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US / Antisemitism

Antisemitic Graffiti Depicting Jews Hanging from Gallows Discovered in Maryland

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Our Jewish community continues to stand strong and resilient in the face of hatred and antisemitism in all forms, and we ask the greater community to stand with us in this fight against hate,” said Jewish Federation of Greater Washington CEO Gil Preuss.

US / Elections

J Street-Backed Congressional Candidate Defeated in Maryland Democratic Primaries

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

Glenn Ivey beats former Rep. Donna Edwards in state’s 4th Congressional District • Ivey to run for largely black suburb vacated by Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.) against Republican primary winner Jeff Warner, a pastor.

US / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Maryland Joins List of States Reviewing Contracts with Ben & Jerry’s, Unilever

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Please continue to be assured that Maryland is committed to diversity and inclusion, and ardently opposes any form of discrimination based on religion, national origin, place of residence or ethnicity,” stated a letter by Maryland Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith.

Featured / US / Politics / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Democratic Socialists of America Endorse BDS, Threatening a Bernie Sanders–DNC coalition

By JNi.Media

Although it would be wrong to suggest that Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) is the leader of the DSA, he received the group's enthusiastic support during the 2016 primaries, and included its honorary chair, vehement anti-Zionist Cornel West in his platform team at the DNC convention.

US / Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Maryland Jewish Couple Gets Nazi Note on Windshield after Hanging Black Lives Matter Flag

By JNi.Media

The Franklins woke up to discover a crumpled anti-Semitic note–all caps–on their car windshield, with a yellow star and the word 'Jude,' Nazi style.

Politics / Elections

14 Senate Democrats Call for Extending Sanctions on Iran

By Tower Magazine

Cardin and Schumer called on their colleagues in both chambers to quickly advance the legislation when Congress reconvenes in September.

US / News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah / Canada

American and Canadian Jews Flying on Aliyah in Face of Terror

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

One of the new immigrants is 83 years old, and five are volunteering to serve in the IDF.

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

Debbie Wasserman Schultz's 'Jewish Heart' Backs Iran Deal

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Like most of the other Democrats supporting Obama, the deal worries her, but she thinks it is good for the US and for Israel.

US / Iran / News Briefs

Maryland's Sen. Mikulski Gives Obama Magic Number for Iran Deal

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Maryland Democrat caved in even though she is retiring at the end of her current term.

Jewish / US / Politics / News Briefs

'Undecided' Sen. Cardin Predicts Congress Will Back Obama on Iran Deal

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

He says he still has not made up his mind but that Obama will win the magic number of 34 to override a veto.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

31st Democratic Senator Backs Iran Deal

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Oregon's Jeff Merkley announced he is backing the nuclear deal, leaving Obama only three shy of a veto-proof majority.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Billboards Go Up in Baltimore Urging Cardin, Mikulski to Vote 'No' on Iran

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Billboards up in Baltimore calling on Maryland Senators Cardin and Mikulski to vote against the Nuclear Iran Deal.

US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Key Democratic Senators Cardin and Mikulski Still on the Fence on Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Maryland's Senators have not yet decided whether or not to join Schumer and Menendez and vote against ObamaDeal.

Israel / US / Iran / News Briefs

Corker Tells Kerry: You've Been Fleeced

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

” I'm sorry to say this, but I think you've been fleeced."

Israel / US / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

Meet the 16 Democratic Senators Who Can Scuttle ObamaDeal

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Sen. Ben Cardin: "Israel's security issues are of major concern. We don't want to see an arms race in the Middle East, so it is a factor. "

US / News Briefs / France / Holocaust

Maryland Legislators Take a Pass on Railway Reparations Bill

By JTA

Maryland lawmakers failed to vote on a bill that would have required the French rail firm SNCF to pay compensation to Holocaust survivors in order to work on a new line. The bill did not progress past committee hearings in the state legislature, where the 2014 legislative session ended Monday night. State Sen. Joan Carter […]

News Briefs / Holocaust

Holocaust Survivor Dies before Able to Testify for Md. Rail Bill

By JTA

Leo Bretholz, who had escaped from a train transporting him to a Nazi death camp, died the weekend before he was to testify on behalf of a Maryland bill making railroad firms accountable for their actions during the Holocaust. Bretholz, of Baltimore, died on Saturday, two days after his 93rd birthday. He was to testify […]

IDF Blog

Lock and Load with Sarit Petersen, Shooting Instructor

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

Shooting a weapon isn't just about being able to aim and hit a target accurately.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism

Maryland Jews Battle $1 Million ‘Jewish Christian’ Crusade

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Jews’ worst enemies are Jews. Tom Cantor says he was born into a Jewish family. He is trying to convince Maryland Jews they can be Jews and Christians. Even worse, he says “I love my people.”

IDF Blog

Trading In Maryland for the Mediterranean

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

It is not everyday that a young man from Potomac, Maryland travels for tens of thousands of miles to join the Israel Navy.

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

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