Jews argue whether Zionism is racism in the Forward! – Mondoweiss
simmons | August 23, 2017
This is good news.
Zionism, terrorism pose major threats to Islamic World – Mehr News Agency – English Version
richards | August 23, 2017
Irans Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari made the remarks at a meeting with Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, the Grand Mufti of Lebanon, on the third day of his visit to Beirut. He underlined that clerics shouldered a weighty responsibility in confronting Zionism and terrorism as two major hazards to the Islamic world
What Are the Most Important Values in Judaism? – Cape May County Herald
admin | August 23, 2017
I recently received a question on my Ask the Rabbi website regarding Judaisms most important values. There are so many good ones to choose from, but several that especially resonate with me as can be found in the Talmudic tractate of Yevamot 79a. The Talmud is part of Judaisms so-called rabbinic oral tradition and here is the verse from the Talmud: The (Jewish) people are recognized by three qualities: they are compassionate, they are modest, and they perform deeds of lovingkindness
Window on a changing world: Synagogue to be razed but star will … – Worcester Telegram
admin | August 23, 2017
Paula J. Owen Correspondent @PaulaOwenTG GARDNER - The stained-glass Jewish star on a building near City Hall on Main Street has been an important reminder of Gardner's Jewish heritage, so when news spread that the synagogue building had been sold, people contacted the bank that purchased it to urge the buyer to somehow maintain its history. Jonathan A
Fear, resolve and more security at Charlottesville synagogue – Religion News Service
simmons | August 23, 2017
anti-Semitism By Ben Finley | August 20, 2017 Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12, 2017.
Clark Synagogue Expands Hebrew School Offerings – TAPinto.net
richards | August 23, 2017
Temple Beth Or Beth Torah is adding new classes beginning in September of 2017. A Kton Group will welcome 4 and 5 year olds to a monthly Sunday two hour class in music, Bible stories, introduction to Hebrew and Jewish customs.
Trump official once called defender of Holocaust deniers a ‘national treasure’ – The Times of Israel
simmons | August 23, 2017
WASHINGTON The person US President Donald Trump chose to lead federal family-planning programs once referred to a defender of Holocaust deniers as a national treasure. Teresa Manning, Trumps pick for deputy assistant secretary for population affairs in the Department of Health and Human Services is known for her history as a fierce anti-abortion activist and former lobbyist with the National Right to Life Committee
Hasidic Nonprofit In Crown Heights Busted For Running Illegal Hotel – Forward
richards | August 23, 2017
An Hasidic charity whose stated mission is to help the impoverished has been operating an illegal hotel in Brooklyn and charging up to $300 a night.
Fleischmanns Hasidic hotel owners in feud with residents – catskillmountainnews.com
richards | August 23, 2017
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‘Time for a joint haredi list’ – Arutz Sheva
richards | August 23, 2017
Haredi unity? Ministers Litzman and Deri FLASH90 Debates within the United Torah Judaism party over the division of power and mutual recriminations over the poor performance of haredi factions in the 2015 election continued last week, as representatives of Shas and UTJ discussed the future of haredi politics at a gathering in Yeshivat Ohr Yisrael in Netanya.
