Jean Gunden will […]

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Media / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

PA Touts Kerry’s Return while He Stays at Wife’s Hospital Bed

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Big Lie, big explosion. Media spread a story yesterday that Kerry will be back in town this week. Today, the PA claims Bibi met with PA honchos. Abbas forgot that Kerry’s wife is in critical condition.

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

New Jersey Yeshiva Student Now an Israeli Fighter Pilot

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

‘Lt. B.’ came to Israel to learn Torah for a year and go back to NJ for university. He thought about the army and the Air Force grabbed him, fulfilling his childhood wish to be a pilot. Read and be proud.

Israel / Jewish / US / News Briefs / Sports

Casspi to Sign with Houston Rockets for $2 Million

By JTA

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli-born player to join the NBA, has agreed to a two-year, $2 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Casspi, 25, who played the last two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, told the Cleveland Jewish News that he hopes to sign the contract on Wednesday or Thursday. The 6-9 forward became an […]

Middle East / Levant / NY / News Briefs / Local

Weiner Sounds like NYC’s Foreign Minister

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner found another subject to use as a soap box for his opinions – the crisis in Egypt. After having reiterated his stand last month that Israel does not “occupy” Judea and Samaria, Weiner recently said of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, “You can’t get elected by a relatively […]

Israel / US / News Briefs

Caesarstone Leads ‘Consumer Reports’ Kitchen Countertops Survey

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Consumer Reports magazine rates the synthetic quartz countertops made by Israel’s kibbutz-based Caesarstone Sdot Yam Ltd. the best of 14 materials that were tested. "Quartz was tops in our tests, whether polished or matte finish. Sharp knives, abrasive pads, hot pots, and most stains didn't damage it plus it's easy to maintain and doesn't […]

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Europe

New York Jews Rescued Irish in Great Famine

By Jewish Press Staff

The rabbi encouraged his flock to “take measures for the relief of the famishing thousands of their fellow mortals in that unfortunate and destitute country, Ireland."

Jewish / US / News Briefs

What is the Link between 17th of Tammuz, July 4th and Lincoln?

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The USA was founded on the Fast Day of the 17th of Tammuz, July 4, 1776. On the same coincidental days in 1863, a rabbi’s sermon included a phrase that Lincoln later made famous.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

Weiner to Battle for New York City’s ‘Independence’ from Albany

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York City’s surprise leading mayoral contender Anthony Weiner pounced on Independence Day to campaign for the city to shake off what he considers the oppression of the state capital. “Every July 4th, we should all think not only about the independence of our country, but we should think a little bit about the independence […]

South Florida / Jewish / Florida

Boca-Trained And Ordained Rabbis Graduate

By Shelley Benveniste

Machon Menachem-Boca Raton Rabbinical College ordained fourteen rabbis at a graduation ceremony held at Chabad of Boca Raton on Military Trail, Thursday, May 30.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

New Jersey Jewish Student Sues NY Cops over Immodest Frisk

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Swift NY cops jump on a young Jewish woman for an immodest frisk. Her crime? Maybe she was picking up drugs? Or running away from a robbery? No. She was petting a cat – and she is suing the police.

Israel / US / News Briefs

Auctioned Modigliani Painting Most Expensive Ever Sold in Israel

By JTA

A painting by Italian Jewish artist Amedeo Modigliani sold at auction in Jerusalem for $8.6 million, despite not actually being in the country. It is believed to be the most expensive piece of art ever sold in Israel, topping that of a painting by Camille Pissarro which once sold in Israel for $1.2 million. The […]

Jewish / US / News Briefs

‘Oh, Say Can You Sing the Right Lyrics?’ (Video)

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

We know that most Haredim in Israel don’t even know the Zionist anthem let alone sing it. But also America? It seems that way at the annual Flatbush Hatzolah-NYPD game. Anyway, ‘Good July 4 Yom Tov.’

US / News Briefs

Second Jewish Camp Tragedy Kills One in California; 20 Injured

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tragedy strikes twice at Jewish summer camps. One week after lightning critically injured a child in an Indiana camp, a falling tree kills one adult and injures 20 in California.

Israel / US / Politics / News Briefs

Foreign Ministry Strike Strands South Floridians

By Jewish Press News Desk

The strike at the Foreign Ministry and its consulates worldwide has left hundreds people stranded, including several from South Florida. “All I really need is someone to put a stamp in my passport” that expired last month, Delray Beach, Florida businessman Shimon Cohen told the Miami Herald. He charged that the strike violated his “basic […]

Israel / Middle East / Levant / US / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Palestinian Authority ‘Policeman' Tried to Murder Jew in Samaria

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The US created a Palestinian Authority army and still trains “policemen.” One of its cadets was killed in a riot against the IDF Tuesday. Now, an officer has been arrested for trying to murder a Jew.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Jewish Schools Advocacy Bringing Hundreds of Millions in Public Funds

By Guest Author

Private Jewish day schools and yeshivas get hundreds of millions of dollars through tax credit programs.

Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs

Chaos in Egypt: Obama Backed Another Wrong Horse

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Egyptian army military announced on Tuesday it will establish an interim regime if Mohammed Morsi cannot come to an agreement with opposition forces by Wednesday night, a virtual impossibility. The army insisted it is not intending to rule the country, but in effect it plans to unilaterally dissolve the legislature and appoint Egypt’s chief […]

Israel / Middle East / Levant / US / News Briefs

NY Times Finally Gets it Right: Kerry Needs a Map

By Jewish Press News Desk

The New York Times Jerusalem bureau chief and a correspondent in Washington have woken up and realized that there are a few matters in the Middle East a bit more urgent than fawning over the fossil of the peace process. Under the headline “Chaos in Middle East Grows as the U.S. Focuses on Israel,” Judi […]

Israel / US / News Briefs

US Customers Withdraw $4 Billion from Israeli Banks

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tighter American tax laws have encouraged U.S. citizens to withdraw approximately $2 billion from Israeli banks in less than two years. "The blow is not just in the drop in assets, but also in the drop in investments. Some of these customers, especially the wealthy ones, use the money to make investments and acquisitions in […]

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