BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Jacob Kornbluh, national politics reporter at Jewish Insider – Politico
admin | May 31, 2020
Whats a trend going on in the U.S. or abroad that doesnt get enough attention?
Ten years after Israel’s hijacking of the Mavi Marmara, we cannot forget those who it killed – Middle East Monitor
admin | May 31, 2020
It is ten years since a live broadcast from the Mediterranean on Aljazeera TV came to an abrupt end. On 31 May 2010 I was watching human rights activists on the MV Mavi Marmara laden with humanitarian supplies for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip describing their fears as the Israeli navy circled the ship ordering its Captain to change course. Moments later, the transmission was ended
Food From Around the World That You Can Make at Home – The Daily Meal
admin | May 31, 2020
Biryani (South Asia) JuliaKa/iStock via Getty Images Plus Biryani is a beloved rice dish from South Asia made with layers of meat typically goat or chicken and basmati rice mixed with spices. This recipe for Hyderabadi biryani, a regional variety from Hyderabad, India, is best eaten with some raita, or yogurt chutney, on the side. For the Hyderabadi Biryani recipe, click here.
Jews and Arabs share genetic link to ancient Canaanites, study finds – Haaretz
admin | May 31, 2020
Most of todays Jewish and Arabic-speaking populations share a strong genetic link to the ancient Canaanites, a study by an international team of archaeologists and geneticists has found. These modern-day groups in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and parts of Syria share a large part of their ancestry, in most cases more than half, with the people who lived in the Levant during the Bronze Age more than 3,000 years ago, the study concludes. The researchers also determined that the Canaanites who frequently appear in ancient sources, including the Bible descended from a mixture of an earlier Levantine population and migrants coming from the Caucasus region or northwestern Iran.
As EU’s Borrell speaks with FM Ashkenazi, no mention of annexation – The Times of Israel
admin | May 27, 2020
Judge to hand down fateful ruling on whether Malka Leifer fit to face justice The Jerusalem District Court is slated to hand down a fateful decision in the six-year trial of Malka Leifer, who is wanted in Australia on 74 counts of child sex abuse.
Mixed messages on West Bank sovereignty leaves diplomats flailing – The Jerusalem Post
admin | May 27, 2020
With no official government policy on the potential extension sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, diplomats have been left without the tools to stand up for Israel amid growing international criticism.Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz inadvertently highlighted the challenging situation in his remarks at a Blue and White faction meeting on Wednesday.These days, there are significant diplomatic opportunities on the agenda that can improve and even change the face of the entire region, including, of course the peace plan proposed by the US government, Gantz said.Gantz added that, in the coming weeks, he and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi will review professional assessments on the matter, to bring the best results that will protect Israeli security and our national and international interests.We will act wisely and responsibly. That is the only way we can bring historic achievements that will strengthen Israels security for generations, he stated.But while Gantz and Ashkenazi take their time, international pushback against annexation from across the world from Beijing to Brussels has not waited for them to make a decision, and the matter is on the international political agenda.In some cases, like in the Czech Republic, its even on the domestic political agenda.
KIM ASHKENAZI -INTERVIEW FROM THE ARCHIVES – Dirt Action
admin | May 27, 2020
You came up racing against some guys who became well known racers. Who were your biggest rivals as a junior?It has to be Goey (Anthony Gobert), but in saying that there were many other guys I dont want to disrespect who didnt necessarily go onto seniors. Guys like Josh Donald, Jason Andrews, Cameron Taylor, Paul Grant and Craig Andrews.
Israeli Lab: Drugs For Gaucher Disease May Work Against Coronavirus, Other Viral Infections | Health News – NoCamels – Israeli Innovation News
admin | May 27, 2020
Israeli scientists at the Israel Institute for Biological Research (IIBR) have found that a combination of two existing antiviral drugs for Gauchers disease appears to inhibit the growth of SARS CoV-2, the virus that leads to COVID-19 and may work against other virus infections, including a common flu strain. The IIBR is a governmental research center specializing in biology, chemistry and environmental sciences that falls under the jurisdiction of the Prime Ministers Office. During the pandemic, announcements have been issued by the Defense Ministry.
But Who’s Counting? A Debate Over Jews of Color Goes Viral – Jewish Week
admin | May 27, 2020
I dont know if you followed the debate last week about and among Jews of color, but hoo boy. What started out as a dry bit of academic demography turned into an explosive debate over Jewish identity and exclusion.
Opinion | Gavri’s Bar Mitzvah in the time of COVID-19 – Jewish Exponent
admin | May 27, 2020
photovs / iStock via Getty Images Plus By Saul AxelRod The COVID-19 virus has resulted in mortal hardships for countless people throughout the world. Not tragic, but also difficult, has been the delay or elimination of milestone celebrations, such as weddings, graduations and award ceremonies.
