Promoting Jewish learning is the greatest revenge against our enemies – The Jerusalem Post
admin | February 17, 2020
It is an undeniable fact that antisemitism is rising around the world.
Riverside teens pose with swastika, Confederate flag in photo shared at school – Los Angeles Times
admin | February 17, 2020
A photograph of a group of Riverside teenagers posing with a Nazi symbol in front of a Confederate flag that began circulating on social media last week has prompted backlash from students and parents. The photo shows eight Martin Luther King High School students some smiling with a Confederate flag and a Trump 2020 banner. One of the students is holding a representation of a swastika
New Security Head Aims to Protect New York Jewish Institutions and Help Reduce Climate of Fear – Algemeiner
admin | February 17, 2020
Participants at the No Hate. No Fear. rally in New York City on Jan
Polarization Of Political Opinion Spurring Political Violence? – New University
admin | February 17, 2020
Photo By Jonathan Simcoe Emergency dispatchers received a call from co-workers at the Florida Turnpike in Metro, Orlando, saying that Mason Trever Toney stabbed and killed his boss, William Steven Knight, with a trowel over a political debate. He was charged with first-degree murder and is currently being held in Orange County without bond
March Drinking Liberally: Combating the Rising Tides of Hate – Patch.com
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In March, Drinking Liberally-Redmond is honored to have the local chapter of the Anti-Defamation League, represented by Kendall Kosai, ADL PNW Associate Regional Director, to lead a conversation about combating the rising tides of hate in the nation, and in particular here in the Pacific Northwest. There is no doubt that there has been a rise in hate crimes and extremism in Washington; to cite just one example, we have recently had a Washington state legislator accused of domestic terrorism. The ADL stands on the front lines in addressing these issues.
Conservative movement apologizes for list of innovative rabbis that featured only men – Jewish Journal
admin | February 17, 2020
(JTA) The Conservative movements congregational umbrella group apologized for publishing an article about innovative rabbis that only included men. The article by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in the February issue of its Journeys publication featured five rabbis who meet people where they are. Among other things, the rabbis organized events in cafes and ice cream shops to engage Jews outside of the synagogue
The Haskalah Series Part VII: Exploring The East – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com
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Photo Credit: Jewish Press The story of Eastern European Haskalah as compared to Western European Haskalah was different in structure, yet similar in tone. While it was less focused on the dominant gentile culture, it was just as persistent in its efforts to root out traditional Jewish culture. As for that dominant gentile culture, there was not much to aspire to in the Polish peasants or the Russian proletariat.
Column B: One person really can change the world – Myhorrynews
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Harekla Hajabba earned $2.80 a day as recently as 20 years ago, selling oranges in Mangalore, India.
Amnesty International mourns the loss of professor Jos Zalaquett – Amnesty International
admin | February 17, 2020
Jos Zalaquett was a prominent lawyer and academic, who fought for human rights, truth and justice worldwide. He initiated his human rights work as a law student campaigning for Salvador Allende in Chile.
The Deal of the Century endorses Zionist ethno-religious claims – Mondoweiss
admin | February 17, 2020
President Donald Trumps deal of the century released last month was not about so much a peace plan as it was a presidential executive order that confers legitimacy and acceptance to the core founding tenets and claims of Zionism. Indeed, the deal represents the wish list for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and settler-colonial forces of Zionism in Israel and in the U.S.
