LA Elects First Jewish Mayor (Over Pol Married to a Jew)

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

The LA mayoral race was between a man with a Jewish mother and a woman married to a Jew.

Shmuley Boteach to Host Jewish Values Gala for Rambam Medical Center

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

At the inaugural Values Network Gala on June 4, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach will be honoring Holocaust survivor Professor Elie Wiesel, renowned philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson and influential health advocate Dr. Mehmet Oz for their outstanding work as champions for Jewish and human values. Proceeds from the dinner, to be held at the New [...]

Ahmadinejad Irate at Disqualification of his Candidate

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected a decision by election overseers to disqualify his own top aide, Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, from the June 14 presidential vote in Iran as an act of “oppression” and threatened to take the case to the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, AP reported. His comments were posted Wednesday on his website [...]

Pressing Poland on Restitution Poses Dilemma for Jewish Groups

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

Poland is a stalwart American ally in Europe, a bulwark against an increasingly belligerent Russia and, with the recent opening of a major new Warsaw museum, is enjoying a flush of accolades for its belated embrace of its Jewish roots. But there’s a thorn in the bouquet: Poland is seen as having the world’s worst [...]

Israeli Soldier Killed in Golan Minefield Explosion

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

An Israeli soldier was killed in a mine explosion in the southern Golan Heights. The soldier was taking part Tuesday in a minefield-clearing operation, according to the Israel Defense Forces, and was killed when an old anti-tank mine exploded. Two other soldiers were injured. The mine reportedly was cleared and marked before it exploded. The [...]

Top Claims Conference Officials Botched Probe of 2001 Fraud

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

“A majority of the claims made by the person who wrote the anonymous letter were refuted by Mr. Domnitser,” the report said.

In 140-Second Video, Anthony Weiner Jumps into Mayoral Race

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

An April 19, 2013 Quinnipiac University survey gives Weiner 15 percent of Democratic primary voters.

Inner Peace with High Power Rifle

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

I often think that a sharpshooter must be the calmest and most focused person. The Reconnaissance Platoon of the 601st Brigade is a small unit in the Combat Engineering Corps. Earlier this year, they held an exercise in a densely wooded area, where they practiced combat fighting, reconnaissance and evacuating injured soldiers. They also practiced [...]

IDF Soldier Killed in Training Accident

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

An IDF soldier was killed Tuesday afternoon in a training accident on the Golan Heights. The soldier, in the Combat Engineering Corps, was clearing anti-tank mines when one mine unexpectedly exploded.

Chabad to the Rescue for Oklahoma Residents

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

There are only about 5000 Jews in the Greater Oklahoma City area, but the Chabad of Oklahoma City is working around the clock to provide assistance tp anyone in need.

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Waze Defeats Google

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

Israel’s Waze user-run navigation service easily beat out Google’s app Tuesday night when the Israel Electric Corp. closed down the high-speed Ayalon Highway that runs through Tel Aviv. Drivers using the Google app, which uses Android devices that broadcast information of traffic, found themselves being directed to the Ayalon even though it was closed, the [...]

Shin Bet Foils Hamas Plot to Kill Israeli, Hold Body for Barter

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

Israel is uncovering terror cells in Judea and Samaria at an alarming rate. This time, a Hamas cell was nabbed before it could murder an Israeli. The Palestinian Authority’s silence speaks loudly.

Man Behind Palestinian Flag at Paterson, NJ City Hall a Convicted Felon

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

The man who solicited government proclamations for naming May 19 "Palestinian American Day" had publicly expressed outrage over the NYPD surveillance of Muslims. No one even noticed he was a convicted felon.

Kerry Headed for PA-Israel Crisis that He Created

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

Kerry has done a lot in three months. He has won the distrust of Abbas. He has personally upbraided Israeli Ambassador Oren. Why is he coming to town this week? Maybe he booked the wrong plane.

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Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founder to Receive YU Honorary Doctorate

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

Co-Founder and the Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh Rabbi Joshua Fass, a Yeshiva University alumnus, will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary doctorate at YU’s 82nd Commencement Ceremony, Thursday, May 30, at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ. YU President Richard M. Joel will also confer honorary doctorates upon entrepreneur Tony B. [...]

Report: Discrimination against Jews and Muslims Rising Everywhere

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to the annual U.S. State Dept. report for 2012. The report points to growing antisemitism, especially in Venezuela, Egypt and Iran. The BBC noted that the International Religious Freedom Report noted that in Egypt, antisemitic sentiment in the media sometimes included Holocaust [...]

Clintons Staying Out of the Mayoral Race

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

They're avoiding the appearance of taking sides.

Israel Comes to its Senses, Cancels UNESCO Mission

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

The mission was originally supposed to arrive in Jerusalem on Monday.

Nadler Demands Justice for Jacob Ostreicher

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

On Monday, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, participated in a Congressional hearing which examined the issue of Jacob Ostreicher’s illegal detention. Mr. Ostreicher, a constituent of Rep. Nadler’s from Brooklyn, has been detained in Bolivia for nearly two years. Rep. Nadler has previously [...]

Third Time this Week: Syrians Fire at IDF Golan Heights Patrol

Posted on: May 21st, 2013

The patrol shot back and hit the source of the fire.