Posts Tagged: Simon Jacobson
Algemeiner Publisher Simon Jacobson: ‘Times Like This Define Who’s Standing Up for Moral Clarity’
At The Algemeiner's 11th annual "J100" gala on Tuesday night, publisher and chairman Simon Jacobson issued a call for action. "We're living in historic times. Events...
The Immaculate Reception: Are Miracles Possible?
I awoke Tuesday morning to find the following email in my inbox: "Dear Rabbi, as we approach Rosh Hashanah, I feel compelled to make a...
Conversations With Leaders: Chief Rabbi of South Africa Shares Lessons on Lockdown and Overcoming Racism
In response to global crisis impacting everyone the world over, I have launched a new series: In Conversation with World Leaders, to discuss the issues of...
A Message of Love, Unity, and Support for Poway
Dear Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Goldstein, Howard and Hannah Kaye, and the entire Poway Jewish community: From the depths of my heart, I thank you for...
Algemeiner Reveals 5th Annual ‘J100’ List at Star-Studded Gala Featuring Sharon Stone and Nir Barkat
The Algemeiner unveiled its 5th annual “J100” list of the top 100 people “positively influencing Jewish life” on Thursday night, at a star-studded gala in...
Leonard Cohen Was a Zionist – I Know Because He Told Me So
A year has now passed since the death of the great poet and singer Leonard Cohen. He’s been remembered no doubt for his music, but...
Algemeiner Unveils 4th Annual ‘J100’ List at Star-Studded Gala Featuring Miloš Zeman, Yaacov Agam and Stuart and Robbi Force
The Algemeiner unveiled its 4th annual "J100" list of top 100 people “positively influencing Jewish life” on Monday night, at a star-studded gala in New York...
Muslim-Arab Rage Against Israel Is Rooted in Religion, Not Politics
The latest media circus around Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu's words about the role of Hitler and the Mufti in the Final Solution captures the...
The Root of Arab Rage: The Case Against a Palestinian State
With a so-called "cease-fire" between Israel and Hamas, one need not be a skeptic to wonder what this "cease-fire" actually means, and who it applies...
Hurricane Sandy: Act of God?
Editor's note: Simon Jacobson's article, The Deeper Message of Hurricane Sandy, has provoked many responses, including some concerned with the religious perspective on the...
A Jewish King and Queen of England? It’s Possible
Two unrelated Jews from different walks of life meet in an unlikely place and discover they are connected. You've heard that story before in Jewish...
New York Stock Exchange Hosts Just One Life Gala
When it comes to iconic venues, few match the aura or impact of the NY Stock Exchange. "It's a globally recognized destination on many levels"...
