Posts Tagged: Jewish
German Court Outlaws Ritual Circumcision
The district court of Cologne ruled this week that religious circumcision of a child is harmful and that a parent's jurisdiction over his child does...
Rewarding Moments: Prizeworthy vs. Praiseworthy
Awards and prizes appear to be the ultimate credential, from the Oscar to the Grammy. But in complex matters—foreign policy, national security, terrorism—the...
A Hamas Victory at the UN Human Rights Council
The Obama administration's political and financial backing of the UN Human Rights Council resulted in another win for Hamas on Friday, June 22 in Geneva....
The Evils of the Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt's longtime banned Muslim Brotherhood—the parent organization of nearly every subsequent Islamist movement, including al-Qaeda—has just won the nation's presidency, in the name of its...
Global Partnership to Change the Face of Jerusalem
Cities most essentially belong to their residents. The residents shape the character of cities in which they dwell. The cities, in return, provide them shelter,...
Nearly 1 in 4 Are Jewish in Brooklyn
Nearly a quarter of the people living in Brooklyn, which is New York City's largest borough, are Jewish. The number comes from a highly cited...
Big Apple Welcome for Gilad Shalit Given by Mayor Bloomberg
On Monday, June 25—standing free on the sixth anniversary of the day Hamas kidnapped him—Gilad Shalit came to meet New York City Mayor...
After an Israeli Strike on Iran
How will Iranians respond to an Israeli strike against their nuclear infrastructure? This prediction matters greatly, affecting not just Jerusalem's decision but also...
Massive Fires Engulf Jerusalem Following 200 Arson Attacks in Past 2 Weeks
Israeli firefighters have their hands full on Tuesday, dealing with two massive fires near Jerusalem. 35 teams have joined firefighting aircraft to help put out the...
Guma Aguiar’s Mother and Wife Battle Publicly Over His Estate
The disappearance of Guma Aguiar, who made a fortune in the energy markets, has brought a dispute over his $100 million estate into the...
Israeli Man Dies in Eiffel Tower Suicide
An Israeli man has died after jumping off the Eiffel tower in an apparent suicide attempt in Paris on Sunday. According to the UK's Daily Telegraph,...
Hamas Affiliated Group Rails Against “Zionist Project” at UN Meeting
The Hamas-affiliated and UK-based Palestinian Return Centre promoted the destruction of Israel at a June 22 event at the UN's Palais des Nations...
Supermodel Bar Refaeli Rumored to be Starring in Hannukah Musical
Israeli Supermodel Bar Refaeli is rumored to be appearing as the eponymous character of the musical Cinderella, slated to play on Hanukkah in Tel Aviv...
Engineers Win Prize for Iron Dome Design
The developers of the Iron Dome missile defense system were awarded the 2012 Israel Defense Prize by Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Sunday. Eight...
