Zach Pontz
ARTICLES BY: Zach Pontz
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Israel Museum Purchase 15th Century Mishneh Torah
A 15th-century illustrated volume of Mishneh Torah from the collection of Michael and Judy Steinhardt, which was planned to be sold at Sotheby's Monday, was...
Report: Qatari Royal to Visit Israel in November
Qatar's Prince Khalifa Al-Thani, a member of the royal family of Qatar, is expected to visit Israel this November, Israeli website Calcalist reports. His visit...
Yelp Prison Review: “Say You’re Jewish” If You End Up at Rikers Island
If you're looking to spend some time at New York's Rikers Island, it would help to tell officials there that you're Jewish. This, according to...
Report: Fatah in Touch With Hamas, Egypt Regarding Unity Talks
A senior member of Fatah has told Bahrain's Al-Ayam newspaper that his organization is in touch with Egypt and Hamas "to agree on...
Israeli MK Promises Bill to Ease Holocaust Survivors’ Financial Burdens
The Knesset's Labor, Health and Welfare Committee Chairman has promised to submit a bill that would give more aid to Holocaust survivors in Israel. "We have...
Israel Receives Fifth Dolphin-Class Submarine from Germany
Israel received its fifth Dolphin-Class submarine Monday in an official ceremony in Kiel, Germany. The CEO of the Ministry of Defense, Major General (Res.) Ehud...
Jews Welcomed Back to Oldest Synagogue in Tunisia for First Time Since “Arab Spring”
The oldest synagogue in Tunisia opened its doors Sunday to visitors for the first time since protests broke out in the country in 2011. Jewish...
Report: Israeli Aircraft Spotted Over Assad’s Palace
A spokesman for the rebel military in Syria has said that Israeli Air Force jets were spotted flying over Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's palace in...
Senior Israeli Official: Obama Understands that Mahmoud Abbas Won’t Allow Peace Deal
A senior Israeli diplomatic source has told Israeli daily Israel Hayom that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to make significant progress toward a...
Jewish Couple Sued by Housing Board for Charging for Shabbat Parties
A New York Jewish couple are being sued by the housing board of the apartment complex in which they own two living units after it...
PA Central Committee Member: Israel Responsible for 9/11, Jews at Fault for Rise in Anti-Semitism (VIDEO)
A member of Fatah's central committee recently told a Lebanon TV station that Israel is responsible for 9/11 and that the rise in anti-Semitic incidents...
Parson Students Launch Petition Against Galliano Hire
The Parsons School of Design is experiencing pushback after it decided to hire fashion designer John Galliano to teach a four-day course next month. A change.org...
New Interactive Map Shows Surname Cohen Rules Over London Neighborhood
A new interactive map released by academics at a London University gives new meaning to keeping up with the Joneses—and the Smiths, Patels and Cohens. University...
New “Charity” Matches Neglected Jewish Mothers with Surrogate Sons (VIDEO)
Alas, some respite for your mom-induced headaches. You can now ignore your mother without guilt, because a new charity is matching neglected Jewish mothers with...
