Posts Tagged: Jewish News
The Revolting Lie that Michael Jackson was a Nazi Sympathizer
All a man has in this world is his good name. The book of Ecclesiastes says that a good name is better than fine oil....
The Opportunities and Dangers of Israel’s New Unity Government
The dramatic coup by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Opposition Leader Shaul Mofaz to form a national unity government and set aside elections until November...
Iconic Jewish Author Maurice Sendak: 1928-2012
Maurice Sendak, the famed author of Where the Wild Things Are, died early Tuesday morning in Ridgefield, New Jersey, but not before he became king...
Poll: Netanyahu Gets Boost in Israeli Public Opinion After Coalition Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political position has received a significant boost thanks to his coalition agreement with Kadima leader Shaul Mofaz, a new...
Chabad Hosts 10 Wounded Female IDF Officers in New York
Chabad-Lubavitch welcomed a group 10 wounded female soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces on March 6 in New York City, kicking off a...
Conference on Judaism and Mental Health Discusses Unique Challenges
The Center for Anxiety in New York City recently hosted more than 80 professionals to discuss the connection between Judaism and mental health. More than...
Google Logo Finalists Include 11 Year Old Orthodox Girl
Johanna Robinson, an 11 year old student at a Jewish day school in Maryland, is a finalist for Google's annual "Doodle 4 Google" contest. Each...
Jordanian Journalist: Jewish Scripture Says to Use Christian Blood for Matzah
A Jordanian journalist recently wrote an article describing that the Talmud instructs Jews to kill Christian children and use their blood to bake...
U.S. Representatives Call for Moment of Silence at London Olympics to Mark Munich Massacre
An Israeli petition to the International Olympic Committee for a moment of silence at this summer's Olympic games in London, in honor of the Israelis...
Arab Media Buzzing Over “Netanyahu War Government”
From Saudi Arabia to London, the UAE to Lebanon, Arab newspapers have portrayed the creation of Israel's new unity government, established this week under the...
French Artist Ron Agam: Europe’s Upheaval and Sarkozy’s Exit Perilous for Jews
France has elected its new President, Socialist Francois Hollande, and while financial markets react to the vote, along with the rise of right-wing extremists in...
Russian Jewish Leader: Putin is the Reason Iran Does Not Have a Nuclear Weapon
As the news broke earlier this week that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed a new unity government, and the U.S. and European Union maintain...
Syria’s Unfolding Tragedy: What Can Be Done?
As the carnage in Syria continues, the powers that are capable of taking serious measures to stop it are busy finding excuses to explain their...
The Global Reach of AJC for Over 100 Years
The American Jewish Committee's 2012 Global Forum, held May 2-4 in Washington, DC, emphasized the international outreach and diplomatic interaction AJC has developed for more...
